I really didn’t mean to cause any trouble. But because I did, now Miss Myra gives me nothing BUT trouble. It all started back in March when my monthly dinner trio decided to meet at Niecie’s Restaurant. Each month, we meet to catch up over pad Thai, baba ganoush, beignets, etc. But in March, we wanted some good ole comfort food, reasonably priced. The first thing you … [Read more...]
Best Regards Bakery
As a baker, I’m always in search of a good bakery. Not just a grocery store bakery counter or section. I’m talking about a free standing building. With a baker or pastry chef. With cakes, cookies, bread, pies, etc. Made from scratch. So I was happy to find Best Regards Bakery. And one of the things I look for at a bakery is a good iced sugar cookie. About 3 years ago, … [Read more...]
A Visit to Meatball District Kitchen & Bar
Peanut butter and jelly. Cake and ice cream. Spaghetti and ….. Right. You know what comes next. What kid doesn’t love meatballs? Heck, what adult who’s a kid at heart doesn’t love meatballs? So when someone opens a meatball restaurant, it’s got to be good, right? Right again. Kal Tandel had a good idea when he opened Meatball District earlier this year. A … [Read more...]
Mali Thai Bistro
Recently, I was sitting at home and one of those cravings hit me. I had a craving for some pad thai. And it placed a big smile on my face. And not just because I was thinking about the taste of it. Until recently, there was only one Thai restaurant in Lee's Summit. And it was closed for a while due to recent tornado damage. Now there are two Thai restaurants. That’s … [Read more...]
Frankie Farelane’s Fast(ish) Food
Frankie Farelane’s Fast(ish) Food 100 SE Third Street Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64063 Sometimes, I'm horrible with names. While driving through downtown Lee’s Summit one evening, I noticed what looked like a new restaurant in renovation. Even though I drove slowly to read the letters on the door, immediately I thought it said FORD FAIRLANE’S. As in the tail finned car from … [Read more...]
Bonchon Brings Korean Fusion to Lee’s Summit
Bonchon 1740 NW Chipman Road Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64081 Recently, I watched the documentary The Search for General Tso. No, it’s not a film about a search for the ruthless Chinese war hero. This is a culinary search. Even if you’ve never ordered this sweet, sticky and spicy dish at a Chinese restaurant, you’ve seen General Tso’s Chicken on the menu or at a buffet. … [Read more...]