Chef Shanita

Chef Shanita Chef Shanita is an entrepreneur, mother, and proud Kansas City Native. Chef Shanita opened her first restaurant, Magnolia’s, to rave reviews.

Shanita is an incredibly talented chef and was the winner of the competitive cooking challenge Cutthroat Kitchen! She then launched a successful food truck and eventually came back to her passion of using food to help and inspire others. Along the way, Chef Shanita has been featured in large media outlets like NPR’s How We Eat, Recommended Daily, Ebony Magazine, Honest Cooking, Broadway World, and

Feast to name a few. She has also been invited to The Test Kitchen, was awarded the prestigious “Midwest Tastemaker” title, is a member of the distinguished invite-only Les Dames d'Escoffier International, and has served on the board of the National Minority Chef’s Summit.

🎉 A Warm Welcome and a Hearty Update from Chef Shanita 🎉Hello, wonderful people! It’s been a minute, and I’m thrilled to...
04/04/2024

🎉 A Warm Welcome and a Hearty Update from Chef Shanita 🎉

Hello, wonderful people! It’s been a minute, and I’m thrilled to reconnect with each of you here. Whether you’ve been part of my journey from the start or are just joining in, grab a seat at the table. You’re in for a treat!

I’m Chef Shanita, a Kansas City chef with a big dream: to make the world a better place, one meal at a time. From falling in love with cooking as a teen to embarking on a professional culinary adventure at Johnson County Community College, every step has been a leap towards making a difference.

Through The Prospect KC, launched in 2019, my goal is to serve up solutions to food insecurity, unemployment, and housing instability, all while stirring in some serious love and dedication. 🍲❤️

Serving on the boards of Harvesters, the Greater KC Food Policy Coalition, and Lazarus Ministries KC, I’m pouring my heart into every endeavor. From attending a James Beard Foundation’s Chef Bootcamp to being part of the historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, it’s been an incredible ride.

Thank you for being here, for sharing this journey with me, and for believing in the power of change through community and cuisine. Let’s continue to cook up some magic together!



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Start your year on a refreshing note! Join us for an exclusive New Year's Day Yoga Pop-Up event to help you rejuvenate y...
12/30/2023

Start your year on a refreshing note!
Join us for an exclusive New Year's Day Yoga Pop-Up event to help you rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. Embrace the promise of a fresh start and set your intentions for a healthier, happier you in 2024!
Monday, January 1st, 2024
2010 vine Street KCMO 64108
Register Now:
816-721-9704

🎶 We're thrilled to announce our amazing music lineup for The Prospect KC 2nd Annual Gumbo Fest! Get ready to groove to ...
10/06/2023

🎶 We're thrilled to announce our amazing music lineup for The Prospect KC 2nd Annual Gumbo Fest! Get ready to groove to the sounds of Malek Azreal & The Vibes, Back Alley Brass, Band & The Phantastics!! Music + Gumbo = A recipe for a perfect day! Stay tuned for more updates.

📣 This Friday, we're bringing back everyone's favorite OG Dr. Pepper Glazed Wings! 🍗 Join us all day as we celebrate w...
08/30/2023

📣 This Friday, we're bringing back everyone's favorite OG Dr. Pepper Glazed Wings! 🍗 Join us all day as we celebrate with the same great wing special that you know and love. But wait, there's more! In the evening, we have two amazing pop-ups joining us. is back with us, and this week we're excited to welcome Sisters Blessed and Crafty. Make sure to swing by for a delicious food experience you won't want to miss! 🎉

08/17/2023

Happy 816 Day KC !!! I’m a child of the metro but KC has my heart and I love repping my city any and every where !!

07/26/2023

🎉 Join us in celebrating the birthday of our fearless and driven leader, Shanita! 🎂 We're so excited to honor her all week long, starting with our grand opening this Friday and a special birthday dinner on Saturday. Don't forget to grab your tickets for this amazing event, just click the link in our bio. Let's make this a celebration she'll never forget! 🥳

07/22/2023

Hey KC! Looking for a cozy spot to relax this Saturday? Swing by The Spot on Vine Street for delicious crafted lattes and handcraftedsandwiches! We're open from 9am-7pm. Enjoy our scrumptious pastries all day, and make sure to stick around for lunch starting at 11am. See you soon! 😊☕🥪

Join me for my Annual Birthday Fundraiser Dinner in celebration of the Grand Opening of The Spot!Hosted during our Grand...
07/18/2023

Join me for my Annual Birthday Fundraiser Dinner in celebration of the Grand Opening of The Spot!

Hosted during our Grand Opening Weekend on Saturday, July 29th at 6pm, experience a five-course meal with specialty cocktails, wine, and beer pairings at The Spot (2010 Vine St.).

Today we are featuring Chef Adrian Lipscombe from Austin, Texas.

Here is a portion of her biography -

Adrian is a founding member of the Muloma Heritage Center, a non-profit organization that is an educational, culinary and pastoral destination exploring the African Atlantic influences in American culture, and its contribution to American cuisines in addition to serving on the board of the Edna Lewis Foundation. Adrian is currently a PhD candidate in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Texas at Austin.

In her return to Austin, she is now working for a multimillion-dollar Food Tech company as a Director of Culinary Operations and looks forward to continuing to showcase the African American influences on food culture today and to feed friends, family, and the community.

We are so excited to host Chef Adrian Lipscombe and the other selected Chefs here in Kansas City. Tickets are now available for purchase starting at $100 per person - you can find the link in bio.
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