Vivilore

Vivilore is in a hidden place.  The building, decorations, and flowers are beautiful.  The courtyard is gorgeous!  But when i go out to eat, it isn't just for the ambiance.  Unfortunately the food was just OK.  We started off with the Lobster Roll app $14.00.  It is big enough for a meal.  It was OK.  The garnish on the plate was way too much though.  It just wasnt anything special.  I ordered the Pork Chops $28.00.  It was a big sized portion, and it looked great!  Sadly the flavor was not there.  The potato and stuffing were good, but the squash and pork chop lacked serious flavor.  My husband ordered the Lasagna $14.00.  It too was just OK.  Nothing special.  I would rather get Lasagna from Zio's or Olive Garden when compared to here.  

All in all I can't see myself coming back here.  Yes the ambiance is GREAT!  But the food is lacking.  I so wanted it to be a great place.  If we are ever in Independence, we would stop in on a nice day to sit in the courtyard for a drink, but not stay to eat.


10815 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64052
(816) 836-2222

http://vivilore.com/

Matt's Bar Minneapolis, MN

We heard this was the place to try the Original Jucy Lucy.  It is a hole in the wall with non-stop people coming in and out.  Nothing fancy about it.  Soda from the can, no ice in the water, and its Cash Only.  The cook top is right behind the bar, menu is very limited.  They have a niche and are sticking with it.

All 3 of us got the Jucy Lucy and split a basket of fries.  My lucy had onions added.  The burgers were "jucy" and the cheese inside was melted perfectly.  Loved it!  They also had a good selection of beers.  Go try out a Minneapolis staple!


3500 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407

www.mattsbar.com

(612) 722-7072

Murray's Tables & Taps

This place was fantastic!  We went in at a strange time...2:15 p.m. and was worried cause there wasn't any cars in the parking lot(again odd time).  We went in and got to pic where we wanted to sit.  The menu was very BIG.  Joanne was our server and very nice.  We ordered the Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Buffalo Mac & Cheese, and the Murray's Irish Stew.  The Bacon Wrapped Scallops were very good.  They had a sweet sauce on the bottom of the place then 3 big bacon wrapped scallops sit atop.  Very tasty!.  The Buffalo Mac & Cheese we ordered was a 1/2 portion and it was a good size!  It was basically a mac & cheese with buffalo sauce topped with bleu cheese.  The buffalo sauce gave it a good little kick too.  This too was good.  Then the final thing we ordered was the Murray's Irish Stew.  This was amazing too!  the bottom of the bowl was coated in mashed potatoes.  The stew was cradles in the bowl of mash taters, and was very good and flavorful!  Then there were fried onion straws on top.  I would definitely recommend this place.  We were told that they have live music on Fri & Sat nights.  They have a nice patio, and they serve breakfast on Sat & Sunday's.  Go eat here!

• 12921 State Line Rd
• Kansas City, MO 66209
• 816-943-3333

Tablesandtap.com

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DooDah Diner in Wichita, KS

I am from KC and was in town for work.  My friend Timirie moved from KC moved out to Wichita and opened a diner with her husband and I thought I would try it out.  It was fantastic!  I had the Triple D trio.  Banana Bread French Toast(Featured pic)...Unbelievable! Timi's Bene(Eggs Bendict)...Amazing! and Corned Beef Hash...Yum!  Everyone should go try this place out.  It is a cute nostalgic diner set up.  You can sit at the bar and watch them cook the food.  They will serve you a monkey bread(cinnamon roll type of thing) while waiting for the food too.  Go eat here!

• 206 E Kellogg Dr
• Wichita, KS 67202

(316) 265-7011

doodahdiner.com