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Signature dish from the tackle box
This lobster roll’s journey to KC began with a chef who wasn’t satisfied wearing the short apron
“Everyone’s head is down making sure we are knocking it out of the park,” said chef Brandon West, fresh from opening Frankie Pickle’s in Prairie Village. “I’m all about growth.”
By Joyce Smith, Freelance Writer | May 7, 2026
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Signature dish from the tackle box
This lobster roll’s journey to KC began with a chef who wasn’t satisfied wearing the short apron
“Everyone’s head is down making sure we are knocking it out of the park,” said chef Brandon West, fresh from opening Frankie Pickle’s in Prairie Village. “I’m all about growth.”
By Joyce Smith, Freelance Writer | May 7, 2026
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