Food & Drink
Just in Time for Dog Days, Bar K Opening Soon on Riverfront
By Kevin Collison Brooke Laws and her pal Gatsby had been at a loss since July 22. Their favorite hangout, Bar K, had closed its West Bottoms pilot operation and it wasn’t until this week its new riverfront location was ready for a sneak preview. “During the two weeks without this, we thought ‘what are…
Crossroads Apologizes for Heartburn Over New First Friday Food Truck Fee
By Kevin Collison The Crossroads Community Association is apologizing for the heartburn it has caused food truck operators by surprising them with a $200 permit fee to operate within the 18th Street corridor at this week’s First Friday. Food truck operators originally were told the new fee would be $125, but the association changed its…
Meshuggah Bagels Rolling Into Downtown Soon
(Editor’s note: Meshuggah’s new downtown location will have its grand opening Aug. 9) By Kevin Collison Meshuggah Bagels is on the verge of opening downtown, almost five months after it’s original target date in March. The popular bagel place, which has been a hit since it opened its first shop at 1208 W. 39th St….
Local Pig Relocating to City Market, Taking Former Winslow BBQ Space
The Local Pig & Pigwich is leaving the East Bottoms for the former Winslow BBQ space at 20 E. Fifth St. in the City Market with an opening expected in mid-October. After six years at 2618 Guinotte Ave., co-owners Alex Pope and Matt Kafka began exploring ways to expand Pigwich, a stationary food truck adjacent…
Savoy Bar and Restaurant Reopens Blending Old and New
By Kevin Collison One of downtown Kansas City’s best-known landmarks, the Savoy Grill, reopened last week with the historic furnishings of the original bar intact and a contemporary makeover to the adjoining dining room. “It was a design challenge, taking a beloved space and updating it for contemporary use,” said Molly Swyers, chief brand officer…
The Campground Pitching Tent in Former Genessee Royale Space
By Kevin Collison Less than a week after the Genessee Royale Bistro closed in the West Bottoms, The Campground is leasing the space and plans to open a new restaurant there in early September. Chris Ciesiel and Cristin Llewellyn, the couple who own The Campground, said the opportunity to open in the former Royale space…
Kobi-Q Korean Barbecue Finds Fun Home on Resurging Stretch of Grand
By Kevin Collison Kobi-Q, the new Korean barbecue place that’s risen from the ashes of the former Czar Bar, already has found its place in the hearts–and appetites–of the local Asian community. “Our Asian clientele is particularly strong here, which surprises me,” said manager Mila Geisler. “I’m also surprised at a lot of people ordering…
Golden Ox Glows Again in West Bottoms
By Kevin Collison The famed Golden Ox, one of Kansas City’s legacy restaurants, has returned to the West Bottoms in all its stockyards-steeped glory, ready for a new generation of steak eaters. “Honestly and candidly, hundreds of people have asked me when the Golden Ox was going to open,” said Bill Haw Sr., the owner…
Songbird Cafe Spread its Wings on Grand to Offer Lunch and Dinner
By Kevin Collison After a soft opening last August, the Songbird Cafe at 1529 Grand celebrated its grand opening recently, taking flight with a full lunch and supper menu targeted to health-conscious diners. The cafe is a family affair, the creation of Chris Geil, a former Grandview special education coordinator, his wife Amy, son Wesley…
Roasterie Opening Cafe in H&R Block Headquarters
The Roasterie is heralding the arrival later this summer of its new cafe inside the H&R Block headquarters Wednesday with a “Block Party” offering free food and coffee. The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the H&R Block lobby, will give people a taste of what to expect when The Roasterie…