Bygone Restaurants: Yellow Sub
I was a resident of Lawrence, Kansas from 1983 to 1989. During most of this period, I was a student at the University of Kansas. This look back is biased a little bit towards this era. Even though I have lived in the area since the early 2000s, I don’t think I’ve dined at any Lawrence restaurants since then. I need to change that!
Vegan Jurnee: Healthy and Soulful
I love serendipitous restaurant discoveries and it’s a big bonus when they are vegan and match a cuisine style I’ve long wanted to see in Kansas City. I recently went
Pizza Tascio: Authentic New York Style Pizza By The Slice
I’ve long been a fan of New York-style pizza for years, often making an effort to seek it out locally. I was very excited to hear about the opening of Pizza Tascio in North Kansas City.
Pizza 51
I recently stopped by Pizza 51 on a Sunday afternoon, after Comic Con, with my junior review team, the “youth review crew. Pizza 51 has been one of our favorite pizza stops for years, especially during the warm weather months.
Broadway Cafe
Broadway Cafe has been an institution in Westport for many years. Over 30 years! The coffee and the service are top notch.
The Best Veggie Burger I Ever Ate
The best veggie burger I’ve ever eaten was the Portabella-bachi at the old Swagger restaurant on Wornall Road near 85th Street in Kansas City, Missouri.
Taqueria Mexico #4
At the corner of Rainbow Boulevard and Southwest Boulevard, you’ll find Taqueria Mexico #4. The popular Mexican restaurant has a large outdoor patio, big dining room suitable for families and large parties, and extensive bar.
Chuck Eats KC Podcast is Finally Here!
The first episode of the Chuck Eats KC podcast is finally out! You can listen to it here. Expect new episodes of the podcast on a regular basis, perhaps twice
Our Mexican Restaurant Rotation
One of the perks of living in the Kansas City metro area is that we enjoy a cornucopia of wonderful Mexican restaurants. This selection has expanded in recent years with
What is Kansas City’s Signature Dish
In the last issue of this newsletter, I looked at Kansas City’s signature cuisine (beyond barbecue). This week let’s look at what are Kansas City’s signature dishes. These would generally be recognized by many people as the popular dish at a specific restaurant.
What is Kansas City’s Signature Food (After Barbecue)
Several decades ago, when I was living in the Washington, DC area, a local radio station (WTOP?) ran a contest to find D.C.’s signature food. This was an interesting question,
Papu’s Cafe: Fabulous Middle Eastern in a Gas Station
Excellent Mediterranean grill located inside a gas station in Waldo. Love their falafel wraps!