Column
Fat Mouth
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The Last Laugh -
December 27, 2007
Jimmy Frantze endures unsuccessful negotiations to keep Frondizi's, but the Missouri Restaurant Association gives him his just desserts. -
Chicken Lickin' -
December 20, 2007
The wait for Stroud's and the long absence of K.T. Fryers keep anxieties sizzling. -
Checkout Time -
December 13, 2007
Chef Marshall Roth felt as if he could never leave the Hotel Phillips. -
Potty Break -
December 6, 2007
You can't deny it: The state of the restroom says much about a restaurant. -
Bye Bye, Brett -
November 29, 2007
The slugger’s restaurant considers a name change that recalls better eats. -
Flap Yack -
November 15, 2007
A shocking revelation: This picky pancake eater wasn't thrilled at Chris Cakes Kitchen. -
Mac Like Crack -
November 8, 2007
When one joint stops serving macaroni and cheese, some folks nearly go into withdrawal. -
Truck Luck -
November 1, 2007
All those semis parked outside Little Richard's Family Restaurant can't be wrong. - So Long, Chop Suey - October 18, 2007
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The Real Thing -
October 11, 2007
If the Food Network wants to check out a classic KC diner, here's directions. -
Whine and Dine -
September 27, 2007
Hey, if the economy's hurting your dining-out budget, learn how to cook! -
Egg Roll Poll -
September 20, 2007
Here's the latest on a tough election to determine the country's top Chinese restaurants. -
Sugar Shock -
September 13, 2007
Wow, that's some sweet tomato sauce! -
Noon Swoon -
August 30, 2007
Downtown's lunch options continue to improve. - French Kiss - August 23, 2007
- Battle Cry - August 16, 2007
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Forked Tongues -
August 2, 2007
Servers give the restaurant critic an earful. -
History Bites -
July 26, 2007
A downtown revival? Here's what didn't make it the last time around. -
Gas Guzzler -
July 19, 2007
Even when gas is too expensive, we'll still make a trip to the drive-in. -
Hello, Deli! -
July 12, 2007
Jason Bowers resurfaces, fueling hope for new life at Pumpernick’s. -
Chain Letters -
July 5, 2007
When mail comes in, it’s time to go off the chain. -
Hot, Steamy -
June 28, 2007
This coffee shop isn't as sexy as a Swiss museum exhibition, but it gives us a warm rush anyway. -
Soap Opera -
June 21, 2007
A former dishwasher tells all. - A Corny Story - June 14, 2007
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On the Move -
June 7, 2007
Two new restaurants have San Francisco connections.Food type:American
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So Long, Europa -
May 31, 2007
Scott and Gigi Cowell sell their Europa Café & Bakery to Andrew Atterbury, who says he’ll take good care of it. -
Global Grub -
May 24, 2007
Food from far-away lands finds a home in the land of meat and potatoes.FOOD TYPE International
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Farewell, Frondizi's -
May 17, 2007
Unable to negotiate a new lease, Jimmy Frantze closes Frondizi's. -
Bye-bye, Bear -
May 10, 2007
The Berliner Bear's storied past comes to an end. -
Through Thick and Zin -
May 3, 2007
Former Zin employees scatter after Alex Pryor sells to Michael Smith. -
Dream of Genie -
April 26, 2007
The old Aladdin hotel promises to make diners' wishes come true. -
Wine and Dine -
April 19, 2007
Terry Barkley goes south to uncork. -
Family Guys -
April 12, 2007
Longtime bar-business buddies stand tall at the Tower Tavern. -
The Portable Chef -
April 5, 2007
Tim Doolittle packs up for Vegas. -
Beef on Budget -
March 29, 2007
Outback Steakhouse is inexpensive, but don't say we sent you there. -
Plate and Switch -
March 22, 2007
Fast-casual restaurants should quit noodling around with plastic and Styrofoam. -
Fry Me a River -
March 15, 2007
Where, oh where, will we get pork-brain sandwiches now that Clem's is gone? -
It Takes a Village -
March 8, 2007
The critic admits it: He loves the Village Inn. -
Tom's Town -
March 1, 2007
Tom Macaluso says a few parting words. -
Bad Apples -
February 22, 2007
The worm turns for Stephenson’s Old Apple Farm. -
Having a Cow -
February 15, 2007
Don't think too hard. Just enjoy your burger. -
Naughty Bits -
February 8, 2007
If you're going to have sex in a restaurant, at least tip your server well. - Journal Entries - February 1, 2007
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Jimmy's Jam -
January 25, 2007
Jimmy Frantze doesn’t want to leave Frondizi’s. -
Foo'd Me -
January 18, 2007
In retrospect, we shouldn't have been surprised to find Leawood's chic version of Foo's. -
Service Call -
January 11, 2007
Constant "reorienting" keeps professional waiters in the weeds. - Downtown, Unchained - January 4, 2007
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