Openings
Imo’s Pizza & Feng Cha Boba Tea (Metro North Crossing at 169 Hwy & Barry Road)
Metro North Crossing has announced that Imo’s Pizza and Feng Cha Boba Tea will both open this fall in the 106-acre mixed use development.
The new Imo’s (8502 N. Jefferson St.) is the third of the franchise. It will open in a 1500 square-foot space in the same building as the recently opened KPOT.
Imo’s is known for its “original St. Louis-style pizza.” St. Louis style pizza is defined by thin, crispy, crunchy crust, covered in toppings and layered with a cheese blend.
Feng Cha Boba Tea, also a franchise, will open in an 1800 square-foot space near the recently opened Thai Orchid (440 NW Legacy Dr.). Boba teas, loose-leaf teas, milk teas and more are featured on the menu.
Off The Hook (7506 N. Oak Trafficway Gladstone, MO, offthehookbbqllc.com)
Kansas City, say hello to the newest barbecue joint: Off The Hook BBQ.
Off The Hook BBQ, a family-owned restaurant, opened last month in Gladstone. The barbecue concept began as a food truck with owner Wardell Hooks Jr. popping up around town for the last fifteen years.
Off The Hook’s menu is starting small, offering meats like brisket, pulled pork and ribs. A hot dog loaded with brisket, a quesadilla and nachos are also offered.
Luca Bagel Co. (633 E. 63rd St., lucabagel.com)
The highly anticipated Luca Bagel opened its doors last week in Brookside.
Sitting next to BKS Artisan Ales brewery, the bagel shop’s opening was met with excitement, with lines out the door and wrapped around the building.
Luca Bagel offers New Jersey-style bagels, sourdough bagels and bagel sandwiches. To read more about Luca Bagel’s journey from a pop-up to a brick-and-mortar, read here.
Closings
The Big Rip Brewing Company (216 E. 9th Ave. NKC, bigripbrewing.com)
Big Rip Brewing Company announced its sudden closure on its website last month.
“After 12 wild years, The Big Rip Brewing Company is closing its doors at the end of Saturday, July 26th, 2025,” the announcement reads. “The building at 216 E. 9th Ave in North KC will get a face-lift and reopen in a few weeks, still as a brewery, but under new management and a new concept.”
The brewery slated to take Big Rip’s place is unknown at this time.
Other
Wine & Dine
Aixois Sud in Leawood is now offering half off any bottle of wine every Tuesday and Thursday.
Happy Hour (Tuesday through Saturday, 4 to 6 pm) specials and small plates include $2 off select cocktails and draft beer, $4.50 house wines.
The restaurant is also announcing new hours to focus on dinner:
Tuesday-Thursday, 4-9 p.m.
Friday-Saturday, 4-10 p.m.
Sunday-Monday, Closed
Scoop! There It Is
Local chocolate shop André’s is hosting an ice cream pop-up in collaboration with Clementine’s Ice Cream on Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9, from 3 to 9 pm.
The pop-up will be held at André’s KC location (5018 Main Street).
The ice cream flavors offered – gooey butter cake, André’s chocolate bourbon road, strawberry balsamic white pepper, coconut fudge and more – offer just a taste of what will be available at Clementine’s soon-to-open Prairie Village location. Pints will also be offered.
To read more about the Clementine’s Ice Cream, read here.
