This month, head to a super market for a casual and delicious date!
Westport Flea Market’s burger is consistently voted one of the best in KC, and it’s not hard to see why. Their beef is juicy and flavorful, plus The Flea offers an array of toppings so you can make your burger all your own. You order your food at the bar (where they take cash only) and your drinks from your server. You’ll see all types at this former-flea-market-turned-burger-joint—from white-collar, to blue-collar, to no-collar. Besides burgers, they have many other great menu items, like curly fries and paninis, along with daily specials. We’ve heard that their steak night is quite good, as is meatball grinder day. While you’re there, try your hand at a game of pool or brush up on your Skee-Ball and arcade game skills.
Price Rite Market & Deli, aka “The Little Store,” is one of the most unique food shops in KC and a true Northland gem. It’s a little supermarket (and I do mean little) that has two aisles of pantry goods, some refrigerated and frozen items and alcohol. Out front you can find local produce and, at certain times of year, flowers. It’s also an Italian deli that sells deli meat, salads, wraps, stromboli, pretzels and pizza (by the slice or whole pies). We love going for their delicious New York style pizza. Price Rite also offers a good selection of grab-and-go items, like individual and family-sized pasta dishes, take-and-bake pizzas and cheesecake. They have daily specials, as well as Sunday and limited-time deals on everything from baby back ribs to seedless black watermelons. It’s a fun place to grab a bite to enjoy at one of their picnic tables or in your car while you do some people-watching.
The Fish Market in Liberty is a dive in the truest sense of the word—but it’s a good one! When we visited, I couldn’t help but feel like I was in a small-town, off-road establishment somewhere in the South. And while I’m not a big fan of fried food (which they have in abundance!), I definitely enjoyed it. We loved the fried catfish nuggets, French fries, hush puppies, crab cakes and jalapeño cornbread. The catfish was perfectly tender and flavorful, and the hush puppies had just the right amount of sweetness. We also loved their house-made firecracker and remoulade sauces. If you want something that’s not fried, their street tacos with boiled shrimp are a solid choice. Next time I’m definitely trying a po’ boy!
