An emphasis on eating food produced or raised on local farms has become a national trend, hopefully not just a short-lived fad. Restaurants are cropping up all over (pun intended) that feature locally sourced ingredients on the menu. One such spot to open recently in the Kansas City area is The Farmhouse, in the River […]
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Read the rest of this entry »Up To Your Ears in Corn?
Corn is at its peak right now. Instead of preparing it in the traditional style, try rubbing each cob with olive oil and grilling it; the flavor will be incredible. Or, cut the kernels off the cob and make a salsa — put the corn in a bowl, add chopped red onion, red or green […]
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I was excited to try the newest addition to Kansas City’s restaurant scene, The Westside Local Restaurant at 16th and Summit. It’s next to a great Mexican joint, Los Alamos Market Y Cocina, and just a block from Fervere, my favorite bread bakery. The main dining room is long and somewhat narrow, and the bar […]
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Farmers’ Markets have their full complement of produce this month, so hopefully this will inspire you to be creative with your favorite fruits and vegetables. –Make a summery salad of watermelon chunks and cherry tomatoes with feta or goat cheese, topped off with chopped mint and pistachios, and tossed with red vinegar and oil. It’s […]
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I had an outstanding meal last night at Pachamama’s in Lawrence. We started with drinks and small plates in the Star Bar, and then moved into the dining room for dinner. My son started with a beautifully intense blood orange margarita, my husband had a Bloody Mary perfectly spiced (in his book that means HOT) and […]
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Judging from the crowds at the new Cafe Trio on Main Street, I must be the only one in town who is not a huge fan. I was always skeptical of the ambitious menu at their old venue on Broadway. How can a kitchen make that many dishes well? When I heard that the new […]
Read the rest of this entry »Carmen’s Cafe
Carmen’s Cafe in Brookside is a longtime neighborhood favorite. Italian specialties abound, including spiedini, veal and my favorite, Fettucine Al Diablo, an enormous pasta dish chock-full of seafood in a spicy tomato sauce. Linguine Aliolio is another must-try, combining olive oil and garlic with fresh herbs and just a touch of tomato.Carmen’s also has surprisingly […]
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