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Drawing on his Alabama roots, Thomas “TC” Clark started selling loaded baked potatoes out of his apartment four years ago. His popular food truck is one of 30 businesses taking part in Kansas City's Black Restaurant Week — and after the birth of his first child, Clark is dreaming even bigger.

Kitty’s iconic dish recently earned recognition from The New York Times, which called it “possibly the most delicious fried pork sandwich in the United States.” The Midtown restaurant was originally opened in 1951 by a Japanese-American couple who settled in Kansas City.

Janna and Pete Linde opened Meshuggah Bagels’ first retail location on 39th Street in March 2016, and it was an instant hit. Now they're pursuing a location in Lawrence.

Chingu Coffee, which celebrated its grand opening in the West Plaza early this month, is the caffeinated companion to Keeyoung Kim's other Korean restaurants in Kansas City, Chingu and Sura Eats.

Question: How many bars and restaurants host weekly trivia competitions across the Kansas City metro? KCUR did some digging to bring you the answer.

Laura Comer, executive chef of the Kauffman Center, has come out victorious from both Hulu's "Chef vs. Wild" and the Food Network's "Guy's Grocery Games." She's just the latest Kansas City chef to be featured in national cooking competition shows.

The southeast corner of Kansas has a lot to offer the curious adventurer. Centered at Pittsburg, Kansas, explore the area's mining history, academic prowess and culinary culture.

Wiener Kitchen, which began as a food truck at the Overland Park Farmers Market, makes a hot dog from roasted cauliflower, walnut and wild rice. It was named one of PETA's 10 top vegan hot dogs of summer 2023.

Located smack in the middle of Missouri, Columbia is more than the home of the University of Missouri. It's also a destination for dining, entertainment, and access to nature.

After going viral for trying the crab rangoon pizza at Old Shawnee Pizza, Nguyen has grown her audience to millions for restaurant reviews, original recipes and eating challenges. Her soaring popularity allowed her to quit her day job in 2021.

Laura Norris opened the Italian comfort food joint in 2013 with recipes handed down from her mother. After surviving through the pandemic on carryout-only, Norris expanded last year with Enzo, a Mediterranean bistro, in the River Market.

Tucked into the hills above the Missouri River, this picturesque Missouri town carries a complex history. It's one of the fastest growing communities in the region, yet honors its 19th century roots.