Independent and Locally Produced
Restaurants I Miss, U.S. Edition, Madison, Wisconsin
I lived in Madison, Wisconsin from 1989 through 1993-1994. I want to look back at restaurants I miss, many of which are gone, but some are still open. Some friends shared their choices. What do you miss?
Kansas City Restaurant Openings, Closings, and News – December 2024
Restaurant openings, closing, and news for December 2024. A famous chicken place closes. Another Thai concept named Penny’s!
Country Club Plaza: What’s Next?
The Country Club Plaza has been a famous Kansas City attraction since 1923. The district has seen many restaurants, retail stores, and more over the past century. Now with new owners, what are some possible ways forward?
Kansas City Restaurant Openings, Closings, and News – November 2024
It’s time for the November wrap-up of Kansas City Metro restaurant openings, closings, and news. A new Caribbean concept in Watts Mill. More restaurant openings announced for Olathe.
Day Trips: Springfield, Missouri – The Food
For the first installment of my day trip series, I recently visited Springfield, Missouri for the first time. Visited Commercial Street, the farmer’s market, a food truck court, and discovered a Dutch restaurant.
Rye – Upscale American Bistro
This past summer, my family had a special dinner at Rye, which I had been wanting to try out. Also wanted to try the cinnamon rolls Travis Kelce introduced to Taylor Swift.
Kansas City Restaurant History
Bygone KC Restaurants 3
In my third installment of visiting bygone Kansas City restaurants, I look at Chutes, Waldo Astoria, Mrs. Peters Chicken Dinners, Italian Gardens and other family favorites.
Bygone KC Restaurants 2
In my second installment of visiting bygone Kansas City restaurants, I look at Joe’s Barn, Stephenson’s Apple Farm Restaurant, EBT, Whisker Rivey’s and other family favorites.
Bygone KC Restaurants 1
Annie’s Santa Fe, KC Masterpiece, Mama Tio’s, Putsch’s Cafeteria