Latina Speakeasy, Bar Bringing Drinks and Tapas to West Bottoms

By Kevin Collison A mother-daughter team who relish their Latina heritage and look forward to serving cocktails, wine and tapas in a vibrant atmosphere are opening a new place in the West Bottoms this month. “We wanted something that showed that culture,” said Kandi Kerns. “It’s all about the shared experience, sitting with friends and…

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Devoured Pizza Opening Permanent Spot in Martini Corner

By Kevin Collison Devoured Pizza, which began during the Covid pandemic as a backyard operation for friends and family, plans to open a permanent space in Martini Corner within the next six months. Devoured plans to open a 20-seat place in the same building that houses Made in KC and Ludo’s at 325 E. 31st…

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Dave’s Hot Chicken Bringing More Heat to Westport

Nashville-style hot chicken is coming to Westport in October by way of Los Angeles. Dave’s Hot Chicken is expecting to open its second metro KC outlet in commercial space at the southwest corner of the Westley on Broadway apartment development at Broadway and Westport Road. The fast-growing franchise, which likes to keep its menu simple,…

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Royals Unveil Ballpark Development Concepts for Downtown and North KC

By Kevin Collison When it comes to designing a new Royals ballpark district in downtown Kansas City or North Kansas City, both have two things in common, the ballpark itself would hold 38,000 fans and be oriented south-southeast. After that, there are sprawling differences in how the surrounding ballpark developments would unfold, according to the…

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Sushi Kodawari to Bring Omakase Dining to Crossroads

By Kevin Collison Karson Thompson is opening what may be Kansas City’s smallest restaurant later this year in the Crossroads. His Sushi Kodawari planned for 2100 Central St. will feature a counter with eight seats and and offer just two, reserved seatings per night. Those 16 diners will enjoy eating sushi served in what’s called…

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