Food & Drink

Kansas City's food scene is deeply influenced by Italian immigrants, and sandwiches are no exception. These local restaurants serve up hearty Italian subs that not only pay homage to tradition, but also try their own twist.

Rulber De La Torre owns and operates eight restaurants in Kansas. His newest, Rulber's Restaurant Mas Cantina, just opened, filling out Prairie Village's Meadowbrook Shopping Center.

At least 460 people in Kansas have become ill this summer due to an outbreak of the cyclospora parasite. Nicole Belote of Hutchinson alleges she became “extremely ill” after eating a Taco Supreme and spent three days in the hospital.

The company said the move to Massachusetts will centralize operations, while Panera maintains a support center in St. Louis.

A temporary city policy allowed 16 bars to stay open and sell alcohol until 5 a.m. during the World Cup. Some owners said businesses saw an influx of foreign visitors because of it, and now want the city to make the change permanent.

The very first drive-thru restaurant opened in Missouri in 1947. Decades later, Kansas City drivers can swing through a diverse restaurant scene, including classic American fare, coffee shops, Mexican food, Chinese takeout, and even Filipino cuisine.

French fries are quintessentially American, and nearly ubiquitous at Kansas City restaurants. Here’s where you can find the best straight-cut, waffle, and curly fries, plus tater tots, poutine and more.

The popular food kiosk at Varsity Club in the River Market will expand to a second location. The new restaurant will include a takeout window and dine-in section with an expanded menu.

Chicken Mary’s and Chicken Annie’s sit nearly next to each other, and they share similar origin stories of women turning to cooking for money after the mining industry left their husbands unable to work.

To welcome Algerian visitors and make them feel at home in the charming college town, Lawrence restaurant owners offered more halal options, with some pulling pork from their menu. The Algerian team’s presence also gave an opportunity to spotlight Lawrence’s Middle Eastern restaurants.

Owners of Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop say the World Cup has delivered an unexpected one-two punch: underwhelming sales at the Fan Festival, where visibility for local restaurants is limited, and slower-than-normal traffic at their Crossroads location.

Argentina vs. Algeria filled the screens of The Quaff in downtown Kansas City, one of the few bars allowed extended liquor sales during the World Cup. But even though it was a Tuesday night, the party continued long after the match ended.