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Food Enthusiasts Dine at Underground 'Test Kitchen'

A small, underground group of food enthusiasts meet to dine in the exclusive Test Kitchen.

By Anthonia Akitunde

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Thanks to reality television, chefs are stepping away from the stove and into the spotlight. But one area woman is taking local chefs out of those extreme circumstances to create meals on their own terms, with 20 foodies in tow to eat it up.

Meet Jenny Vergara, founder of the monthly Test Kitchen in Kansas City, and take an inside look into this small group of food enthusiasts.

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