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The Kansas City Star

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Johnson County's newest bakery, coffee shop offers international flavors

Abeer Jari is on the balls of her feet this early Monday afternoon, scurrying between the kitchen and the front register. She works through a line of three customers, one of whom said they decided to stop by after seeing a post on Instagram. She plops a meat-filled farmoza pastry on a plate and ships off a date bar. There aren’t many baked goods left at this point. Her inventory doesn’t make it until the end of the day. “So far, everything has sold out, and I’m happy for it,” she explained. Her new shop, Levant Bakery & Cafe, serves Middle Eastern cuisine from the Levant region, as well as items from beyond. It opened quietly over a week ago at 6518 Martway St. in Mission, but it plans a more official launch this weekend. Its walls are covered in antique frames and dark green paint. A large window is framed by checkered curtains, and a wall of mirrors covers one side of the bakery. The style is — some might say — grandma-chic. For Jari, the shop is a bit of a passion project. “I’ve always loved to bake,” Jari said. “Now I’m coming back to my dream.” She’s

Mission, KS · 1d

University Daily Kansan

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Mass Street Morsels: The Roost is Lawrence's brunch destination

With warm cozy lighting, smiling employees and regular customers of all ages, the positive energy inside the Roost is almost contagious. Located at 920 Massachusetts St., the brunch restaurant opened in July of 2013 with a focus on creating an inviting atmosphere, providing great service and serving quality food. “The...

Lawrence, KS · 3d
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The Kansas City Star

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Johnson County's newest Yemeni café opens, with a vibe ‘like no other'

It was a quiet, dreary afternoon in Mission, where rustling leaves were the most prominent noise. Inside Moka & Co. , however, just a few open tables remain. The chorus of a few dozen voices filled the café. Ahmad Aly, owner of the franchise location, stood at the register Monday afternoon and battled the crowd by taking orders. “It’s been good. It’s been really busy, honestly,” he said of the first few days. “But can’t complain.” His Yemeni coffee shop opened over the weekend at 5922 Barkley St. in the heart of Mission, marking the first KC-area location for the franchise. It bears some similarities to the other Yemeni coffee shops — primarily in its flavors and drinks — but like each of the other shops, it has its own style. One notable difference is its drive-thru. All the other Yemeni and Arabic cafés in the metro require someone to walk in to grab their drink. It has some traditional decor, but the space feels intentionally modern, with white granite and light-wood accents. At Moka & Co., a New York-based coffee chain, both traditional Yemeni drinks and Americanized versions are available. For example, customers can order mufawar ($5 for a

Mission, KS · 1d

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Yemeni coffee shop Moka & Co now open in Mission

At the beginning of 2026, you couldn’t find Yemeni coffee in Johnson County. Known for flavors like cinnamon, cardamom and clove, Yemeni coffee has now landed with a splash, with multiple coffee shops now serving it in the Kansas City metro area. Last weekend, one northeastern Johnson County city...

Mission, KS · 1d
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Local Lime, serving ‘Baja-inspired’ cuisine, takes over former Bravo! eatery in Leawood

A “Baja-inspired” eatery that got its start in Arkansas is gearing up for its Johnson County debut. On Nov. 16, Local Lime will open its new Leawood location, serving tacos, housemade salsas, craft cocktails and more. Local Lime will open at 5005 W. 117th St. The restaurant will...

Leawood, KS · 21h

The Kansas City Star

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Fruit flies, mold on surfaces: Latest Kansas City-area restaurant inspections

From items being stored in handwashing sinks to employees not knowing how to prevent foodborne diseases, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants last week. Dining establishments such as sit-down restaurants, drive-thrus, gas stations and grocery stores are required to get food inspections, and governments have to release those inspections to the public. In Kansas City and Independence, each city’s health department enforces the food code while in Kansas, the state’s Department of Agriculture handles inspections. The lower the number of violations, the better. Most restaurants correct violations at the time of the original inspection or shortly after. The full inspections show how each establishment has corrected or is working to correct any remaining violations. They are available for Kansas City at inspectionsonline.us/foodsafety/mousakansascity/search.htm and Johnson and Wyandotte counties at portal.kda.ks.gov/Food/FoodInspectionSearch . Here are the restaurants in Kansas City and Johnson County that received seven or more critical or priority and priority foundation ​violations from Oct. 12-18. No restaurants in Wyandotte County met the criteria during this timeframe. Jose Pepper’s 13770 S. Black Bob Road, Olathe 13 priority and priority foundation violations found during a joint inspection on Oct. 13 The regional Mexican chain restaurant

