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Seg. 1: Expert Tomato Advice. Seg. 2: Best Tacos in Town

Segment 1: Tomato season is upon us. Here's everything you need to know.

James Worley blogs about growing and eating tomatoes in Kansas City. He also organizes the annual "totally tomato weekend." Hear his growing tips and favorite recipes as he makes the case that all local menus should revolve around tomatoes right now.

Segment 2, beginning at 13:28: The food critics lead a search for the best tacos in Kansas City.

Beginning with a visit to Rico's Tacos Lupe, where a tight-knit family serves the downtown crowd on weekdays, we explore the taco options in and around town with a main focus on authentic, street-style tacos.

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