Eats & Drinks

This photo shows food commonly served during Ramadan, including an entree of beef or chicken, a salad, and rice.

Look Who’s Coming to Dinner

Are you a non-Muslim interested in exploring the sacred month of Ramadan with local Muslim families? The Kansas City branch of the Dialogue Institute — a regional organization dedicated to increasing interfaith communication — wants you to join them at special dinners (and breakfasts) during the monthlong observance of Ramadan. The first dinner is set…

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A pair of pork skewers over rice.

Green Dirt Farm’s Creamery Opening and Other Weekend Possibilities

What’s it called when we all scream for cheese? Green Dirt Farm is opening its creamery and tasting room (1099 Welt St.) this weekend in downtown Weston. It means more of their sheep’s milk cheese and yogurt, as well as cow’s milk ice cream (sheep’s milk ice cream is in the works for the future)….

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Four pastries.

Cafe Europa Expands to Union Hill Neighborhood

A new neighbor is coming to Union Hill this fall that may quickly become one of the most popular residents in the area. Chef Nate Feldmiller and general manager Dan Weber recently announced expansion plans for Café Europa, which opened its original location (323 E. 55th St.) in the Crestwood shops in 2008. The second…

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A shot of butter beer and barrels.

Story’s Whole Roasted Pig and Other Weekend Possibilities

Story (3931 W. 69th Terrace, Prairie Village, Kansas) celebrates its fifth anniversary in style on Sunday with a whole roasted pig from 5 to 10 p.m. That pig will be turned into heaps of pork tacos with Santa Maria pinquito beans. The special dinner is $10 (the full dinner menu also is available). Make reservations by calling…

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Event | Float, a Fun Twist on the Root Beer Float, is June 25 at KC Bier Co.

It’s time to welcome summer in properly with Float — a new family-friendly festival from Flatland and the Recommended Daily. At Float, you’ll get to sample innovative drink pairings featuring Kansas City Bier Co. brews, Second Best Coffee or soda with Betty Rae’s Ice Cream. The outdoor event — it’s rain or shine — will be in the…

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