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Chuck Munson

Maps Coffee & Chocolate, Coffee Roaster in Lenexa, Kansas

Maps Coffee & Chocolate is an indie coffee roaster and shop located in historic Lenexa, Kansas. Tasty coffee and fresh chocolate.

Veggie Taco Salad
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Rudy’s Tenampa Taqueria: Midtown KC Veg Friendly Mexican

One of the mainstays over the years in my “Mexican restaurant rotation” has been Rudy’s on Westport Road. I’ve had dozens of lunches there, dinners and even birthday celebrations. I’m a big fan of their food, their service, the atmosphere and location.

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Rey de Oros Taqueria – Flavorful Tacos in Martin City

If you are looking for tacos and fresh Mexican food in southern Kansas City, check out Rey de Oros Taqueria on Holmes, in Martin City. Great flavors, lots of options, fun casual space.

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Rockin’ Wok Thai Room at RC’s

The food scene in Martin City has been growing, expanding and blossoming. So I was very intrigued when I herd that RC’s had added a Thai restaurant upstairs.

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Big International Grocery Opens in Overland Park – World Fresh Market / El Mercado Fresco

On Wednesday this past week, a large new international market opened in Overland Park. World Fresh Market is a new concept by the owner of El Mercado Fresco, a chain of local Latino markets.

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The 640 Pizza and Pints: Comfy Pizzeria in Weston, Missouri

640 Pizza and Pints in downtown Weston, Missouri may not just be a small town pizzeria, it should be a destination pizzeria for at least area diners living north of KCMO. I’ve been very impressed with my two experiences with their pizza in the past year.

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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