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Brian Roberts' Social House, newly opened in midtown, aims to serve nearby residents who want to hang out someplace comfortable. “I really want this to be a neighborhood spot, somewhere to go with no frills," Roberts said.

SAUCED. relocated across the street from its previous location in Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District, after serving customers at the FIFA Fan Festival over the summer.

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.

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

V Modern Italian restaurant is the first tenant confirmed for the Cocina 47 development. It plans a late 2026 or early 2027 opening.

Kansas City hosted six matches during the monthlong tournament, which cost nearly $200 million in public funds for this region’s part alone. Did local businesses actually benefit in the end? Or will the event’s impact only be felt years down the road?

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.

Kansas City’s role as a World Cup host involved a significant investment from federal, state and city coffers — but the event paid little economic dividends to businesses along Troost Avenue. Owners say city leaders should have set more realistic expectations.

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.

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.