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Best Dishes of 2013

I love pulling together this annual post. It gives me the opportunity to relive special moments from the past year, most of which revolve around food. Not because of the food itself, though my readers may find that hard to believe, but rather because of who I was with and what occasion we may have […]

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Taco Republic

I was very excited to try the new Taco Republic restaurant when it finally opened after the usual construction delays. Beautifully positioned to capture the overflow from its across-the-street neighbor Oklahoma Joe’s, I had watched its transformation from a former gas station and was intrigued by the new setup. Part indoors, part out, this place […]

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Private Dining in Kansas City

It’s not quite too late to get on the phone…but almost! You can also save this list for occasions other than holiday parties. http://blog.visitkc.com/2013/12/03/private-dining-kansas-city/

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Broccoli Rabe with Cavatelli and Harissa

Pasta doesn’t have to be bad for you.  There are plenty of recipes that don’t include cream or meat, and if you buy wheat or rice pasta instead of one made with white flour, you can partake without guilt. A new pasta dish I just discovered is for veggie lovers, and those who enjoy spice. […]

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