No need to wait until snow cone season. You can get Fresher Than Fresh ice pops in a freezer case at Hammerpress on Southwest Blvd. They are similar to the old-fashioned push-ups we used to savor in the summer, only these are made with awesome, fresh ingredients and nothing artificial. I tried the lime mint, […]
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Tavern in the Village
After two pleasant visits to Tavern in the Village, the new hot spot in Prairie Village, it’s likely that owner Kelly Manning has a winning formula. He’s worked in PB& J restaurants and at Houston’s and Morton’s, so he certainly has a solid pedigree. The Tavern is a comfortable spot, with well-spaced tables, spacious booths […]
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I’ve never been much of a tofu fan. That is, until recently. I’ve had tofu a number of times in restaurants, but what really got me going was making dishes at home with tofu. For the other novices among us, tofu primarily is packaged as soft, firm or extra firm. I’ve mostly used soft tofu, […]
Read the rest of this entry »Happy Hour at Pierpont’s
Pierpont’s is a gorgeous restaurant within Union Station that opened when the old train depot was renovated in 1999. Primarily known for its steak and seafood, it also has a fun and extremely reasonable happy hour. It’s offered from 11 am to close on weekdays, and from 4-6 pm on weekends, in the lounge only. […]
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The third annual DrinkLocalWine conference was held in St. Louis at the beginning of April. It was founded several years ago by Dave McIntyre and Jeff Siegel, two national wine columnists who have a passion for spotlighting the countless local wines that are produced around the country. The first conference was held in Texas, the […]
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Sutera’s has been around for more than thirty years. First in the West Bottoms, then in Brookside, and now on Rainbow Blvd. It’s a family friendly, neighborhood joint, suitable for drinks while watching sports on TV, or for a full meal in the dining room. Though it’s primarily an Italian restaurant, diners can also order […]
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Though I am a big fan of the Bristol’s Happy Hour in the Power & Light District, I had never been to the Sunday brunch buffet there. It’s quite a spread. Tables are arranged throughout the restaurant to avoid overcrowding–one is for cold food, two for hot, and one for dessert. Those wanting a waffle […]
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I have a new URL, which will hopefully be easier for people to remember. You can now find me at aroundtheblockkc.com During the transition, you may be unable to access my posts on Urbanspoon. Until the broken links are fixed, please go directly to my website and search at the top right of the page […]
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