Voltaire Voltaire was making the West Bottoms a hip destination before it was declared such by Kansas City’s cool kids crowd (thanks to recent additions like The Campground and the updated Golden Ox). In 2013, owner Jill Myers and chef Wes Gartner opened with the intention of offering diners something a little unexpected. They didn’t… Continue reading Our favorite restaurants in the West Bottoms of Kansas City
Bo Nelson has a lot of energy. The man behind Thou Mayest, the popular East Crossroads coffee shop that closed in December, talks quickly and fervently about his plans to rebuild the brand. The conversation hopscotches through loops and metaphors — it’s almost like he’s had too much caffeine. When Thou Mayest closed at 419… Continue reading Thank God Thou Mayest returned to bring us this Elderberry Ginger Espresso Tonic
In Oregon, the plate lunch scene is competitive. The Beaver State is a popular mainland destination for transplanted Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, which means you’ll find not only L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, Hawaii’s answer to In-N-Out Burger, but also a plethora of mom and pop spots serving spam musubi and loco moco. Cameron and Tyler McNie,… Continue reading Hawaiian Bros. brings world-class plate lunch to Kansas City
