Au Marche – 931 Massachusetts St. What: European Food & Gift Market Price range: Varies Review:
A quaint little dealer of European goods, Au Marche is a must visit if you’re in Lawrence. Items consist mostly of German, Italian and French origin – if you’re looking for something British, that’s the sister shop directly next door. ...
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Local Burger – 714 Vermont St. What: Locally sourced burgers, sandwiches, vegan & vegetarian food Price range: $4-$9 per person Review:
... Right away, the energy felt so different from the typical corporate fast food place, or even other locally owned diners. Awareness was the general atmosphere. [...] Local Burger is proving that you can operate a small restaurant using high quality ingredients prepared expertly, support local farmers, and keep prices reasonable. ...
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Adrian’s Café – 2121 N. Rock Rd. What: International cuisine, emphasis on Mediterranean Price range: About $25 for dinner for two, appetizer and tip. Review:
... The wait for the food was very reasonable on a Saturday night, though we would’ve enjoyed an excuse to sit longer gazing at the lovely deconstructed walls and rich, spicy colors complimented by tiles. [...] it felt as though we had just enjoyed a mini-vacation to Europe, and we headed home feeling satisfied and refreshed.
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Caffe Moderne – 300 N. Mead, Ste. 108 What: Sandwiches, pastries, coffees, gelato! Price range: Small Gelato $2.99; Sandwich $7 Review: ... The selections may be short, but they leave you with some fantastic sweets. Flavors are plentiful, but if you've never tried gelato you may want to start with a simple chocolate or strawberry. ... Click here to read Wichita reviews
Cocoa Dolce Artisan Chocolates – 7730 E. 37th St. N. What: Artisan chocolates, coffees, gelato Price range: Varies Review: This is love! While cocoa affection is above and beyond at Cocoa Dolce, the love of life is palpable as soon as you enter the shop. Yes, it’s all about chocolate, but chocolate is all about enjoying the good things in life. ... Click here to read Wichita reviews
Copper Oven – 2413 W. 13th What: Lunch & Dinner – soups, sandwiches, omelettes, pizza, baked goods Price range: Breakfast for 2 was about $15 including tip and coffee Review: ... creative, warm atmosphere & generally good service. Expect crowds at lunch & dinner on weekdays, & Saturday breakfast ... Click here to read Wichita reviews
DeFazio’s Italian – 2706 Amidon Street What: Homemade Southern Italian Price range: About $30 for 2 Entrees, appetizer, & 2 desserts Review: ... Even the garlic bread was mild and the Manicotti sleeves, al dente, had a distinct fresh pasta flavor, unusual for average Italian food in Wichita. [...] This will definitely be our go-to place for homemade Italian. ... Click here to read Wichita reviews
Eggcetera – 242 N. Mosley What: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch Price range: $15 – breakfast for 2 Review: ... another great place for atmosphere and location, as well as the yummy eats. Located on N. Mosley in the heart of Old Town, you’ll find this quirky spot, a combo of brick walls and studded high back leather chairs. Click here to read Wichita reviews
The Good Egg – 2141 N. Bradley Fair What: Upscale breakfast - omelettes, pancakes, crepes, etc. & lunch offerings as well. Price range: About $7/person for breakfast; coffees are about $3-$4 Review: ... a healthy breakfast, let alone a vegetarian breakfast, in Wichita can be difficult to find, so I have to give a thumbs up overall. ... Click here to read Wichita reviews
Green Acres Café – 8141 E. 21st St. in Bradley Fair What: Assortment of salads, organic meats & fish, pizza & pasta, desserts, etc. Price range: Lunch for 2 was $18, including a drink. Review: The grape leaf wrapping was tender & tasted green & the filling was nicely seasoned. Very refreshing & satisfying. ... Click here to read Wichita reviews
Hana's Café – N. Mead, in Old Town by the Warren Theater What: Sushi and Japanese food Price range: $3 & $5 for a serving of 3-4 sushi rolls; closer to $7 for entrees. Review: If you think it’s impossible to find decent sushi or vegetarian sushi in Wichita, you need to come here! The chef is meticulous in preparation and presentation. ... Click here to read Wichita reviews
