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Every month, KCUR's Up To Date brings together food writers and lovers from around the Kansas City metro to talk about our favorite things to eat, drink and do around town.
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Spring is a magical time in Kansas City. To take full advantage of all the season has to offer, Up To Date asked food writers and enthusiasts to share their favorite places across the metro to dine al fresco.
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With a new airport terminal opening and the ongoing expansion of the streetcar line, Kansas City transportation has been making headlines. Our food writers share their favorite places to grab a bite while on the go.
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Whether it's Indian biryani, Chinese dim sum, Filipino lumpia, or Korean bibimbap, Kansas City’s diverse Asian food scene has you covered.
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Vegan and vegetarian diets are getting more popular in Kansas City, and options at local restaurants are expanding. From sandwiches that mimic their meat-made counterparts to dishes where vegetables are the star, there's something for everyone.
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Whether you’re looking for a place to take the whole family out this holiday season, or just looking for a good spot to eat with all your friends, here are some of the best places in the metro for bigger party sizes.
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Whether you’re craving dim sum, pasta, or empanadas, here's where to find the best dough-covered eats in the area.
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With Troostapalooza kicking off this weekend, critics share some of the best options for dining along this historic Kansas City avenue.
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Whether it's a torta, a BLT, bánh mì or a grinder you're craving, here's where to find the best in the metro.
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Whether you like them smashed, pub style or vegetarian, Kansas City has a burger for every taste.
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As temperatures climb, so do cravings for anything cold. From sweet to savory, and everything in between, Kansas City's food scene has almost all palates covered.
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Juneteenth, which traditionally marks the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, was declared a federal holiday in 2021. Food traditions have grown with the holiday, and there are plenty of ways to honor Juneteenth with Kansas City chefs and restaurants.
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Mexican restaurants are abundant in the Kansas City metro area, and Central and South American restaurants are beginning to join them.