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Kansas, Kansas City restaurant and grocery store health inspections for Dec. 26

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about 3 days ago Need a holiday party appetizer idea? This Red Pepper Marmalade Crostini is an easy sweet and spicy option.

about 6 days ago Dave Eckert has gathered a list of some of his favorite wines that you should try with your holiday meals.

Brett Allred plans to take over the Dempsey’s Burger Pub space at 4120 Pennsylvania Ave. for Shot Stop Westport.

about 6 days ago K-State grad Brett Allred has a complex of bars in Manhattan. But in recent years, he has been expanding in Kansas City. Now he plans four more operations in the heart of Westport.

about 1 week ago Kansas City-area restaurants and grocery stores with seven or more priority or critical health code violations. Includes operations in Lenexa, Olathe, Overland Park, south Plaza, Ward Parkway and Westport.

Tomfooleries plans to close Dec. 29 as new owners take over its building near the Country Club Plaza.

about 1 week ago Tomfooleries opened near the Country Club Plaza in 1992. It plans to shut down on Dec. 29 as new owners take over its building for redevelopment, possibly for a Nordstrom Rack.

Christmas bakers are complaining that Hershey’s Kisses they’ve bought are missing the little tips. The candy company has acknowledged the problem but hasn’t explained it. (Twitter screengrab)

about 1 week ago Bakers are complaining that Hershey’s Kisses they’ve bought are missing the little tips and ruining their Christmas cookies. The candy company has acknowledged the problem but hasn’t explained why it’s happening.

about 1 week ago Thrillist has shared its “Best BBQ Joints in Kansas City” list and The Peanut is surprised. Plus, a shout-out to Happy Gillis in Columbus Park place for its breakfast and a Crossroads bar for its holiday spirit.

Laura Zych and her mom Dee Sedler share their recipe for Dee’s Apple Strudel.

about 1 week ago A Lenexa family’s tradition includes getting together to make an apple strudel that everyone can help make.

about 2 weeks ago Kansas City-area restaurants and grocery stores with seven or more priority or critical health code violations. Includes operations in Crown Center, Lawrence, Lenexa, Olathe, Overland Park and the Northland.

“We’re really excited”: Inside the new Summit Grill in Gladstone

about 2 weeks ago Summit Grill, which opened in Lee’s Summit in 2012 and later added a Waldo location, will now be part of Gladstone’s new downtown area.

The Slabs sauces and spices are among Dave Eckert’s favorites.

about 2 weeks ago Chow Town blogger Dave Eckert shares some of his favorite KC-centric gifts that will delight the palate of any foodie on your gift list.

about 2 weeks ago This easy Cheesy Spaghetti Chicken Casserole recipe can also be made with store-bought rotisserie chicken.

Freestyle Poke at 7108 W. 135th St. in Overland Park is planning an April or May opening.

about 6 days ago Nearly 90 restaurants, coffee shops and breweries will open across Kansas City in the next few months. Nearly 20 new operations opened in the last few weeks, including a cat cafe. Here’s the list for December.

Westport changes: Sailor Jack’s Snack Shack is closed, McCoy’s is next to go

about 2 weeks ago Sailor Jack’s Snack Shack has closed after opening in March in the former The Foundry space at 424 Westport Road. Its owners also announced that sister restaurant McCoy’s Public House would close Dec. 23.

Tanner’s Bar and Grill closed in October after 27 years at 7425 Broadway.

about 3 weeks ago BRG has leased the former Tanner’s in Waldo, with a March opening planned. It plans to remodel the spot for an “upscale” neighborhood restaurant. The group also recently purchased Chappell’s in North KC.

Black Bear Diner serves its menu, which includes breakfast items, all day.

about 3 weeks ago Black Bear Diner plans a late 2018 opening next to the new Lion’s Choice in Independence. It will offer such comfort food as meatloaf, corned beef hash, cinnamon roll French toast and chicken pot pie.

about 3 weeks ago Kansas City-area restaurants and grocery stores with seven or more priority or critical health code violations. Includes operations on the Country Club Plaza, in Lenexa, Mission, Overland Park and Waldo.

Mike Maasen, of Kansas City, shares his recipe for The Best Pecan Brittle.

about 3 weeks ago Mike Maasen of Kansas City makes about 60 batches of pecan brittle annually. He often stocks up on the simple ingredients during the year.

about 3 weeks ago Chow Town blogger Dave Eckert recommends these sparkling wines to try this holiday season, from Prosecco to Champagne and in all price ranges.

Red Pepper Marmalade Crostini can be partly made ahead for your holiday party

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From sparking to red, try these wines (including one from Costco) with holiday meals

about 6 days ago

Johnny Kaw’s owner plans Shot Stop bar in Westport, adding to his expanding empire

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Kansas, Kansas City restaurant and grocery store health inspections for Dec. 20

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Plaza-area Tomfooleries closing after 26 years. Could Nordstrom Rack be coming?

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Bitter bakers say holiday cookies are crumbling because of Hershey’s ‘sloppy Kisses’

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‘Really?’ A Thrillist list for best barbecue joints in KC surprises one restaurant

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This apple strudel’s magic is a thin dough that the family can help stretch

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Kansas, Kansas City restaurant and grocery store health inspections for Dec. 13

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Summit Grill opens in the Northland, in new downtown Gladstone development

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Got a KC foodie on your gift list? Delight them with any of these ideas

about 2 weeks ago

This casserole recipe has three key words: cheese, chicken and spaghetti

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KC-area restaurant, grocery & brewery updates for Dec.: What’s coming, open, closed

about 6 days ago

Westport’s seafood restaurant suddenly closes, to be followed by McCoy’s Public House

about 2 weeks ago

California group to open neighborhood restaurant and bar with ‘upscale feel’ in Waldo

about 3 weeks ago

Pot roast, BBQ for breakfast? California chain coming to KC serves full menu all day

about 3 weeks ago

Kansas, Kansas City restaurant and grocery store health inspections for Dec. 4

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KC cook loves to make his ‘Best Pecan Brittle’ and then give it away as gifts

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