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"Kansas Citians' third-favorite pastime-right after eating barbecue and listening to jazz-is reminding visitors that the city used to be called the "Paris of the Plains." Never mind that the historic nickname was inspired less by the city's wide boulevards and sculptural fountains than it was by the unchecked vice that kept the liquor flowing long through Prohibition."
"As a culinary region, the Plains Midwest remains comparatively under-explored and un-commodified-to diners' benefit. Chefs here have fewer dues to pay or boxes to check: the wide-open expanses of the Plains are a blank page anyone can write on."
"Kansas City straddles two states, and while most of the main attractions (and restaurants) are on the Missouri side, Kansas City, Kansas, has a lot to explore, too-including the nearly 60 taquerias and mercados that form the city's official Taco Trail."
Kansas City, historically nicknamed the "Paris of the Plains," has evolved into a Heartland cultural center with diverse food offerings. The city straddles Missouri and Kansas, with most attractions on the Missouri side, though Kansas City, Kansas features an official Taco Trail comprising nearly 60 taquerias and mercados. The Plains Midwest culinary region remains relatively unexplored and uncommercified, allowing chefs creative freedom without industry constraints. Essential restaurants showcase Kansas City's versatility, featuring scratch-made Italian sandwiches, Palestinian cuisine with regional influences, and distinctive Midwestern pork tenderloin preparations. The city's barbecue tradition warrants separate exploration, while other establishments serve as palate cleansers between barbecue stops.
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