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Happy Gillis Cafe & Hangout – Kansas City, Missouri – Closed

Happy Gillis Cafe and Hangout appeared in Season 10, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Family Joints,” which aired August 30, 2010, as a Kansas City Columbus Park neighborhood cafe serving scratch-made American breakfast and lunch in a community-focused setting that earned its loyal following one thoughtfully prepared plate at a time. The restaurant […]

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American, Kansas City, Missouri, Restaurants, Season 10

Swagger Fine Spirits and Food – Kansas City, Missouri – Closed

Swagger Fine Spirits and Food appeared in Season 9, Episode 11 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Burgers ‘n More,” which aired July 19, 2010, as a Kansas City bar and kitchen building creative, upscale burgers and pub food in a craft spirits setting that went well beyond standard bar fare. The restaurant has since permanently

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Burgers, Gastropub, Kansas City, Missouri, Restaurants, Season 9

Smokin’ Guns BBQ – Kansas City, Missouri

Smokin’ Guns BBQ on Swift Avenue in North Kansas City has been a contender in one of the most competitive BBQ markets in the world since it opened, smoking brisket, pork, and ribs alongside a competition BBQ program that has earned hardware on the national circuit. It appeared in Season 9, Episode 10 of Diners,

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Barbecue, Kansas City, Missouri, Restaurants, Season 9

Iron Barley – St. Louis, Missouri – Closed

Iron Barley appeared in Season 3, Episode 4 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — “Neighborhood Joints,” aired March 31, 2008 — as a St. Louis neighborhood pub serving creative American food well beyond standard bar fare. The restaurant has since permanently closed. Quick Facts Restaurant: Iron BarleyCity: St. Louis, MissouriCuisine: American / Pub FareDDD Season:

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American, Missouri, Restaurants, Season 3, St. Louis

Sweetie Pie’s – St. Louis, Missouri – Closed

Sweetie Pie’s was a St. Louis soul food institution founded by Miss Robbie Montgomery, a former Ikettes backup singer who turned to cooking after an asthma diagnosis ended her performing career. The Manchester Avenue location appeared in Season 3, Episode 2 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — “Like Mama Made,” aired March 17, 2008 —

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Missouri, Restaurants, Season 3, Southern, St. Louis

Mama’s 39th Street Diner – Kansas City, Missouri – Closed

Mama’s 39th Street Diner appeared in Season 3, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — “Big Breakfast,” aired March 10, 2008 — as a Kansas City breakfast institution serving the kind of hearty, no-shortcuts morning food that earns a Triple D segment. The diner has since permanently closed. Quick Facts Restaurant: Mama’s 39th Street

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Breakfast, Kansas City, Missouri, Restaurants, Season 3

Grinders Pizza – Kansas City, Missouri

Stretch is a sculptor. He opened his studio in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District in 1992, improvised a bar from an I-beam for a handful of friends, and spent the next twelve years building a community before the first Grinders restaurant was born. The inspiration was simple: he missed Philadelphia cheesesteaks and New York-style pizza

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Kansas City, Missouri, Pizza, Restaurants, Season 2

YJ’s Snack Bar – Kansas City, Missouri – Closed

YJ’s Snack Bar appeared in Season 3, Episode 5 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — “A World of Flavors,” aired April 7, 2008 — as an eclectic, Latin-influenced Kansas City dive bar kitchen serving creative food well outside the standard bar menu. The restaurant has since permanently closed. Quick Facts Restaurant: YJ’s Snack BarCity: Kansas

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Kansas City, Missouri, Restaurants, Season 3
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