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The new restaurant opened last week at 3930 W. Douglas (316-440-4130) in the space once occupied by Lola's Sports Bar and Grill. It's open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
1. Cars to 'cue: Owner Brian Moses is a former auto repair shop owner who was always encouraged by his friends to open a restaurant to sell his ribs, which he says are so fall-off-the-bone tender that his motto is "Leave your teeth at home."
2. Dedicated duo: Brian and his wife, Debra, who've been married 34 years, put all their savings in to the restaurant plus helped finance it by selling their camper, two classic cars and all Brian's auto repair equipment.
3. Lots to eat: The huge menu includes ribs, brisket and all the barbecue regulars, plus sides such as breaded green beans, cucumber and tomato salad, breaded mushrooms, macaroni and cheese and more. Moses is particularly proud of his flatbread sandwich, which is grilled on buttery sourdough and filled with smoked turkey, smoked chicken, smoked ham plus pepperjack and American cheeses.
A GOOD DEAL
Panda Express at 11787 E. Kellogg will donate 20 percent of the proceeds taken in from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Participants must present a flier that can be picked up at any Via Christi gift shop or from Via Christi Foundation at 723 N. McLean, Suite 310.
QUICK BITES
Tasty Shop's new dinner hours
She's been mulling it over for a while, and Old Mill Tasty Shop owner Mary Wright has finally decided that there's no time like the present to extend her weekend hours to include dinner. Starting Friday, she'll keep the restaurant at 604 E. Douglas open until 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
She's hoping to attract crowds with her summer-friendly soda fountain and ice cream offerings. She also wants to help increase foot traffic downtown offering a place for families to go.
Friday nights will be mashed potato nights, meaning Wright and staff will create some type of entree that'll have mashed potatoes on the side. On Saturday nights, she'll have a Southwestern specialty. Wright plans to continue the later weekend hours through late August or early September.
Heritage is back
Heritage Restaurant, the fire-damaged diner at 4551 S. Broadway that was consistently the state's largest seller of Kansas Lottery tickets and a popular hangout for Keno players, reopened and resumed its 24-hour- a-day schedule last weekend.
A February fire, caused by faulty wiring, left the restaurant with $250,000 in damage. Owner Michael Choi spent $300,000 completely redoing the restaurant, which he says regular customers won't recognize. The Heritage's menu focuses on "meat and potatoes" diner fare, Choi said. It also has been a popular south-side breakfast destination.
