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All in the family: the next generation takes over JJ’s on the plaza
Just like the Christmas lights strung on the Plaza, JJs Restaurant is a plaza institution. Now after 40 years, owner Jimmy Frantze is passing ownership to his nephew Kevin Frantze. Known for its contemporary menu and popular wine selection, regulars flock to JJ’s for longtime favorites like Paco’s Shrimp and the Wild Boar Ragu.
The 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists
2025 marks an incredible milestone: the 35th anniversary of the James Beard Awards®. Considered to be among the nation’s most prestigious honors, the James Beard Awards® recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries, as well as a demonstrated commitment to equity, sustainability, and creating a culture where all can thrive.
Kansas City restaurant named semifinalist for James Beard Award
A Kansas City restaurant is a semifinalist for a prestigious James Beard Award, which recognizes leaders in the culinary and food media industries. JJ’s Restaurant is a semifinalist in the Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program.
