Chef John Smith gets comfortable at Pig & Finch
“People always ask why I’m smiling,” John Smith says as he sits at the bar inside Pig & Finch. “I was in hell until…
Ranking KC’s Food Scene: 2013 [Infographic]
The Belfry sets its grand opening for January 9
Beer, bourbon and coffee — all of life’s essentials are now available in one convenient location. The Belfry (1532 Grand Boulevard, 16th Street entrance),…
Los Compas Mexican Restaurant has closed in Liberty
Los Compas Mexican Restaurant (5 East Kansas Street) has closed in downtown Liberty. The restaurant opened in the former Hardware Cafe on the Square…
Peanches on 39th Street closes Saturday
After a year and a half on 39th Street, chef Pete Peterman has made the decision to close Peanches (900 West 39th Street). Peterman’s…
801 Fish launches in Leawood’s Park Place
Once again, the great Kansas Ocean provides. 801 Fish (11615 Rosewood Street, Leawood) has opened in the Park Place development. The seafood restaurant is…
Johnny Jo’s cannolis are a nice holiday surprise
Smart sweet lovers will go to great lengths to get a decent cannoli. And there’s a new offering in the metro — Johnny Jo’s…
Sprouts Farmers Market to open in Overland Park on January 8
Sprouts Farmers Market (6821 W. 135th St.) will open its doors in Overland Park on Wednesday, January 8. The specialty grocer will be located…
4 Hands Brewery’s Late Harvest Saison, a KC exclusive, is out now
It’s probably been ages since you’ve had a fresh-squeezed cup of persimmon juice. What? You’ve never had that? 4 Hands Brewing Co. can remedy…
Is Kansas City an up-and-coming foodie city?
Food can be an all-consuming passion. It can be the reason that you lose sleep, miss work and discover that your savings are not…