Comida KC

07/15/2026

Explore the bold flavors of Chihuahua, Mexico, with Chef Patrick Williams of Pierpont’s at Union Station. His menu features Congrio, a hearty seafood stew, alongside a Barbacoa Torta, showcasing the diverse culinary traditions of Mexico’s largest state. From rustic comfort foods to regional specialties, Chef Patrick’s dishes celebrate the rich heritage and vibrant flavors of Chihuahua. / Explora los intensos sabores de Chihuahua, México, con el chef Patrick Williams de Pierpont’s at Union Station. Su menú presenta Congrio, un reconfortante guiso de mariscos, junto con una Torta de Barbacoa, destacando las diversas tradiciones culinarias del estado más grande de México. Desde platillos tradicionales hasta especialidades regionales, las creaciones del chef Patrick celebran la rica herencia y los vibrantes sabores de Chihuahua.

Comida is Kansas City’s premier culinary arts event celebrating the cuisines of Indigenous and Latin American peoples. Featuring visiting celebrity chefs, local chefs, restaurateurs, and innovative mixologists, this is an experience not to be missed! Proceeds support the invaluable educational and community programs of the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Collaborative.

ComidaKC 2026 will take place at Union Station’s Grand Plaza on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

We look forward to seeing you there! / ¡Los esperamos! Visit comidakc.com for more information and tickets
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07/10/2026

Discover a unique culinary collaboration as Chef Cody Hogan of Lidia’s Kansas City draws inspiration from the celebrated cuisines of Puebla and Oaxaca, Mexico. His Mole alla Veneziana with polenta beautifully bridges Italian and Mexican traditions, pairing classic Italian techniques with the rich, complex flavors that have made these two regions synonymous with some of Mexico’s most iconic cuisine. / Descubre una colaboración culinaria única mientras el chef Cody Hogan de Lidia’s Kansas City se inspira en las reconocidas cocinas de Puebla y Oaxaca, México. Su Mole alla Veneziana con polenta une de manera magistral las tradiciones italianas y mexicanas, combinando técnicas clásicas italianas con los sabores intensos y complejos que han convertido a estas dos regiones en referentes de la gastronomía mexicana.
Comida is Kansas City’s premier culinary arts event celebrating the cuisines of Indigenous and Latin American peoples. Featuring visiting celebrity chefs, local chefs, restaurateurs, and innovative mixologists, this is an experience not to be missed! Proceeds support the invaluable educational and community programs of the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Collaborative.
ComidaKC 2026 will take place at Union Station’s Grand Plaza on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
We look forward to seeing you there! / ¡Los esperamos!
Visit comidakc.com for more information and tickets
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07/07/2026

Experience the vibrant cuisine of Jalisco, Mexico, with Chef Michael Ruiz of Prime Social. Home to beloved culinary traditions and some of Mexico’s most iconic flavors, Jalisco blends rich history with a dynamic food culture that continues to inspire chefs around the world. We can’t wait to share the dishes Chef Michael has prepared in celebration of this remarkable region. / Vive la vibrante cocina de Jalisco, México, con el chef Michael Ruiz de Prime Social. Cuna de queridas tradiciones culinarias y de algunos de los sabores más emblemáticos de México, Jalisco combina una rica historia con una dinámica cultura gastronómica que sigue inspirando a chefs de todo el mundo. Estamos ansiosos por compartir los platillos que el chef Michael ha preparado para celebrar esta extraordinaria región.

Comida is Kansas City’s premier culinary arts event celebrating the cuisines of Indigenous and Latin American peoples. Featuring visiting celebrity chefs, local chefs, restaurateurs, and innovative mixologists, this is an experience not to be missed! Proceeds support the invaluable educational and community programs of the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Collaborative.

ComidaKC 2026 will take place at Union Station’s Grand Plaza on Thursday, August 6, 2026. We look forward to seeing you there! / ¡Los esperamos!

Visit comidakc.com for more information and tickets
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06/26/2026

Discover the rich culinary traditions of Michoacán, Mexico, with Chef Jeanette Vargas of Juan Colorado Catering (). Known as one of Mexico’s great gastronomic regions, Michoacán is home to deeply rooted Indigenous Purépecha influences, time-honored techniques, and vibrant flavors that have shaped the country’s culinary identity for generations. We can’t wait to share the dishes Chef Jeanette has prepared to celebrate this remarkable heritage. / Descubre las ricas tradiciones culinarias de Michoacán, México, con la chef Jeanette Vargas de Juan Colorado Catering (). Reconocido como uno de los grandes destinos gastronómicos de México, Michoacán alberga profundas influencias indígenas purépechas, técnicas ancestrales y sabores vibrantes que han dado forma a la identidad culinaria del país durante generaciones. Estamos ansiosos por compartir los platillos que la chef Jeanette ha preparado para celebrar esta extraordinaria herencia.

Comida is Kansas City’s premier culinary arts event celebrating the cuisines of Indigenous and Latin American peoples. Featuring visiting celebrity chefs, local chefs, restaurateurs, and innovative mixologists, this is an experience not to be missed! Proceeds support the invaluable educational and community programs of the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Collaborative.

ComidaKC 2026 will take place at Union Station’s Grand Plaza on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

We look forward to seeing you there! / ¡Los esperamos!

Visit comidakc.com for more information and tickets

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Juan Colorado Catering by Jeanette vargas

06/25/2026

Discover the vibrant culinary traditions of Guerrero, Mexico, as Chef Vince Paredes of The Farmhouse showcases the rich flavors, ingredients, and heritage of one of Mexico’s most diverse regions. From the Pacific coast to the mountains, Guerrero’s cuisine reflects centuries of Indigenous traditions and bold regional influences. We can’t wait to share the dishes Chef Vince has prepared for this year’s celebration. / Descubre las vibrantes tradiciones culinarias de Guerrero, México, mientras el chef Vince Paredes de The Farmhouse presenta los sabores, ingredientes y la herencia de una de las regiones más diversas del país. Desde la costa del Pacífico hasta las montañas, la cocina guerrerense refleja siglos de tradiciones indígenas e influencias regionales únicas. Estamos ansiosos por compartir los platillos que el chef Vince ha preparado para esta celebración.

Comida is Kansas City’s premier culinary arts event celebrating the cuisines of Indigenous and Latin American peoples. Featuring visiting celebrity chefs, local chefs, restaurateurs, and innovative mixologists, this is an experience not to be missed! Proceeds support the invaluable educational and community programs of the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Collaborative.

ComidaKC 2026 will take place at Union Station’s Grand Plaza on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

We look forward to seeing you there! / ¡Los esperamos!
Visit comidakc.com for more information, with ticket sales coming soon.

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04/23/2026

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CELIA FLORIÁN
with ALAM MÉNDEZ

From Oaxaca to Kansas City 🇲🇽✨

Celia Florián, chef and founder of Las Quince Letras — a MICHELIN Guide Mexico Bib Gourmand — has spent decades preserving the traditions of Oaxacan cuisine.

Joining her at Comida is her son, Alam Méndez, whose career spans top kitchens in Spain, Denmark, Mexico City and Washington, D.C.

Two generations. One culinary legacy.

04/22/2026

CELIA FLORIÁN
with ALAM MÉNDEZ

From Oaxaca to Kansas City 🇲🇽✨

Celia Florián, chef and founder of Las Quince Letras — a MICHELIN Guide Mexico Bib Gourmand — has spent decades preserving the traditions of Oaxacan cuisine.

Joining her at Comida is her son, Alam Méndez, whose career spans top kitchens in Spain, Denmark, Mexico City and Washington, D.C.

Two generations. One culinary legacy.