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Bryan StalderSan Antonio Meat Market2904 Independence Ave You haven’t truly experienced the Northeast Taco Trail until you’ve visited San Antonio. Located inside a bustling Mexican grocery store, this is “no-frills” dining…
Bryan StalderBryan Stalder Contributor A new neighborhood restaurant is already finding its footing in Kansas City’s historic Northeast. After months of anticipation, Dear Donna, 549 Gillis St, held its soft opening weekend…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor A recent national roundup by Tasting Table (tastingtable.com,) a digital media company focused on food and drink, set out to name the best Mexican restaurant in every state.…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor This Saturday, March 7, a new chapter begins in Columbus Park as Dear Donna opens its doors at 549 Gillis St. Longtime Kansas City diners may remember the…
adminNestled in the heart of Northeast Kansas City’s culinary corridor at 1447 Independence Avenue, Pho Bowl has become a go-to destination for lovers of authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Known for its…
adminIndependence Avenue’s food scene has a new neighbor with the opening of Catracha Mex Comida Hondureña y Mexicana at 5930 Wilson Ave. The name reflects its roots: the restaurant is…
adminAs Kansas City Restaurant Week returns January 9–18, 2026, it offers a reminder that some of the metro’s most memorable meals don’t require a long drive or a special occasion.…
Dorri PartainDorri PartainManaging Editor On a chilly December afternoon, a long-time friend and I sought a location where we could sit, chat quietly and relax after the rush of the holidays,…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor The Hardee’s restaurant at 6323 Independence Ave. will serve its final customers on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, marking the end of an era for a longtime fixture in…
Bryan StalderBryan StalderContributor As someone who has spent more hours than I can count at PH Coffee — meeting neighbors, hosting conversations, doing work I should have finished days earlier —…
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