The 10 Best Restaurants in Kansas City, Beyond BBQ
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Kansas City offers a diverse culinary scene beyond its famous barbecue. The city is home to a variety of restaurants that showcase global flavors and local ingredients. From upscale dining to casual eateries, there are many options for food enthusiasts to explore.
- ▪Kansas City is known for its vibrant food culture, including a Taco Trail with nearly 60 taquerias.
- ▪The Antler Room is recognized for its creative small plates and globally inspired menu.
- ▪Kitty's Cafe serves a famous pork tenderloin sandwich that has been a local favorite since 1951.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 16:25:03 +0000 |
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Where to eatThe 10 Best Restaurants in Kansas City, Beyond BBQThe Paris of the Plains has great French food, a Taco Trail, and so much more.By Liz CookMay 22, 2026Babas PantryThis story was originally published by Condé Nast Traveler.Kansas Citians’ third-favorite pastime—right after eating barbecue and listening to jazz—is reminding visitors that the city used to be called the “Paris of the Plains.” Never mind that the historic nickname was inspired less by the city’s wide boulevards and sculptural fountains than it was by the unchecked vice that kept the liquor flowing long through Prohibition.Today, it’s become a slightly glib way to recognize the city as a Heartland cultural center (and there are plenty of things to do while you’re here). Food is a key part of that.
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