Harvest Kitchen & Bar, Hyatt Wichita – 400 W. Waterman What: Locally sourced, seasonal fare with Kansas roots; elegant, expressive Price range: About $15 for entrées, $4 individual sides Review: The food at the Hyatt’s newest concept restaurant is more than inspired – it inspires the diner to come back to traditions of simplicity, taste and the natural splendor of the land. Our group sampled as many dishes as possible (without busting!) and came out with a few favorites. ... Click here to read Wichita reviews
Il Vicino – 4817 E. Douglas What: Contemporary Italian pizzas & pastas Price range: $7-$8 per entrée Review: ... The pizzas are the thing to try here, but the Insalate is equally as tempting. ... Click here to read Wichita reviews
Larkspur Restaurant & Grill – 904 E. Douglas What: Continental Cuisine/Fine Dining in Old Town Price range: Under $30 for 3 appetizers & salads Review: ... The desserts are quite indulgent and creative as well as traditional ( Crème Brulee is a classic done well here). ... Click here to read Wichita reviews
Le Monde – 602 N. West Street What: Mediterranean Price range: Entrees range from $8-12ish; salads and veggie plates are about $5 Review: ... Fresh, light and a great vegetarian option. You won’t need dessert if you savor the powdered sugar biscuits that make their way to every table. ... Click here to read Wichita reviews
Mead’s Corner Coffee Shop – 430 E. Douglas What: Specialty coffees (Fair Trade/Organic), Panini’s & teas Price range: About $3 for a coffee; $5 for a sandwich Review: ... Mead’s is very warm and inviting with lots of upscale lounging areas. The view inside and out is historic Wichita. The coffee is all Fair Trade and organic, benefiting local and global causes. ... Click here to read Wichita reviews
McAlister's Deli – 7130 W. Maple, 306 N. Rock Rd. What: Traditional, quick deli fare Price range: $6-$10 for a meal Review: ... The atmosphere was clean and friendly with the kind of old fashioned deli décor not often spotted in Wichita. There are a large number of vegetarian options, marked on the menu by a little tomato. ... Click here to read Wichita reviews
N & J’s Bakery & Café – 5600 E. Lincoln What: Middle Eastern Cuisine Price range: Reasonable – around $15 for 2 lunches Review: Unfortunately, due to a recent experience with N&J I feel I need to remove them from my recommendation list... Click here to read Wichita reviews
O'Naturals in Genesis Health Club – 1551 N. Rock Rd. What: Organic vegetarian, vegan & lean meat “fast food” Price range: $5-$8 for a lunch item, not including drinks or sides; cookies are $2 a piece. Review: This is a new dining concept to Wichita. You can read the mission statement and history on their website, www.onaturals.com, but basically it’s an organic fast food establishment. ... Click here to read Wichita reviews
Oēno Wine & Tapas Bar – 330 N. Mead What: Imported & domestic wines, assorted tapas/appetizers, desserts Price range: Between $8 & $16 for a tapas plate Review: ... a Cheese Flight, which is an assortment of imported cheeses (you choose 4 from their menu) paired with fresh baguette and fruit. ... Click here to read Wichita reviews
Piccadilly Grill – 7728 E. Central What: Gourmet International Deli & Grill; Market offers imported cheeses, etc. Price range: Under $15 bought lunch for 2 in the Deli, with desserts. Review: ... All the items seemed well-thought out in pairings and seasonings and the freshness of each ingredient was easy to taste. We couldn’t leave without testing the pastry case, which did not disappoint... Click here to read Wichita reviews
Passage to India – 6140 E. 21st, Ste. 140 What: Moderately traditional North Indian food Price range: About $7-8 for entrees; a tad more for the buffet Review: ... A tasty meal here will make you redefine comfort food. Click here to read Wichita reviews
PF Chang’s China Bistro in The Waterfront – 1401 Waterfront Parkway What: Modern Chinese Cuisine in a high energy upscale environment Price range: 7 for appetizers; $8-$11 for entrees Review: ... We started with Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps as an appetizer – light & flavorful... Click here to read Wichita reviews
Promise Thai – 313 S. Greenwich Rd. What: Fairly standard Thai food; advertised "No MSG" Price range: About $7 per entrée; $20 bought lunch for 2 with dessert Review: ... Sweet & savory, the pad Thai was yummy & complimented well with fried tofu & green onions. ... Click here to read Wichita reviews
