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Around the BLOCK

Char Bar

The Char Bar is the latest in the barbecue restaurant sweepstakes, coming on the heels of the Q 39 opening last April. The Char Bar is taking it up a notch, with a sports bar/laid-back ambiance, complete with leather chairs, and even some healthy options. My husband thought I was off my rocker when I suggested getting […]

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Rye

Colby and Megan Garrelts have another hit on their hands. Most Kansas Citians know of Bluestem in Westport, but the Garrelts have branched out…going south to Leawood and changing up the style and cuisine with their new restaurant, Rye. They have taken over a space that had been thrice doomed, but it would appear that […]

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Driftwood KC Food Truck

A new food truck to check out….Driftwood KC. Full disclosure, it’s run by my nephew and his wife. But that doesn’t mean the food isn’t terrific!  It’s actually more of a trailer and though mobile, is normally parked at 101st St. and State Line, in the lot just to the north of Office Max. There’s […]

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Indios Carbonsitos

I’ve definitely joined the food truck craze, and have been trying to sample as many of the vendors as I can. Just like not all restaurants are the same, neither can food trucks be lumped together. I prefer those that are a cut above the rest, with either upscale (as is the case at Port […]

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