Eats & Drinks

a potato pancake

The Return of the Jewish Deli & Other Weekend Possibilities

The Jewish deli is back, Kansas City. Broadway Deli (2101 Broadway Blvd.) has opened in the former Pezzettino’s space. The deli, which has a menu featuring Chicago-based Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen recipes and meats, has potato pancakes, eggs and salami, chopped liver, bagels and noodle kugel (noodle pudding). The deli has counter service with indoor and outdoor seating….

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Dog Day Afternoon in East Crossroads

By Kevin Collison It was a true dog day afternoon in the East Crossroads Sunday, with hundreds of hounds and their owners enjoying a microbrewery tour organized by Beer Paws. The first-ever “Pup Crawl” event by Waldo-based Beer Paws included nine breweries and other businesses, and was a laid back way for owners to chill…

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Tech N9ne’s song “Caribou Lou” inspired Bou Lou, Boulevard’s Unfiltered Wheat Beer with added flavors of pineapple and coconut.

Tap List | Boulevard Brewing Collaborates with Tech N9ne

Kansas City-based artist Tech N9ne’s influence has expanded beyond hip-hop to inspire Boulevard Brewing’s upcoming limited-release, Bou Lou. Set to debut at Boulevardia June 15 and 16, Boulevard’s Bou Lou is a tropical variation of the brewery’s Unfiltered Wheat with additional flavors of pineapple and coconut. The beer is inspired by Caribou Lou, a potent…

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A shot of Drasko's food truck.

Best Kentucky Derby Party & Other Weekend Possibilities

All the holidays collide this weekend. It all kicks off with May the 4th — the one day each year dedicated to all things “Star Wars.” HopCat (401 Westport Road) is encouraging folks to come dressed in costume and you can feel free to order a Solo Saison from Zipline Brewing. The Westport beer bar opens at 11…

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Taran Winnie is the head brewer at Dubious Claims Brewing

Tap List | Dubious Claims Brewing Now Open in Excelsior Springs

Dubious Claims Brewing Company (451 S. Thompson Ave., Excelsior Springs, Missouri) opened late last week. Owner and founder Neil Wilkerson, a homebrewer, hired Taran Winnie, 25, as head brewer to run the five-barrel brewhouse. A native of Kearney, Missouri, Winnie earned his brewing credentials at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and interned at…

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