Sabor Latin Bar & Grille – 309 N. Mead (Old Town Square) What: Upscale Latin specials & a long list of cocktails & wines Price range: Anywhere from $8 for salad to $20 for the Chilean Sea Bass Review: ... The real "wow" was from the starter menu – Queso with Corn. A warm, cheesy "Hola"! A really unusual blend of seasonings and cheeses melted and blended with sweet corn – this puts your average queso dip to shame! ... Click here to read Wichita reviews
Thai Tradition – 650 N. Carriage Parkway What: Traditional Thai/Asian food in a moderately formal setting Price range: About $7 for lunch; $10 for dinner entrees. Review: ... The Zucchini Eggplant was lightly stir-fried with other veggies & basil leaves in a similar delicate garlic sauce. The eggplant was tender & smoky with no hint of bitterness. ... Click here to read Wichita reviews
The Donut Whole – 1720 E. Douglas What: Take a guess! Review:
Talk about an eclectic collection of art, murals, and various kitchy décor. This place means business with the donuts, but play with the atmosphere. [...] Unlike most of the commercial donuts, these are made from cake, not bread and are far less heavy and not at all greasy. Click here to read Wichita reviews
The Mediterranean Grill – 335 S. Armour What: Mediterranean food Price range: $30 for dinner for two Review: ... They offer an excellent, medium-priced Mediterranean-based menu... We will definitely return soon – and often. (Review by Kathy Miller.) Click here to read Wichita reviews
Watermark Books & Café – 4701 E. Douglas What: Pastries, coffee & tea, sandwiches, salads, soup, limited breakfast menu Price range: Sandwiches are $6.75, salads $3.50, pastries approx. $2 Review: ... Vegetarian lunch/dinner options include a Veggie Cream Cheese Sandwich, Grilled Portobello Sandwich & a whole host of a la carte salads. ... Click here to read Wichita reviews
Zen Vegetarian Cuisine – 3101 N. Rock Rd. What: Pan-Asian Vegetarian/Vegan (lunch & dinner) Price range: Lunch - $6-$11/ Dinner - $9-$15 Review: ... Menu items are pretty straightforward, mostly Americanized Chinese with a handful of Thai & Vietnamese dishes. I have been awaiting the opening of Zen since I first heard rumors of it last year. Unfortunately, it was not the treasure I was hoping for. ... Click here to read Wichita reviews
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Argo Tea Café – 140 S. Dearborn, corner of Dearborn & Adams What: Assorted gourmet teas and tea beverages, coffee drinks, pastries and light lunch fare. Price range: Small Signature Tea blend - $2.95 Review: ... Argo is a serene oasis in the heart of the city. We sampled an Iced Ginger Green Tea which was quite refreshing. A touch of sweetness and the bite of fresh ginger accompanied a mild green tea. ... Click here to read Chicago reviews
Big Bowl Chinese and Thai – 60 E. Ohio Street, just off the Magnificent Mile (Other locations include Minneapolis and Washington D.C.) What: Vegetarian/Asian food in a casual, yet trendy setting. Price range: Anywhere from $6 to sit at the bar and have a couple fresh ginger ales to $30 for 2 entrees, appetizer and 2 drinks. Review: ... The Pot stickers were divine! Presented with 3 dipping sauces, they were heavenly pillows of flavor. ... Click here to read Chicago reviews
Eleven City Diner – 1112 S. Wabash, 11th & Wabash, just S. of the Loop What: Traditional and not-so-traditional Jewish diner fare Price range: Not-so-puny brunch for 2 around $30 Review: Eleven City French Toast, Potato Knish, Egg Salad Sandwich & Cole Slaw, Cappuccino and Boston Egg Cream, Asparagus Salad... and "a side of guilt". ... Click here to read Chicago reviews
Pizzeria Uno – Ohio & N. Wabash Streets, Downtown Chicago; Pizzeria Due, caddy corner from Uno What: Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Price range: Small (about 4 large pieces) - $15, Individual - $8 Review: ... Uno’s comes highly recommended from locals and regular tourists and it seems the healthiest way to sample a tradition. Click here to read Chicago reviews
Café des Artistes – 223 Canyon Rd. #B, (next to Pachamama Gifts) What: light salads, pastries and drinks Price range: Expensive – natural soft drinks are $3.50. Review: ... The café is suited best for those urgent needs of nourishment or refreshment after walking and shopping the city. Prices are pretty prohibitive, but the Brie and Berry Salad was lovely, fresh and generous. ... Click here to read Santa Fe reviews
