Cafe Roux in Leawood’s Park Place has only been open a month, so perhaps I should have given it more time before venturing in. First impressions are lasting though, and mine was not a positive one. OK, first the good. The gumbo was rich and flavorful with a nice kick to it. The crawfish etouffee […]
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Tesuque Village Market–Santa Fe
Though I had been to Tesuque Market on prior trips to Santa Fe, I had never before experienced it. It’s not just a place to eat or buy grocery staples, it’s a way of life and can become quite habit-forming. I have now been for lunch, dinner and drinks, and each time I didn’t want […]
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Different is not always better, nor is change for change’s sake. That was my impression of b:2, a Burger Boutique, Blanc Burger‘s less affluent sibling. It’s going for the same minimalist vibe, in blue and brown rather than Blanc’s orange and white decor, with basically the same burgers only with different toppings. But execution of […]
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The Bristol in the Power and Light District has a Happy Hour that is budget-friendly AND has outstanding food. With a broad selection of $4, $5 and $6 appetizers, you can have a drink and eat well for under $20, which at the Bristol is no small feat. We sampled tamales with corn, lobster and […]
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Breakfast is not usually my favorite meal of the day, but that indifference disappears when I am in Santa Fe where the red and green chile sauces cast a magical spin on traditional breakfast fare. In the past I always put Cafe Pasqual at the top of my list for breakfast, lunch or dinner, but […]
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I have always been a fan of JP Wine Bar in the Crossroads District. (The Leawood location recently closed.) I enjoy the wine and cheese flights and the food has always been fabulous. Last year the menu was tweaked to include more entrees and fewer small plates, evidently because Kansas Citians have trouble with the […]
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