Food & Drink
Blip Coffee Shifts Gears to New West Bottoms Location
By Kevin Collison Ian Davis knew his Blip coffee shop and roasterie in the West Bottoms was in for a bumpy business road when his connections on the West Coast warned him of the looming Covid-19 crisis in early March. “We were one of the first to close up because of Covid,” he said. “My…
Grand Place, Historic KC Star Redevelopment, Tweaks Design, Opening Fall 2021
(Updated Aug. 27, 2020. Editor’s note: Tria Health will be the first office tenant at Grand Place. The firm, currently based in Overland Park, will relocate its headquarters and occupy 17,586 square-feet in the east building. It’s expected to make the move in September 2021. “Tria Health provides one-on-one consultations with pharmacists, supported by advanced health care…
Soulcentricitea Brewing Tea and Natural Goodness on Troost
By Kevin Collison Nika Renee is bringing her blend of tea, pastries and serenity to the Wonder Shops + Flats development at 30th and Troost, opening her Soulcentrictea shop in the former Blip coffee space. “I love tea and I’ve always been a tea fanatic,” she said. “Our theme is earth-based, crafted, soul-centered natural products.”…
Flying Saucer Spins Out of Power & Light District
The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, one of the earliest tenants at the Power & Light District, has closed its doors permanently, according to a company official in Dallas. The establishment at the southeast corner of 13th and Walnut opened in 2008 and featured more than 240 beers along with pub food. While its name evokes…
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…