Cascone's Grill   

Cascone is one of the first names that comes to mind when Kansas Citians think Italian. And with three family-owned traditional pasta restaurants scattered across the metro, it should be. But Cascone's Grill is another matter -- the grill would rather be your first thought when it comes to breakfast. And for many regulars, it is. They trek to the City Market for Cascone's fluffy pancakes and for eggs served with spicy Italian sausage or with lightly breaded Italian steak. Some say the biscuits with thick Italian-sausage gravy can't be missed. Folks don't rave as much about lunch, but they pack the house to eat hearty diner fare -- sandwiches, burgers and the like. The tiny diner is especially fun on spring and summer weekends, when you can watch shoppers swarm to the City Market's produce stands. Beware of the place on weekends, though. The lines can be quite long. -- Anna Foote