Restaurants

An unprepossessing exterior hides a terrific traditional Italian restaurant with handmade pasta. Monthly specials keep their customers coming back again and again.

Our food columnist, a certified executive chef, is a transplant from the mid-Atlantic coast, and he says this suburban seafood restaurant is one of the best in the state, and he shares what he ordered.

Lupita’s Mexican Restaurant serves up artful dishes in a casual environment.

Venture out in the cold for one-of-a-kind dining experiences, a new (to KC) caffeine culture, and a shop dedicated to local goods. 

Cool Stuff is back for a limited period of time and Delia’s Mexican Grill, Wicked Asian Wings, and The Brassy Bird are brand new restaurants in Columbia. 

A new hotel, restaurant, and brewery comes to KC. Plus, art exhibits you don't want to miss.

At Krokstrom, owner and chef Katee McLean has staked a Scandinavian niche. Her restaurant honors her great-great- great-grandfather Anders Gustaf Krokstrom, who came to the United States in the 1860s.

A sign at the front door greets customers, declaring: “There are no strangers here, only friends who have not yet met.” The lively pub and warm, welcoming dining room boasts a massive fireplace and a wall of family history.

At Leslie’s, customers enjoy an abundance of made-to-order Latin American food for lunch or dinner. Tortas, gorditas, and El Salvadoran papusas stuff—ed with meat, cheese, and beans are all on the menu.

Our writer, who is affected by Crohn's disease, takes us around the state in search of eateries that can accommodate special diets including paleo, vegan, and gluten-free options.