Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Zoo fans are sure to be champing at the bit with news that a brand new exhibit is set to open this weekend. Zoo guests will be able to check out five female American alligators at the Alligator Alley exhibit starting Saturday.

Demonte Rochester and his fiancee, Bella Langford opened Bella B's Kitchen, an eatery in Raytown that serves homestyle, comfort food. They hope to turn the restaurant over to Langford's daughter, La'Mia Langford, 16, when she graduates. Demonte Rochester and his fiancee, Bella Langford opened Bella B's Kitchen, an eatery in Raytown that serves homestyle, comfort food.

Rice is an agricultural product with the scientific name Oryza sativa. It is an annual grass that produces a starchy cereal grain for human consumption. Rice is indigenous to Asia, and fully 90% of the world's rice is farmed in Asian and Southeast Asian countries. Since discovering Vientiane by Providence Perfume Company a couple of years ago – which was my "rice first love" – I've been simultaneously comforted and intrigued by a dominant rice note in perfumes.

Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Prop Styling by Kathleen Varner / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey If you've ever been handed the crusty bits of smoked brisket from the cutting board of a benevolent pitmaster, then you've tried burnt ends, a style of barbecue that originated in Kansas City in the 1900s.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bruu Cafe is bringing bubble tea culture to the Midwest. Bubble tea or "boba tea" was created in Taiwan in the '80s. It consists of tapioca balls and tea, but commonly combines other flavors and elements for more menu options. Owner Bay Vanithbuncha opened up shop at the Country Club Plaza in the middle of the pandemic.

A mixed plate lunch featuring Luau Pig and Honolulu Chicken with macaroni salad and seasoned vegetables at the Hawaiian Bros Island Grill at 8805 State Line Road. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com Kansas City’s Hawaiian Bros Island Grill just opened a to-go only operation in Overland Park. Now it has an Olathe location in the works.