Phikul Thai Bistro Taking Former Cascone’s Space in River Market
The owners of Baramee Thai Bistro in the Crossroads have discovered downtown has such a great appetite for their food that they’re opening a second place in the River Market. The new Phikul Thai Bistro is locating in the space where Cascone’s Grill occupied for more than 15 years at 15 E. Fifth St. next…
Tap List | High-Octane Beer Options
Tap List tastes three local beers featuring high alcohol content.
12 Ways to Honor MLK Day in KC
Learn what you can do to honor MLK Jr. Day in Kansas City.
Guv Pledges Money, But Big Questions Remain for Buck O’Neil Bridge Project
By Kevin Collison Now that Gov. Parsons says the state will provide the final funding to replace the aging Buck O’Neil Bridge, the next big questions are exactly where it will be built and how much it will ultimately cost. MoDOT’s senior local official said Thursday the preferred alignment of the project should be determined…
Mother and Son Bring South African Chili Sauce to Kansas City
Lal’s Sweet Chili Sauce brings a taste of South Africa to Kansas City.
Behind the Mic With the Voice of the Chiefs, Mitch Holthus
Mitch Holthus, the voice of the Kansas City Chiefs, discusses the team’s pursuit of a Super Bowl appearance, and his sportscasting career.
KC Art Institute Toasts New Era with Residence Hall Opening
By Kevin Collison The Kansas City Art Institute celebrated a remarkable six-year turn around Wednesday at the grand opening of its new Barbara Marshall Residence Hall, part of a $30 million construction boom at the venerable campus. The 223-bed residence hall, student center and dining hall replaces an obsolete dorm built in 1972 and symbolizes…
Weekend Possibilities | Huge Chiefs Watch Party, Lawrence’s Restaurant Week, and Adulting 101
Kansas City’s weekend possibilities include a huge Chiefs watch party, Lawrence’s Restaurant Week, and Adulting 101.
A (Blue) River Runs Through Us
In 1975 voters in one of the country’s fastest-growing counties faced a fork in the asphalt. They pondered the construction of three large flood-control reservoirs as part of a $200 million flood-control plan for the Blue River basin presented by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. If the proposition had been approved, three lakes today…
A Century Later, Two Prohibition-Era KC Companies Come Back
Two Kansas City businesses that would shutter when Prohibition became law were J. Rieger & Co. and Heim’s Brewing Co. Their comeback stories are entwined.
Snooze Awakes in Westport
Snooze A.M. Eatery, the Denver-based breakfast chain, is beginning to stir in Westport with a special pop-up preview party this Sunday followed by the formal opening Feb. 5. The new restaurant at 4140 Broadway is partnering with Boulevard Brewing for “Bingo and Brunch” on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will feature the…
Waddell & Reed Project’s Lack of Sidewalk Appeal Gets Chilly Reception
By Kevin Collison The proposed design of the new Waddell & Reed downtown headquarters got a chilly reception at its first public hearing Monday, primarily for its lack of sidewalk appeal to passersby. The only-pedestrian oriented feature planned for the ground floor of the 18-story building at this point is a 3,000 square-foot public lobby…
Push to Shine More Light on Officer-Involved Deaths Comes to Kansas
A Wisconsin law serves as a model for proposed legislation in Kansas aimed at injecting more transparency into cases of an officer-involved death.
Tap List | KC Bier Co. Matriculates to Regional Brewery Status
KC Bier Co. has matriculated from “microbrewery” to “regional brewer” status, making it one of the top 3% of breweries in the United States in terms of production volume.
Big Apartment Project at Troost and Armour Gains Momentum
MAC Properties’ plan to revitalize the intersection of Troost and Armour with a 340-unit apartment project has been approved by the City Plan Commission.