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The Kansas City Star

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Italian deli expands with 2nd Johnson County location. Here's a first look

La Fetta’s story started with the infatuation of one sandwich. When Adam Bracco and his wife, Kelly Bracco, devoured a sandwich named Sublime in Missoula, Montana, almost immediately the couple knew they had to find a way to bring this sandwich home — 1,500 miles away to Kansas City. That was in 2023. Bracco would somehow convince the owner of the Montana deli, Matt Benzel, to bring his roster of rock-n-roll sandwiches to the KC suburbs in 2025. A year later, Bracco would do it again, this time with a second location in Prairie Village. The second La Fetta Delicatessen , an Italian-inspired deli, quietly opened in the bustling Corinth Square shopping center in Prairie Village, conveniently where Bracco and his family live. It comes almost exactly a year after his first foray into the art of sandwich making — the first location in Overland Park opened in October 2025. “A little bit of crazy would be the best thing to say,” Bracco said when asked about why he opened a second location so soon after the success of his first La Fetta. But what actually happened was that brokers from AREA Real Estate Advisors approached Bracco to bring a

Johnson County, KS · 20d

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Coffee shop at Pinckney holds ribbon cutting; teacher surprised with $1,000

The first round of coffee and pastries was served and a teacher received $1,000 as Lawrence community members celebrated the opening of Empowering Brew, a student-centered coffee shop at Community Connections at Pinckney. Multiple district programs are now housed at the former elementary school, including Community Transition, or C-Tran, which...

Lawrence, KS · 19d
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This Kansas Butcher Shop Has Ground Chuck That Stands Out From Supermarket Meat

A German family butcher shop in Kansas sells tacos on Saturdays, and a local magazine once ranked them among the city’s top four. That alone made me look twice. Then I learned the ground chuck gets praised for its rich, fatty flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. The same family has...

Kansas City, KS · 21d
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The Kansas City Star

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KC deli, barbecue spot closes. Owner says ‘terrible' parking contributed

After a year in an iconic River Market space, a Kansas City deli and barbecue restaurant has decided to pack up. Car No. 551 — located in a 1940s streetcar dubbed “ Trolley Tom ” — served its last pulled pork sandwich at 426 Delaware St. on Sunday. There are a few things that contributed to the closure, owner William Jordan told The Star in an interview Tuesday. Business hasn’t been what he hoped. Foot traffic dipped during the World Cup and has only recently rebounded for him, he said. But a lack of accessible parking spaces was a notable hurdle, he said. “Parking is terrible,” Jordan told The Star. “The contract company that’s doing all the parking control for the city is overreaching.” “As soon as people park, they write tickets.” Sue Patterson, a spokeswoman with the City Market, sent a written statement in response to The Star’s questions about area parking. “We’re always sorry to see a neighborhood business close, and we wish Mr. Jordan well in his future endeavors,” Patterson wrote in part. “City Market offers free two-hour parking in City Market square (on Walnut Street between 3rd and 5th Streets) on weekdays year-round and on weekends

Kansas City, MO · 20d

The Kansas City Star

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Kansas City's newest Asian store opens in longtime grocery spot

Thang Piang has built a loyal following at his international grocery store — Zoland Asian Market in Kansas City, Kansas, — for the past six years. He aims to please the community, providing whatever goods customers request from Thailand, China, Japan and beyond. One recurring petition from customers has been another, larger store. Like Piang does with product requests, he set to work ironing out the details to make their wishes come to fruition. Finally, after two years of searching for the perfect spot, Zoland has opened a second grocery store. It’s taken over a historic building, which has housed several other grocers, at 7613 NW Prairie View Road. “I had a few customers asking, ‘Hey, why don’t you open up in the Northland, there’s no Asian grocery store here,’” he said. “People drive all the way (there) from Kansas City every single day.” His new location boasts a sprawling 21,000 square feet of produce, meats, frozen food and dry goods. It’s an impressive upgrade, considering his KCK spot at 7925 State Ave. is around 3,200 square feet. Piang said Zoland’s first few days in the new store have been sufficiently busy. While he’s waiting to fill some spaces with

Kansas City, KS · 20d

KICK AM 1530

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Golden Corral Is Closing Restaurants, and Missouri Is Affected

Golden Corral has suddenly closed several restaurants and one Missouri location is on that list.