Kansas City, MO · 14d

travelmag.com

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These 13 Kansas Restaurants Are Serving Freshwater Fish Worth Trying In 2026

Freshwater fish is one of those meals that exposes a kitchen fast. Too heavy and the fish disappears. Too bland and the plate never recovers. When it is cooked right, though, the whole table notices. That is why the best versions around Kansas deserve more attention. Good catfish, trout, walleye,...

Kansas · 6d

johnsoncountypost.com

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Taco Republic closes its last Kansas City area location in Prairie Village

A Prairie Village taco eatery has officially closed its doors and exited the Kansas City area. On Thursday, Taco Republic closed at the Corinth Square shopping center, after roughly five years there. Taco Republic was at 4100 W. 83rd St. The restaurant occupied a space on the west side of...

Prairie Village, KS · 3d

gotodestinations.com

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Why This HICKORY-SMOKED Barbecue Destination Deserves a Spot on Your Food List in Overland Park, KS

Open Mon–Thu, 11 AM–9 PM | Fri–Sat, 11 AM–10 PM | Sun, 11 AM–8:30 PM. Some restaurants win you over with one plate; Jack Stack Barbecue in Overland Park makes its case with hickory smoke, burnt ends, and sides that demand attention. Since 1997, this...

Overland Park, KS · 3d

travelmag.com

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This Kansas Donut Shop Serves Giant Fritters In Both Apple And Peach Flavors

The donut dough here takes three full days to make. It starts with a sourdough starter, which is not how most donut shops do things. That slow process leads to a hefty apple fritter packed with real fruit pieces. The glaze has a light crackle on top. Other fruit fritters...

Lawrence, KS · 5d

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Kansas City’s Corner Restaurant In Westport Is Where Locals Go For Huge Pancakes After A Long Night

Some nights run long, and some mornings need a plate big enough to fix them. In the Kansas City area, one corner restaurant has spent years earning a loyal crowd that shows up at 6 AM for pancakes, hearty country breakfasts, and baked goods that often leave the building in a to-go box.

Kansas City, MO · 5d

The Topeka Capital-Journal

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Topeka 'dirty soda' trailer brings a new drink to Topeka

High Noon Soda Co. opened as a mobile pop-up in August, bringing the dirty soda trend sweeping the nation to the streets of Topeka. Now, Owner Amanda Rice is rebranding under the name Dirty Voltage Beverage Co. and business is booming. Dirty soda recipes typically begin with a soda base mixed with flavored syrup and cream and served over ice. The concept, which started in Utah in the 2010s, has been making its way toward the center of the country over the past decade. “We have seven types of soda and different combos of dirty soda,” said Rice. “We make our own cream, cold foam and soft tops.” A soft top is a thick, fluffy sweet cream foam cap that sits atop a drink. Rice serves drinks in 24 and 32-ounce sizes using bases like Sprite, Fanta and Dr. Pepper. Dirty sodas are priced around $8 each. She also offers Energy Sips, which range between $8-$10. These are made with an energy drink base of Alani or Red Bull. Customers can choose from a variety of flavored cold foam options. According to Rice, Dirty Voltage’s most popular soda creation is the Cowboy Campfire, marketed as “what you would get if

Topeka, KS · 5d

The Kansas City Star

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Johnson County Mexican restaurant closes last location after 13 years

After serving the Kansas City area for 13 years, a Mexican-style taco concept has closed its second and last location. Taco Republic closed its Prairie Village location Wednesday at 4100 W. 83rd St., marking the end of its brick-and-mortar era. “From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making Taco Republic so special. We hope to see you before we say goodbye to our Prairie Village location,” the restaurant announced Thursday. It promised to continue catering, so its taco truck will still pop up around the metro. The “not-your-standard Mexican restaurant,” its website calls itself, started in 2013 at Mission and County Line Roads in Kansas City, Kansas, where Joe’s Next Door now lives. In 2019, restaurateur Whitney VinZant took over Taco Republic and added it to his growing portfolio of concepts in the metro, which now includes Louie’s Wine Dive, Gram & Dun, Louie’s Reserve (formerly Cafe Trio) and BrewTop. Taco Republic opened a second location in 2021 in Prairie Village’s Corinth Square. It neighbored Johnny’s Tavern, Modern Market Eatery and BRGR (also a VinZant concept). Just a couple months ago, health concept Flower Child opened nearby at 3915 W. 83rd St. — and it’s already gearing up

