You can’t entertain friends from out of town without visiting Kansas City’s most famous BBQ restaurant, Arthur Bryant’s. Though it wouldn’t be my first choice on the basis of food alone, its rich history and ambiance make it a must. It’s fun to peruse the photographs of celebrities and Presidents who have chowed down on […]
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Lulu’s Noodle Shop
Lulu’s Noodle Shop has been on the scene for years, but it recently moved around the corner from its old venue into a very cool retro space. It’s quite a bit larger than the original, which cuts down on those pesky lunch lines, yet there are so many alcoves and nooks that it doesn’t feel […]
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If you didn’t know JP Wine Bar had gone out of business, you couldn’t tell by walking in the door of the restaurant that now inhabits its former space. The new Tannin Wine Bar was smart to leave the interior as it was–the urban decor is trendy yet comfortable, and it has a variety of […]
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Kinkead’s has been around for decades, but it shouldn’t be overlooked. It is consistently on all the top restaurant charts, deservedly so. I made a return visit there recently, after too long of a drought.The multi-level restaurant has multiple personalities, depending on where you sit. There is a casual cafe on the lower level, a […]
Read the rest of this entry »Yia Yia’s Euro Bistro
I’m always on a hunt for the latest and greatest new restaurant, so I often forget about older spots that are still playing to large crowds. Yia’s Yia’s is a case in point. It is the last of the full service PB&J restaurants still standing, after Grand Street Cafe, Coyote Grill, Paulo and Bill’s and […]
Read the rest of this entry »Trezo Vino Wine Bistro
Trezo Vino in Park Place has a new menu that I recently had the opportunity to sample. We were treated to a five course dinner, which we enjoyed from start to finish, though some dishes definitely stood out. We started with grilled muskmelon with fennel, arugula, feta, mint and balsamic vinaigrette. I’ve grilled watermelon and […]
Read the rest of this entry »Asparagus Season
To me, asparagus sings “spring”, a welcome song after a long winter. If you grow asparagus, you’re picking more than you know what to do with, and if you’ve been in the grocery store this month, you can’t avoid the large displays of it. Avoid no more. Whether you want to make soup, salad, or […]
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To say that SEI restaurant in Washington, DC is a sushi restaurant doesn’t do it justice. Yes, it has some pretty terrific and beautifully prepared sushi. But what makes this Penn Quarter gem glitter beyond its white and amber decor is the inventiveness of the small plates on the menu. Building a meal around these […]
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