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"Country Club PlazaIf you’ve driven by the Plaza on any somewhat nice day, chances are you’ve driven by a packed happy hour on Gram & Dun’s patio. Make reservations for a later dinner and enjoy warm fire pits, tasty cocktails (we recommend the Smoking Dun or “D” cup) and a few of the Asian Pig Wings.GramAndDun.com"

"Gram and Dun is located on the Plaza, one of KC’s coolest shopping and dining scenes. Craving mac and cheese but want to be an adult?. They’ve got you covered with an incredible burnt ends mac and cheese and to round out your meal, you can opt for the PB&J pie."

"While outside on its popular patio, Gram & Dun keeps diners toasty thanks to open-air fires and heaters. Meanwhile, the interior bar makes everyone feel at ease thanks to brick-lined backdrops and creative libations."

"This is the true farm-to-table experience with locally produced goods from around Kansas and Missouri. Starting in 2009, before farm-to-table had become the next big thing in gastronomy, this place was on the cutting edge of culinary trends. In fact, they only use word-of-mouth to advertise, as they are that confident that their customers will make the best, and most honest, claims."

"The Farmhouse serves farm-to-table, tip-to-tail seasonal food by working with local farmers from so the menu is always changing to reflect the season’s bounty. Downtown/River Market/West Bottoms. 300 Delaware St, Kansas City, MO 64105"

"Blue Bird Bistro is one of the original farm-to-table restaurants in Kansas City, featuring a menu that is all-natural, organic, sustainable, and utilizes only the freshest local ingredients. A landmark in the Westside community, they feature a rustic design with eclectic decor providing a warm and welcoming ambiance. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, they offer an array of mid-American style menu items made with locally grown ingredients."

"A place where delicious meets organic Blue Bird Bistro is my brunch location for anyone trying to eat a little more natural. Sourced by local farms and organic grocers I've never had a bad thing on the menu and last time I was there they had this locally farmed bison sausage that was absolute fire."

"A stack of Buttermilk Pancakes with butter and syrup|© Michael Stern/Flickr. This organic and free range bistro has options for any diet. It’s not the type of place one would immediately think of in Kansas City, but that’s what makes this place so unique."

"Kansas City’s brewery and distillery scene is booming, with most of it centered in the Crossroads neighborhood. Of all the breweries you can visit, our favorite is Casual Animal, which has a heavy animal theme. Before you shudder at the thought of animal print wallpaper and monkey-shaped chairs, the theme here stops at the animal logos on the beer labels (like Chaos Monkey Banana Cream Pie Ale)."

"Bring the kiddos and pack some snacks for a fun time at Casual Animal!. Aside from a few bar snacks, this brewery doesn’t have a full-service kitchen. Guests are welcome to bring their own food or order delivery."

"This wonderful historic stop is mostly outdoors, though there is a small museum display indoors, as well as the option of touring the actual Mahaffie house where they fed travelers passing through the area along the Santa Fe Trail. My kids enjoyed the 1860s farm immensely, playing old school games, petting animals, and taking a stagecoach ride. My son even helped stoke the fire for the blacksmith demonstration."

"Leila’s Hair Museum is the only hair museum in the world, boasting over 600 hair wreaths and over 2000 pieces of jewelry made of human hair. First-time visitors to the museum usually don’t know what to expect. There is no exact date that can be pinpointed as to when and where hair art began, but it is known to have flourished in the Victorian times and can be traced back to the 12th century."

"Another unique gem to be found in Independence is Leila’s Hair Museum. It’s exactly what you think it is, but it’s also much more than you think it is. This isn’t a museum that will make you feel like you’re just looking at the floor of a barbershop."

"When I tell people about the donut burger at Johnny’s Donuts, I am met with a mixture of horror and fascination. What kind of monster wants to eat a hot smashed patty with a thick slice of melty American cheese between two glazed donuts?. Turns out, plenty of folks have a proclivity for this paradoxical creation—not just weirdos like me."

"Johnny’s is a Kansas City treasure, and probably the only place you’ll ever visit where you can order a donut and a great hamburger in the same breath (and they’re both delicious). Make sure you order online and pick it up, there’s not much room for sitting at Johnny’s. my personal recommendation:"

"Located in a beautifully restored 19th-century Romanesque-style schoolhouse next to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Webster House offers a distinctive shopping and dining experience. The boutique store features an array of European antiques, jewelry, clothing, personal accessories, and gifts, and the award-winning restaurant serves seasonal menus focused on ingredients from local producers against a backdrop of the Liberty Memorial and downtown Kansas City. The menu focuses on classic New American, and Southern dishes fresh seafood, grilled meats, fresh salads and vegetables, and an elegant, wood-paneled bar serves a range of casual wines from around the world, craft and draft beers on tap and by the bottle, and classic cocktails made with top-shelf spirits."

"Sitting in an imposing, Romanesque building whose origins date back to 1885, Webster House is a KC institution: an artisan design boutique, respected antique shop and fabulous restaurant all in one. The restaurant’s chef, Matt Arnold, is committed to the farm-to-table philosophy and sources the freshest produce from local farmers in Kansas and Missouri. The result is a mouth-watering medley of local flavours, where new American cuisine meets sophisticated recipes, from the savoury grilled black Angus steak with port, walnuts and Roquefort butter to the balanced seasonal vegetable plate, served with a choice of meat."

"Located in a restored Romanesque-style schoolhouse overlooking the breathtaking Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, this combination antique store/restaurant serves farm-to-table New American fare inspired by the seasons and the abundance of fresh produce. The contemporary menu includes everything from scallops with beet purée and prosciutto-wrapped Icelandic cod to truffle fettuccine, a local mushroom tart and Akaushi strip steak with oxtail fritters. (Photo by Alistair Tutton)"

"The dining room at eight-year-old Story in Prairie Village is spacious, with neutral gray and silver tones, crisp white tablecloths and wine glasses at every place setting. It feels immensely proper, a vibe that belies the playful and interesting menu that chef and co-owner Carl Thorne-Thomsen offers. I can’t remember having better octopus than the version at Story: grilled with care and so tender, cut into easy pieces that you can drag through the silky golden yolk of a perfectly poached egg like a leaf floating on tranquil water."

"The outdoor patio at Story located in the Prairie Village Shops feels like European café culture come to life in Kansas City. Chefs Carl and Susan Thorne-Thompson have finally re-opened up their outdoor patio and indoor dining room for reservations and walk-in seating in addition to still offering curbside pick-up. Order a great bottle of wine from their award-winning list and pair it with a cooling ceviche and swordfish with celery root, butternut squash and wild rice."