Eats & Drinks

Origin Story | The Slurpee

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Willy Wonka & Other Weekend Possibilities

Grab a chocolate bar and head over to Gladstone’s Theatre in the Park’s presentation of Willy Wonka. The free outdoor show is at the Gladstone Amphitheatre (NE 76th Street and N Troost, Gladstone, Missouri) this weekend and it runs through Sunday. The curtain goes up at 8:30 p.m. nightly. The only way to keep your…

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wings cafe buffalo wings

Order Up | Wings Cafe’s Buffalo Wings

Order Up is a regular series that takes a layered look at drinks and eats across Kansas City. Got a dish you think we should feature? Drop us a note below or on Twitter @FlatlandKC.

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Strange Days Brewing Adding Even More International Flavor to River Market

It’s getting to be a crowded microbrewery field in downtown Kansas City, but Nathan Howard believes his worldly approach to creating new beer flavors will make his new River Market venture, Strange Days, a refreshing retreat from today’s domestic blues. “(Strange Days) is a homage to the world we’re living in,” Howard said. “For us,…

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Chloe Burkhead, Alex Gray (Kyle's brother), and brewer Kyle Gray.

Tap List | Casual Animal Brewing Coming to the Crossroads

Husband and wife Kyle and Lara Gray aim to open Casual Animal Brewing (1725 McGee), a brewery and taproom, in the Crossroads by the end of 2017. “We chose the Crossroads because it’s a makers community, known for its art, food, walkability, and microbrewery scene,” said Kyle, Casual Animal’s brewer. The brewery’s name suggests an atmosphere…

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