For a tour of Asian cuisine, look no further than the Crossroads, where Kobi-Q opened this summer. From bi bim bap to LA-style galbi short ribs to KFC (that’s Korean Fried Chicken wings,…
News
Afterword Tavern & Shelves
Books and drinks share a striking ability to bring people together and foster passionate discussion. Now they also share a roof at Afterword Tavern & Shelves, a hybrid bar and bookstore now…
In Culinary News
Reading goes hand-in-hand with a good cup of coffee, glass of wine, or cocktail. Maybe a nibble or two. A thought-provoking book can be savored alone, shared with a friend, or discussed with…
Restaurants
Brace Yourself, West Shawnee! Nick and Jake’s Is Headed Your Way.
The rumors are true. Nick & Jake’s is taking their act on the road again—this time to the ‘burbs of Shawnee. Turns out owners Doug Watkins and Kevin Timmons have their children…
Dinner at The 1900 Restaurant
The light of an early summer evening pours through the windows. Soft jazz plays in the background. Modernist chairs comfortably curve around diners who watch as more guests stream in—young women after…
Spare a Dime? Brunch Nook Wheat Set To Open In Crossroads, But They Still Need Your Help.
Ask any chef, opening an eatery is ambitious. Opening an eatery via crowdfunding is an even loftier goal. Opening an eatery with little-to-no restaurant experience is, well, insane. But that’s exactly what…
Bars
A Cocktail Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe
SoT (1521 Grand Boulevard) takes its name from the 15th century British English term for a drunkard. Or, maybe it stands for the more straightforward South of Truman. Either way, it means one thing…
Who’s Ready For a Killer Mocktail?
Hey, Boozie Suzie! Need a respite from drinking? Thinking about Alcohol-Free August or Sober September? Well, we’ve got just the thing for you—mocktails. They’re just as light and frothy as you’d expect,…
New Microbreweries
Craft-beer lovers share their creations in nine new microbreweries recently opened in the Kansas City area. Whether they are honoring fallen heroes of the U.S. Armed Forces or fleeing corporate America’s nest…
Chefs
Reservation For One: A Thyme for Everything
For some parts of Kansas City, the Grandview Triangle might as well be the Bermuda Triangle. There’s the fear of being stuck in traffic or getting lost to never return. So, the…
Chaz: A Hidden Gem On the Plaza Is Seeing a Renaissance
Sponsored Content Carnivores rejoice! Chaz on the Plaza is firing up the grill—figuratively and literally. A staple of the Country Club Plaza since the early ‘90s, the restaurant has seen a resurgence…
In the Pantry: Oil and Vinegar
The bounty of summer needs very little assistance to shine. A few of my favorite flavor enhancers for summer are available at The Tasteful Olive in downtown Overland Park. Sicilian Biancolilla…
Ideas and Advice for Planning Holiday Gatherings
Kansas City’s haute gaysoise, in their social wisdom, have developed a useful and amusing colloquialism: “N.I.,” code for “Not Invited.” Some examples of usage might include: “Where’s Don?” “N.I.” Or: “Ezra would…
Lauren Lane’s Culinary Shooting Star Is About To Go Supernova
Lauren Lane would like you to know there is life after…
Merrily Lists Her Favorite Purveyors for Cooking & Entertainment
I bought a pair of white porcelain butter dishes last…
Get Your Butt to Parlor, but—Shhhh!—Don’t Tell Everybody
Hey, can you keep a secret? Parlor at 1707 Locust…
Hosting the Perfectly Imperfect Impromptu Cocktail Party
My friend Steven Stolman, fellow writer on the topic of…
Recipes
Recipe: Fox and Pearl’s Horseradish Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on our bountiful prosperity—uh,…
A Cocktail Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe
SoT (1521 Grand Boulevard) takes its name from the 15th century British…
Getting the Most Out of Your End-of-Season Garden
The end of the growing season in Kansas City brings…
Recipe: Dining Experience at Kauffman Center’s Corn Chowder
Have you been to the Dining Experience at Kauffman Center’s…