In the pre-Covid days, we used to eat and travel like our lives depended on it. Here’s a little snapshot of a month in the life, B.C. before covid.
Salmon plate at Happy Gillis, Kansas City, MO (home base)
Let’s hear it for brunch meet ups!
sushi at mall of america – minneapolis minnesota bacon wrapped quail eggs at mall of america
How do I find a sustainable, local quail supplier, because these are delicious.
Salad Made By Whiskey BaconTerrible BBQ at First Fridays, Kansas City, MoDumplings at Mission Farmers Market, Mission, KSGreen Tomato Tempura at Lucky Boys, Bun Bros Pop Up, Kansas City, Mo
This was a delicious pop up experience in Kansas City, typically found downtown in First Fridays but they shortly moved to Oregon after this. My new favorite pop to chase down has to be
Green Tomato Tempura at Lucky Boys, Bun Bros Pop Up, Kansas CityBun Bros Pop Up at Lucky Boys – Kansas City, MissouriTonkatsu – Bun Bros Pop Up at Lucky Boys – Kansas City, MissouriShisito Peppers – Tonkatsu – Bun Bros Pop Up at Lucky Boys – Kansas City, MissouriGreek Festival of St. Dionysios Greek Orthodox Church – Overland Park, KansasGyro – Greek Festival of St. Dionysios Greek Orthodox Church – Overland Park, KansasBaklava Cheesecake – Gyro – Greek Festival of St. Dionysios Greek Orthodox Church – Overland Park, KansasDumplings – ABC Cafe
Hands down of all the places we’ve returned to in Kansas City, ABC Cafe is at the top of this list. Their takeout was on point even before covid.
Donuts with Sprinkles – Fluffy FreshDonuts with Sprinkles – Fluffy FreshChita – Komastu Ramen, Kansas City, MissouriFried Chicken & Waffle at Brown & Loe – City Market, Kansas City, Missouri
Brown & Loe is another favorite in the River Market area.
Mango Gazpacho – Made by Whiskey BaconSpam Musubi – Ramen Bowls – Lawrence, KansasRamen Bowls – Lawrence, KansasBeer Flight – Breckenridge Brew Pub – Breckenridge, ColoradoSalmon on Coconut Rice – Breckenridge, ColoradoBacon & Eggs on a Croissant – La Francaise – Breckenridge, COBierock – Grandma’s Soda Shop & Diner – Wilson, KSPork Tenderloin – Grandma’s Soda Shop & Diner – Wilson, KSBierock – Grandma’s Soda Shop & Diner – Wilson, KSAltwiener Tafelspitz Grunauer
Sliced beef in a consomme with root vegetables and three classic sauces: apple horseradish, chive, and creamed spinach – Kansas City, Missouri
Runza – Mission, Kansas (CLOSED)“Krunkspiced” Tater Tots – Krunkwich Ramen House – Des Moines, Iowaradish and seaweed salad – minneapolis minnesota