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After five years, KC area barbecue restaurant will close and move to Johnson County
Why is this barbecue restaurant moving to Johnson County? “A lot of our customers come from that way anyway, especially on weekends. It makes more sense to be where our customers are at.”
‘Hallelujah!!!’ After fire left Johnson County restaurant closed, it’s finally reopened
“My daughter has been asking me everyday if you are open yet,” one fan wrote. “Today is her birthday and I’m going to tell her we can now go get her favorite things today!!”
One of ‘best new bars’ in America is in downtown Shawnee, according to magazine
A popular Johnson County cocktail bar has earned a spot among one publication’s nationwide favorites. Food and entertaining magazine Bon Appétit highlighted downtown Shawnee’s Wild Child Libations on its recent list of the 11 best new bars across the country. The magazine praised Wild Child’s “extra” aesthetic...
Kansas City Zoo announces winning name for new baby giraffe
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Zoo’s voting poll has concluded, and the new giraffe’s name has been chosen. “Willow” the Masai giraffe was born on June 30 at around 1:30 a.m. At birth, she weighed about 125 pounds and stood 5 feet 6 inches tall.
2 of Guy Fieri’s Top 10 Favorite Tacos are Made in Missouri?
When I think of Missouri food specialties, I think of BBQ and ravioli. However, neither have been included as a top 10 food favorite for Guy Fieri and his Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives TV show. It's tacos from Missouri that have dinged the bell and been named 2 of Guy's favorites from around the country.
Mexican restaurant in former IHOP spot
A Mexican cuisine restaurant has opened near the intersection of I-29 and 64th Street, Kansas City in southern Platte County. Palacio Maya Mexican Restaurant occupies the former IHOP location at 5201 NW 64th Street, in the development area known as Tremont Square East. Palacio Maya also has locations in Gladstone and Independence.
Spongebob Squarepants comes to Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium announced its partnership with Nickelodeon to celebrate Spongebob Squarepants’s 25th anniversary starting Monday, July 15 — aka, “The Best Day Ever.” In honor of the show’s debut on July 17, 1999, visitors will be treated to an immersive Spongebob experience with a scavenger hunt, screenings […]
Axe-throwing bar Blade & Timber closes in Leawood, reopens further south
A Leawood facility offering axe throwing, cocktails and more has moved further south. Blade & Timber has officially moved out of its Town Center Plaza location, opening a new space a couple of miles south on 135th Street last month. Blade & Timber is now at 4800 W. 135th St.
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