I absolutely LOVE Green Dirt Farm! It for sure should be on your must visit list when coming to…read moreWeston. It has a very different vibe and menu than the other places in town which is a nice switch up but it is outside of the main area of town a bit (still only like a 3-5 minute drive from downtown so not bad at all). They have amazing sandwichs, soups, and charcuterie boards. Honestly, I don't think you could go wrong with anything on the menu. The outdoor seating area is quite vast with plenty of room to spread out and get some fresh air when it's nice out! All the employees were super nice and willing to give honest suggestions on what to get. I would love to do a wine tasting and try other menu items next time I visit! Add this place to your list for your next trip!

Oof. Big changes at GDFC in the last few months. Came in for my normal start of spring trip after…read morejust being here in late fall, and the whole inside is different (less retail, more space) and several new kitchen remodel upgrades. It looks clean but isn't the same home-y spot we all loved. The kicker, though, is they changed the menu boards which now don't tell you what things are and they've like everyone else increased prices of normal items, including items that used to be included. Sandwiches used to come with chips, and now sandwiches are more and the small single size of chips are $4! Apparently they didn't read PepsiCo just missed a billion dollars in sales because they keep raising prices on Doritos. I can see add-ons for high quality products like soup, specialty fries, etc. I also know GDFC has expanded into KC, and I've been and spent healthy money at that luxury spot several times. But c'mon, this is just ludicrous charges at this point. When I realized the chip change, I asked for a refund of those alone, and the new sales terminal system took forever for multiple people to figure out. The manager on duty had to ultimately refund the whole thing, and reorder my entire order, meaning it's now cost all of us money in time. The staff is completely different - there's a chef in the back wearing a white coat like it's fine dining... the rest of the staff is friendly enough, but also not the same level of home we all got used to for many years. My sandwich finally came out, and it looks nothing like what we used to get - the Cuban is on a hoagie style roll. Not even that good anymore. No more winery inside, and limited drink options overall. And no more fresh ice cream, just overpriced "soft serve." I know we're in times that are a'changin... but some of it has gone too far. Hopefully they keep the same level of loyal business I imagine they had before. My loyalty has definitely shifted instantly to once in a while, if that.

Our 2++ hour lesson! Boards provided and hands on sharing of history, rules and actual guided play…read more What a great way to learn more about it and see what the buzz is about. They also have " guided play " and tanked you can enjoy on Tuesday & Thursday

Another visit to my favorite charcuterie and wine place. Love the vibe here and everyone is so…read morenice. Try it out!

Stopped by here on way to visit family in Maryville. What a beautiful shop with lots of wine,…read morecheese and gift selection. Hubby and I had the Felix house salad & Felix panini, both were fresh and melted in our mouths. What a little gem especially in small town of St. Joseph. Unfortunately, devoured our food so no photos. Friendly staff and great service. They also have wine flights & Spritzers with fancy selections of refreshments. We will be back when we're back in town.

One thing that really annoys me is inconsistent pours. I bragged to a friend of mine how good the…read morebloody Mary's are here so I brought her here to try them. I've had bloody Mary's for a reception upstairs and it was strong and fabulous. But just walking in and getting a Bloody Mary at the counter... not as great. I was kind of embarrassed that I could see the bartender was short on vodka for the second jigger. She had a new bottle right there. She poured the short amount in the glass, then opened the new bottle but didn't fix the short pour. I was very disappointed. But I was happy that I found an item on the pantry side I have been looking for, for a few years.

Dairy Farmers of America Inc. (DFA) is a national milk marketing cooperative in the United States…read more It is owned by and serves dairy farmer-members representing more than 8,500 dairy farms in 48 states. DFA markets members' raw milk and sells milk and derivative products (dairy products, food components, ingredients and shelf-stable dairy products) to wholesale buyers both domestically and abroad. Net sales in 2016 were $13.5 billion, representing about 22 percent of raw milk production in the United States. Brands: Borden Cheese Breakstone's Butter (trademark licensed from Kraft Heinz) Cache Valley Creamery California Gold Dairy Products Cass Clay Craigs Station Creamery Dairy Maid Dairy Falfurrias Guida's Dairy Hotel Bar Keller's Creamery Kemps La Vaquita Live Real Farms Oakhurst Plugrá Sport Shake I recently purchased the Breakstone's Whipped Butter. I've purchased it in the past. The taste is great. I'm a fan of a lot of Breakstone's products. The issue is with the typical butter consistency. It's very hard after refrigeration. I find it difficult to spread. I have family members that leave their butter out on the counter. Not a good idea for me. I'm one person it's going to take me forever to finish the tub I bought. I'm just glad to have butter during Covid House Arrest! So it looks like I'm thankful on many levels to DFA! I'm a huge fan of farmers to begin with. This cooperative was formed in 1998. I think it's a great idea! Despite some controversy regarding contract pricing, I'll continue to support their efforts to feed us. Besides I have fond memories of Borden's Elsie the Cow!

