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Posts Tagged ‘Eats & Drinks’

Nick’s Picks: Halloween, Buc-ee’s, Red-Light Cameras, BBQ Sauce Wrestling, and More

By | October 28, 2024
Customers shop inside a Buc-ee's convenience store.

Scariest Day of the Year? This week we mark the scariest day of the year, Halloween. Though some Americans may argue that title better fits Tax Day, or increasingly, Election Day. With that in mind, beware of political candidates ringing your doorbell along with trick-or-treaters on Thursday night. After all, it may be the only…

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Food Insecurity Soars in the Heartland

By | May 22, 2024 | 0
Volunteers scoop meat into containers in the kitchen of Pete’s Garden.

A new study by Feeding America found that food insecurity soared during the pandemic. Harvesters and Pete’s Garden are seeking solutions in Kansas City.

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Linda Hezel Harvests the Many Fruits of Her Labor

By | April 19, 2024 | 0
A garden scene at Prairie Birthday Farm.

Linda Hezel, steward of Prairie Birthday Farm, has spent decades growing nutrient dense food while promoting biodiversity and regenerative farming practices.

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Food Bank Leases Restaurant to Provide Fresh Eats for Kansans in Need

By | March 7, 2024 | 1
Take-away food created by Chop Shop in coolers.

Lawrence food bank Just Food is using shared restaurant space to connect food that could otherwise end up in a landfill with hungry people in need.

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Restaurants Become Cornerstones of Troost Renaissance

By | February 27, 2024 | 0
Entrance to Ruby Jean's Kitchen & Juicery.

Kansas City’s historic racial dividing line, Troost Avenue, is emerging as the home of a diverse mix of restaurants, pointing to a brighter future.

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