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!
Kansas City-area restaurants you’ll never eat at again, part 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. Look for future installments soon!
March 2022 Poll: Which Restaurant Do You Miss?
Which Kansas City restaurant do you miss the most? Take part in our March 2022 poll and leave comments about which restaurants you miss.
Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop
Lulu’s has been one of my regular stops for spicy vegetarian dishes for the past 15 years. These days, we frequently visit their Westwood, Kansas location. Lulu’s has a special “No Meat” menu with over 14 entrees and many vegetarian sides.
Mud Pie Vegan Bakery
Mud Pie isn’t just a fabulous vegan bakery, it’s a Kansas City coffeehouse institution. Two locations, one 39th Street and in Overland Park.
Which Cuisines Does Kansas City Lack?
Kansas Citians have their favorites cuisines and food concepts, but love to try new things. Which cuisines does Kansas City lack?
Waldo Pizza: Classic Kansas City Pizza With Vegan Options
Waldo’s style of pizza could be described as “standard pizza house style.” There are no special gimmicks, just lots of options, executed well, with fresh ingredients.
Kansas City-area restaurants you’ll never eat at again, part 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. Look for future installments soon!
Kansas City-area restaurants you’ll never eat at again, part 1
This week, Chuck Eats KC has access to a culinary time machine. We can travel back in time to visit restaurants in the Kansas City area. Our travels today will mostly reflect my memories and favorites, but I have badgered a few friends for names of restaurants they fondly remember. Feel free to add your memories of these places or others in the comments below. There will be further visits by our time machine to Kansas City restaurants of yesteryear.
Kin Lin
Most of us have a favorite neighborhood Chinese take-out place, but where can you go if you want to kick up that style of affordable food up a notch and enjoy even more options?