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. New bakeries are popping up all over town. Tune in during the second half of the hour to hear about the best of the bunch, and […]
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b:2 A Burger Boutique
Different is not always better, nor is change for change’s sake. That was my impression of b:2, a Burger Boutique, Blanc Burger‘s less affluent sibling. It’s going for the same minimalist vibe, in blue and brown rather than Blanc’s orange and white decor, with basically the same burgers only with different toppings. But execution of […]
Read the rest of this entry »Jake’s Bella Napoli
Kansas Citians may know Jake’s as La Cucina di Mamma, but a recent name change ties this little neighborhood gem more closely to the deli next door, which Jake Imperiale also owns. Though I’ve bought pastas, olives and sandwiches at Bella Napoli for years, it had been quite some time since I had eaten at […]
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Smashburger has come to town. The chain started in Denver just three years ago, and there are now close to 60 locations around the country. I went to a sneak peek prior to its opening and sampled a substantial amount of food. The menu is all about burgers of course, although a chicken breast can […]
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I had heard wonderful things about Edokko in Lenexa and decided it was time to give it a try. Walking in, I was immediately struck by the serene nature of the restaurant. An attractive sushi bar is the focal point, with booths and tables circling it on two levels. It’s dark, you can hear water […]
Read the rest of this entry »Naples Restaurants
Naples, Florida has a ton of restaurants to choose from and, even with the downturn in the economy, they are packed at this time of year. On a recent visit, I went to Chops City Grill, KC American Bistro (coincidentally the owner’s initials, having nothing to do with my hometown of Kansas City), and Bha […]
Read the rest of this entry »Los Cabos Mission Farms
I didn’t expect to like Los Cabos. Though not a chain, it is a part of a larger restaurant group, KC Hopps. While KC Hopps has produced some solid restaurants like 75th Street Brewery and Blue Moose Grill, I figured that a corporate owner would not serve authentic Mexican fare. I was right about that, […]
Read the rest of this entry »Friday Food Critics–2/19/10
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. In honor of Mardi Gras, we’ll be talking Cajun and Creole food during the second half of the hour. Tune in to hear my suggestions, and […]
Read the rest of this entry »Looking for an online recipe box?
This is major. I stumbled on the most wonderful website for those of us who collect recipes on the web! I have recipes stored on so many websites that it’s hard to keep track of what is where. Food.com can access recipes from all of my favorite sites, including Food and Wine, Epicurious and Food […]
Read the rest of this entry »Friday Food Critics–1/22/10
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 a subject about which I have a great deal of familiarity–vegetarian options at restaurants around […]
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