food

Women make up 39% of restaurant owners and 20% of chefs nationwide, according to the National Restaurant Association. In Kansas City, these women restaurateurs are shaping the culinary landscape.

Council unanimously passed an ordinance Thursday that requires food trucks to operate no less than 300 feet from the nearest restaurant, a sixfold increase. Violations would be punishable by fines of up to $500 or jail time — and food truck operators say the restrictions could force them out of business.

The economic uncertainty brought on from war in Iran will likely drive up U.S. food prices, especially for fresh produce.

Glenn Robinson's formula is simple: show up, press record, and tell the truth. Now, the creator behind Hood Dude Food Reviews is one of the city’s most influential champions of Black-owned restaurants and small businesses.

The Iron District debuted in 2019, and now has six food operations, an ice cream shop, three retail vendors, three bars, and two heated containers for indoor seating.

Nick Goellner and Leslie Newsam Goellner opened their Japanese-style pub in July 2025, with an aim of introducing Midwest diners to new aspects of Japanese cuisine. Anjin is up for “Best New Restaurant” at the “Oscars of the food world” this June.

Even though it's no longer Prohibition, Kansas Citians can still find speakeasies tucked into alleys and hidden around the corner, just out of sight. These bars offer a great place for a strong drink and an intimate conversation.

Refugees and other immigrants are no longer eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, as states implement a federal rule change. The restriction is one of many moves that has made it harder for immigrants to access federal benefits.

Slow Rise owners Jessica and Jeff Dunkel developed a cult following at the Lawrence and Overland Park farmers markets. Eventually Jessica quit her day job, but when they finally opened a local brick-and-mortar, they could only afford to start with one day a week.

Alpha-gal syndrome is an allergy to red meat and other mammalian byproducts, such as dairy and gelatin, that comes from the bite of the lone star tick. And it's become more common in Missouri.

Tips were once reserved for hospitality services like bars and restaurants, but now more businesses are adding tip options — and the suggested amount has increased. University of Kansas associate professor Rob Waiser discusses the change tip culture and what businesses should consider before making the ask.

Justin Easterwood is building out a 5,400-square-foot Chef J BBQ location in North Kansas City after years inside The Beast haunted house in the West Bottoms — which will stay open as well. The new space will let patrons get up close to the smokers and pitmasters.