There is so much going on across Kansas City's restaurant and culinary scene that this is just a portion of the news. Feels like there are far more places opening than closing. * Zhoug Mediterranean is opening a second restaurant in Lenexa City Center. They already have a location
There is so much going on across Kansas City's restaurant and culinary scene that this is just a portion of the news. June 2025 * 85°C Bakery Cafe, an international bakery chain, opened its first location in Kansas City at 12061 Metcalf Ave in Overland Park. This bakery
La Tiara Taco Shells Poised For a Return? It is fascinating how many of us become devotees to specific brands of food at grocery stores. There may be dozens of options within a category, but we must have our favorite brand and style. I like my Mama Lupe's
I've been busy over the winter months visiting restaurants, photographing and trying food, and writing. Thought I'd share what is going to be published soon on Chuck Eats KC. There are a bunch of other reviews, features, and guides in the works, including a look at
It's a new year and it's incredibly cold, but let's look at Kansas City restaurant news, review some restaurants, and catch up on what's been published recently on Chuck Eats KC. Looking to Interview Chefs, Restaurant Owners, and Restaurant Workers In 2025,
Restaurant Openings and Closings Let's take a look at the restaurant news for Kansas City for the month of September and the first week of October. I see several concepts on this list that I really wanted to check out, but it is closing. And another that I
Newsletter is Back! I didn't plan to pause this newsletter for two months, but this summer has been busy and I've been updating the Chuck Eats KC website and posting short videos to social media. Expect a flurry of newsletters this month as I play catch
Sorry for the late notice, but I will be a guest this morning on Chef Jasper Mirabile's weekly show. Talking about local restaurants! 11am on KCMO. 95.7 FM, 710 AM https://www.kcmotalkradio.com/ There will be a regular newsletter in a couple of days. Enjoy the
Upcoming Appearance I've been invited to be a guest on Jasper Mirabile's "Live from Jasper’s Kitchen" radio show (KCMO). Should be aired this month. I'll send out an update when more details are available. Openings, Closings, and Restaurant News * Aqua Penny’
On Wednesday this week, a large new international market opened in Overland Park. World Fresh Market is a new concept by the owner of El Mercado Fresco, a chain of local Latino markets. The grocery opens in the previous Wal-mart grocery space at 103rd and Metcalf streets. I attended
Did you know that Kansas City, Kansas has a "Taco Trail"? Is that a trail of tacos that you follow to the race track, NFM or Children's Mercy Park? Did somebody leave this trail of tacos for some prize or insidious reason? Kansas City, Kansas indeed
April 5, 2024 Good morning, readers and fans of Chuck Eats KC. Last night, some of you who are paid and comped subscribers, may have gotten an email saying that your subscription to this newsletter had ended. That is not the case. In January, I moved my newsletter off of