Learn about restaurant closings, openings, and special Halloween events. Plus, a discussion about candy likes and dislikes.
The Food Critics are:
Charles Ferruzza, The Pitch
Gloria Gale, Gusto with Glo
Chris Becicka, Ingram's Magazine
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Restaurant News and Events:
Coyote Grill closed (Leawood)
Russel Stover at 51st and Oak closing Saturday, Oct 31.
New Russel Stover store opened in Fairway
The Grand Street Coffee House (downtown) has closed.
Krause Dining in Lawrence is closing.
Renee Kelleys at Caenan Castle
12401 Johnson Dr
Shawnee, KS
now offers Happy Hour on Thursdays
Restaurants celebrating Halloween!
Extra Virgin
1900 Main St
Kansas City, MO
Best Costume wins dinner for 6 in private room
(winner decided at 8 pm)
Westport Flea Market
817 Westport Road
"Scaryoke"
$25 All you can eat and drink
$100 Best Singer/Costume Prize
Restaurant Guide for Friday,
Oct 30, 2009
Critic's Recommendations
Chilli N Spice Indian Bistro
8562 W 133rd St
Overland Park, KS
service issues and long time for food, but has potential
Hot Basil Thai
7528 W 119th St
Overland Park, KS 66213
Thom kha soup is delicious
Every plate is special and pretty
***caller recommended too!
Fran's Classic Diner
11 E 14th St
Kansas City
open 24 hrs a day
upscale contemporary diner
wonderful breakfast
Cafe Trio
4558 Main
Kansas City, Mo
great lunch
Poco's
3063 SW Blvd
Kansas City, MO
reasonable and authentic
Rob's Cafe
15014 E. US Highway 40
Kansas City, MO 64136
little old fashioned diner
inexpensive, good food, adorable waitresses
Caller Recommendations
Cozy's Cafe
6740 W 75th St
Overland Park, KS 66204
Breakfast lunch dinner
excellent, good service
great blueberry pancakes
The Cook Shack
8950 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
family owned, friendly
reasonably priced, good food
Special Topic: Candy
To find many of the vintage candies mentioned on this show visit http://www.oldtimecandy.com/
Vosges $8.00 each
(at Better Cheddar)
hottest new candy bar flavor is Bacon and Chocolate
Bogdon's Candy Sticks
Reception Sticks
http://www.bogdonschocolates.com
Russell Stover's Sugarless Chocolates
http://www.russellstover.com/
Zero Bars (Charles Feruzza's favorite)
available many places around town
Twin Bing
made in Souix City by Palmer Candy Co.
Walnetto's
walnut flavored squares
http://walnettosinc.com/
Prince Polo Bar
made in Poland
http://www.princepolo.is/
(available at Price Chopper on Vivian Rd)
Ginger Chews
http://www.gingerpeople.com/ginger-chews/original-ginger-chews-3.html