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The Downtown Dish is your weekly scoop on downtown Kansas City restaurants, bars and retail. Host Katy Schamberger chats each week with chefs, business owners and food-loving friends to show you how you can bring downtown Kansas City food, drink and discoveries to your own table.

Downtown Dish


    • Mar 30, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES


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    Powerhouse Women of Kansas City Restaurants + Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 69:21


    Celebrate Women's History Month by catching up with three powerhouse women in Kansas City's restaurant and retail scenes. Cocktail wizard Mari Matsumoto stops by to dish on her mixology magic, where she eats downtown (and what she orders) AND some breaking news! Then, we'll catch up with Erin Kelley, general manager, and Olivia Kohlstaedt, marketing manager, of KATE boutique in the River Market. They've got the dish on KATE's namesake, spring trends and what to expect on Delaware Street this spring. Plus: The final KC Carryout Challenge!

    An Insider's Look at Local Restaurants

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 47:18


    Jenny Vergara, founder of underground supper club The Test Kitchen and contributing editor of Feast magazine Kansas City joins us to dish on the restaurant scene that's near and dear to her heart. The Westside restaurant shares how restaurants continue to adapt during the pandemic, her post-pandemic fantasy meal and the one thing we can do to better support local restaurants. Plus: Spend the day working at Hotel Kansas City with a limited-time package.

    Spring Into The City Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 43:20


    The City Market's Sue Patterson joins the Downtown Dish to share the scoop on a new restaurant, Le Chronic Cafe; City Market safety guidelines; and what to look forward to at the spring farmer's market. PLUS: March events at Afterword Tavern & Shelves!

    Big News + Cinnamon Roll Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 67:14


    Celebrate big news from the Downtown Dish, including their partnership with The Pitch Podcast Network, new full-length podcasts AND a new theme song created by They Call Me Sauce! Plus, Streetcar Donna dishes on the streetcar's newest artistic production, Storytelling on the Streetcar: Celebrating Black Culture. And Big Momma's Bakery's Fabian Brown talks cinnamon rolls, downtown hangouts and much more!

    The Pumpkin Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 27:07


    Let's talk fall flavors! This week, Downtown Dish host Katy Schamberger is joined by her lifelong best friend, Jamie Young, for a delicious pumpkin crawl through downtown KC. Find out where you can get, as Jamie raves, "Thanksgiving for breakfast!" Plus, Streetcar Grille's Ben Gordon stops by to talk brunch, Chiefs watch parties, weekly specials & more. News on Walktober, where to buy pumpkins & more. Featured musician: Crystal Rose

    Poppin' Bottles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 21:21


    We're drinking bottled beverages AND we're celebrating — so we're poppin' bottles! Meet Richard and Jamie, co-owners of Big Mood Natural Wines (along with Jamie's wife, Liz). They share Natural Wines 101, plus upcoming events & more. Take a peek inside another local bottle shop: KC Soda Co. in the City Market, where you can browse by flavor! Then, grab your favorite bottle & celebrate new openings, including Hotel Kansas City & Sauced. Featured musician: Crystal Rose, "Renegade."

    Powered By Plants

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 34:09


    This week marks 6 months of the Downtown Dish! And this week, our episode is powered by plants. Join us as we chat with Kat Willis, founder of Dead Beet Eats, Kansas City's first vegan hot dog cart. She dishes on her delicious creations and answers a divisive question. Plus, David Swarts, founder/owner of The Fix KC, stops by to share his vision of plant-based comfort food. We've got three words for you: fried breakfast burrito! Plus, news from Paradise Garden Club, The Pairing and Made in KC Cafe. This week's featured music is "Wretched (It Goes)" by Black Creatures.

    Local Watering Holes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 26:16


    We're stopping by two local watering holes this week on the Downtown Dish! Meg and Jeff Evans of Mean Mule Distilling Co. sit down to share what they have going through Sunday for The Pitch's Craft Cocktail Week (spoiler: it's a steal!). Plus, Greg Bland stops by to share what's new at Stockyards Brewing Company, including their heated patios & new merch. Plus: winter fashion with New Sense of Style, a momentous celebration for Buck O'Neil & more!

    Thanksgiving Prep

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 54:04


    We're getting you ready for Turkey Day! On this week's Downtown Dish, Jamie Young joins Katy Schamberger to talk about their entertaining Thanksgiving history & delicious downtown KC carryout and cooking options. Plus, we'll get Thanksgiving tips from Underdog Wine's Chad Brewer, Lifted Spirits' Derrick Neuner and VERDANT's Chentell Shannon. Get ready to feast!

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