Christopher Elbow Hits The (Sweet) Spot On “The Block”

Christopher Elbow Chocolates

For chocolates that would make Willy Wonka’s mouth water, look up Christopher Elbow artisanal chocolates in the Crossroads Arts District. Elbow’s culinary resumé is hefty, working anywhere from a line cook in Lincoln County, to the Vegas strip. Cocoa butter is used to paint their galvanizing bon-bons. Elbow keeps it simple and natural, using real…

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Novel Start to KCPT’s New Series, “The Block”

Ryan Brazeal and Jessica Armstrong

Kansas City native Ryan Brazeal shipped out to New York City to hone his culinary skills before bringing his craft back to the Midwest. Throw in Jessica Armstrong’s exquisite desserts, and you have a recipe for enjoyment. Novel has turned New-American cuisine to “Novel-American cuisine” in the Crossroads. Using ingredients from local farmers, Novel creates…

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Hot Chicken Turns Up The Heat on Fried Chicken in KC

A sign and hot chicken salad.

The Nashville Hot Chicken trend is heating up in Kansas City as the spicy cousin to fried chicken. Hot chicken popping up on local restaurant menus, including Third Street Social (123 SE 3rd Street, Lee’s Summit) and Lucky Boys (1615 Genessee Street, Kansas City). Local lore in Nashville, Tennessee, points to the family of Andre Prince,…

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