Pig & Finch is the area’s latest gastropub, a term defined broadly to encompass a restaurant that has a pub-like atmosphere serving high-end beer and wine, paired with upscale comfort food. Pig & Finch is owned by the 801 Chophouse folks and is located next door to the 801 Chophouse in Park Place. Relatively sedate […]
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Webster House
Webster House’s second floor restaurant is not new. But its visibility has certainly increased since next-door neighbor, the Kauffman Performing Arts Center, opened in the fall of 2011. Originally open only for lunch and Happy Hour, the restaurant now also serves dinner Wednesday-Saturday, brunch on Sunday, and the occasional late night for performance-goers. Chef Matt […]
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Even if you haven’t decided to jump on the kale bandwagon, give this recipe a try. It’s full of nutrients and it tastes great. I’ve made it twice and I learned something each time. 1. It’s best made early in the day, as the flavors need time to meld together before serving. 2. Don’t toss […]
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If you missed my story in last week’s Food Section of the Kansas City, here’s the link, or you can read it below. It certainly sparked lots of comments, especially from people in the restaurant community. Who do you think should be running the show, the diner or the restaurant staff/chef? Dining out, updated: Restaurant […]
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On a visit to Sonoma this summer, we needed a quick bite before getting on the plane in San Francisco. So we wound our way through the city via Highway 1 in hopes of finding a parking place near the restaurant I had picked out for a quick lunch. We hit the jackpot and raced […]
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