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Chuck Munson

Billie’s Grocery: Organic Treats and Eats

Billie’s Grocery is an American restaurant and bakery that specializes in organic and healthy entrees and desserts. This self-described “culinary oasis” is brought to us by Robin Krause.

Chuck Munson

Grünauer: Austrian-German Cooking in an Upscale Setting

My mother recently celebrated her 90th birthday, so my siblings and I decided to treat her to a birthday dinner at the Grünauer, a German-Austrian restaurant in the Freight House building.

Chuck Munson

Kansas City Restaurant Openings, Closings and News – August 2024

Kansas City area restaurant news, openings, and closing for August 2024.

Chuck Munson

Homer’s Coffee House: Indie Shop in Downtown Overland Park

Homer’s Coffee House is a bustling coffee shop in downtown Overland Park. Very spacious vibe with good coffee and the chance of running into a random friend.

Chuck Munson

Hearts and Coffee: Parade of Hearts and Coffee Houses

What does the Parade of Hearts and coffee shops have in common? Join me on my summer quest to find out!

Chuck Munson

Kansas City Restaurant Openings, Closings and News – July 2024

We are now in the hot weeks of a Kansas City summer, but people are out enjoying KC restaurants. I’ve been sampling and visiting so many that I’m behind on updates to Chuck Eats KC.

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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

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