Food & Drink

Kansas City is well represented in the national food competition this year — with The Town Company, Yoli Tortilleria, Drastic Measures and The Restaurant at 1900 all competing against the best in the country.

Yuei Costello turned her baking hobby into a business after a pop-up event at Cafe Cà Phê last year. She returned to the event this year and handed out a special treat to celebrate a year of baking Thai- and American- inspired goodies professionally.

Kansas City doesn't have one distinct pizza style to call its own, but instead offers a smorgasbord of options — from gourmet Neapolitan to greasy New York slices. Take a journey through the best pizza restaurants around the metro.

From Jan. 13 to 22, Kansas Citians can eat at more than 200 participating restaurants offering special menus during the annual event. But many establishments are still struggling with staffing even while they're expecting bigger-than-normal crowds.

Tre Gasper's family lemonade is headed from a commercial kitchen in Manhattan, Kansas, to grocery stores in Kansas City after a partnership with Hy-Vee.

Vegan and vegetarian diets are getting more popular in Kansas City, and options at local restaurants are expanding. From sandwiches that mimic their meat-made counterparts to dishes where vegetables are the star, there's something for everyone.

A gaggle of retirees, military vets, and ex-bikers gather at the Lee's Summit restaurant every morning. The men often skip the cinnamon rolls and say they mostly come for the camaraderie — plus the never-ending supply of decaffeinated coffee.

Karizma Nola, a junior at Blue Valley High School, opened Krazy Crepes in April 2022 and has since popped up at neighborhood events and small business celebrations.

Missouri’s Ozark Mountains are known for their lush wilderness and popular tourist destinations. But what about the food? Like much of Ozark culture, the cuisine remains deeply misunderstood and shrouded in stereotypes. From deep in the forest to upscale restaurants, these food lovers are preserving the Ozarks' past and charting its future.

Situated in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood, The Easy Inn is more than a cozy dive — it's the center of a community. The fact that it's decorated like "grandma's basement" is only a plus.

Missouri’s Ozark Mountains are known for their lush wilderness and popular tourist destinations. But what about the food? Like much of Ozark culture, the cuisine remains deeply misunderstood and shrouded in stereotypes. From deep in the forest to upscale restaurants, these food lovers are preserving the Ozarks' past and charting its future.

Doug Frost, a Master Sommelier and Master of Wine, returns with his recommendations for holiday reds, whites and sparkling wines — including one pick from right here in Missouri.