A beautiful new “Mexican joint” highlights both the strengths and shortcomings of Kansas City’s growing restaurant group model

Photography by Zach Bauman.

Not quite a corporate conglomerate and certainly not mom-and-pop, the restaurant group model has been tightening its grip on Kansas City dining. You see this when you read about another Third Street Social opening (the newest one in Olathe makes that four total across the metro) or another local establishment being swept up in the… Continue reading A beautiful new “Mexican joint” highlights both the strengths and shortcomings of Kansas City’s growing restaurant group model

From riverfront rallies to suburban block parties, KC is turning every corner into a celebration

Everybody knows by now that the Power and Light District is a perennial all-star when it comes to watching big sporting events. Of course the World Cup will be shown there. And nearly every soccer fan knows about the official FIFA Fan Fest, an 18-day tournament celebration and watch party against the backdrop of the… Continue reading From riverfront rallies to suburban block parties, KC is turning every corner into a celebration