Café Paris –31 Burro Alley St. (off of San Francisco) What: French bistro food, pastries, coffee, breakfast Price range: $20 buys hearty breakfast for 2. Review: Surprising as it is to find authentic French influence in the middle of rich Spanish/Mexican/Native American territory, Café Paris transports you to Montmartre. Positioned humbly in an alley just off the plaza, this bistro with ample patio (street) tables is hard to resist as you walk by ... Click here to read Santa Fe reviews
Chocolate Maven Bakery & Café – 821 W. San Mateo Rd. What: Breakfast, lunch, brunch, sweets, pastries, etc. Price range: $6.50-$8.95 per entrée. Review: ... Not only should you go inside, but you should do so more than once while in town, preferably on your way out home so you can bring goodies back. Breakfast is a real treat here and the best time to visit any bakery as they are in the middle of pastry preparation. ... Click here to read Santa Fe reviews
El Farol –808 Canyon Rd., (almost the top of Canyon Rd.) What: Spanish fare, Tapas Price range: $30 bought an afternoon tapas for two. Review:
... Quality, not quantity, are the priority here. Tapas is meant to be shared snacking food, usually in the afternoon; perfect light fare during the warmer days of summer. ... Click here to read Santa Fe reviews
Kakawa Chocolate House –1050 E. Paseo de Peralta What: The 7th level of heaven! Price range: Not important… Review:
What a treasure! If there is such a thing as a chocolate shaman, I believe they would be found here. (...) Kakawa's is not a chocolate shop, they are a wellness center…and they don't take insurance! Click here to read Santa Fe reviews
Latitudes Espresso and Ice Cream – 228 Old Santa Fe Trail (across from Inn of Loretto) What: Gourmet ice cream, coffee, pastries Price range: About $4 for a gourmet drink with ice cream Review: ... The Austrian half of the owner duo is responsible for gourmet ice cream and European flair. We had the Eiskaffe, a scoop of decadent ice cream floating in aromatic coffee. ... Click here to read Santa Fe reviews
Pasqual’s Café – 121 Don Gaspar (corner of Gaspar & Water) What: Healthy Traditional Mexican & regional dishes; organic & free range. Price range: $30 buys organic, hearty breakfast for 2. Review: It may be the most expensive breakfast you’ve eaten, but let me tell you: this is where you want to blow your budget! You don’t buy food here, you invest in your day. ... Click here to read Santa Fe reviews
The (Famous) Plaza Café – 54 Lincoln Ave. What: Eclectic Southwest/Greek diner food. Price range: $30 for 2 entrees and a shared appetizer Review: ... As I perused the menu just outside the building, a few people encouraged me to just go in, that the food is amazing. (Always a good sign.) This is a fun, family-oriented 1950’s style diner with counter seating.... Click here to read Santa Fe reviews
Rooftop Pizzeria – 60 East San Francisco St. (located on the top floor of the Santa Fe Arcade facing Water St.) What: Fine Italian, pastas, pizzas, local brews and wine Price range: $8.50-$15 for entrees; $30 bought us a 14-in. pizza, an antipasti pizza and a dessert. Review: ... The flavors melded so beautifully we felt we were eating the art of the city. A 14 inch was enough for 2 (plus my antipasti), plus some leftover for snacking the next morning – even better cold! ... Click here to read Santa Fe reviews
Santa Fe Farmer's Market – (see website for locations/times) What: Fresh, organic, locally grown fruits, veggies, meats, dairy, pastries, beans, etc. Price range: Reasonable for high quality and diverse offerings. Review: If you happen to be in Santa Fe on a Tuesday a.m. or Saturday a.m., and have access to a kitchen (knock on someone’s door if you have to!), you MUST gather ingredients from the market to cook at least one meal while in town. Even if you can’t impose on someone’s facilities, stop by anyway ... Click here to read Santa Fe reviews
The Shed – 113 ½ E. Palace Ave. (just east of the plaza) What: Traditional New Mexico cuisine Price range: $25-$30 for dinner for 2; $40 if adding appetizers & shared dessert Review: ... enchiladas were very well prepared on two blue corn tortillas, not greasy or too cheesy. The red chile sauce was really the star, ground daily from the proprietor’s farm, and was moderately spicy ... Click here to read Santa Fe reviews
Korma Sutra – 7212 W. 110th St. (NW corner of College & Metcalf) What: Classic Indian Food Price range: $10-$12 for a dinner entrée; $25.95 for Dinner for Two Review: Korma Sutra’s concept is to present the pleasure and joy of food to its patrons, thus the reference to pleasure in the name. Though the décor is not in line with upscale KC dining, the experience is well worth the visit. ... Click here to read Overland Park reviews
