Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen is instantly recognizable by the line of hungry patrons snaking out the door and down the block. It’s a communal affair here, reminiscent of a fun weekend family dinner, with everyone coming together in celebration of life and sustenance. An Inglewood institution since 1999, the cafeteria-style comfort food oasis serves up […]
Keeyoung Kim opened Sura Eats in 2018 and was the first to introduce a more modern approach to Korean food in Kansas City. Without a full kitchen, traditional dishes like Bibimbap and fish cakes have been scaled down to a more approachable and simplistic format that has captured the hearts of guests. We had the […]
Los Angeles in the summertime offers the joys of long beach days, rooftop excursions, and prolonged sunshine. When it comes to the Fourth of July, get-togethers, bonfires, and celebrations are at the forefront of everyone’s mind. But during the time of fireworks, pool parties, and donning American flag apparel, the last thing you want to […]
Tadeh Ghazalian wanted to create a neighborhood spot where customers could be treated like family. With influences ranging from his mom’s Armenian culture, his dad’s Italian background, and his executive chef’s training in French technical skills, Ghazalian’s interest in food integrates all of these cultures. We sat down with Ghazalian to find out more about […]
When Norma Palomino began cooking traditional Peruvian dishes for her friends and neighbors, she never expected her efforts to blossom into a full-time business. What started as a weekend pop-up quickly expanded into a full-service restaurant in the suburbs of Kansas City. We sat down to talk to Norma about her experience growing up in […]
There are many things that can come to mind when you think of Atlanta—an image of a juicy Georgia peach, an overwhelming sense of southern hospitality, the fact that it’s one of the musical capitals of the U.S., or that it’s home to the largest airport in the United States. Those are all true, but […]
Seoul Cheesesteak with thinly sliced beef and kimchi relish. Panko breaded kimchi rice balls stuffed with gooey cheese and a sriracha aioli drizzle. A Ramen Burrito. The fusion of these flavors might sound like an unconventional combination for most of us. But for Sue Keh Bennett of Bite Me Gourm•Asian, these are the basis of […]
When Ana “Anita” Rodas opened her restaurant, Anita’s Cuisine, just two years ago, she expected ‘Taco Tuesday’ to be the big draw. But as more locals have shown an interest in exploring international cuisine around Kansas City, her Salvadoran dishes have started to rise in popularity. We sat down with Anita’s daughter, Steffanie, to learn […]
The Bataineh Family opened their beloved bakery in 2018, and while the desserts are superb, many customers begged the family to add savory Jordanian dishes to their menu, too. Now the Mashawi plate, homemade hummus, and shawarma sandwiches are stealing the show. We sat down with Mohamed and his daughter, Diyana, to hear more about […]
Like realizing that you are at work and your phone is not, few things that are as abruptly unpleasant as craving a specific food late at night and finding everything is seemingly closed. While we all can’t have access to the street-side ramen dispensers of Japan or the cupcake ATMs in Beverly Hills, Chicago is […]
