Eats & Drinks

Thirsty? Your Hoppy Guide to the Downtown KC Craft Beer Scene

(Editor’s note: This post was last updated Jan. 28, 2022) By Brian McTavish Kansas City’s downtown craft beer scene traces its hoppy roots back to Nov. 17, 1989. That’s the date John McDonald, founder of Boulevard Brewing, delivered his first keg of Pale Ale to Ponak’s Mexican Kitchen just a few blocks down the road…

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Burnt ends piled high.

Sushi burritos, BBQ Pizza & Other Weekend Possibilities

Dip it all in butter. Krab Kingz — which has a location in Westport — is holding a grand opening for a second spot at 320 SW Blue Parkway in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, at 11 a.m. Saturday. Krab Kingz serves all the pieces of a traditional seafood boil with crabs, shrimp, potatoes and corn available….

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A flight of four beers.

Tap List | Red Crow Brewing Co. Is Open in Olathe

A little over a year after relocating from Spring Hill, Kansas, to Olathe, Kansas, Red Crow Brewing Co. is now open. Red Crow (1062 W. Santa Fe Drive)  is initially serving three beers: Louise (an IPA), Isabelle (a Belgian blonde) and Donna (wheat). Chris and Mistie Roberts, along with Joe and Loretta Fisher (Mistie’s parents) opened…

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Harvey’s Whistle Stop Market Opens at Union Station

By Kevin Collison Harvey’s at Union Station has opened a new food outlet geared toward satisfying the appetites of younger families with kids and other visitors who want to grab a quick, easy bite to eat. The new Harvey’s Whistle Stop Market is located in space formerly occupied by a delicatessen next to the full-service…

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Donuts

Girl Scout Cookies & Wine, Donuts & Beer & Other Weekend Possibilities

Just like a friend with a pick-up truck, mezcal is a spirit you should know. Sample mezcal from Bozal, a small-batch Mexican distillery, from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mitch e Amaro (306 Armour Road, North Kansas City, Missouri), a new spot with a built-in bar dedicated to spirits from independent producers and cocktail…

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