News Stories
Taking note: After sharing 20,000+ letters, the writing is clear; everyone’s carrying a burden
Kasim Hardaway developed Take What You Need, a public, interactive installation of 40 different letters that he wrote — labeled with phrases like “to the one who doubts their own worth” or “to the one who needs to let go” — inviting passersby to choose the letter that speaks best to them at that moment in their lives.
Your new favorite pizza-and-cocktail spot has two house rules: Be social; don’t kill the vibe
Serial entrepreneur Brian Roberts is back in the building where he began his brick-and-mortar journey, opening an aperitivo and cocktail bar — Social House — just a few yards away from the original Black Pantry retail space in Midtown’s Tower East neighborhood.
Early feedback: KC wants east-west streetcar line to 18th & Vine, transit leaders report
A possible KC Streetcar extension to the 18th & Vine Jazz District is gaining momentum as city leaders and residents work to shape what could become Kansas City’s first high-capacity east-west transit line. Questions about funding remain a leading consideration.
Family behind Jack Stack plans massive facility to get more KC barbecue to the masses
A 72,000-square-foot former Walmart in Harrisonville, Missouri, is expected to transform into a hub of barbecue operations — including custom formulation, research and development, production, and distribution — for the family owners behind one of Kansas City’s best-known brands.
Mi Ranchito founder opens upscale cantina; it’s the first to bear his name, an American Dream come true
Rulber De La Torre spent months remodeling the former Another Broken Egg Cafe space in Prairie Village for an upscale version of his Mi Ranchito Cocina & Cantina Mexicana with a smaller menu and more grilled items.
