Joe’s Downtown Donuts & Coffee is now slinging sugar
The donuts have been commuting downtown by the dozen since Monday. That’s when Joe’s Downtown Donuts & Coffee opened at 641 Grand Avenue. The…
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Franks on Southwest Boulevard has closed
Downtown hot dog afficionados have been dealt a blow — Franks (520 Southwest Boulevard) has closed. Owner Dan Clothier announced the closing on Facebook:…
Orange Box has been reborn on Linwood
Orange Box (240 East Linwood) is back. Chef Scott Welsch’s spin on comfort food has returned in the former Jericho Cafe space across from…
Kabuki Japanese Restaurant has closed in Crown Center but could return
After 28 years in Crown Center, Kabuki Japanese Restaurant has closed. “Maybe we’ll move to a different location. I’m looking at moving south,” Kabuki…
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill has landed in Overland Park
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill (6601 W. 135th St.) recently opened in Overland Park. And if you hadn’t guessed it based on the name, fire…
Cucina della Ragazza has opened in Westport
There’s a new deli in town. Cucina della Ragazza (301 Westport Road), an Italian deli and wine bar concept developed by Laura Norris, opened…
The Belfry sets its grand opening for January 9
Beer, bourbon and coffee — all of life’s essentials are now available in one convenient location. The Belfry (1532 Grand Boulevard, 16th Street entrance),…
Los Compas Mexican Restaurant has closed in Liberty
Los Compas Mexican Restaurant (5 East Kansas Street) has closed in downtown Liberty. The restaurant opened in the former Hardware Cafe on the Square…
Peanches on 39th Street closes Saturday
After a year and a half on 39th Street, chef Pete Peterman has made the decision to close Peanches (900 West 39th Street). Peterman’s…
801 Fish launches in Leawood’s Park Place
Once again, the great Kansas Ocean provides. 801 Fish (11615 Rosewood Street, Leawood) has opened in the Park Place development. The seafood restaurant is…