Overview

Novel opened in 2013 in a charming Victorian house in Kansas City's Westside neighborhood. Chef/owner Ryan Brazeal, who trained at acclaimed restaurants in New York City, creates inventive dishes that combine global influences with local ingredients. The restaurant moved to a larger location in the Crossroads Arts District in 2018 but maintained its commitment to creative, boundary-pushing cuisine. Novel has been praised by national publications and represents Kansas City's evolving culinary scene.