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Chuck Munson

Kansas City Restaurant Openings, Closings, and News – November 2024

It’s time for the November wrap-up of Kansas City Metro restaurant openings, closings, and news. A new Caribbean concept in Watts Mill. More restaurant openings announced for Olathe.

Chuck Munson

Day Trips: Springfield, Missouri – The Food

For the first installment of my day trip series, I recently visited Springfield, Missouri for the first time. Visited Commercial Street, the farmer’s market, a food truck court, and discovered a Dutch restaurant.

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Rye – Upscale American Bistro

This past summer, my family had a special dinner at Rye, which I had been wanting to try out. Also wanted to try the cinnamon rolls Travis Kelce introduced to Taylor Swift.

Chuck Munson

Kansas City Restaurant Openings, Closings, and News – October 2024

Mud Pie Bakery is moving. New restaurants announced for Olathe. Made for KC BBQ Contest photos and news.

Chuck Munson

Kansas City Restaurant Openings, Closings and News – September 2024

Let’s take a look at the restaurant news for Kansas City for the month of September and the first week of October. What have you discovered and what do you miss?

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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.

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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