The Best Vegetarian Food In Kansas City

KCUR | By Gina Kaufmann,

Mackenzie Martin, Mackenzie Martin, Noah Taborda

Published January 24, 2020 at 4:17 PM CST

Segment 1: Meet Kansas City's Veggie Burger Artist

Zaid Consuegra at Pirate's Bone is known for the colorful veggie burgers he's painstakingly developed to be both pretty and tasty. He was recently profiled in Bon Appetit with his photo next to a headline that identified him as "The Undocumented Chef." He shares the story of his life and his burgers.

Zaid Consuegra, Pirate's Bone

Segment 2: A Search For The Best Vegetarian Food In Kansas City

Our food critics send us to restaurants throughout the city for tasty meatless dishes.

Mary Bloch, Around the Block KC
Jenny Vergara, Feast Magazine
Danielle Lehman, Open Belly KC

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Gina Kaufmann

Gina’s background combines print and broadcast journalism, live event hosting and production, creative nonfiction writing and involvement in the arts. Early in her career, she followed a cultural beat for The Pitch, where she served as an editor and art writer in the early 2000s.

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Mackenzie Martin

mackenzie@wxpr.org

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Mackenzie Martin

Mackenzie Martin came to KCUR after three years as a reporter and Morning Edition Host at WXPR Public Radio in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

Noah Taborda

Noah Taborda is a Sports Broadcasting Journalism major who hopped on the short flight from Chicago to hone his trade at the University of Missouri. He hopes to cover a meaningful moment or two in his future career.

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