Christopher Elbow Hits The (Sweet) Spot On “The Block”
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August 23, 2019 | Cole Blaise, Cody Boston, Jonathan Bender | 1 min read
For chocolates that would make Willy Wonka’s mouth water, look up Christopher Elbow artisanal chocolates in the Crossroads Arts District. Elbow’s culinary resumé is hefty, working anywhere from a line cook in Lincoln County, to the Vegas strip. Cocoa butter is used to paint their galvanizing bon-bons. Elbow keeps it simple and natural, using real fruit to bring that fresh-from-the-garden taste to the consumer.
“The Block” takes viewers on a journey through Kansas City’s streets to get a sense of the people and cuisine ― the fabric of KC’s neighborhoods. But this isn’t just a food show. There’s history, culture, and unknown facts about Kansas City. You’ll go inside kitchens, see how food and drink products are made, and peek into of the lives of everyday Kansas Citians working in the service industry.
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