Eats & Drinks

Draft towers are ready to pour beer at the new Tall Trellis Brew Co. in Olathe, Kansas.

Tap List | New Breweries Officially Open Doors

River Bluff Brewing and Tall Trellis Brew Co. are open to the public in the River Market and Olathe.

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Pirate’s Bone Dropping Anchor at New Midtown Location

By Kevin Collison Pirate’s Bone Burger is opening a second location in Midtown this week, attracted by the planned streetcar extension and the opportunity to focus on serving takeout should Covid disrupt the restaurant industry again. “It’s been in the works for awhile,” said co-owner Zaid Consuegra. “Covid pushed us to find a non-serving environment…

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Pennway Point Proposal Would Add Ferris Wheel to Downtown

By Kevin Collison An entertainment district at the south end of the Broadway viaduct that would include a 170-foot Ferris wheel, neon sign museum and food is the latest downtown proposal from developer Vince Bryant. The “Pennway Point” proposal is in the early stage of planning and would include the renovation of the former Carter…

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Storefront of Browne’s Irish Marketplace

Sláinte! Browne’s Irish Marketplace Turns 135

A longtime landmark in Kansas City’s Irish community is set to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with even more joy than usual this year.

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Andy Rieger and Ryan Maybee revived J. Rieger & Co. whiskey in the East Bottoms.

Tap List | J. Rieger and KU Collaborate On New Rye

J. Rieger & Co. has teamed up with the University of Kansas for a new collaboration, Rock Chalk Straight Rye Whiskey.

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Puttery, ‘Uniquely Themed’ Miniature Golf, Rolling into Plaza

By Kevin Collison Puttery, an “immersive” entertainment concept that adds cocktails, technology and food to the classic miniature golf game is coming to the Country Club Plaza, a much-needed addition to the Plaza lineup, according to its developer. The Dallas-based chain will occupy 23,600 square feet in the Jack Henry building at 4641 Jefferson being…

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Lupe Quijano and Gigi Reyes, original members of The Tamale Kitchen, spend a Friday evening making tamales to supplement their family incomes. A new investor has set the stage for the next stage of the organization’s growth.

The Tamale Kitchen Reboots for Post-Pandemic Success

The Tamale Kitchen, originally established to provide employment in a working class neighborhood, is using a recent capital infusion to convert from a nonprofit to a “profit-for-a-purpose” enterprise.

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Plaza Development Conflict Erupts, 1940s Church Likely Casualty

By Kevin Collison The Country Club Plaza is at a development flash point again over the likely demolition of an attractive, but unprotected, old church and a developer’s plan to replace it with a three-level restaurant project. Drake Development intends to raze the Seventh Church of Christ, Scientists at 47th and Pennsylvania and build a…

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Mean Mule Distilling Co.'s tasting room offers a variety of agave-based spirits.

Tap List | Mean Mule Distilling Launches New One-Of-A-Kind Spirit

Mean Mule Distilling Co. has created a “new wave” agave-based gin.

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Kata Nori Hand Roll Bar Coming to East Crossroads

By Kevin Collison A new sushi place is in the works for the East Crossroads, this one specializing in hand rolls, a newer trend for serving the popular cuisine. Nam Phan and his partners plan to open Kata Nori Hand Roll Bar in the former Ron Rico space at 404 E. 18th St. this June,…

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