April 17, 2011
92. The Mixx
Kansas City, Mo. / No. of units: 2
With stores in chic Kansas City shopping and entertaining districts, The Mixx has secured its reputation as a stylish, up market milieu. Founder Jo Marie Scaglia keeps the menu urbane, too, with gourmet salads and sandwiches made from locally procured ingredients when possible. In 2010, Bon Appétit magazine named Scaglia’s Bosch Berry Salad one of “The Best Salads Ever.” The restaurant also got kudos for an Earth Day initiative that distributed reusable takeout totes. In 2011, The Mixx will investigate expansion options in Kansas City as well as franchising opportunities in other regions.