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Missouri Restaurant Association strives to promote the continuous improvement of the common good and the quality of life in the community.

05/29/2026

🚧 The cones are gone and Roanoke is fully reopened, now it’s time to celebrate one of Kansas City’s iconic dining destinations.

Join the Missouri Restaurant Association, members of the Kansas City Council, and the community for a Cash Mob at JJ's Restaurant as we come together to support a legendary local restaurant and the incredible hospitality team behind it.

Come meet Kevin Franze and the JJ’s team, enjoy an outstanding lunch, and help us continue supporting the restaurants that make Kansas City’s dining scene special. Whether you’re a longtime guest or it’s your first visit, this is the perfect opportunity to experience an iconic Kansas City restaurant while showing local love.

📍 Wednesday, May 28
⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

RSVP with [email protected]

Let’s pack the house, support local, and celebrate the reopening of Roanoke the Kansas City way.

05/19/2026

What a day on the course! ⛳🎲

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the GKCRA Golf-Opoly Classic. From our golfers and sponsors to our vendors and volunteers, your support helped make this year’s tournament one for the books. The energy, networking, activations, and friendly competition truly brought the Golf-Opoly experience to life!

A special shoutout goes to our Influencer of the Year, All Things Mikita, who spent the day capturing amazing content and helping showcase the incredible people and moments that made this tournament so memorable.

We also want to extend an extra THANK YOU to US Foods for serving as one of our presenting sponsors and helping make this event possible.

The course may be closed, but the memories, and monopoly money, will last forever. We can’t wait to do it again next year! 🏌️‍♂️🎉

05/14/2026

The board is set, the players are in, and the competition is heating up… 🏌️‍♂️🔥

The Golf-Opoly Classic is officially SOLD OUT with 164 golfers ready to roll into Monday’s action!

Our vendor properties are fully loaded, the cards are stacked, and every square on the board is ready for play. Huge thanks to all of our amazing partners featured on this year’s Golf-Opoly board, we couldn’t do it without you!

No passing GO without a great time… and Monday is shaping up to be a championship round. 🏆

🎲 We’re ready to golf on Monday!

04/27/2026

Huge congratulations to Herndon Career Center for bringing home 1ST PLACE IN CULINARY AT NATIONALS an absolutely incredible achievement. You didn’t just compete… you dominated on the national stage, representing Missouri with pride and proving you are the best in the country. National champions. Let that sink in.

And a big shoutout to Olathe for earning 5th place in the nation, an outstanding accomplishment that speaks to the strength, talent, and dedication coming out of the Kansas City ProStart programs.

Two programs. One region. Both making serious noise at the highest level.

This is more than a win , it’s a statement about the future of our industry and the level of talent being developed right here at home.

04/24/2026

Good luck to our two incredible schools Herndon Career Center Independence School District as you head to the National ProStart Competition! Your hard work, creativity, and dedication have already made Missouri proud. Now you have the opportunity to showcase your talent on the national stage, and we couldn’t be more excited to see what you accomplish.

Represent Missouri with confidence, support each other, and give it everything you’ve got. No matter the outcome, you’ve already achieved something remarkable.

We’re cheering you on every step of the way, best of luck!

04/14/2026

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04/03/2026

The Missouri Restaurant Association is proud to announce the release of the Show-Me Dining Spring Edition Magazine! This latest issue celebrates Missouri’s vibrant culinary scene, featuring seasonal recipes, industry insights, and spotlights on outstanding local restaurants and chefs across the state. As spring ushers in new flavors and fresh opportunities, the magazine showcases the passion, innovation, and hospitality that define Missouri dining at its best.

https://www.morestaurants.org/newsroom/show-me-dining-spring-edition-

04/01/2026

The James Beard Foundation® announced today its 2026 Restaurant and Chef Award nominees, as well as this year’s Achievement Award honorees (Impact, Humanitarian of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement), in advance of the James Beard Awards® ceremonies presented by Capital One. Considered the pinnacle of culinary recognition in the US and among the country's most prestigious honors, the James Beard Awards celebrate exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries, as well as a demonstrated commitment to creating a culture where all can thrive. Congratulations to the Missouri Finalists!

Best New Restaurant:
Anjin - Kansas City
Robin - St. Louis

Outstanding Restaurant:
Vicia - St. Louis

Outstanding Hospitality:
Louie - Clayton

Best Chef Midwest:
Loryn Nalic, Balkan Treat Box - Webster Grove
Nick Bognar, Sado - St. Louis

03/25/2026

Missouri restaurants are so much more than places to grab a meal they’re where jobs are created, communities come together, and the heart of our economy beats each day. For every $1 spent in Missouri restaurants, $1.81 is contributed back to our state’s economy.

The data from the National Restaurant Association shows what we already know: Missouri restaurants are a cornerstone of our state’s economy and the soul of our communities. They’re where memories are made, laughter is shared, and relationships grow around the table.

To every restaurant owner, chef, server, cook, dishwasher, and hospitality worker... thank you. Your dedication, creativity, and resilience keep Missouri’s dining scene vibrant and our local communities strong.

You don’t just serve meals you serve hope, connection, and the very heartbeat of our state. 💛🍴

03/19/2026

Scholarships for the next generation of Missouri’s hospitality industry are due at the end of the month.

Each year, the Missouri Restaurant Association Education Foundation awards scholarships to students and industry professionals pursuing careers in culinary arts, hospitality, and restaurant management. These scholarships are designed to support the people who keep our industry moving forward, from high school Missouri Prostart students to restaurant employees working to advance their careers.

Hospitality is built on hard work, creativity, and leadership. Supporting education and training for those entering the field helps ensure Missouri’s restaurants remain strong for years to come.

If you or someone you know is pursuing a future in the restaurant or hospitality industry, we encourage you to apply.

📌 Learn more and apply: www.morestaurants.org/scholarships

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1417 W 47th Street
Kansas City, MO
64112

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+18167535222

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http://www.morestaurants.org/

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