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Pasta carbonara. Margherita pizza with fresh mozzarella. Caprese salad. Risotto. Gelato. Tiramisu. Not to mention, wine. The Italians do it right. For them, food is a lifestyle, KCUR food critic Mary Bloch says.
Most of us won t be traveling to Naples anytime soon. But a trip to the right place in the Kansas City region can give us a taste of what it might be like.
Whether you re looking for an afternoon small plate or a full-on Italian feast, here are the restaurants our food critics recommend trying out this summer while the tomatoes and basil are particularly fresh.
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The Bite
The Señor Chang featuring beef short ribs and candied jalapeños is one of Mary Bloch s favorite sandwiches at The Bite in the River Market.
Any sandwich enthusiast knows there is a big difference between a knockout sandwich and a mediocre one. For the best bread-bound meals in town, check out these recommendations from our food critics and listeners.
On any given day, almost half of American adults eat one or more sandwiches, in part due to their amazing portability. Sandwiches hot or cold travel well, says KCUR food critic Mary Bloch.
But few topics in life are as divisive as what makes the best sandwich.