Plugrá review…read more Remember that asparagus risotto that I recently made? Well, the big pat of butter on top of the cooking asparagus was Prugrá. To me it does taste better than any other grocery store brand that I purchase. While there are criticisms that it is not likely to be GMO free, it is billed as European style. This means a higher percentage of butterfat at 82-83%. I find the flavor quite distinctive, delicious on bread. Troubling extra calories? Not if one moderates usage, which makes it all the more a treat. Faddish media chefs dictate using only unsalted butter. However, some of them are now admitting that salted butter can be mighty good. https://plugra.com/recipes/ https://plugra.com/recipe/pistachio-cake/ https://plugra.com/recipe/coconut-layer-cake/

I LOVE this shop! It's like the time-honored "General Store" some may remember. It's truly a…read morecharming store from the beautiful flowers outside the front door, to the back walls, to the 2nd room, including life-size cutouts of Travis & Taylor there to greet you! Everywhere I turned, around every corner there was something that caught my eye and interest, especially all the unique food items, many hand-crafted by well-known independent companies in the KC Metro area. And the most extensive variety of Stonewall Kitchen jams, jellies, and preserves of every sort! I swooned at the sight of Pink Grapefruit Marmalade...you just can't leave here empty handed! Gift-able items galore, sure to please, because you know YOU want them too! Kitchen and housewares, unique grocery items, games...an almost endless variety. It's just delightful place to shop and browse. And be sure to try the epic assortment of the locally produced Polly's Pop!

I had visited this store a few years back and remembered it fondly as a cute store with neat…read morekitchen nick nacks and delectable food items. However, while in the area I decided to stop by since I am in the midst of a kitchen remodel, and I did not like the vibe I received from the woman in the store. I do not believe that she was the proprietor but someone who seemed to have hawkish eyes and a bit of cynical skepticism about her. I do not present myself like the regular provincial type of women from these parts. I am cool and confident and humble (but not in that Mary Kay way, if you know what I mean). It seems that I didn't fit her particular vision of who she wanted in there. B.T.W, I was the only there and am not surprised if this is because others have felt the same. I almost was about to purchase something that I liked but decided that I could definitely find it elsewhere.

Thing is, we only eat Hautly cheeses and always have Hautly Swiss slice's, and Hautly Swiss blocks…read more Never go without them. We often eat cheese, fruit, nuts with a refined beverage. Usually add a cheddar or smoked cheddar, and our only pimento for our Masters Party is, of course, Hautly! But this week the smoked cheddar is terribly soft, squishy and not close to what we are used to in quality from Hautly. Have twice carved off a serving amount and it is not a cheese that begs a return taste, except from maybe American and velveta consumers! ( An we don't serve those items to our family, nor guests.) Hopefully others have noticed and more importantly the manufacturer is aware, correcting to a return of the fine product to which we have become accustomed. Please, correct back to a 'fine' dense smoked cheddar.

Best Pimento Cheese Spread. Luscious and creamy 5 stars out of 5 stars. Love it every time and all…read more6 daughter's love it.

I drive in from suburbs just to go to Carollo's. The food (Sandwiches, Sausage, and other hot deli…read moreentrees) are the best in town. Great olive bar and gelato. The market part is great. I'm always greeted with a smile and enjoy the vibe of the place. Carollo's is one of the many reasons the River Market is a treasure.

Sometimes I dream of their hot Italian beef. Delicious and a very filling portion size. We also…read morelike to pick up their deli and meat items from time to time - great selection of some harder to find items that aren't at your regular grocery store. I like their Sicilian sausage, makes great easy meatballs for spaghetti or meatball subs.

I love stopping by local pig and grabbing any of their products to make a fantastic dinner. They…read morehave a wide array of products. They have all sorts of meat from beef to chicken and even sometimes rabbit. They also have eggs of different varieties including duck and turkey. They also have cheeses and charcuterie items. They have lots of pickled items. And even premade meals like pot pies, breakfast burritos, mac & cheese, and the last time I was in a stroganoff. In addition to food, they also have a few drink options like bottles of wine and beer. They even have dog food and dog treats. The store itself is decent sized. There's plenty of space for a few people to move around. They do have a large deli counter and a few coolers full of goodness. Service is always excellent. They are always helpful and can even offer suggestions if you don't know what to make with what. One of my go-tos are any one of their sausages. They have traditional ones plus a few fun ones. And if you watch their social media, they'll usually tell you when they have a limited addition one. The Rieger whiskey and apple sausage is one of my favorites. They also have a chicken curry sausage, which is excellent and has so much curry flavor. On my last visit I noticed that they have mac & cheese that you can take to go. They have a few different varieties, but I went with one with bacon because their bacon is always fantastic. It was a really good side. I slapped it on the grill to warm it up and it was delicious. Highly recommend. If you are in the city market area definitely stop in and check out what they have.

I've been a loyal patron for over 10 years. Local pig is the best butcher/ sausage shop I've ever…read morebeen too. Local pig works with farmers and the animals are butchered in the lower level. Thier house made sausages are flavorful and make great appetizers, ingredients, or can stand on thier own or in a bun. The mini pot pies are fantastic. Their meat selection is awesome and they can easily adapt to any request. Local pig/ Pigwhich moved to city market from the East bottoms over 5 years ago and expanded thier Local items to include cheese, wine, liquor, and a ton of other stuff. The staff are knowledgeable, patient, and friendly. The interior is bright, clean, well lit and well stocked.