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Kansas City fans who support soccer teams from other lands are excited for World Cup to begin Neighbors had reported a disturbance. A raucous party was indeed in full swing — and with good reason. Argentina was playing in the World Cup. Because the game was in Japan, kickoff locally was 2 a.m., but that didn’t deter the Rodriguez family from playing host to a gathering of nearly 50 people. “Argentina scored and everybody went nuts, and then the cops showed up,” said Nahuel Rodriguez, a son of Eduardo and Silvia. “We had to tell them we’re watching a game, we’re not doing anything weird. We got complaints, but we didn’t care.” That’s the power of the World Cup, which is held every four years. In 32 days, the craziness begins anew. Fans from across the globe will descend on South Africa, while more than a billion people are expected to watch at least some of the tournament on TV. Cities in Europe have been known to shut down — stores close, public transportation ceases — when the nationa...

Harrah’s North Kansas City Casino and Hotel welcomes, Kansas City’s own Sports Radio 810 Zone Restaurant, now open at Harrah’s. The Sports Radio 810 Zone will occupy the space formerly operated by Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill, which is relocating to the Harrah’s Casino property in Tunica, Mississippi. Harrah’s is pleased to welcome what has become the sports bar experience in Kansas City. The new 810 Zone at Harrah’s is the third location joining sister restaurants in Leawood, KS, and on the Country Club Plaza. 810 Zone is a partnership between Union Broadcasting, the company that owns Sports Radio 810 WHB, K.C. Hopps, Ltd., and some lo cal financial partners. They will feature a made from scratch menu, HD TV’s, weekly live broadcasts and a massive collection of sports memorabilia. Located in the beautiful Midwest, Harrah's North Kansas City offers the most exciting hotel and casino in the heart of America. We have 392 luxurious rooms, mouthwatering restaurants, the best ...

Warm weather is giving way to patio dining at JJ's. Their cozy, street-side patio is urban dining at its best. A perfect way to enjoy our award winning wines, as well as selections from their new food menu. Cafe Des Amis has a lovely deck that surrounds you with trees in Parkville, Piropos receives outstanding restaurant reviews by all of the local media and has been awarded the Best View in several publications. South, you have Zest with colorful umbrellas in a pretty suburban setting, Cafe Provence street-side is perfect for relaxing in Prairie Village. NoRTH offers a fresh new approach to Modern Italian Cuisine and nice patio. Ricco's Italian Bistro patio lounge is perfect for savoring a martini and an appetizer on a balmy summer evening. On Plaza, Aixois's patio seating is a crowded favorite in the Brookside area. Grand St Cafe has another fabulous view of the Plaza from the classy outdoor dining area. Go to our search for a listing of restaurant with patio

Café Tempo at Johnson County Community College received a silver medal in the “retail sales— stand-alone” category of the National Association of College and University Food Services 2010 Dining Awards, announced April 26. Operated by JCCC’s Dining Services, Café Tempo placed among mid-size colleges and universities. Café Tempo is a 110-seat café that shares space between the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art and the Regnier Center at JCCC. Half the seats of the upscale café are in the museum, and the rest are in the two-story glass atrium connecting the buildings, for a total of 2,400 square feet. The executive chef for Café Tempo is Tim Johnson, and the manager is Jan Affalter. The café’s fare ranges from pastries, omelets and quiche for breakfast to salads, soups, Panini sandwiches, pasta, fish and desserts for lunch. Patrons will always find espresso drinks, fresh fruit and beverages. In the evening, Café Tempo offers college and private cater ing, often in the form of elegant si...

People wait all year for our spring asparagus dinner specials! Try: Asparagus with Chicken and Shrimp ($11.95) - fresh spring asparagus with mushrooms in a light ginger and garlic sauce! Fresh Asparagus with Beef ($11.95) - tender beef slices in a garlic-soy sauce. Other Spring Specials include: Thai Chicken Salad ($8.55) - grilled spice, herb and curry-marinated chicken breast, served with fresh vegetables in a chili-lime dressing with mint and cilantro. Seafood and Mushrooms with Noodles ($12.95) - shrimp, crabmeat and calamari with fresh mushrooms in a light garlic sauce, served with soft thin noodles. Fresh Garlic Spinach ($6.95) - a small portion of stir-fried fresh spring spinach with garlic. JADE: PRIZED ABOVE GOLD If gold is a valued material, then jade is its spiritual counterpart. The Chinese believe jade links heaven and earth, and that its roots reach back to the beginning of creation, when the god Pan Ku carved the universe. His head became mountains, his breath the winds ...

"Big Night" is a 1996 flick about a failing Italian restaurant run by two brothers. To save the business, the brothers decide to put all of their efforts into one last big meal, inviting all their friends -- as well as the press. A big part of the movie is spent making Timpano, the celebrated main course of the big night – and the star of Pachamama’s three-course menu to be served before a screening of the film. The meal starts with an amuse-bouche of arancini, small fried rice balls coated with breadcrumbs. The amuse-bouche is followed by a baby omelet topped with taleggio cheese, candied walnuts, and a Chianti vinaigrette. The Timpano serves as the main course. Dessert is tiramisu. This Dinner & a Movie night has a great new addition: after dinner and just before the film, Chuck Berg, beloved KU professor of film and media studies, will give a short introduction to the movie. We're lucky to have him -- thank you, Professor Berg! This whole "Big Night" plus...

Profiling twenty-six women who are movers and shakers in the farm to table community; women who are working hard to raise awareness about wholesome and healthy farm raised foods, protecting the earth and its wildlife, ensuring that farm workers are treated fairly, and working to stimulate their local economies. Each of the profiles throughout the book share with the reader the works that these women are doing in their communities, and how the reader too can get involved in bringing sustainability awareness to their homes and communities. You’ll be inspired, renewed, and left in awe through the stories that each of the women share. I daresay that you too are a “Farmer Jane” and have a story to tell, or will very soon after reading this book. Here’s to all of the “Farmer Janes” out there. Women who are making a difference in their homes and communities one day at a time. Find Your Copy of the Book