Eats & Drinks

Exterior view of Shawnee’s Transport Brewery.

Tap List | Three Local Breweries Celebrate Anniversaries in February

Transport Brewery, KC Bier Co. and City Barrel are all celebrating anniversaries in February.

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An old time photo of temperance-minded protesters.

Late to the Party: The Strange History of Liquor Laws in Kansas

Did you know happy hours as we know them were illegal in Kansas until 2011?

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Work Expected to Resume This Spring on Hilton Boutique Hotel Project

By Kevin Collison Work on renovating the historic Palace Clothing Co. building at 12th and Grand into a boutique hotel is expected resume this spring following a lengthy delay caused by the Covid pandemic. Mark Patel, the developer of the planned 110-room Canopy by Hilton, is accepting bids and finalizing a general contractor for the…

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Taps at Torn Label’s Public House.

Tap List | Cheers To 7 Years for KC Brewery!

Kansas City’s Torn Label Brewing Co. will soon be celebrating seven years in the service industry.

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‘Dine Your Way’ KC Restaurant Week Starts Friday

For the second consecutive year, Kansas City Restaurant Week is opening this Friday in the shadow of the Covid pandemic and supporters say it’s just as vital now for people to support the local dining scene. “We’re encouraging people to ‘dine your way,’” said Jenny Wilson, director of partnerships and events for Visit KC. “If…

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Exterior view of Alma Mader Brewing.

Tap List | Another KC Brewery Receives National Recognition

Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine recently recognized Alma Mader Brewery as one of the nation’s breakout breweries.

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Upscale Diner and a Wine Bar Opening in Crossroads Late Spring

Two new culinary concepts by Howard Hanna, the former co-owner and chef at The Rieger, are scheduled to open late this spring in the Crossroads as part of the City Club apartment development. Small Axe, an upscale diner-style restaurant, is planned for the corner of 20th and Main. it will feature breakfast, lunch and dinner,…

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The new taproom at Callsign Brewing.

Tap List | New Year, New Taproom

Callsign Brewing is set to open its new taprooms in early 2022.

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Lifted Spirits Straight Wheat Whiskey.

Tap List | Unique Partnership Brews Among Neighbors

Kansas City distillery Lifted Spirits has partnered with Torn Label Brewing Co. for a limited release spirit, Straight Wheat Whiskey.

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Jason’s Deli Crossing the Street to Town Pavilion

Jason’s Deli is moving across Main Street to Town Pavilion, leaving one newly-refurbished office tower lobby for another. The deli has been in the lobby of the lightwell building at 1100 Main, the former City Center Square.  Lightwell is leasing that space to a new food hall to be operated by Tim Barton, who also…

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