Liquor laws in Kansas are still a bit antiquated, so Kansas restaurants can’t offer the traditional Happy Hour specials, but that doesn’t stop them from finding a way to give their customers a good deal. Check out North‘s “mid-day menu from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. All items are $6 or under and include their […]
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Friday Food Critics–8/27/10
Tune in on Friday to hear the Food Critics, on KCUR’s Walt Bodine Show at 10:00 AM. That’s 89.3 FM, or you can listen on your computer at http://www.kcur.org/waltbodine.html. During the second half of the hour we’ll be talking about restaurants that dish up the best pasta in the area. Call 816-235-2888 with your suggestions.
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The end of summer will be upon us before we’re ready. Soon, apples will be in the store instead of tomatoes, and pears instead of corn. For me, eating lobster conjures up exquisite memories. Holiday dinners with extended family in Chicago when I was growing up, clam bakes on the beach during summer vacations, and […]
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Been to Parkville lately? Located just 15 minutes from downtown, its historic district is quite charming and worth a visit. The drive along the banks of the Missouri River is lovely..in fact it would be a pleasant spot for a picnic in the fall or spring. A friend and I traveled to Parkville in the […]
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Combining watermelon and tomato is all the rage, but it does sound like an odd partnership, doesn’t it? Well, don’t make any judgments until you’ve tried it, because it’s truly awesome. Sweet, tart, crisp, juicy and, above all,…fresh. And after a month’s worth of caprese salads, it’s time to change things up a bit. Here’s […]
Read the rest of this entry »Roasting Tomatoes
You simply can’t let all those ripe tomatoes sitting on your kitchen counter go to waste! If you grow your own tomatoes, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed by the seemingly endless supply in your garden. Or perhaps you bought too many at the farmer’s market. Since the season is so short, why not […]
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Westport Cafe and Bar is a new player on the Westport scene, but unlike most of its neighbors on the block, its emphasis is as much on the food as the drink. Blanc Burger’s orange and white motif is out– the space now has a distinct French cafe flair, with white subway tiles on the […]
Read the rest of this entry »Oyamel–Washington, DC
Put Oyamel on your list the next time you visit our nation’s capitol. This attractive restaurant features small plates and authentic Mexican flavors, best enjoyed family style to experience the entire array of offerings on the menu. Mole is an intense sauce, made with a variety of chile pods, fruit and nuts. Oyamel makes several […]
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