Gram & Dun Heads North
Gram & Dun, one of the Plaza’s most noted restaurants, is opening a second location inside the Argosy Casino & Hotel (777 N.W. Argosy Casino Parkway, Riverside). Set to debut in January 2026, Gram & Dun Argosy will seat 250 guests and feature private dining rooms and a large outdoor patio—the casino’s largest restaurant space yet. The menu will include Gram & Dun favorites like steak, chicken and waffles, and shrimp and grits alongside signature cocktails, a sommelier-curated wine list and locally sourced ingredients.
The expansion continues Argosy’s push to elevate its dining options and comes as W. VinZant Restaurants grows its Kansas City footprint, recently acquiring beloved local spots including Waldo Pizza, Bo Lings (now Heritage) and Corvino.
Clementine’s Opens In Prairie Village
Prairie Village’s newest ice cream shop, Clementine’s (6966 Mission Road, Prairie Village), is officially open, taking over the former CHILL space. The St. Louis-based microcreamery known for its handcrafted small-batch flavors features favorites like gooey butter cake, maple bourbon pecan and coconut fudge, plus non-dairy and allergy-friendly options. With its Parisian-inspired decor and cozy charm, the PV shop blends classic ice cream parlor nostalgia with KC style and marks Clementine’s first expansion outside of St. Louis.
Meat Rushmore
Kansas City International Airport has welcomed a new barbecue restaurant.
Meat Rushmore, the winners of the “Made for KC Barbecue Championship,” has opened in the T of the terminal, offering travelers a taste of KC ’cue. This annual contest selects a new BBQ restaurant each year, giving the winner a space at the airport to sell their grub for a year.
Cafe Corazon catering
Café Corazón has started a coffee cart and catering service.
The mobile coffee cart offers a full cafe experience, serving signature drinks like horchata lattes, café de olla and iced creations alongside fresh pastries and a few other food items. Designed to foster connection and celebrate culture, the cart is available to anyone looking to add some caffeinated brews to their next event. To book for your next event, contact dulcinea@cafecorazonkc.com.
MO Restaurant Association Influencer of the Year Finalists Announced
The Missouri Restaurant Association announced six finalists for its 2025 Influencer of the Year Award, honoring creators who celebrate Missouri’s restaurant and hospitality scene.
This year’s finalists are Annie Bui Seang (@feedmeanniething.kc), Mikita Burton (@allthingsmikita), Brenda Cortes
(@bbcortess), Date Night KC (@datenight.kc), Neyan Babni (@neyanventures) and Katie McLiney Wiewel (@lo.kc.al).
Public voting will decide the winner, who will be revealed at the MRA’s annual event. Learn more and cast your vote at morestaurants.org/influencers.
