Chris Becicka

Where Are The Best Places To Dine Outside In The KC Area?

Matthew Long-Middleton — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:36:19 +0000

In Kansas City it's expected that the weather will jump from snowy, to balmy, to sultry in a matter of weeks.

But now that we're firmly into spring, and summer is just around the corner, restaurants are opening their outdoor patios, decks, balconies, rooftops and sidewalk seating.

Many diners love the opportunity to dine al fresco, surrounded by the beauty of nature – or asphalt parking lots. Other Kansas City diners see outdoor dining as a nightmare of bugs, noise, cigarette smoke and gawking strangers.

Food Critics: Belly-Busting Buffets

Matthew Long-Middleton and Monica Sandreczki — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:09:34 +0000

Buffets: you either love them or hate them. And in a tough economy, the idea of an all-you-can meal can sound alluring, even if the choices can be more about quantity than quality. On today's Central Standard Friday, we'll fill our plates up with suggestions for the best, the cheapest and the most unusual buffets in Kansas City. Today's food critics are host Charles Ferruzza, Chris Becicka, Mary Bloch and Emily Farris.

Romantic Restaurants Of KC

Matthew Long-Middleton and Claire McInerny — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:28:32 +0000

With Valentine's Day approaching, the restaurant industry is gearing up to flirt with taste buds and create romance at the table. On the most romantic day of the year can create a lot of pressure to choose the right restaurant to enjoy a great meal with a loved one, so today on Central Standard Fridays, The Food Critics talk about the most romantic dining spots in Kansas City.

Food Critics: Non-Traditional Dining

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Charles Ferruzza — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:13:45 +0000

Coming up on Central Standard Friday, host Charles Ferruzza and the Food Critics discuss the best non-traditional places for delicious eats.

Food Critics: Party Of 10+

Andrea Silenzi — Thu, 31 May 2012 22:14:04 +0000

Coming up on Central Standard Friday, host Charles Ferruzza and the Food Critics share their favorite places for taking a large group out to eat on a special occasion.