Luigi’s of Smithville
It has been a long, hot dreary and dusty day wobbling across the lonely corn laden back roads of Western Missouri.
Small towns, tiny way side restaurants, and a precious few spots with fine table cloths have served my dining needs for the last several days. Then there is Luigi’s! Located in a shopping center on the Northern outskirts of Smithville, Missouri. “We actually own seven restaurants in four states”, the waitress confides as I savor an excellent Linguini smothered with very fresh clams. John, the head chef, and a member of the family who owns the restaurant, comes by my table to check on me. “All of our locations are called Luigi’s”, he says. “They honor our grand dad Luigi”. “Actually, he continues in a distinctive Italian accent, “I was born in Germany but I call the United States home”