Three local restaurants have been honored with an Award of Excellence by a nonprofit that identifies and honors fine-dining establishments.
Founded in 1990, Distinguished Restaurants of North America evaluates a restaurant on location, appearance and the quality of cuisine, beverages and service.
DiRoNA added 98 establishments to its list in 2023. Locally, Farina, Lidia’s Kansas City and Wandering Vine at the Castle have joined Jasper’s as the only Kansas City-area restaurants on the organization’s list.
Farina, 1901 Baltimore Ave., is an Italian restaurant that features made-from-scratch pasta and an oyster bar that overlooks Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District.
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