Need to cool down this summer? Check out our list of locally owned ice cream shops. Betty Rae’s Ice Cream Locations in Waldo, Olathe, and the River Market Betty Rae’s has…
News
From a pandemic pop-up to a place where you can pop in for some righteous local barbecue and cheap cocktails, Night Goat Barbecue, from the owners of Fox & Pearl, Vaughn Good…
As a broadcast journalism major, digital creator, and social media influencer who loves food, particularly the Asian cuisine she grew up eating, Jollene Kuo Hastings works to highlight hidden-gem restaurants in Kansas…
Restaurants
On June 28, local brewer City Barrel Brewing Company opened its second location, a pizza-and-beer spot at 120 East Gregory Boulevard. For many, that’s hallowed ground: From 2012 to 2022, it housed…
A popular lunch time staple, the humble sandwich may have gotten its name from England’s 4th Earl of Sandwich, but he was certainly not the first person to have enjoyed one. The…
If you want to see what the future looks like for Kansas City’s Troost Avenue, just head for the corner where Armour meets Troost. It’s an area that Chicago-based MAC Properties calls…
Bars
Since opening in April in the Park Place shopping center, Aqua Penny’s has been making a splash with their fine selection of fresh fish, seafood specials, and meaty steaks and chops. Owners…
After almost 16 years operating as a fine-dining establishment, 1924 Main Street has a brand-new attitude, thanks to new owners Bret Springs and Zach Marten, co-owners of Rockhill Restaurant Group, which owns…
Kansas City’s wine bars are as varied and unique as the delicious libation itself. As ancient as it is intriguing, wine is something that one must drink to discover. If you don’t…
Chefs
Bryan Alley’s longtime love of mushrooms is coming to life. Later this summer, Alley will open Mushroom Culture, a vegetarian deli and butcher shop, serving quick and easy grab-and-go style meals featuring…
Johnny Leach didn’t set out to be a chef. “I was working in a record store with no huge life plan in front of me,” he says. “A friend got me into…
In case you haven’t heard, Pam Liberda’s got serious skills. The executive chef at Waldo Thai was nominated as one of last year’s James Beard Award’s Best Chefs in the Midwest, and…
Hey, you. Psssst. You over there in the corner, avoiding eye contact. Yes, you, Mr. or Ms. Introvert. You of the still waters, running deep. You, the Quiet Beatle. Just FYI, we…
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As we enter the spring party season, Merrily offers guidance…
Recipes
One of the most popular dishes on Acre‘s new midafternoon…
I have written repeatedly of my love of greens. They’re…
After almost 16 years operating as a fine-dining establishment, 1924…
From the moment Teddy and Pam Liberda, owners of Waldo…