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French food is all over Kansas City, and crepes are no exception. You can find the thin pancakes at cafes, bistros and breakfast spots around the metro — offering both traditional flavors and some more unusual combos.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A bill approved by lawmakers would allow 23-hour alcohol sales for a limited time during the World Cup this summer.

The Crossroads eatery was inspired by the lively spirit of the casual drinking establishments in Japan known as izakayas. The restaurant opened in July 2025.

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.

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.

Kansas City, Kansas, is known as the home of Da’ Bomb Hot Sauce, from the web series “Hot Ones," but there are many places throughout the metro to get a good kick of spice in your meal. Here’s where to get the best blazing meals in the Kansas City area.

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.