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Submitted by Marty Goldwasser from K.C., Mo
Q: Where did Scott of Scottys' on 39th end up after the place closed?
Answered 10/23/08 13:00:17 by Lauren Chapin
A: No one has been able to find him. Phone disconnected, etc. SEveral have tried. I hope he's okay.
Submitted by Sarah from Kansas City
Q: We dined at Ixtapa recently and boy was I disappointed. We've been eating there about once a year and I had been reading the reviews and getting hungry for it again. It was totally ordinary, just like any other mexican restaurant. There was nothing special at all about the food or the service. On the plus side, we found a chinese restaurant up north (Jade Garden) which we think is way better than most around here. The last time we were at Bo Lings (zona rosa) the waitress said, "I used to like chinese food before I started working here." That's not what you want to hear. Anyway, it wasn't anything special at all either. What's wrong with Kansas City? It's almost impossible to find a good restaurant.
Answered 10/10/08 10:24:49 by Lauren Chapin
A: I haven't been there in about three years. I liked it then and had heard good things since. I'm sorry to hear the place isn't what you remembered. Was the owner there when you were? He was part of the charm, as I remember. But he does have two places - or at least used to.
And that's disheartening news about Bo Lings. I like Pine and Bamboo Garden on SM Parkway. Check it out.
Submitted by Dale from Prairie Village
Q: Did you get my question about Napoleon's closing?
Also, there was a new business license issued on October 9 for a Napoleon's Cafe at the same address.
Answered 10/10/08 10:22:37 by Lauren Chapin
A: I knew Napoleon's had closed. Glad to hear the space will be occupied again. Same owners?
Submitted by Jim from KC Metro Area
Q: Have you ever done a review of the Wheel Inn Restaurant in Sedalia, MO? Just before they closed, I made the journey to have one last Goober Burger. They were quite busy and I waited an hour along with other fans of this delectable hamburger with peanut butter. Much to my surprise I made a trip to the Lake of the Ozarks and as I was driving south on 65 HWY I spotted the new location just across from the Fairgrounds Grandstand. I wish I had known they had reopened at a new location. I would have planned my trip through Sedalia for lunch or maybe dinner rather than breakfast. The Wheel Inn restaurant is a legend! Make it a daytrip to see the Bothwell Lodge and a Goober Burger from the Wheel Inn Restaurant!
Answered 09/22/08 14:00:18 by Lauren Chapin
A: I've often driven by it on the way to soccer tournaments. but the one time I stopped by, I learned they had a cash-only policy and all I had was plastic. So, no goober burgers yet. Now that I know they're open in a different locale,maybe I'll finally get to try one.
Submitted by Karren Crouch from KCMO
Q: A River Market restaurant was reviewed very favorably on either Sept. 4th or 5th. Please assist me in remembering its name. We want to go there this Friday. Thanks.
Karren
Answered 09/22/08 13:59:05 by Lauren Chapin
A: Delaware Cafe, 300 Delaware St.
Submitted by Michael Allee from Over Land Park,ks
Q: I recall having read in the Star that the former Stevensons Apple Farm Restaurant was reopening some where in the metro area. Please let me know when & where this is happening,I have family in from out of state & they really would like to eat there if it has already opened.
Answered 09/17/08 11:50:40 by Lauren Chapin
A: Yes it is. It's called J.L. Stephenson's Santa Fe Inn, 6600 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Enjoy.
Submitted by kw from kansas city mo
Q: back to the Delaware Cafe....i have had almost everything on the new menu...the olive appetizer is one of the best deals in town, too, for 4 bucks . 2 or 3 people could easily share it...I have had brunch there ( brunch only on Saturdays) and it was delicious and extremely affordable..great outdoor patio, good cocktails, ( the lavender lemonade was delicious! ) very nice wine offerings, the gazpacho i had there last week was one of the most unique,and refreshing gazpachos I have ever had...(made with melon!)
Answered 09/02/08 10:20:12 by Lauren Chapin
A: Loved the gazpacho, too. I'll have to check them out, then. And brunch, too, eh?
Submitted by kw from kcmo
Q: have you been to the new Delaware Cafe at 300 Delaware? I have been there several times, love the food, the renovation of the space is beautiful, and chef Joe West is doing a great job...i think it is interesting that all the new owners are young, and the place is wonderful ...the five dollar burger and homemade fries on Tuesday happy hour is one of the best deals in town...I'm hooked! good place to have a beer and watch a game, too....
Answered 08/29/08 12:25:54 by Lauren Chapin
A: I've been for a Good and Cheap lunch. I'm anxious to get their for dinner as the menu looks lovely. And the chef has worked with some of the best in town.
What else have you had besides burger and fries?
Submitted by Karen Sparks from Shawnee, KS
Q: A nephew and wife from Nashville are coming to visit soon. He says he wants to go to "Momma's" because he heard they had good omelets. Do you know what he's talking about? I sure don't.
Answered 08/27/08 10:03:11 by Lauren Chapin
A: I'm thinking either Mama's 39th St. Diner in the formers Nichols Lunch spot (39th St and Southwest Trafficway) or Big Momma's in Grandview. But I"m thinking the former. GEt the hash; it's amazing - and homemade. The number for Mama's is 531-6422.
Enjoy
Submitted by Ron from Prairie Village
Q: A few weeks ago you reviewed a Cambodian restaurant. I don't remember the name, but I thought I remembered where is was, over in Shawnee, I believe. Last weekend I tried to find it and couldn't. Can you please give the name and location again? Thanks.
Answered 08/20/08 13:03:51 by Lauren Chapin
A: It is Phnom Penh, of course, off of Independence Boulevard, almost to 435. It's has an Independence Boulevard address, although the front door is on a side street, across from a grocery store.
