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Kansas City Restaurant Openings, Closings, and News – January – February 2025
Kansas City restaurant news for January and February 2025. New restaurants in Westport, Raytown, and Martin City. Several closings, including a popular Mexican cantina.
Revocup: Local Coffeehouse Chain
Revocup is a local roasterie and coffee house chain that has quickly become one of my favorite stops to get mochas. With locations in Leawood, Overland Park, Lenexa, and St. Louis.
Rajadhani is the “Capital of Food” in Overland Park
The Kansas City area has enjoyed an expanding Indian restaurant, grocery and food scene in recent years. Part of this may be due to the growing Indian community, especially in Overland Park, but Indian food has turned into a favorite cuisine for many Americans.
Restaurants I Miss, U.S. Edition, Madison, Wisconsin
I lived in Madison, Wisconsin from 1989 through 1993-1994. I want to look back at restaurants I miss, many of which are gone, but some are still open. Some friends shared their choices. What do you miss?
Kansas City Restaurant Openings, Closings, and News – December 2024
Restaurant openings, closing, and news for December 2024. A famous chicken place closes. Another Thai concept named Penny’s!
Country Club Plaza: What’s Next?
The Country Club Plaza has been a famous Kansas City attraction since 1923. The district has seen many restaurants, retail stores, and more over the past century. Now with new owners, what are some possible ways forward?
Kansas City Restaurant History
Bygone KC Restaurants 3
In my third installment of visiting bygone Kansas City restaurants, I look at Chutes, Waldo Astoria, Mrs. Peters Chicken Dinners, Italian Gardens and other family favorites.
Bygone KC Restaurants 2
In my second installment of visiting bygone Kansas City restaurants, I look at Joe’s Barn, Stephenson’s Apple Farm Restaurant, EBT, Whisker Rivey’s and other family favorites.
Bygone KC Restaurants 1
Annie’s Santa Fe, KC Masterpiece, Mama Tio’s, Putsch’s Cafeteria