Around the BLOCK

Sakae Sushi

We recently went with some friends to Sakae Sushi, a sushi restaurant tucked away in an unassuming strip center in Parkville.  Despite us all living near the Plaza, glowing reviews of the place were enticing enough to make the drive. I knew before venturing north that the restaurant’s ambiance is an afterthought and, since I’m all […]

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First Taste: Saki Asian

Admittedly, I don’t think about driving to the Northland to eat. I’m usually only in the area on the way to or from the airport, and never want to stop to eat after a trip in which I spend most of my time eating! But many Facebook mentions and online pictures of Saki Asian convinced me to […]

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Piropos Grille

Wanna get away? No need to pack your bags, just drive on up to Parkville for a lovely evening at Piropos Grille. The original Piropos was in Parkville, but it moved several years ago to Briarcliff where it remains today. The Parkville location was used solely for private events until recently, when it became a […]

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Cafe Des Amis

Been to Parkville lately? Located just 15 minutes from downtown, its historic district is quite charming and worth a visit.  The drive along the banks of the Missouri River is lovely..in fact it would be a pleasant spot for a picnic in the fall or spring.  A friend and I traveled to Parkville in the […]

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