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Food: From Farm To Table

Beth Lipoff — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Food is a major part of American culture, and the way we mass produce it has made headlines in the last few years— many of them not good.

Food Critics: Comfort Food

Jeffrey Harvey and Charles Ferruzza — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:00:00 +0000

As the weather cools off, and the hours of daylight become scarcer, our culinary musings turn to comfort food.

Java Jive: KC's Local Roasting Scene

Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:34:49 +0000

On this Thursday's Central Standard, java jive! Let's take a look at the emerging coffee scene here in town. Representatives from The Roasterie, Oddly Correct and Benetti’s stop in to tell us about their beans, blends and brews. Plus, answers to your questions about home brewing.

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Food Critics: Destination Dining

Andrea Silenzi — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:42:05 +0000

Coming up on Central Standard Friday, host Charles Ferruzza and the Food Critics share their favorite spots outside the KC metro area for dining -- including Baldwin City, Leavenworth, Atchison, and Rocheport.

Everyone's A Critic: Yelp Reviews

Jabulani Leffall, Andrea Silenzi and Charlie Upchurch — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:24:32 +0000

There's that old saying everyone’s a critic, and at no point in human history does this ring more true. In our wired world, we love to discover new places to whine and dine.

Food Critics: Dining Al Fresco

Andrea Silenzi — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:14:46 +0000

Coming up on Central Standard Friday, host Charles Ferruzza and the Food Critics share their favorite places for dining outdoors, including a patio in Parkville that feels like a tree house and a deck overlooking Lake Lotawana.

Spring-Inspired Recipes

Andrea Silenzi, Jabulani Leffall and Charlie Upchurch — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:13:35 +0000

With each season comes exciting seasonal produce – but now what? On today's Central Standard, how to give your go-to recipes a spring makeover with seasonal ingredients including peas, garlic scapes & herbs, to name a few.

Food Critics: The Service Show

Andrea Silenzi — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:40:11 +0000

There's more to going out to eat than what's on your plate. On this Friday's Walt Bodine Show, we turn the tables for a look at area dining from the service perspective.

Food Critics: Takeout

Andrea Silenzi — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:41:47 +0000

On some nights, there’s no greater luxury than ordering a meal to go. In this edition of the Walt Bodine Show, the Food Critics share their favorite take out spots – from Mediterranean kebabs, to Chinese noodles.

Servers Tell All: Mark Manning

Sylvia Maria Gross — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:28:40 +0000

Ordering a meal at a restaurant can be a very different transaction depending on whether you're sitting at the table or standing with a notepad. A recent event at The Writer's Place turned the tables on restaurant diners and opened the microphone for waiters around town to tell stories from their perspective.

The Best Burgers in Town

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +0000

Join the conversation with Walt Bodine, co-host Charles Ferruzza and the Food Critics as we discuss great places to dine around town. Plus, in the second half of the hour, critics and callers gab about their favorite places to grab a burger around town.

Food Critics: Table for One

Charlie Upchurch — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:00:00 +0000

When was the last time you sat down at a restaurant for a nice meal... alone?

Food Critics: Hotel Dining, Past & Present

Charlie Upchurch — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:00:00 +0000

When was the last time you headed to a hotel just to enjoy a great meal? Join Walt Bodine, co-host Charles Ferruzza and the Food Critics, Gloria Gale of 435 South Magazine and Emily Farris of Casserole Crazy, as they stop in to discuss the evolution of hotel dining in the Kansas City area.

Food Critics: Eating Well While Eating Out

Charlie Upchurch — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Eating out is often an indulgence... but when we stretch our budgets, must we also stretch our waistlines? Join the conversation with Walt Bodine, co-host Charles Ferruzza, Chris Becicka of of Ingram's Magazine, Gloria Gale of 435 South, and Mary Bloch, of Around the Block, as we discuss making healthy choices without compromising the pleasure of eating out.

Food Critics: Desperation Foods

Charlie Upchurch — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:00:00 +0000

What's the last thing you ate during your lowest moment? At an airport? A food court? What about that time you woke up hungry at 3am with only expired eggs in the fridge? Join Walt Bodine, co-host Charles Ferruzza, and the Food Critics Chris Becicka of Ingram's Magazine and Gloria Gale of 435 South Magazine for a look at what we eat when we're feeling desperate.