Independence, MO · 21d

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Lawrence elementary coffee shop gets Big 12 makeover as it inspires others

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - A student-run coffee shop serving young adults with disabilities will get a game-day transformation as part of KU’s Homecoming weekend. Empowering Brew, located inside Community Connections at Pinckney at 810 W. Sixth St., was selected for the Big 12 Conference Fall Tour Tailgate renovation project.

Lawrence, KS · 19d

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Kansas City, Missouri Locals Fill Up On Biscuits And Gravy And Cinnamon Rolls At This Diner That’s Been Open Since 1937

Some breakfast spots chase trends, and some simply outlast them. In downtown Kansas City, one small diner has been flipping pancakes and pouring coffee since 1937, which means it was already serving the city before many of its regulars’ grandparents were born. Locals still line up for biscuits and...

Kansas City, MO · 21d

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This Beloved Kansas City Bakery Has Been Serving Legendary Pastries and Coffee for Generations

A Kansas City bakery has been making butter rolls, danishes, and cakes since 1945, and its original Waldo business is still going strong. McLain’s Bakery has become a neighborhood favorite for early breakfasts, coffee, and pastries that keep customers coming back. The butter rolls are a longtime specialty, but...

Kansas City, MO · 19d

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The Top 10 Seafood Spots In Topeka, Kansas That Serve Massive Portions

A single lobster roll in Kansas packs a full third of a pound of lobster meat, with no filler hiding inside. I had to read that sentence twice. The same kitchen also serves a half-pound seafood roll stuffed with lobster, pollock, and snow crab. Elsewhere in the capital city, one...

Topeka, KS · 22d

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This Historic Kansas Restaurant Is Known For Great Food And Ghostly Visitors

Some diners have reported hearing a train pull in at this restaurant, with screeching brakes and rattling wheels. The catch? No train is coming, and the active tracks sit miles away. That phantom rumble happens inside an 1887 Santa Fe train station in Kansas. The building now serves breakfast all...

Leavenworth, KS · 22d

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‘Modern’ Indian eatery Jala Indian Cuisine now open in Overland Park

Where diners once sipped coffee and devoured stacks of pancakes, they’re now enjoying Indian dishes — some of which are dusted with gold. Florida-born eatery Jala Indian Cuisine recently made its Johnson County debut, in the former Another Broken Egg Cafe space in Overland Park. Jala opened at...

Overland Park, KS · 20d

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Pet Resource Center to host Catwalk Pub Crawl in Overland Park this weekend

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Pet Resource Center of Kansas City (PRC) is hosting its second annual Catwalk Pub Crawl this weekend. After debuting in Waldo last year, this year’s Catwalk Pub Crawl is heading to downtown Overland Park this Saturday, Oct. 24. The event will feature drinks, games...

Overland Park, KS · 20d

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Larry’s Express Mart brings back Topeka Time and Temp line

Community members can call (785) 233-6471 at all hours.

Topeka, KS · 21d

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This Missouri Italian Restaurant Is So Loved, It Has a Street Named After It

A Kansas City Italian restaurant makes 40 gallons of tomato sauce a day, and its family recipes have kept customers coming back since 1954. Cascone’s has become such a local institution that part of the street outside now carries its name. Located at 3737 N Oak Trafficway in Kansas...

Kansas City, MO · 22d

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Fried Chicken And Sweet Potato Cornbread Keep Missouri Locals Coming Back To This Kansas City Soul Food Cafeteria

Some Kansas City meals start with a tray and end with a plan to come back next week. On the east side of town, one cafeteria line has earned a loyal crowd that returns for fried chicken and a cornbread made with sweet potato. Families, road trippers, and longtime regulars...

Kansas City, MO · 21d

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Pastrami Piled This High Is Why Kansas City Crowds Squeeze Into These 6 Delis

Kansas City is famous for barbecue, but a quieter meat obsession has been building behind deli counters all over the metro. Pastrami, the peppery, spiced cousin of corned beef, is showing up in sandwiches so tall they need two hands and a plan. Some of these spots sit in busy...

Kansas City, MO · 23d

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Golden Corral Is Closing Restaurants, and Missouri Is Affected

Golden Corral has suddenly closed several restaurants and one Missouri location is on that list.

Independence, MO · 21d

KICK AM 1530

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Missouri Is Home to 1 of America's Most Historic Burger Spots

A Missouri original has been recognized as one of the top 15 historic burger places in America.

Kansas City, MO · 10-07