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Benton’s Steak and Chop House

The dining experience at Benton’s Steak and Chop House begins 20 stories above Kansas City and features breathtaking panoramic views of the downtown skyline, cozy fireplaces and a distinct atmosphere.

The legendary steakhouse is located on the top floor of The Westin Crown Center hotel, a longtime Kansas City favorite and is a part of Hallmark’s famed Crown Center.Benton’s Steak & Chop House features live jazz three nights a week.

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Benton’s Steak and Chop House
Atop The Westin Crown Center Hotel
One East Pershing Road Kansas City, MO
816-391-4460

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Jack Stack Barbecue

Jack Stack Barbecue originated in Kansas City, in 1957, by Russ Fiorella in the traditional style of a storefront barbecue, with a modest selection of five to six items.  Jack Fiorella, the eldest son, worked with his father until 1974, when he decided to branch off and start Fiorella's Jack Stack of Martin City.

To stand out in the competitive KC BBQ scene of the mid 1970’s Jack and his wife, Delores, began cooking with Gourmet Hickory Wood and created the most extensive barbecue menu in the country.  The menu included Certified Angus Beef steaks, tender chicken, award-winning lamb ribs, and mouth-watering side dishes like Hickory Pit Beans and Cheesy Corn Bake. Still not satisfied, they began grilling fresh seafood over hickory wood, an idea they acquired from their travels along the Yugoslav coast.

Today, the restaurant has evolved into the largest, full-service Wood Cookery in the industry.  Jack Fiorella's son, Kevin, and son-in-law, Case Dorman have grown up in the business and are now managing general partners in the company.  The family has added restaurants in Overland Park, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri in the Historic Freight House District behind the landmark Union Station, as well as their newest location on the Country Club Plaza. 

Martin City
13441 Holmes Rd., KC, MO 64145
ph: 816.942.9141

Freighthouse
101 W. 22ND St., KC, MO 64108
ph: 816.472.7427

Overland park
520 W. Metcalf Ave., OP, KS 66212
ph: 913.385.7427

Plaza
4747 Wyandotte Street, KC, MO 64112
ph: 816.531.7427

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The Peachtree

While I have not personally eaten at the Peachtree, I’ve heard enough rave reviews to warrant a post on KC Insider.

So here is what we know. . .

Down home cooking is their specialty because they cook food with soul.    Southern Fried Chicken, farm raised catfish, neckbones, pork chops, slow simmered collard greens, baked macaroni and cheese, candied yams, smothered Pork Chops, "Ole Time Salmon Croquettes", Boiled Spiced Peel-&-Eat Shrimp, and many more southern dishes to start your dining experience. And for dessert, homemade pecan pie, bread pudding, and our house specialty PEACH COBBLER. And don't forget to take home a dozen of our Sweet potato cornbread muffins.

Award winning dishes, live entertainment with no cover charge, and a great staff to fulfill your dining wishes.

Corporate mission is to provide the best comfort food and customer service while emphasizing an elegant dining experience.

1512 E. 18th St                                  
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-472-8733

Peachtree Buffet   
6800 Eastwood Trwy
Kansas City, MO 64129
816-923-0099

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Winstead's

Winstead's opened on Kansas City's Country Club Plaza in 1940 and since then has become a legendary Kansas City landmark. In the 40's and 50's it was the popular place for teenagers. Throughout the 60's and 70's it was the favorite destination for family outings. In the 80's , due to customer demand and satisfaction, Winstead's began to open additional locations. Today, people of all ages think of Winstead's as their favorite place to eat.

No visit to KC is complete without having a burger and shake at Winstead's and a real treat for us locals!

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The City Market

The City Market celebrates feeding Kansas City for 150 Years...! Since its inception in 1857, the City Market has been one of the largest and most enduring public farmers' markets in the midwest, linking growers and small businesses with the Kansas City community.

Combine an eclectic group of restaurants, shops, cafes, and the Arabia Steamboat Museum with a unique open-air setting, seven different languages and cultures, and 150 years of tradition. Then you have the City Market. City Market Merchants offer a variety of fresh produce, meats, seafood, specialty and prepared food items, flowers and gifts from across the world, including the Americas, Europe, the Middle and Far East.

