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Alex Johannes

Alex Johannes of Food Gal Al believes food should be delicious, simple, and fun. When she’s not creating new recipes or experimenting with fun ingredients – she loves to explore local hot spots and act like a tourist in her own town. Food Gal Al feels that food tells the story of a city’s culture and believes it is the best way to get to know a town and its people. Food is her love language. Alex knows that cooking, eating, and appreciating food is a language as old as time and knows no barriers. Food makes her feel connected to others in a way where words often fall short.

Alex is a writer, dreamer, and the middle child of six. She is also a crazy plant lady, loves a good vintage find, and laughs at her own jokes. Alex lives with her partner Matt and French bulldog, Francois.

Other Interests: Yoga, Running, Podcasts, Audiobooks, Being Outdoors, Weekend Trips, Art, Music, Animals, and Spending time with her Big Family.

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Family Ties Go with Food in Strawberry Hill

By Alex Johannes on Nov. 27, 2019

On a sunny Saturday, I found myself crunching through the fall leaves in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood, situated in Kansas City, Kansas right on 5 th street. I admittedly had never been to Strawberry Hill, though I’ve heard of it many times. It reminded me of aHallmark movie come to life! The way the sun hit the fall colored leaves with the mom and pop stores and restaurants that dotted the main drive. It is a darling and quiet little reprieve from the hustle and bustle of downtown Kansas City, just 5 minutes down the way. …

Flavor Wins on Game Day: Sporting KC Fans Chip-Pass and Go for the Gold in Kansas City, KS

By Alex Johannes on Apr. 10, 2019

At Sporting KC games, fans can chip-pass and go for the gold without ever having to hit the field. I’m talking about dipping a crispy chip into hot nacho cheese gold, of course! But it doesn’t stop there, Children's Mercy Park,home of Kansas City’s soccer team Sporting KC, has plenty of options to keep your belly satisfied all game long. …

This German Butcher Shop Turns into a Taqueria on Saturdays and Kansas City Locals Can’t Get Enough

By Alex Johannes on Dec. 18, 2018

At Bichelmeyer Meats, people come for the meat market, butstay for the tacos. Every Saturday, Bichelmeyer Meats transforms into a bustling taqueria serving tacos, tamales, and quesadillas along with the usual meat market patrons. Customers sit family style on one of the several banquet style tables clad with red-checked tablecloths and set with plastic green lawn chairs. Everyone in the joint is in good spirits, and once you take your first bite of taco – you soon find out why. …

A Beginner's Guide to the American Royal World Series of Barbecue

By Alex Johannes on Sep. 24, 2018

When people think about Kansas City, the first thing that comes to mind is BBQ - and for good reason! Kansas City is home to some of the world’s tastiest bbq spots. Sweet and saucy is the name of the KC bbq game, but that doesn’t stop local joints from coming up with their own tangy, smoky, or spicy spin on flavors, meats, and wood smoked treats…

Brunch in the New Year: Jarocho's brings Veracruz Flavor to Kansas City, KS

By Alex Johannes on Jan. 30, 2018

When I heard about Jarocho’s Pescados y Mariscos (Jarocho’s), I immediately put the restaurant on my long “restaurants to try” list. Everyone I know that has been to Jarocho’s raves about the delicious seafood and it was even rated the best seafood restaurant by Feast Magazine in 2017. Exquisitely plated Veracruz inspired seafood right in Kansas City, KS? I knew I needed to move this restaurant up in priority, and I was curious: could Jarocho’s really live up to its hype…