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Kansas City Restaurant Openings, Closings and News – August 2024
Kansas City area restaurant news, openings, and closing for August 2024.
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Homer’s Coffee House: Indie Shop in Downtown Overland Park
Homer’s Coffee House is a bustling coffee shop in downtown Overland Park. Very spacious vibe with good coffee and the chance of running into a random friend.
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Hearts and Coffee: Parade of Hearts and Coffee Houses
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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Kansas City Restaurant Openings, Closings and News – July 2024
We are now in the hot weeks of a Kansas City summer, but people are out enjoying KC restaurants. I’ve been sampling and visiting so many that I’m behind on updates to Chuck Eats KC.
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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.
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