Category: Food

Gameday Food Specials in Kansas City, KS

By Ruby Montoya on Feb. 05, 2021

The Kansas City Chiefs have made it to another Super Bowl Championship and we have a list of places in Kansas City, KS to snack on during the game and celebrate!The Kansas City Chiefs are playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, February 7th in the 2021 NFL Championship Super Bowl Game LV at 5:30 pm CST in Tampa, Florida. You can catch the game on CBS, ESPN Deportes, or 106.5 The Wolf. We've watched the Chiefs play their hearts out all season to take us to another Super Bowl and here we are!  …

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Tacos to Go in Kansas City, KS

By Guest Blogger on Jan. 21, 2021

Nothing beats the atmosphere of a busy taqueria where you hear the sizzling of carne asada or get to witness the taquero cutting Al Pastor meat right off the trompo for your tacos . Unfortunately, the scenes of a taqueria have been replaced with limited seating and a quieter atmosphere to maintain safe and socially distanced dining. Although there’s no replacement for the experience of getting tacos, there is an alternative to getting your taco fix on the go! Many of the taquerias in Kansas…

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Kansas City, KS: More than just a stop along the way

Jan. 01, 2021

“Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in California anymore,” my wife said in her best Judy Garland impression as we crossed the state line and entered Kansas City, KS. Having followed the Missouri River south for almost 300 miles, our next stop was Lewis & Clark Park at Kaw Point, where the Kansas River loses itself in the Missouri. As a history buff, I was eager see the place where the Lewis and Clark expedition party had camped more than 200 years earlier. As a hungry man, I was eager to find a…

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Familiar Faces in Kansas City, KS: Lionel Lucero, El Menudazo

By Rebekah Baughman on Oct. 29, 2020

Those who know him refer to ElMenudazo owner, Lionel Lucero, as “the doctor.” While the Chicago native didn’t go to medical school, he does know how to cure an angry hangover or case of the Sunday morning sleepies. Locals will begin lining up at 7:30 a.m. on weekend mornings for El Menudazo’s offerings. The menu is small, but the nourishing, traditional menudo and savory birria tacos and stew with rich consomé broth leave customers feeling satisfied and eager to go back.  …

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Day of The Dead Champurrado Recipe

By Anakaren Ibarra-Dumovich on Oct. 26, 2020

Hi! My name is Anakaren and I am a Chef in Kansas City and I was raised in KCK in the Argentine neighborhood. Given the amazing response to the movie Coco a few years ago more and more people are becoming interested in creating an altar for the Day of the Dead. It’s a beautiful tradition that has been around for many generations and it’s celebrated all over Latin America. One of the traditional drinks you will see being made during this celebration is Champurrado, a warm chocolate drink thickened with corn flour. It’s easy and made in minutes. Perfect for all Winter long too! Hope you enjoy the recipe and that you have a fun time creating your own altar to celebrate those you have loved. - Chef Anakaren Ibarra-Dumovich…

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KCK Taco Trail 101

By Guest Blogger on Sep. 21, 2020

Let your tastebuds lead the way on the most epic taco experience Kansas City has to offer. The KCK Taco Trail will take you to authentic taquerias, mouth-watering meat markets, homey Tex-Mex eateries and everything in between. No downloading an app or purchasing a passport required! Simply sign up, eat tacos, check in and redeem your rewards…

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Get Your Caffeine Fix: 4 Coffee Shops & Cafés in Kansas City, KS

By Rebekah Baughman on Aug. 20, 2020

If someone asked me a few years ago for a great place to go for coffee I probably would suggest somewhere other than Kansas City, KS. Sure - there were a couple Starbucks locations, gas stations and other franchise spots to help cure the afternoon lull, but a quaint, quiet spot to read or chat with a friend? You’d probably be better off searching elsewhere in KC. However, if you were to ask me today, my answer would be entirely different. It seems as if recently local coffee shops and café have been popping up all about KCK. Here are four that you must try…

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Make a Summertime Sangria with Rowe Ridge Vineyard & Winery's Apple Pear Wine

By Rebekah Baughman on Aug. 07, 2020

The weather is warm,the sun is bright in the sky, now all you need is something refreshing to sip on. Craft this simple, crisp spring cocktail from home using Apple Pear wine from Rowe Ridge Vineyard & Winery in the Village West Area of Kansas City, KS. Rowe Ridge is currently offering carryout and curbside bottles of wine. …

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Support Local KCK: Veracruz Flavor To Go With Jarocho

By Alexandra Hicks on Apr. 20, 2020

The world might be in a weird a place right now, but some things haven’t changed: date nights and supporting local. We may not be “eating out” in the traditional sense of visiting a restaurant, but my fiancé and I find opportunities each week to support a local eatery by ordering take out or curbside. Our most recent endeavors was to Jarocho’s Mexican Seafood in Kansas City, Kansas. …

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Support Local KCK: 1889 Pizza Brings Authentic Italian Dining to the Comfort of Your Home

By Mindy Hargesheimer on Apr. 20, 2020

Where #StayHomeKC meets #SupportLocalKCK; KCK restaurants are giving families and individuals alike the opportunity to continue feasting on our favorite foods and put forth our economic support during unforeseen and challenging times…

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