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Dozens of restaurants open in Kansas City every year. But which stand out in the region’s growing food scene? Here are the metro’s best new restaurants and bars for diners of all tastes.

Managing alpha-gal syndrome, a tickborne allergy to mammalian products like red meat and dairy, can be hard for anyone. But for Missouri farmers who are in close contact with cattle, the allergy can be ruinous and possibly deadly.

Federal data found that millions of people struggled to get enough food in 2024. The report will be the final publication of such data after the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it will scrap the annual hunger survey.

Watts had a long stint serving up treats with her sisters under Big Momma’s Bakery-Cafe and then as a home-based business. This past May, she opened her own brick and mortar on E. 12th Street.

Slow Rise's sourdough doughnuts nearly always sell out at the Lawrence and Overland Park farmers markets. Owner Jessica Dunkel says she hopes to open her Overland Park brick-and-mortar location within a month.

Whether you’re looking for a sourdough loaf, a croissant, or a cake, the Kansas City region is full of bakeries worth exploring. Here’s where to find the best from-scratch breads, pastries and more.

Kansas City already knows it's a barbecue destination, but the number of restaurants and food trucks keeps growing every year. Next time you're craving burnt ends, ribs or something even more creative, try these spots that opened in the past year and a half.

New York Times bestselling author Erin Jeanne McDowell has been baking tasty treats for holiday tables since she was a teenager in her grandmother’s Kansas kitchen. Now, she teaches thousands of amateur cooks how to master the art of baking.

Tap Ins at the Greenhouse debuted to the public Tuesday, with a 19-hole mini golf course dotted with palm trees and cacti. It also includes a sports bar, restaurant, ice cream shop and private event spaces.

Soccer fans can now enter the latest draw for FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets, including the six matches in Kansas City. During the group stage of the tournament, reigning champion Argentina and three-time finalist Netherlands will each play a match at Arrowhead Stadium — and local residents originally from the nations are thrilled.

Missouri submitted a waiver to the U.S. Department of Agriculture requesting to certify candy, desserts, soft drinks, and certain fruit juices as ineligible to purchase with SNAP benefits.

Cases of alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy caused by tick bites, in Missouri means more people are looking for a mammal-free way to eat out. Some restaurants in the southern part of the state are adapting their menus for patrons.