The Rieger opened late last month in the former 1924 Main building, and was likely the most anticipated new restaurant of 2010. It carries those high expectations into 2011 and, for the most part, manages to deliver. Howard Hanna (formerly of 40 Sardines and Room 39) and Ryan Maybee (formerly of JP Wine Bar) have […]
Read the rest of this entry »Gott’s Roadside Stand–Napa Valley
Ever heard of Taylor’s Automatic Refresher? It was the model for Rob Dalzell’s now shuttered Chef Burger, but it has drawn crowds in St. Helena and Napa for years. It recently changed hands and is now called Gott’s Roadside, but nothing else has changed. This is no ordinary burger drive-in, though that’s exactly what it […]
Read the rest of this entry »La Bodega Leawood–Lunch
Many Kansas Citians are familiar with the La Bodega on Southwest Blvd., a longtime Spanish tapas restaurant in midtown. Its owners recently took over the vacated JP Wine Bar space in the 119 Center at 119th and Roe in Leawood, and they have certainly made it their own. The walls are now brightly colored, there’s […]
Read the rest of this entry »Cafe Tempo at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
Webster House’s loss is Cafe Tempo‘s gain. Tim Johnson, former chef of Sebree and Crestwood Galleries and Webster House, is now running the kitchen in the Nerman cafe, which sits on the Johnson County Community College campus. Though not the menu is not as high brow or upscale, Johnson continues to emphasize quality and freshness […]
Read the rest of this entry »Classic Cup Cafe
The Classic Cup has always been one of my favorite restaurants, but it’s been ages since I had eaten there. As much as I love the outside deck, for quite a while the menu never changed and I grew tired of it. I had stopped ordering the Thai Chicken Pizza when the crust didn’t seem […]
Read the rest of this entry »Happy Gillis Cafe and Hangout
Ever heard of the Happy Soupeater? That would be Todd Schulte, who delivers gourmet soups around the metro on the weekends. During the week he is at the stove of the Happy Gillis Cafe and Hangout, a funky little spot in Columbus Park. It used to be a sundries shop and the sign still hangs […]
Read the rest of this entry »Jerry’s Woodswether Cafe
Jerry’s Woodswether Cafe is a longstanding diner in the West Bottoms. If you don’t know where you are going, you could easily drive right by–look for a huge mural on the side of the building, the only identifying mark to direct you. This is not the place for a trendy experience, and you probably won’t […]
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I loved the outdoor patio at the old Succotash in River Market, and I enjoyed the food, but I thought the interior of the restaurant left much to be desired. So I was delighted to walk in the door of Succotash‘s new location at 26th and Holmes, and feast on an open, uncluttered, and cheerful […]
Read the rest of this entry »Wheatfields Bakery in Lawrence
Wheatfields is practically an institution in Lawrence, a go-to place for fresh artisan breads, as well as three meals a day. More than a dozen varieties are lovingly prepared in a wood-fired oven-my favorite is the Kalamata Olive. And if a full loaf is too much to handle, try the mini-boule. It’s the right size […]
Read the rest of this entry »DEAN & DELUCA
Dean & DeLuca recently added a hot sandwich bar, complete with outstanding reubens, panini, hamburgers, and among the best sweet potato fries you are likely to find. A good friend, whose food sense I trust completely, told me I had to try those fries. Unfortunately, she was right, and I devoured the whole basket. They […]
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