Today we're excited to share one of Kansas City's best kept secrets: Queen Sweets & Bakery. The Bataineh family originally opened Queen Sweets & Bakery as just that—a bakery, featuring Jordanian and Lebanese desserts. But after many customers asked to try savory Jordanian dishes, they expanded their menu to offer lunch and dinner as well. We'll hear from Mohamed, Diyana, and Kay about the food, their culture, and their journey to owning a restaurant.

Dishes featured in this episode:

• Mashawi Mix Plate
• Lamb Shank
• Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
• Baklava

Find Queen Sweets and Bakery online at https://www.queensweetsandbakery.com/ and on Instagram @queen_sweets_bakery and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/queensweetsandbakerykc/. Queen Sweets is located at 4107 North Cherry Street, Suite C, Kansas City, Missouri 64116. The Open Belly podcast is hosted by Danielle Lehman and shares the stories of first-generation American chefs in Kansas City. You can find the Open Belly podcast online at openbellypodcast.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @openbelly.