Set up in Lee’s Summit Missouri, Bleu Burger is one of the only local spots that I’ve found with stuffed burgers show cased on the menu. On my last visit we sample an app, sides and two great burgers. The app we noshed was the spinach and artichoke dip. Served with deep fried pita triangles the creamy dip with healthy portions of spinach and both chunky and chopped artichoke … [Read more...]
Neighborhood Cafe – Classic Breakfast Traditions & More!
Neighborhood Cafe is a downtown Lee's Summit staple on Third Street. This location has been serving meals since 1950 and has changed owners and names several times. In January of 2011 Tony Olson, Bob Baker and Ben Wine took over the establishment and it became what it is today, Neighborhood Cafe. Don’t let the side entrance throw you off at first. I went with my family … [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...]
Best Pancakes in KC reside at Ginger Sue’s
Going out for breakfast with family or friends is certainly one of life's wonderful pleasures. Often the backdrop for many family events like Father's Day or the informal meeting place before a road trip, breakfast is easy and cheap, but that doesn't stop people from disagreeing on the best morning meal. Some like the greasy spoon dinners (IHOP, Waffle House), the contemporary … [Read more...]