Rain or shine, the region's largest Farmers' Market can be found at the City Market Saturday and Sunday year round. Over one hundred and forty vendor stalls burst with bedding plants in the Spring, Summer fruits, vegetables and herbs, plus fresh baked goods and other sweets, cut flowers and crafts made by local artisans. At the City Market, you'll indulge in the finest produce, fresh from Missouri and the surrounding region and benefit from unsurpassed value, all while supporting area farms!

Phone: 816-842-1271

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Arthur Bryant's BBQ

This BBQ legend was founded in the early 1920's, by Charlie Bryant, Arthur's older brother. When Charlie died, Arthur took over and moved the BBQ restaurant to 18th and Brooklyn, just four blocks away from Municipal stadium, the home of the Kansas City Blues, followed by the Kansas City Athletics. Municipal Stadium was also the first home of the Kansas City Chiefs. With the move near to the ball park, it became a nationally known eatery. Major league players ate there and fans would stop in before the games to eat on the premises or take out to the ball park. The fame of Arthur Bryant's grew. Then renowned author Calvin Trillin declared in Playboy magazine that "...the single best restaurant in the world is Arthur Bryant's Barbeque at 18th & Brooklyn in Kansas City."

The Original - 1727 Brooklyn Avenue, K.C., MO
816-231-1123

Kansas Speedway
1702 Village West Parkway, K.C., KS
913-788-7500

Ameristar Casino
3200 N. Ameristar Dr., K.C., MO
816-414-7474

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The Best "Fast Food Service" in Kansas City!

The Culver's difference is noticeable as soon as you walk through the door.  They combine bright smiles, clean restaurants and warm hospitality with tasty food and a friendly atmosphere to set a new standard in quick-service dining, for which Culver's is now famous.

Along with our characteristic "Flavor of the Day", you'll receive a distinctly different helping of friendliness and hometown hospitality with every order as well!

After a trip to Culver's, it will be difficult to go back to "service as usual" at all the other fast food joints. . .

Culver's of Lee's Summit, MO
1701 N.E. Douglas Street
Lee's Summit, MO 64086
816-524-9200

Culver's of Kansas City, MO
7953 State Line Road
Kansas City, MO 64114
816-444-4700

Coming Soon! Culver's of Blue Springs, MO
1301 S.W. 7 Highway
Blue Springs, MO 64015

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Crown Center - Shopping in the Heart of Kansas City

Located in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Crown Center is often called a city within a city. Three levels of great shopping and dining compliment two of the city’s most luxurious hotels, exquisite office buildings, a residential community and several entertainment attractions. It all surrounds the worldwide headquarters of Hallmark Cards, Inc. Bring your family and your imagination for an unforgettable visit to Crown Center.

More than 60 shops and restaurants make their home at the Crown Center Shops. They have several national chains, dozens of locally-owned shops and the colorful Crayola Store.

Regular Shopping Hours:
Monday - Wednesday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday - Friday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, Noon – 5 p.m.

Contact them or view their website for holiday hours.

Video of  Crown Center Fountain- Holiday Water Show

Free 3-hour parking with validation & Free weekend parking (At the time of this posting)

Crown Center is located in the heart of Kansas City at 2450 Grand Blvd. Information Line at (816) 274-8444.

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One of the Finest Steak Houses in Kansas City

I consider Jess and Jim's one of the finest steak houses in Kansas City - It's amazing food, unpretentious environment and reasonable prices makes it a must visit for visitors to KC or a frequent destination for us locals.

Jess and Jim's Steak House, located in Martin City, MO is one of Kansas City's classic steak houses with a history of high quality steaks going back over 60 years since the restaurant's founding in 1938! The Van Noy family invites you to come in, sit for a while, and enjoy a great steak and all the fixings in a good old Midwestern family-oriented atmosphere.

They serve exclusively hand-cut Angus Beef entrees consistently juicy, flavorful and tender, hand-cut Angus Beef products are truly the best tasting beef available. Join them for lunch or dinner, 7 days a week.

Jess and Jim's Steak House - 517 East 135th Street - Kansas City, MO. 64145
(816) 941-9499

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