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The Mediterranean and Greek family-owned restaurant softly opened a stand inside World Fresh Market in Overland Park. It's planning to open a Mission location this spring.

Purple corn, commonly known as maiz morado, has more antioxidants than blueberries. Researchers at the University of Missouri are trying to grow a similar corn here in the United States.

For 35 years, NourishKC has fed Kansas City’s unhoused population, people down on their luck or anyone who has needed a hot meal — and they're especially busy during the holiday season. Through that work, the nonprofit is also helping to develop a culinary workforce.

After several relocations for their P. Moore & Moore BBQ brand over the past few years, Gary Paul and Patricia Moore landed a new kingdom at 5932 Prospect Ave. And they’ve now fully embraced their nicknames by calling the restaurant The King & Queen of Barbecue.

Deli meats, carrots and fast food onions are some of the products that were recently recalled across the U.S. Experts say improved detection strategies means regulators are able to catch more health risks.

Some Missouri farmers are growing perennial crops like elderberries that are good for the soil and require less labor. But getting those berries into the hands of consumers can take a lot of work. Plus: Farmers are increasingly working jobs away from the farm in order to stay afloat.

Just a few years ago, Tiki Taco was a humble spot on 39th Street with a few seats and a walk-up window, specializing Southern California-style tacos and burritos. Now it has shops on Troost and in Overland Park, too, and several more in the works.

Doctors who treat eating disorders in Kansas City are seeing more cases among younger people, mirroring national trends. And despite an increased focus on mental illness, resources are not meeting the demand.

Elderberry products have long been a popular crop in Europe. But even though the American elderberry is native to Missouri and can be sustainably grown, it's taken decades of research and market development to build a customer base.

Over the past 22 years, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has become one of the most successful restaurant concepts to ever come out of Wichita, with 540 restaurants in 36 states — and counting.

Smack in the middle of the country, Kansas City is a melting pot of different cultures and cuisines — especially soul food. At these restaurants, there's plenty to enjoy with the big flavor, and portions, of Southern comfort cooking.

The CDC said on Friday that dozens more people have been reported sick with E. coli linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder.