As evidenced by recent openings, closings and bankruptcies , the Kansas City restaurant scene is extremely competitive right now. "Lots of players are competing for the same dollars, employees and customers," said KCUR Food Critic Jenny Vergara. "Only the strongest operators will survive." Friday on KCUR's Central Standard , Vergara, Liz Cook and Mary Bloch shared the most important food stories in Kansas City from the past few months.