Eat This Now: The Mozzarella Salad at Fox and Pearl

By Kala Elkinton

Come for the aesthetic, come back for the mouth-watering food. Either way, get your booty over to the Westside for the mozzarella salad at Fox and Pearl, stat.

Make it your go-to dish this summer, and enjoy delicate mozzarella cheese chunks paired with cherry tomatoes that have been preserved and charred. The simple ingredients are topped with a smoked tomato vinaigrette and served with perfectly baked and airy focaccia ready for soaking up the leftovers.

Stick around and admire the interior flora and mood. The lower room surrounds a stunning bar, and the main dining room is decorated in a warm and modern rustic style. Towards the back, you’ll find a romantic twinkle light-covered brick patio, complete with a tree canopy and pergola perfect for date night.

Fox and Pearl 2143 Summit St., Kansas City, MO 64108