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Westin Hopes New Lobby Bar and Restaurant Becomes City Destination
By Kevin Collison The Westin Crown Center, a downtown hospitality fixture since 1973, has completely renovated its former lobby restaurant and bar with an eye toward matching the wide appeal of a hip, new upstart in the Crossroads. “We hope to have the same impact as the Crossroads Hotel,” said Charles Barr, chef de cuisine….
West Bottoms Flats Begins Work, First to Tackle Trademark Old Warehouses
By Kevin Collison Construction is underway on the $65 million West Bottoms Flats apartment project, the biggest investment to date in the historic warehouse district that until now has been the domain of low-key users such as antique dealers, artists and haunted houses. On a blustery, rainy day last week, about 50 people gathered under…
Mayoral Candidates Talk Downtown: Councilman Jermaine Reed
Editor’s note: Kansas City voters are preparing to elect a new mayor to replace Mayor Sly James, who has reached the end of his two-term limit. The mayoral primary will be April 2 followed by the general election on June 18. CityScene KC has reached out to the leading candidates for their opinions on…
New Downtown Hampton Features Balconies, Streetcar-Savvy Starbucks
By Kevin Collison The new Hampton by Hilton opening soon on the northeast corner of 16th and Main already has booked a high-profile guest, a full-service Starbucks by the streetcar station. The $25 million, 132-room hotel is expected to open later this month or early April. The South Carolina developer had hoped to have it…
Spokes Opens Second Downtown Location, Includes Outdoor Seating
By Kevin Collison Spokes Café|Cyclery is opening its second downtown outlet at 929 Walnut today, and in addition to fixing bikes and serving food and coffee drinks, the new location will have a full bar and sidewalk seating along Walnut Street. Founder Dan Walsh said the new location, which takes the place of a former…