I recently visited The Russell and it easily became one of my favorite lunch spots in Kansas City…read more The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and full of character, with rustic details and antique decor that make it feel inviting the moment you walk in. You can tell a lot of thought went into creating the space. What really sets this place apart is the wood-fired cooking. Everything is prepared over Missouri hickory and oak, and you can truly taste the difference. The food has this incredible smoky depth that makes every bite feel elevated and intentional. I also love that they source ingredients from local farmers, which really comes through in how fresh and vibrant everything tastes. The menu feels seasonal, thoughtful, and well-executed. The food itself is not only beautifully presented, but packed with flavor. Every dish I tried was cooked perfectly and left a lasting impression. They're open for lunch, and they also offer catering from casual office lunches to full events. I've heard amazing things about their charcuterie boards as well. If you're looking for a unique, high-quality lunch experience in Kansas City, I highly recommend checking out The Russell. It's truly a hidden gem. FOLLOW on Instagram and TikTok To see video review @NeyanVentures

I ordered the salmon salad from Russell through DoorDash while staying in a hotel, and the food…read moreitself was really good. The highlight was the salmon. It was a full, nicely cooked piece with great flavor, not a small portion tossed in as an afterthought. The salad had fresh greens, avocado, egg, and plenty of nuts and toppings that made it feel filling and well put together. My only issue was the packaging. The salad container was left fully open inside the bag, and the bag was stapled shut. I did not realize there were staples and cut my hand opening it. Because I was in a hotel and had put a few small items in the bag, they ended up falling right onto the exposed salad when I opened it. For delivery orders, a closed container and a safer seal would make a big difference. Food quality was excellent though, and I would order again, just hoping for better delivery packaging next time.

My friend and I met for Happy Hour at Whole Harvest Kitchen, and we had a MARVELOUS time!…read moreOur server was Sofhia V, and she was the soul of hospitality. When we told her it was our first visit to the restaurant, she took the time to carefully go over the menus with us (regular, happy hour, and drinks), providing her recommendations when we asked. Her guidance was spot-on-target! For drinks, I had a Mindful Chai and my friend had the 3-Beverage Flight (Golden Hour, Heart Says Thanks, and Tres Raices). My chai was the BEST I have ever tasted (and I order chai every chance I get!), and my friend loved her 3 drinks (she said Tres Raices was her favorite). For our food, we split an order of the Not Queso Dip and the Avocado Tostadas. We were both very impressed by how fresh the ingredients were, and the blend of flavors in each dish that created a unique and yummy taste. The Kitchen has an open, airy layout that inspires deep breathing, while the arrangement and spacing of tables still provides for intimacy of conversation and minimal ambient noise. Sofhia checked back with us several times during our meal to ensure we had everything we needed and were thoroughly enjoying our food and drink (we were!). It was a delightful meal, and we thank Sofhia, the kitchen staff, and everyone at Whole Harvest Kitchen for such a lovely time. We'll be back!!

*Wonderful Staff* *Beautiful Space*…read more*Delicious Food* What else could you want?? We visited for lunch and kept it simple - two apps and an entree. What a treat! We didn't sample, but next time I'd like to try a flight of their wellness drinks! The LETTUCE CRUNCH WRAPS (soy-glazed jicama & tofu, lentil, pickled veg, walnut, cilantro, sesame dip) were an absolute favorite. Highly recommended! The texture was very well balanced. Silky smooth butter lettuce and a delicious sauce on the side, although it truly didn't even need it. The AVOCADO TOSTADAS (blue corn tostada, guacamole, quinoa, white bean, radish, pickled red onion, super seed) were yummy, but our least favorite of the three. Instead of a thin layer of mashed avocados, I'd honestly just put a few nice slices of avocado for the bulk of it. Taste was lovely! It is a totally cold dish, fyi. The HARVEST WOK BOWL (split pea-fu, beluga lentil, farro, snap pea, greens, brown rice, daikon, cashew, ginger-scallion sauce) was completely phenomenal. I could do without the split pea-fu, but it probably added some great nutrition! The FLAVOR and texture of this dish was so so good. I can't even right now. (As my teenager would say...) Enjoy!!

Okay Modern Market, I see you…read more I was on the hunt for a healthy-ish spot for lunch (I mean, hello it is January), when I came upon Modern Market Eatery on Yelp. Upon doing some research I learned it's a scratch kitchen specializing in clean eats, and that it's a chain. A win for the health options, a ding for the chain, but not all chains are bad, an we are living in a time where there are some winners. So, I packed myself up and headed down the road to Prairie Village. It's still fairly new, and it has that squeaky clean feeling to it when you arrive. Inside it's counter service and you seat yourself (they will bring the food to you). It kind of reminded me of how Noodles and Company felt when they first became a thing way back in the early 2000s. I ordered a thai salad that came in at under 400 calories so I was honestly skeptical at how big or flavorful it would really be when it arrived, and holy cow was it good. The chicken was cold, but still held some flavor, the dressing was great, there were fresh veggies, pickled onions. It was one of the best 400 calorie meals I've had in a long time. My dad ordered the salmon curry and he also enjoyed his though I didn't try it so jury's out on my opinion! I left full and happy to have discovered this spot. I'll be back soon!

