Now Executive Chef at the Hereford House in Independence, Michael Morgan has spent almost his entire professional career within local, home-grown Anderson Group restaurant chain and in a competitive industry …
Max Chao – Executive Chef at Nara Restaurant
When you meet Nara’s Executive Chef you’ll be smitten with his easy smile and clearly hospitable nature. He is just “damn likeable” from the get go. So we understand why …
Mike Lee – Trezo Mare Restaurant — December 2018
Visiting with Mike Lee, a part owner and general manager of Trezo Mare, is always a delight. You seldom see Mike without a broad smile on his face, and the …
Malisa Monyakula – Owner of Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop
Recently we had an opportunity to pay a return visit to Malisa [aka Lisa or Lulu] Monyakula the owner of Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop located at 20th & Central in …
Stretch Rumaner
The owner and founder of the Grinders Pizza brand, and for him branding is a very important element, is Stretch Rumaner, but he and all his creations are branded by …
James Taylor
Owner of La Bodega Ever wanted to take a mini-vacation in Spain? Well, that’s one building block in the concept of the La Bodega restaurants we are told by …
Sam Silvio
From Em Chamas Brazilian Grill In 2007, Sam Silvio [and his brother Nick] opened what was then a first of its kind dining experience – a traditional Brazilian style …
Mike Valent
Operations Director of The Roasterie Cafes It’s been awhile since we featured The Roasterie Cafes and this time, as Roasterie Coffee celebrates its 25th Anniversary as a company, we visited …
Cristina & Gary Worden
Owners of Piropos If you ever get the chance to meet the Wordens, Cristina and Gary, who are the owners of the fabulous Argentinean themed restaurant and event space, Piropos …
Forbes & Matt Cross
Owner & Chef of Michael Forbes Bar & Grille Kansas City Originals restaurants are all locally owned and operated and quite often the member venues are a family affair. That’s …