Eats & Drinks
Is Pie the Sweet Dessert Spirit Animal of Kansas City?
The meal is over. The dishes are in the sink. What are you serving for dessert, Kansas City? “What’s the quintessential Kansas City dessert? Something we’ve really been known for over the years,” was the #curiousKC question that sparked this sweet odyssey. While searching for the answer to what completes a meal, it made sense…
New Crossroads Microbrewery Goes West
By Kevin Collison The Crossroads latest microbrewery, Rochester Brewing and Coffee Roasting, is straying a bit from the neigh-brew-hood and plans to open in late March on the west side at 2129 Washington St. “The Crossroads is a great place for breweries, but it’s getting saturated in that (East Crossroads) corridor,” said David Bulcock. “We…
The Butcher, The Cinnamon Roll & Other Weekend Possibilities
The death of the deli may have been exaggerated. Leeway Butcher (935 Iowa Street, #9, Lawrence, Kansas) is a new venture from Leeway Franks co-founders Lee and K Meisel. The butcher shop, which is next to the snack shop that serves sausages and poutine, works with small producers and also has old-school deli rounds —…
Chef Remy Ayesh Launches Lazia, Upscale Italian Restaurant in Crossroads Hotel
By Jill Wendholt Silva, CityScene KC contributor If Remy Ayesh could create a restaurant to reflect her personality and style, it would be a rustic-yet-hip Italian concept with a hip-hop soundtrack. Lucky for her, that concept already was in the works when she landed at The Crossroads Hotel, an upscale Italian steakhouse that opened at…
’80s Ski Party at Bar K, 1 Last Meatloaf at Anna’s Oven & Other Weekend Possibilities
Kansas City is losing a bit of comfort food. Anna’s Oven (1809 W. 39th St.) is closing Saturday, Dec. 29. Anna’s, which has been open for more than 7 years, is like a diner-meets-your grandma’s kitchen with lasagna (a square slab and architectural marvel of layered pasta, cheese and tomato sauce), meatloaf and fried chicken….