Table Hopping – December 2010
“In a hurry? Get it To-Go!”
Papu’s Café
Inside the Shell Gas Station
604 W. 75th Street
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 822-8759
Here in KC, we understand that great food can come from restaurants located inside of humble gas stations. The owner of this Shell Gas station decided he wanted to offer Middle Eastern specialties and with the addition of a small kitchen in the back he has created a place for Papu and Tony, the two cooks that run this place, to offer some delicious carry-out options along with the opportunity to pay for your food at the same time you purchase your lottery ticket. There is a line most days for their Lamb Gyro or their Chicken Shawarma sandwich both around $6. Convenience and delicious Middle Eastern cuisine. OPEN: only for lunch, typically from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Market 3
114 W. Third Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 268-7833
Owners, Jim Andrews and Mark Ringenberg, decided to open Market 3 when the number of people living and working down in the River Market had grown to support it. Aside from a wonderful selection of local foods and convenience items, they are also offering deli sandwiches, soups and a salad bar for anyone wanting to take a quick bite back to their home or office to enjoy. Try the River Market Roaster sandwich with roast beef, swiss cheese, lettuce, red onion, horseradish on Ciabatta for about $7. With Roasterie coffee and free WiFi this will be your new neighborhood hub. CHECK: their Facebook page for the soups of the day and any lunch specials at http://www.facebook.com/mrkt3.
Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop
2030 Central Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64188
(816) 474-8424
For over a decade, owner, Malisa Monyakula, has been serving up her Father’s family recipes for spicy noodle bowls and fragrant Thai specialties in her original location on Southwest Boulevard. Now, you can find Lulu’s right around the corner in her colorful and new location in the historic Jacobson Building. With a much larger space to work with, coming in to carry-out for lunch or dinner is a breeze with a special dedicated area. A gorgeous new bar with over 20 house-infused liquors and a rocking Happy Hour are more reasons to come in and check out the new digs. TRY: the new menu items, including new Thai ice cream flavors developed especially for Lulu’s by Christopher Elbow at Glace.
Rock–N-Moroccan
1710 W. 39th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816)-572-6809
Amine Lamrani was born in Morocco and lived in France and Switzerland in his former life as a professional tennis player, until he caught the cooking bug and decided to open a food cart at 1519 Main Street in KC. Now he has a second location on 39th Street, with a walk-up carry-out window to order and a separate dining area to eat in one door down. The menu reflects the countries in which he has lived, with traditional Moroccan dishes, crepes, hot dogs and deli sandwiches all living together. Order half of a whole roasted lemon chicken with saffron rice and a lovely sauce made from the pan drippings for $10. ORDER: his Moroccan Couscous 24 hours in advance, it’s worth it. Available with lamb, chicken, beef, vegetarian or “royale” with all meats, cost between $8 - $12.
Dog Nuvo
1724 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 474-8899
The latest in gourmet Americana cuisine has landed in KC in the form of Chef Marshall Roth and partner, Harry Blasco’s, new hot dog venture called Dog Nuvo. Located in the former Souperman location, Chef is utilizing a sous vide to prepare all of his hot dogs and gourmet toppings, which allows him to operate in such a compact space. They also have just opened for dinner with a great bar to land for a drink and a dog. Get the Thai Dog that features an organic heritage chicken dog with spicy peanut sauce, bean sprouts, fresh chopped basil, cilantro & mint and is topped with toasted peanuts and sesame seeds for $6. VISIT: Monday-Thursday from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm and Friday and Saturday 11:00 am to 11:00 pm.
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