Stroud’s Oak Ridge Manor 5410 NE Oak Ridge Dr. Kansas City, MO (816) 454-9600 This well known Kansas City restaurant is a favorite with bloggers and food writers, and for good reason. It is one of a “Bucketful” of traditional … Continue reading
Waffle House–Shawnee, KS
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Waffle House 10910 W. 75th St. Shawnee, KS (913) 268-3104 My first visit to Waffle House in years happened to be during the lead-up to the World Cup Soccer competition, for which Kansas City was one of the sites. I … Continue reading
KC Craft Ramen–Overland Park, KS
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KC Craft Ramen 6830 W. 119th St. Overland Park, KS (913) 400-2282 My visits to new restaurants can go several ways, but the owners and staff are usually put on the spot because I have a lot of questions. That … Continue reading
Betty Rae’s–Kansas City, MO
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Betty Rae’s Ice Cream 412 Delaware St. Kansas City, MO (816) 214-8753 Many times I wish for nostalgia not because I am too rigid to try new things, but because many experiences in my youth really did seem to be … Continue reading
Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que–Kansas City, KS
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Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que 3002 W. 47th Av Kansas City, KS (913) 722-3366 One of the things I love about writing reviews is to visit restaurants that have attained legendary status and to either be able to say I agree, … Continue reading
Santa Michoacana–El Paso, TX
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Santa Michoacana 7500 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX (915) 313-4836 The experience of going to Santa Michoacana gave me the feeling that there is something different here that is not present in other ice cream establishments. I am not … Continue reading
Mi Piaci–El Paso, TX
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Mi Piaci Restaurant 810 E. Redd Rd. El Paso, TX (915) 875-0034 Mi Piaci got its start in a humble building at 5222 Doniphan Dr., but from the beginning it was obvious that the food was a step up from … Continue reading
Joy Luck–Las Cruces, NM
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Joy Luck (Closed) 3530 Foothills Rd. Las Cruces, NM Sometimes I like to spotlight classic restaurants, my term for the ones on Gil’s Thrilling (and Filling) Blog called “Gone but not forgotten.” I certainly have never forgotten Joy Luck, one … Continue reading