I ordered the chicken banh mi which came with chips. I also got a side of fire roasted veggies. The…read morebanh mi had a good flavor but for the price I thought it was a bit small and light on the chicken. ($15.30 for a whole sandwich) It had carrots and cilantro and a tangy sauce. The sauce that was on my sandwich was different than the picture online. I did get my order through Uber Eats. The veggies were very fresh and crispy on the sandwich. The fire roasted veggies were not seasoned except for a bit of turmeric but it didn't really have a taste. Overall the food was good and very fresh but the price was a bit high.

UNfortunately, UNforked continues to UNderwhelm and UNimpress…read more Took my girls here yet again around the holidays, and it's just continuing to slide in quality. Despite being located in a kid-centric mall, they don't have a kids menu. You used to be able to get a kids quesadilla and fries, but no longer. Instead you have to piece things together, with a semblance of half service and half "do it yourself," and the tables and chains looked like Chuck E. Cheese at closing time. When I was ordering a lemonade, I asked if I could get half lemonade, and the other half iced tea. They didn't understand, so I emphasized, half lemonade, half tea, and they then flatly told me, "We're going to give you a lemonade, and there's tea over there, so you can figure it out." Place is a chaotic mess, and I noticed a ton more people and families at the Spin across the hall, which I think we'll be joining next time.

This was an interesting visit! We had never been to this restaurant before, as we are from out of…read moretown. We lined up to order, and we placed our order. I will say it was the first place we could all happily order in just a few minutes. I had the surf-and-turf taco, my husband and son had a burger, and my daughter had a quesadilla. We all left full and happy. One comment I do have is that I was unsure what I was tipping for. You stand in line to order, get your own drinks, get buzzed when your food is ready, pick it up, and then clean up after yourself. More like a food court than anything else, but great food!

This is of of me and my wife favorite place. Always good. The food is healthy and always filing!!read more

Greens and Grains are my favorite bowl. The crazy feta topping is the best. I like to mix chicken…read moreand steak. The brine pickles and pickled onions are another fav topping. Drink choices are soda or very unique made in house drinks like cucumber mint or blueberry lavender. Reminds me a lot of a Mediterranean Chipotle....with build your own bowl style choices.

Great for a quick and healthy lunch downtown!…read more They were happy to work with my allergy accomodations and make easy substitutions. They were quick to make my to-go order to take back to the office.

I was looking for a quick plant-based lunch in the P&L area, in modern eatery was a short walk from…read moremy hotel. The restaurant is clean and we lit, which welcomes you into the space. This is the type of place where you order at the register and are giving a number for your food to be delivered to the table if you're dining in. I visited just before 11 AM and ordered lunch just based on the menu options that seemed appetizing. However, it took my pizza a little longer to come out than I anticipated. So, while waiting, I changed my dine in order to a to go order. The worker was apologetic and made sure that my pizza came out box to go. I did not open it until I was back at the hotel, and was surprised to see that the toppings don't didn't go all the way to the edge of the crust. The taste was just okay for me. I actually enjoyed the crust more than the toppings. I'd go here again to try different items on the menu.

Very good service very quick very clean food is good restaurant is organized love the pita chips…read moreand that pink lemonade is BOMB.

I didn't enjoy my meal; it was bland, and the free side of pita was funny. Plus, some topics were…read moremissing, so overall it let me down honestly.

My son and I split a Grilled Buffalo Cesar wrap with a house salad on the side and were both…read moreimpressed with the quality of ingredients and service! I called in an order, picked up early and everything was ready ahead of scheduled pick up time giving us time for a healthy dinner option before a movie. I asked for dressings on the side, the salad was an up charge that they mentioned when I ordered. This is a healthy gem in Olathe and an attractive dinning area if you decide to eat there.

The food is always good, fresh, full of flavor and consistently delicious. But what stands out the…read moreMOST - is the outstanding staff and manager that this restaurant has! WOOOWW! Talk about customer service! The manager specifically (don't know by name) seems like he's ALWAYS there no matter the day/time - and he always has a smile on his face and a warm greeting and takes the best care of customers from start to finish. There was an older couple in front of me in line one evening and they were a little slower, not exactly sure what they wanted, and the manager was behind the counter just patiently, calmly letting them take their time to make their decisions, and spoke very politely to them. It warmed my heart. No matter if I was in a hurry or not - the manager apologized to me for my wait when I finally got up to order & I applauded him for his patience with the customers and he need not apologize. I late get up to pay, the older man from earlier is now moving slow at the register as well - and again the manager and staff didn't rush him, or put me in front of him just to get me out of the way / they took the time as they should always do with every customer - no matter who it is! So THANK YOU for comping my entire meal that day - you're the BOMB!!!!

The portions were so SMALL! The exorbitant prices did not…read morereflect the portion size. I wish I would have taken pictures. Unbelievable. Food was mediocre at best.

I got there and the parking lot was empty. There was nobody besides the staff inside. The salad…read morecame out fast but it was just okay. They offered to put the dressing on the side and I said yes please. They made my salad drenched with dressing. They automatically included 20% tip which I'm not a fan of. I always tip but I do like the option. This place looks casual.

Best meat loaf anywhere. Great personal service. Thanks…read moreOlivia. Atmosphere: New York, Chicago, SF, (and of course authentic KC)

Had a great dinner here with friends before hitting a Christmas pop up. Love the vibe of this…read moreplace-it was once a bank and now has an old diner feel, but classy and fun. Service was fantastic and quick. Food was outstanding with good portion size and decent prices. Definitely will be back-soon!!