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Mud Pie’s Recipe for Vegan Success on 39th Street
Mud Pie Vegan Bakery & Coffee has baked up a unique niche on 39th Street, arguably the most eclectic street in Kansas City. “We had a lot of fear of the word ‘vegan’ when we opened,” says co-owner Ashley Valverde. “We opened up because Michael and I became vegan, and we felt like there wasn’t…
Turning Dough Into Bagels, And Bagels Into Dough
“The first time we tried to make bagels it was a disaster,’’ recalls Pete Linde, co-owner of the three-location enterprise.
Vietnam Cafe Adds International Flavor To West 39th Street
For Dino Lam and his brother, the Vietnam Cafe is more than a restaurant. It’s a family legacy passed down from their father. “He learned us from the heart,” Lam said, “so now we have to do the same things.” Some diners mistake the cafe for a Chinese restaurant, Lam said. But if they stay,…
Room 39 Carves Out Its Identity
“Describing Room 39 has been difficult for us through the years,” recalls Ted Habiger, chef and co-owner of the 39th Street fixture.
Torn Label Brewing Co. Owners Chose Crossroads Over Careers In Hollywood, Chicago
Rafi Chaudry and Travis Moore, co-owners of Torn Label Brewing Co., set aside promising career opportunities in Hollywood and Chicago to brew beer in the Crossroads Arts District. Six years later, they make those fork-in-the-road decisions sound like complete no-brainers. “If somebody asks you if you might want to start a brewery, I think the…
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