The Kitchen Pass: Parsons

Located in downtown Parsons, the Kitchen Pass is your stop for anything from steaks, to seafood, to a wide range of salads and sandwiches.  Additionally, if you find yourself staying overnight, The Kitchen Pass features live national, regional, and local music. If you're really lucky, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band will be rolling through town while you're there.

Grinders at the Crossroads: Kansas City

Grinders at at the Crossroads features delicious New York Style Pizza by the slice or whole pie. They also have great meatball and sausage grinders and traditional Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches. Run by the artist, Stretch, Grinders also features uniques fixtures made by the artist such as light fixture made out of world war two helmets and an impressive sculpture garden out back, where they also host some great concerts.  Monday night is special at Grinders, as guest chef George shows up to cook traditional Hungarian meals. Get there early on Mondays because they always run out pretty quickly.  Featured on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives", Grinders ranks as a must eat if you're in the Kansas City area.

Fireside Inn: Thayer

The Fireside Inn in Thayer is one of hidden gems of Kansas dining.  The steaks are cooked over an open fire in the dining room fireplace pictured above. A small salad bar and a loaded baked potato make the meal complete. If you're lucky, you might also be able to listen to the,  "Singing Chef" as he prepares your steak.