Food & Drink

I have nothing against Missouri's big cities. Have been to St. Louis and Kansas City a million times in my life and that's only a slight exaggeration. But, if you crave the best 'classic' diner in the state, you don't need to deal with the massive traffic jams in Missouri's metros based on a brand new ranking.

The internet is a great place to complain. This is more evidence of that. Shoppers around the country were invited to sound off about their least favorite places to buy groceries and boy did they produce a list. Missouri is loaded with 128 of the #1 least liked grocery store that shoppers claim they loathe, yet come back to time and time again.

I am both a cook and not very good at it. I suppose that's why it's never occurred to me that I could potentially make something in a kitchen then sell it to somebody. Did you know there are numerous items you cannot make in your kitchen and sell in Illinois? The list is much longer than you probably think.

I've never been the one to use any room service when staying in a hotel, but I might have to start.

Call this a character flaw (I have many), but I don't appreciate being told what to do. That's why I won't do that here, but I will offer some thoughts on items you probably would be wise to avoid buying from a Missouri Dollar Store.

We also discover the best of the best when it comes to restaurants in the Show-Me State, but what about those that are undiscovered?

We're only one month into 2024, but already and alarming number of Missouri restaurants have decided they cannot remain in business and have closed their doors.

It's been found. The best local restaurant in Missouri, and I have never been there. Have you?

I don't like to tell other people what to do, but I'm gonna make an exception in this case. Guy Fieri has done an amazing job with his food TV show, but there really are some Missouri restaurants that he should go to ASAP.

If you plan on traveling with the family for spring break or vacation here's a road map to some of the best family-friendly restaurants to try.