The year was 1969, our father, Joe Walker was selling insurance at the time. Not very much money was coming in and things were really rough for Joe. He was trying to take care of a wife and three young girls. With not much to lose, Joe decided to ask his father, a farmer in southeast Kansas, for a loan of $5,000.00 to open a restaurant in hopes of making a better life for himself and his family.His brother-in-law owned the restaurant franchise that he affiliated himself with. He struggled, saved, and finally opened a pizza restaurant in Shawnee, Kansas on Nieman Road in the old McAnany home in May of 1969. After many successful years at this location, Joe decided it was time to move to a bigger building of his own. This is the current location at 60th & Nieman. In the following years he proved to be extremely successful under this franchise name, but in 2003 he made the hard decision to sever ties with the old franchise and go on his own, so this takes us to today. Now our days are filled with remodeling and giving our restaurant a fresh new look. We are proud to announce that we are opening "Old Shawnee Pizza" mid January 2004. We will be offering the same great food, but with many more additions to our menu. We hope you enjoy our new venture as much as we hope we will.

Welcome to New Cafe Tandoor! We specialize in delicious and reasonablypriced cuisine, including our house specialties and other customerfavorites. Our cuisine entrees are served in a relaxed and welcoming settingthat you and your friends and family are sure to enjoy. Whether you are inthe mood to indulge in something new or just want to enjoy some oldfavorites, we promise that our inventive menu and attentive service willleave you truly satisfied. No matter what your occasion calls for or yourappetite demands, the friendly staff at New Cafe Tandoor promise to makeyour next dining experience a pleasant one.

When you're in the mood for good times and great cuisine, be sure to check out Thomas. The restaurant is located in one of the area's most pleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine. The menu at Thomas features a wide array of great selections, made from only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, with something sure to please every member of your group. Thomas has established itself as one of the area's favorite culinary destinations and is sure to offer you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit. Please stop in soon!

Welcome to Lill's on 17th - a casual but classy, intimate but comfortable bar and bistro- just the place to hang out with your neighborhood crowd or reserve a corner table for a romantic evening. Perched on a hilltop in a brightly painted, 19th century Victorian house, mature trees and umbrellas shade the front and back patios and large pots of colorful flowers sit amongst the wrought iron furniture. A quaint beautiful spot to spend time with friends or your beloved dog - yes, your dog is most welcome to join you on our patios. We even provide free treats. In the dining room, white linen tablecloths and antique china are set off by the old wooden floors, ceilings and walls that are adorned with original and eclectic art. The small L-shaped bar provides a pleasant seat for sipping an after work cocktail or your favorite drink before dinner. Owners Trelle Osteen and Lynn Richardson bring their years of friendship and experience as TWA flight attendants to Lill's on 17th, insuring professional yet comfortable service. The lunch, dinner and tapas menus are fresh, creative and artful. The popular luncheon fare includes innovative salads and sandwiches. For dinner, choose from a variety of tapas or entres featuring generous and choice cuts of beef or flavorful seafood dishes. And Lill's on 17th is a place for lingering over dessert and cappuccino. Please bring your friends and your dog and join us soon! Reservations are suggested. Call 816.421.4441 to reserve your place at Lill's on 17th. We look forward to serving you.

Drop into Tower Tavern for good times and great food. The restaurant isa neighborhood favorite, and offers a casual, friendly dining atmospherethat you and your friends are sure to enjoy. Tower Tavern also featuresa friendly, professional staff of great people, who will make sure you enjoyyour visit and that Tower Tavern lives up to its reputation for pleasantdining and superb cuisine. The menu offers an inspired array of selectionsthat is sure to satisfy everyone in your group, every time. Be sure to askyour server about new selections, daily specials, and special chef'screations. Whether you're in the mood for casual dining or a specialoccasion, Tower Tavern is sure to please.

Teocali was established in August 2006. We are centrally located in Kansas City in the Crown Center District. The restaurant is a vision of founders, Chela Gutierrez and her son Enrique Gutierrez, of bringing truly authentic Mexican cuisine to the Kansas City metro area. Many times authentic Mexican recipes are changed in the United States to entice a wider customer base. However, at Teocali, we use the same recipes that have been in our family for generations. So, when you dine with us you'll always be confident that you're eating authentic Mexican food.

Drop into Benton's Steak & Chop House for good times and great food. The restaurant isa neighborhood favorite, and offers a casual, friendly dining atmospherethat you and your friends are sure to enjoy. Benton's Steak & Chop House also featuresa friendly, professional staff of great people, who will make sure you enjoyyour visit and that Benton's Steak & Chop House lives up to its reputation for pleasantdining and superb cuisine. The menu offers an inspired array of selectionsthat is sure to satisfy everyone in your group, every time. Be sure to askyour server about new selections, daily specials, and special chef'screations. Whether you're in the mood for casual dining or a specialoccasion, Benton's Steak & Chop House is sure to please.

Woodyard Bar-B-Que is your first class barbecue restaurant, offering slow-smoked barbecue. As a family-owned and operated establishment we feature award-winning ribs and pork as well as smoked salmon. We feature ingredients and the best meats around. Our goal is a laid back atmosphere where everyone has a good time. Please stop by and check out our beautiful restaurant and see for yourself. Our friendly staff is waiting to make sure your visit is a pleasant one that you won't forget. We look forward to seeing you soon! Our barbecue is season and smoked to perfect!