Independent and Locally Produced
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Overland Park, Kansas Farmer’s Market 2024 Vendors and Features
The Overland Park, Kansas Farmer’s Market runs on Saturdays, in downtown Overland Park. It has a wide range of farmers, specialty food companies, food stalls, and much more.
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Hummus and Pita
Hummus and Pita is an exceptional falafel and Middle Eastern restaurant in downtown Overland Park. Great flavors, lots of menu choices, and friendly service.
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Hearts and Coffee
What does the Parade of Hearts and coffee shops have in common? Join me on my summer quest to find out!
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Weston Coffee Roastery
I visit Weston, Missouri on a frequent basis. One of the gems I’ve discovered there is the Weston Coffee Roastery. I really love their peppermint mocha.
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Kansas City Restaurant Openings, Closings, and News – June 2024
This month has seen lots of openings and closings in the Kansas City food scene, but there have been big announcements about Westport and the Country Club Plaza.
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Restaurants I Miss, U.S. Edition, Lawrence, Kansas
This is the first installment of a series where I will be looking back at my favorite restaurants in cities outside of the Kansas City metro area. Today, I look back at Lawrence, Kansas in the 1980s, when I was a student at the University of Kansas.
Kansas City Restaurant History
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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.
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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.
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Bygone KC Restaurants 1
Annie’s Santa Fe, KC Masterpiece, Mama Tio’s, Putsch’s Cafeteria