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Flavor of Himalaya: Amazing Indian Food in Raytown

May 27, 2026May 6, 2026 by Chuck Munson

Check out this destination Indian restaurant in Raytown, Missouri. We’ve dined here three times and love it.

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Desi Bites: Fascinating Indian Fast Food in Overland Park

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 by Chuck Munson

Desi Bites is a fast food Indian restaurant in Overland Park worth checking out. It’s part of a small national chain. Big menu and very popular.

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Exclusive Jerk Bar & Grill: Island Flavors in South Kansas City

March 6, 2026May 8, 2025 by Chuck Munson

Are you looking for Jamaican food or flavors from the Caribbean? Jerk chicken, jerk catfish, jerk seafood or similar? Exclusive Jerk in south Kansas City is worth checking out!

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Revocup: Local Coffeehouse Chain

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 by Chuck Munson

Revocup is a local roasterie and coffee house chain that has quickly become one of my favorite stops to get mochas. With locations in Leawood, Overland Park, Lenexa, and St. Louis.

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Rajadhani is the “Capital of Food” in Overland Park

February 11, 2025February 10, 2025 by Chuck Munson

The Kansas City area has enjoyed an expanding Indian restaurant, grocery and food scene in recent years. Part of this may be due to the growing Indian community, especially in Overland Park, but Indian food has turned into a favorite cuisine for many Americans.

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Rye – Upscale American Bistro

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 by Chuck Munson

This past summer, my family had a special dinner at Rye, which I had been wanting to try out. Also wanted to try the cinnamon rolls Travis Kelce introduced to Taylor Swift.

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Billie’s Grocery: Organic Treats and Eats

October 7, 2024September 26, 2024 by Chuck Munson

Billie’s Grocery is an American restaurant and bakery that specializes in organic and healthy entrees and desserts. This self-described “culinary oasis” is brought to us by Robin Krause.

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Grünauer: Austrian-German Cooking in an Upscale Setting

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024 by Chuck Munson

My mother recently celebrated her 90th birthday, so my siblings and I decided to treat her to a birthday dinner at the Grünauer, a German-Austrian restaurant in the Freight House building.

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Homer’s Coffee House: Indie Shop in Downtown Overland Park

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 by Chuck Munson

Homer’s Coffee House is a bustling coffee shop in downtown Overland Park. Very spacious vibe with good coffee and the chance of running into a random friend.

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Hummus and Pita

July 6, 2024 by Chuck Munson

Hummus and Pita is an exceptional falafel and Middle Eastern restaurant in downtown Overland Park. Great flavors, lots of menu choices, and friendly service.

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Weston Coffee Roastery

July 9, 2024July 2, 2024 by Chuck Munson

I visit Weston, Missouri on a frequent basis. One of the gems I’ve discovered there is the Weston Coffee Roastery. I really love their peppermint mocha.

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Mi Ranchito: Mexican With Lots of Menu Options

June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 by Chuck Munson

I had heard about Mi Ranchito several years ago and had put it on my restaurants-to-try short list. A few months ago, I started taking my father to a weekly appointment that was next door to the Mi Ranchito in Olathe, Kansas. One afternoon, we enjoyed a late lunch at Mi Ranchito.

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Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Kansas City: A Tasty Guide

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