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Shawnee’s Caribbean-inspired Infused mostly left us confused Shawnee’s Caribbean-inspired Infused mostly left us confused
Two people walk into this bar and grill on a Monday night. They sit down and see this big sign — a poster, really — on the wall that... More>>
Published: July 02, 2009
This return to Ophelia’s is a classic tale of forgiveness and redemption This return to Ophelia’s is a classic tale of forgiveness and redemption
I don't know if there's any connection between Ophelia's, the attractive, upscale restaurant across from the historic Independence courthouse,... More>>
Published: June 25, 2009
Café Augusta creates a “new world bistro” in a Lenexa strip mall Café Augusta creates a “new world bistro” in a Lenexa strip mall
I don't know Micheline Burger or her daugh­ter, Mijanou Cackler — I've never spoken to them — but if they had come to me with... More>>
Published: June 18, 2009
The Bombay Palace is palatial enough for Lee’s Summit The Bombay Palace is palatial enough for Lee’s Summit
Some day I want to walk into a restaurant with palace in the name and discover that it really is palatial. Something out of a movie, I guess,... More>>
Published: June 11, 2009
The Mainstreet Theatre’s Marquee Bar & Grill gets top billing The Mainstreet Theatre’s Marquee Bar & Grill gets top billing
I ate lunch at the new Mainstreet Theatre with "Miss Cinerama." Trust me, it wasn't planned. For a meal at the sleek Marquee Bar & Grill in AMC's... More>>
Published: June 04, 2009
Kate's Kitchen is like First Watch, only better Kate's Kitchen is like First Watch, only better
This is an embarrassing admission, but it's true: I always wake up on the wrong side of the bed. One of the reasons I'm not much of a breakfast... More>>
Published: May 28, 2009
A move and a modernization only improve Accurso’s A move and a modernization only improve Accurso’s
Last week, I watched a bulldozer smooth over the surface of the northwest corner of 51st Street and Main. A red-brick building that had stood... More>>
Published: May 21, 2009
If Lawrence, Kansas, seems an unlikely place for fabulous sushi, you haven’t found Wa If Lawrence, Kansas, seems an unlikely place for fabulous sushi, you haven’t found Wa
I've always said that the aural quality — the music and the noise level — are important components in the dining experience. God... More>>
Published: May 14, 2009
The Golden Ox: still no bull The Golden Ox: still no bull
Editor’s note: At press time, the Golden Ox was recovering from a Monday, May 4, fire. Pat Paton, Golden Ox publicist, told Charles... More>>
Published: May 07, 2009
Ricco’s: Almost ecstasy in a Johnson County strip mall Ricco’s: Almost ecstasy in a Johnson County strip mall
So I was sitting in a coffeehouse last week, trying to read a magazine, when I happened to overhear the woman sitting in back of me discuss, in... More>>
Published: April 30, 2009
Braata promises the sounds, smells and feels of the Caribbean but has a way to go Braata promises the sounds, smells and feels of the Caribbean but has a way to go
I was having a particularly stressful day last week and I said to myself, You need to get away! You need a tropical vacation on a Caribbean... More>>
Published: April 23, 2009
The Coyote Grill returns to the prairie at Town Center Plaza The Coyote Grill returns to the prairie at Town Center Plaza
Why should Broadway be the only place to make good money on revivals? When the economy stinks, theater producers bring back hits from happier... More>>
Published: April 16, 2009
At Café Seed, Ericka Mingo can make converts out of carnivores At Café Seed, Ericka Mingo can make converts out of carnivores
In the culinary universe, this meat-loving metropolis is most famous for its barbecue, steakhouses and fried-chicken restaurants. But over the... More>>
Published: April 09, 2009
The Gaslight Grill illuminates chef Eddie Djilali’s interesting talents The Gaslight Grill illuminates chef Eddie Djilali’s interesting talents
A friend has just started studying tarot. Recently she called with a warning: "Don't eat chicken today. The cards warn against it." I'm... More>>
Published: April 02, 2009
The historic Raphael Hotel’s restaurant tries to lure a younger crowd – but misses by a few years The historic Raphael Hotel’s restaurant tries to lure a younger crowd – but misses by a few years
A month ago, the venerable Raphael Hotel on the Country Club Plaza, eager to connect with that desirable younger demographic, introduced Chaz on... More>>
Published: March 26, 2009
A new chef makes a more casual, less expensive City Tavern A new chef makes a more casual, less expensive City Tavern
There are three kinds of dining companions: the interesting conversationalist, the deadly bore and the monologist. I'm always happy to break... More>>
Published: March 19, 2009
You don’t have to wait for the last day of the Mayan calendar to make a trip to Fiesta Azteca You don’t have to wait for the last day of the Mayan calendar to make a trip to Fiesta Azteca
We don't need any more bad news. But a friend of mine, who obsesses over things such as the Mayan calendar, called one day to tell me to start... More>>
Published: March 12, 2009
The new Peachtree Restaurant is glamorous enough for the Power & Light District, but the original buffet is more fun The new Peachtree Restaurant is glamorous enough for the Power & Light District, but the original buffet is more fun
My friend Truman loves soul food — he's from the South — and has eaten at the new Peachtree Restaurant in the Power & Light District... More>>
Published: March 05, 2009
The original Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue in Martin City is blessed by angel’s ribs The original Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue in Martin City is blessed by angel’s ribs
I 've always said that Jack Fiorella has an angel on his shoulder. The most recent proof: In the early morning hours of Sunday, February 15,... More>>
Published: February 26, 2009
When the economy batters restaurants, new restaurateurs go for the safe and familiar When the economy batters restaurants, new restaurateurs go for the safe and familiar
A couple of friends of mine recently got into an impassioned argument about the state of restaurants in this dismal economy. "The old model just... More>>
Published: February 19, 2009
Strip clubs’ daily specials: dinner and a show! Strip clubs’ daily specials: dinner and a show!
Dining in strip joints — or gentlemen's clubs, as most prefer to be called — isn't for every taste. I'm not sure it's mine. I still... More>>
Published: February 12, 2009
Zest looks for “a way to be cool” and mostly finds it Zest looks for “a way to be cool” and mostly finds it
I don't pretend to be a linguistics expert, so I'm confused about an accent over the letter t in the logo of Zest, the lively Leawood bistro... More>>
Published: February 05, 2009
Despite serving marrow bones and pig’s ears, Michael Smith’s Extra Virgin requires no sacrifice Despite serving marrow bones and pig’s ears, Michael Smith’s Extra Virgin requires no sacrifice
Your old virginity is like one of our French withered pears," wrote William Shakespeare in All's Well That Ends Well. "It looks ill, it eats... More>>
Published: January 29, 2009
The antidote for cold, recessionary times: pastries! The antidote for cold, recessionary times: pastries!
When times are tough, fresh new ideas need to rise — like good yeasty dough. It was during the chilly early days of the Great Depression... More>>
Published: January 22, 2009
Grinder’s West heads in the right direction Grinder’s West heads in the right direction
Stretch, who is Kansas City's most entrepreneurial artist, didn't ask my opinion on the name of his new restaurant in the Crossroads. But what... More>>
Published: January 15, 2009
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