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Nour’s extends flavor of 39th Street’s ‘restaurant row’ to long-vacant neighborhood cafe

May 27, 2025

After a lengthy stint developing corporate dining concepts, Kansas City chef Marwan Chebaro has spent two years planning his return to public dining. Set to open in June, Chebaro’s new Nour’s restaurant will showcase his native Lebanese cuisine and culture while helping bring the community together, he said. The venture at 3855 Warwick Blvd., in

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Meat the moment with valor: Veteran cattle rancher deploys co-op model to save the Midwest cowboy

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Feel good, but get off the bench: KC’s next big wins require all players join EDCKC in the field

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Nour’s extends flavor of 39th Street’s ‘restaurant row’ to long-vacant neighborhood cafe

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How tech can put humanity back in hiring: Interview app brings beta test to Kansas City

Meat the moment with valor: Veteran cattle rancher deploys co-op model to save the Midwest cowboy

Time runs out for Missouri angel investor tax credit push as legislators close session early

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