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The Mozzarella Salad at Fox and Pearl BY KALA ELKINTON
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Fox and Pearl 2143 Summit St., Kansas City, MO 64108
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Opposite top: Alex Abramovitz and His Swing’n KC Jazz Band get down during weekend brunch. Opposite bottom: An Aperol spritz is poured during early hours. Above: The Chicken and Waffles is one of the many comforting dishes on the menu during The Phoenix’s weekend menu. Photos by Liz Goodwin
crab cake benedict concoction. The breakfast fare has brought in an explosion of foot traffic. Some brunch-goers even like to join in on vocals between nibbles, singing everything from Ed Sheeran to Billy Joel. “I mean Sunday brunch truly is crazy,” Lynch says. “It’s really just a huge party. People ask why we can’t take reservations, but we literally can’t. We are packed.” The cocktail offerings make the restaurant a triple threat. They’re revered for their old fashioned, as they make their own orange oleo-saccharum by the bucket full and torch the orange peel before garnishing to open up the citrus pores and let the liquid gold seep out. A Tito’s Bloody Mary, mimosa pitcher, Aperol spritz, and a few coffee cocktails also grace the brunch menu for those interested in more traditional breakfast libations. At the heart of this historic venue, Lynch and her team want The Phoenix to be an open door for the hungry, thirsty, and musically-inclined. Locals and out-oftowners are called in for a celebration at this jazz joint on the corner of 8th and Central, and they will leave with their ears and stomachs satisfied.
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ic, come back for the mouth-watering food. Either way, get your booty over to the Westside for the mozzarella salad at Fox and Pearl, stat. Make it your go-to dish Photos by Kala Elkinton this summer, and enjoy delicate mozzarella cheese chunks paired with cherry tomatoes that have been preserved and charred. The simple ingredients are topped with a smoked tomato vinaigrette and served with perfectly baked and airy focaccia ready for soaking up the leftovers. Stick around and admire the interior flora and mood. The lower room surrounds a stunning bar, and the main dining room is decorated in a warm and modern rustic style. Towards the back, you’ll find a romantic twinkle light-covered brick patio, complete with a tree canopy and pergola perfect for date night.
Tropical Matcha Latte at Café Corazón
BY KALA ELKINTON Café Corazón 1721 Westport Rd., Kansas City MO 64111 110 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108
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Café Corazón is serving up a tropical matcha latte as part of its summer menu. The coffee shop recently added an array of dishes that lend to their Latinx and Indigenous heritage, including an Photos by Kala Elkinton Argentinian choripán and classic Cuban sandwich. They continue to serve up delicious coffee and Yerba Mate tea as well. The tropical matcha latte is a fan favorite, even amongst all of the tasty new offerings. They combine sweet mango with frothy and earthy matcha tea and finish it off with creamy coconut milk. The drink is simple and refreshing while served layered for a beautiful clean line effect. The team at Café Corazón is warm and helpful, and their two locations are conveniently located in Westport and Crossroads. They are open seven days a week, perfect for a cool-down stop on that hot summer commute. THE PITCH | July 2022 | THEPITCHKC.COM
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