Food & Drink

It's official: Missouri's best craft beer is made in Kansas City. A Brookside favorite and a longtime powerhouse scored the top prizes at this month's Missouri Beer Cup.

As the Kansas City metro faces rising food insecurity due to reduced SNAP benefits, ongoing economic strains, and heightened demand during the holiday season, NourishKC is making sure people can get the resources they need with dignity.

South Asian cuisine can vary drastically by region — from Bengali curry to Pakistani biryani and everything in between — but you can find options from all over the subcontinent right here in Kansas City. Here’s where to find the metro’s best butter chicken, tikka masala, samosas and more.

Kansas City will test out a new expansion of the legal drink-serving window during the FIFA 2026 World Cup. The temporary rule aims to boost tourism and business, while regulators stress safety and prepare for an unprecedented surge in nightlife activity.

The Kelces aren't the only ones with strong opinions about great Kansas City delis. If you're looking for a killer sandwich, try the Rueben at these restaurants and markets around the region.

HerCafe, a matcha business founded by a University of Missouri-Kansas City student and her friend, has found success with its weekend popups around the metro area. Customers line up at mosques, wellness events and outside clothing stores for a taste of their specialty drinks.

André’s Confiserie Suisse, a family-run chocolatier for 70 years, helped redefine accessible luxury in the Midwest. While the Overland Park location is set to close at the end of the year, the brand has no plans to slow production.

From downtown to midtown, Brookside and everywhere in between, KCUR put together a list of the best shops, restaurants, cafes and museums to explore along the new KC Streetcar extension.

With the KC Streetcar getting its own stop at the Country Club Plaza, now is the perfect time to check out the historic shopping district's restaurants, shops, arts offerings and more.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe's office is requesting to change the state's SNAP program and restrict certain food and beverages. The governor's office says the changes would promote healthier food, but it may add headaches for customers and grocers.

The Kansas City Defender's second Black Feast Week is underway now with nearly 20 participating businesses. After a string of closures hit Black-owned Kansas City restaurants last year, organizers saw a need to help owners with marketing.

After surviving cancer, Kansas City restauranteur Shawn McClenny is opening Lilico's Taverna in the former home of The Pairing. The Spanish-inspired cafe will specialize in sangria, charcuterie boards, caviar, and an array of imported tins of seafood.