I had heard wonderful things about Edokko in Lenexa and decided it was time to give it a try. Walking in, I was immediately struck by the serene nature of the restaurant. An attractive sushi bar is the focal point, with booths and tables circling it on two levels. It’s dark, you can hear water […]
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Cafe Europa
I was delighted when Andy Atterbury and Gwyn Prentice took over Cafe Europa in the Crestwood shops last year. I love the location, and was excited to see what their chef Nathan Feldmiller would do with the menu. He had turned heads with Circe on 39th St., so I had high hopes. The restaurant is […]
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Jerry’s Woodswether Cafe is a longstanding diner in the West Bottoms. If you don’t know where you are going, you could easily drive right by–look for a huge mural on the side of the building, the only identifying mark to direct you. This is not the place for a trendy experience, and you probably won’t […]
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Fiesta Azteca is a tiny gem located in Raytown. Owner Andres Orozco is a force–he’s understandably proud of the food prepared in his kitchen and he wants everyone to enjoy themselves while under his roof. He claims to serve the best margaritas in town (while I can’t argue with that statement, I haven’t sampled every […]
Read the rest of this entry »Naples Restaurants
Naples, Florida has a ton of restaurants to choose from and, even with the downturn in the economy, they are packed at this time of year. On a recent visit, I went to Chops City Grill, KC American Bistro (coincidentally the owner’s initials, having nothing to do with my hometown of Kansas City), and Bha […]
Read the rest of this entry »Zen Zero-Lawrence
Zen Zero in Lawrence is packed every night, regardless of the wind chill factor or whether KU is playing basketball. That’s probably because it serves comforting soups, noodles and Asian specialties in a laid-back setting, with prices that are affordable for the many college students who frequent it. It reminds me very much of Lulu’s […]
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I loved the outdoor patio at the old Succotash in River Market, and I enjoyed the food, but I thought the interior of the restaurant left much to be desired. So I was delighted to walk in the door of Succotash‘s new location at 26th and Holmes, and feast on an open, uncluttered, and cheerful […]
Read the rest of this entry »New Kansas City Star Restaurant Guide
Check out the new Kansas City Star restaurant guide that appears in today’s Preview section. I compiled it and will be adding 100 more entries in the coming months. There’s also an online version that is searchable by location, cuisine and cost. It also contains information not found in the print version, including vegetarian dishes […]
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As fellow panelist Charles Ferruzza of the Food Critics show is quick to point out, I am picky about my Mexican food. And he is spot on. Perhaps it’s because I’ve been spoiled by New Mexican fare in Santa Fe, or the real deal south of the border. Although there is a growing Hispanic population […]
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