Dagwood’s will surprise you. Everything about the place leads one to expect substandard food — drab interior, haggard clientele, typical menu — but it’s frankly a step above the average diner. It has almost none of the physical character of a “classic” greasy spoon. The decor consists of faux-vintage Coca-Cola advertisements and hangable flea market […]
Kansas Town opens on the Eastern edge of West 39th St.
A look at the offerings from one of Westport’s landmark foodie destinations
801 Fish in Park Place is the newest addition to the 801 Restaurant Group. Rather than the heavy and more traditional steakhouse feel of 801 Chophouse, 801 Fish is decked out in a light and contem…
Some private homes in the metro have dining rooms bigger than the one inside the five-table Cucina della Ragazza. But not many restaurants feel more like a person’s home than this new Italian deli and café in Westport.
Tacos are solid investments for a restaurant owner: cheap to make and popular with all ages. That means there’s a wide taco spectrum, one that runs from increasingly ambitious fast-food chains (Taco Bell, Taco Bueno) to more authentic and fashionable destinations. Well within that part of the range is the three-month-old Taco Republic, the latest […]
If you don’t make it to the Prairie Village Shops very often, you’re missing one of Kansas City’s culinary treasure troves. Some of my favorite restaurants and bakeries are tucked inside this littl…