Independent and Locally Produced

What is Kansas City’s Signature Food (After Barbecue)
Several decades ago, when I was living in the Washington, DC area, a local radio …

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!

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.
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