Submitted by Patt from Belton
Q: Actually, Frankie & Johnnie's may be in Raymore - on the East side of 71 Highway, South of 58 Highway. An excellent place to drink and dine - kind of a sports bar and restaurant, serving everything from burgers to salmon.
Someone told me you reviewed them, but I must have missed it.
Thanks again!
Answered 08/20/08 13:02:41 by Lauren Chapin
A: No, Haven't been there. Although it sounds like a fun place to hit before or after soccer tournaments.
Submitted by Melea Smith from Kansas City, MO
Q: I am tryiing to locate the Mexican resturant that you wrote about on Thursday, July 31,2008. Can not remember the name or exact location. Somewhere in Westport, I think. Thanks
Answered 08/06/08 15:15:18 by Lauren Chapin
A: I didn't come up with anything in our library but I"ll check my clips. I have written about Los Alamos Market, 1667 Summit, and El Rancho Mexican, 534 Westport Rd. this summer. And I've got a blurb scheduled to run Thursday on Cantina del Ray, in the former Swizzle space in Waldo.
Submitted by Pete Peters from St. Louis, MO
Q: On June 28th, my wife, friends, and I ate at the American Restaurant KC. The food was good, the service great, and the atmosphere very chilly -- downright cold! I sent them an e-mail upon our return to St. Louis and have heard nary a word from them. Is this typical of how they treat honest comments?
Sincerely, Pete
Answered 08/04/08 10:26:33 by Lauren Chapin
A: Hmmm. Chilly - as in haughty? Not good. I know they are going through significant changes. Chef Celina Tio has left and former American Restaurant chef Debbie Gold has taken over. I'd suggest sending a second letter to Debbie's attention as well as one to Linda Goodfellow. The first one may have been lost in the cracks.
Submitted by Patt from Belton
Q: Someone told me that you did a review on Frankie & Johnnie's in Belton - where can I get a copy of that??
Thanks so much.
Answered 08/04/08 10:25:02 by Lauren Chapin
A: Patt,
That one's not ringing a bell. What do they serve and where is it?
Submitted by Stephanie from Los Angeles, CA.
Q: I am trying to find a place to buy pig snouts in southern California. I also need a recipe for BBQ pork snouts
Answered 08/04/08 10:24:22 by Lauren Chapin
A: Check any local ethnic restaurants. And surely epicurious.com has a pig snoot recipe.
Submitted by Jim from Lenexa
Q: I see that you are holding the City Tavern menu up in your photo. My wife and I just went there last night and were very underwhelmed. The food was subpar and in fact poorly described by our surly waitress. The staff had that attitude of a group that didn't want to be there, could barely tolerate you, and was awaiting the restraunts closing. If it had cost half as much I would put up with it but of course it didn't and I won't go back. Do you have any suggestions on other seafood restraunts you have enjoyed lately.
Answered 08/04/08 10:23:30 by Lauren Chapin
A: Probably time to update that photo; it was shot probably 6 or 7 years ago. I keep hoping City Tavern will turn around but not much good news out of there in awhile.
For seafood, though, consider the Bristol - in Leawood or Power and Light; Bonefish Grill - quite good actually. I had great escolar, wild salmon and scallops at PotPie, lovely bouillabaise and halibut at bluestem. Le Fou Frog always serves lots of fish, including John Dory and bouillbaisse.
Submitted by Dale from Prairie Village, KS
Q: When you say "eat local", are you saying eat only at non-franchise restaurants?
I used to own two Subway franchises & consider myself local.
Answered 07/18/08 11:37:19 by Lauren Chapin
A: The goal would be to try. That being said, after an 18 mile bike ride two nights ago, I ate a McDonald's cheeseburger and fries. I was needing salt...
And I'm speaking mostly of the big, not locally-franchised places. As we all know, it's more complicated than the slogans make it seem.
Submitted by Preston H. from Kansas City, MO
Q: Thanks Lauren! I will look forward to hearing where Torpey lands and in the meantime will continue to dine local.
Answered 07/07/08 13:42:29 by Lauren Chapin
A: That's the mantra: eat, drink, shop and cook local.
Submitted by Preston H. from Kansas City, MO
Q: Dear Lauren,
After reading your April, 2007 review of Swizzle Bistro my wife and I decided to give it a try. We were as thrilled as you were with chef Ryan Torpey's creations. I believe you said, "Ryan Torpey is the best chef you ve never heard of...". Both my wife and I agree and have been raving to our friends about his menu ever since. We were both saddened to hear that just last week, Swizzle decided to close down. I am not sure which lucky restuarant around town has snatched up Ryan Torpey, but could you please tell us where he lands when you find out?
Thank you again for your review!
Regards,
Preston H.
Answered 07/07/08 11:21:08 by Lauren Chapin
A: They called last week to give me a heads up about closing. Lots of local places are hurting - a combination of the economy and the Power and Light District effect. Eat local when you dine out.
And the Swizzle folks said they'd let me know where Ryan lands. He's a real talent.
Submitted by Carlo Cammisano from Shawnee, Kansas
Q: Hi Lauren! I just wanted to be the first to let you know about our move. We are closing the midtown COPA ROOM on Saturday the 28th of June. We will then RE-OPEN the COPA ROOM at our new Lenexa location (87th and Lackman) in August.
We will be celebrating closing all week with the final blast on Saturday night. If you are out and about stop by! I am going to have all my entertainers in putting on one heck of a show!
While we are closed for a month and a half my Mom will be working on some new menu items. So our grand opening should be something to mark on your calendar.
I will keep you updated! If you have any questions just give me a ring!
Carlo
Answered 07/07/08 11:19:54 by Lauren Chapin
A: Best of luck with the move. Look forward to eating your mom's food again in the new locale.
