Eats & Drinks

Starbucks Opens at Crown Center, Third Downtown Location

Crown Center has opened its first full-service Starbucks, answering a question that’s been on the minds of many patrons to downtown’s only shopping center over the years. “This is a brand that a lot of our visitors both national and local ask for a lot,” said Anne Deuschle, Crown Center marketing manager. “We’re excited to…

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Front entrance of East Forty Brewing.

Tap List | Emerging (Responsibly) From Our Cocoons

Craft breweries in the Kansas City area are reopening their taprooms and dining areas at limited capacities.

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New Hotel Kansas City Looking for Love to Prosper

By Kevin Collison Officials at the new Hotel Kansas City scheduled to open in the historic Kansas City Club building this August believe love will show the way to prosperity following the hospitality industry crash caused by Covid-19. “The interest in weddings is how the industry will come back,” said Sarah Beck, director of sales…

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KC Bier Co.

Tap List | Let the Kansas City Craft Beer Comeback Begin

Kansas City craft brewers are slowly emerging from the pandemic shutdown.

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KC Live! Reopening Soon; P&L District Covid Losses Total ‘Tens of Millions’

By Kevin Collison The Kansas City Live! Block is returning to life next week after being dormant since mid-March, but with a more low-key vibe compared to the raucous times of the Chief’s Super Bowl run earlier this year. For the time being, the canopied space at the heart of the KC Power & Light…

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