Eats & Drinks

Developer Plans to Shake-Up Martini Corner

By Kevin Collison A core stretch of the Martini Corner entertainment strip has been purchased by a developer who plans to invest $3 million in renovation and new construction, including literally lifting its bars and restaurants to a new level. Exact Partners, along with other investors, has purchased all the properties on the north side…

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Couple Open Dream Tex-Mex Place on West Ninth Street

By Kevin Collison The former City Center Square’s loss is a tasty gain to the Ninth and Baltimore food scene with the opening of Wrap IT Up Tex Mex Grill at 104 W. Ninth St. Veronica Garcia and her husband Roberto Vidal had to relocate when the food court at City Center was closed as…

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Crane Brewing Co.'s Champ Stamp

Tap List | Super Bowl Celebration Libations

Tap List explores beers to extend your celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs victory in the Super Bowl.

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Johnny White, Linda White and Eric White

Johnny’s Bar-B-Q Bids Adieu

Pitmaster Johnny White looks back as he prepares to close his namesake restaurant, a longstanding hub for the local barbecue community.

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Ma Ma Ramen Latest Flavor on Grand’s Culinary Block

By Kevin Collison Ma Ma Ramen has opened at 1513 Grand, the latest entry in a burgeoning food and drink scene along that one-block stretch of the boulevard. In fact, the new ramen place is the second restaurant to be opened by Jack Zheng at that address. Six months ago, the Bay Area transplant launched…

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