Fan Fare
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice announced a partnership with Blind Box BBQ (13214 W. 62nd Terrace, Shawnee).
“Blind Box BBQ is my go-to spot in KC,” says Rice. “Their food is fire, and the vibe feels like home. I respect what they’ve built and how they show up for the city. I’m excited to be part of that.”
So what can fans expect from this partnership? According to the press release, customers and fans alike can expect exclusive in-store appearances and events with Rice, Rice-inspired menu items, VIP giveaways and fan experiences during the season.
“This collaboration goes beyond BBQ,” says Joe Tulipana, owner of Blind Box BBQ. “Rashee is a beast on the field, but he’s also an authentic, grounded guy who loves KC like we do. It’s a natural fit, and we’re excited to build something fun for our guests and the fans.”
Sweet Partnership
In July, Dolce Bakery posted an Instagram picture of the Plaza, teasing a potential second location—or so we thought. As it turns out, Dolce will not be opening another storefront, but lovers of the bakery still have reason to get excited.
The bakery recently began a partnership with Made in KC and is selling its baked goods in the Kansas City gift shop’s Plaza site (306 W. 47th St., KCMO).
“We will have some cookies at the espresso bar,” says Dolce Bakery owner Erin Brown. “Then we’ll have some sugar cookies and other exclusive products at another table or area. So not a full bakery, but a little setup.”
Brown is planning on custom sprinkle mixes and “other fun things” to sell through Made in KC. She is also planning pop-ups. Stay tuned for updates at Dolce Bakery’s Instagram page, @DolceBakery.
Cosmo in the Crossroads
Even though Cosmo Burger has always found itself within the walls of larger establishments like Waldo’s Dodson’s Bar and the Lenexa Public Market, the burger maker has gained a reputation as one of KC’s best smash burgers, despite not ever having its own dedicated space. That all changed last month, when Cosmo Burger officially opened its own shop in the Crossroads (1815 Locust St., KCMO).
Inside the new space is a large bar that serves up boozy milkshakes and pickle margaritas, and the food menu is the biggest we’ve seen yet from Cosmo Burger. You can order your burger dressed with your favorite toppings, and the rarely seen peanut butter burger, or Goober Burger, is now a menu staple.
So Long
Indianapolis-based food delivery company ClusterTruck has shut down Kansas City operations.
“ClusterTruck Kansas City has closed,” the website states. “As we focus on franchising ClusterTruck, we hope to return to KC with the right local partner.”
ClusterTruck began operations in 2016 and was created to compete with existing food delivery concepts like UberEats, GrubHub and Postmates.