Johnson County, KS · 6d

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Taiwanese bakery 85°C Bakery Cafe closes in Overland Park

After about a year and a half open, a bakery and cafe serving Taiwanese sweets has closed and left Johnson County. This week, 85°C Bakery Cafe announced its closure in Overland Park — its only Kansas City area location. 85°C Bakery Cafe was at 12061 Metcalf Ave.

Overland Park, KS · 2d

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Reservation for One: Rulber’s Restaurant Mas Cantina

For more than two decades, Rulber De la Torre has been feeding Kansas City at Mi Ranchito restaurants, the homegrown Mexican chain he launched in Olathe in 2004. Now, after building the business into seven locations across Kansas, De la Torre has opened something more personal, Rulber’s Restaurant Mas Cantina in Prairie Village.

Kansas City, KS · 5d

WIBW

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Gate 36 Eatery, National Association of Letter Carriers hosts fundraiser dinner

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The local branch, Branch 10, of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) held a dinner fundraiser on Nov. 1. The fundraiser was in partnership with Gate 36 Eatery at Billard Airport. Proceeds from the dinner are heading to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). NALC is...

Topeka, KS · 4d

The Kansas City Star

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Spooky mouse droppings, live roaches: KC-area restaurant inspections - Halloween edition

Happy Halloween, Kansas City. Here are your weekly frightful violations at Kansas City-area restaurants — from leaky sinks to food kept in refrigerators longer than the health code says. Health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants last week. Dining establishments like sit-down restaurants, drive-thrus, gas stations and grocery stores are required to get food inspections, and governments have to release those inspections to the public. In Kansas City and Independence, each city’s health department enforces the food code while in Kansas, the state’s Department of Agriculture handles inspections. The lower the number of violations, the better. Most restaurants correct violations at the time of the original inspection or shortly after. The full inspections show how each establishment has corrected or is working to correct any remaining violations. They are available for Kansas City at inspectionsonline.us/foodsafety/mousakansascity/search.htm and Johnson and Wyandotte counties at portal.kda.ks.gov/Food/FoodInspectionSearch . Here are the restaurants in Kansas City and Johnson Counties that received seven or more priority and priority foundation ​violations from Oct. 18-24. No eateries in Wyandotte County or Independence met the threshold during this time period. Desi Bites 8542 W. 133rd St., Overland Park 12 priority and priority foundation violations

Kansas City, KS · 6d

inkansascity.com

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In Culinary News: The Table

One of the hottest tables for Korean food in Kansas City is hiding inside an Olathe church. On Friday nights, the dining hall at Grace United Methodist Church transforms into The Table, where more than 200 diners have recently packed the room for chef and pastor Changhyun Kim’s deeply comforting Korean cooking. This fall, come hungry for steaming bowls of gomtang, Kim’s slow-simmered beef soup, along with vegan sundubu tofu stew, fiery jjamppong sundubu (seafood stew), fragrant perilla oil sundubu and handmade Korean mandu (dumplings). You’ll find The Table at 11485 South Ridgeview Road in Olathe, but consider this your insider tip: they only serve on Friday nights, with seatings between 5–8 p.m., so be sure to make reservations before you go.

Olathe, KS · 5d

unearththevoyage.com

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This Kansas City Italian Restaurant Has Roman-Inspired Decor and a Lasagna Worth Talking About

Roman-inspired columns, a spacious dining room, and a patio with string lights make Bravo! Italian Kitchen stand out at Kansas City’s Zona Rosa shopping district. The menu focuses on familiar Italian favorites, including lasagna, Pasta Woozie, and chicken marsala. Diners can stop in for a casual pasta dinner or make an evening of it with appetizers and dessert.

Kansas City, MO · 6d