Independent and Locally Produced
Aladdin Cafe: Delicious Middle Eastern / Mediterranean in Midtown
My current favorite Middle Eastern restaurant is the Aladdin Cafe on 39th St. in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri, Fresh, tasty and healthy. Many vegan options.
Margarita’s: Family Friendly Mexican on the Boulevard
One of my favorite Mexican restaurants on the Boulevard is Margarita’s, a local institution that has been in business for 30 years. Family friendly, affordable, great service, delicious entrees, and some of the best chips and salsa in Kansas City.
Shawarmar: Fast Middle Eastern in Midtown
So I was very excited a few years back when Shawarmar opened in a former fast food chicken spot on Linwood, just a block East of Main Street. Midtown finally got a fast Middle Eastern concept that offers drive-thru, takeout, tasty food, and friendly service.
Meriwether Café: An Authentic Third Place in Leavenworth, Kansas
The Meriwether Café in downtown Leavenworth, Kansas can be described as a third space that encapsulates the social good of third spaces. While it’s a restaurant, coffee shop and gift shop, it’s also a space where you can take the kids, meet up with a date, take some time to read the newspaper, or have a public coffee klatch with friends.
BIBIBOP Asian Grill: New Asian Fusion in Waldo
Bibibop is a new fast casual Asian fusion restaurant in Waldo. Korean style customized bowls with vegan and gluten free options.
Cancun Fiesta Fresh: A Decade of Appreciation
Fresh, affordable, delicious Mexican food with vegetarian options in the heart of Westport. One of my favorite local Mexican restaurants. I’ve been a regular for over a decade.
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