RUBY JEAN'S JUICERY LISTEN TO THE LOCAL: 8 BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES TO TRY KC foodie Kasim Hardaway shares his top picks for where to support local and #buyblack. BLUE NILE CAFÉ * " I first fell in love with Ruby Jean's Juicery when I heard the story behind its namesake-the grandmother of the owner and operator, Chris Goode. The ties to family, health and holistic wellness struck a chord within me-I've been a fan ever since. " * " Blue Nile Café is one of Kansas City's oldest Ethiopian restaurants and the first I dined at after moving to the city. I love going for an early lunch on Saturdays after perusing through The City Market. " * " From the moment you walk into Gates Bar-B-Q and hear someone yell, 'Welcome to Gates, how can I help you?' to the moment you take your first bite of pipin' hot barbecue, you'll know why this is such a cult classic for Kansas Citians. Get the mixed plate- a combination of ribs, beef and ham-but sub the fries for onion rings and always get a side of beans. " 14 Visit KC 2021 14-15 Black-Owned Businesses.indd 14 Follow Kasim's adventures on Instagram (@kasimjhardaway). And don't forget to tag your foodie finds with @VisitKC and #HowWeDoKC. KRAB KINGZ VisitKC.com 1/27/21 1:52 PMhttp://www.VisitKC.com