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1 week ago | 
kansascity.com | David Hudnall
To the great dismay of home cooks across the country, La Tiara taco shells disappeared from store shelves earlier this year. The reason: Gladstone Food Products, the Kansas City area company behind the brand, went out of business. On a Facebook page called "Please Bring Back La Tiara Taco Shells" - now 15,000 members and growing - fans have spent the last two months clamoring for someone to buy the company (and its recipes) and revive the brand.
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2 weeks ago | 
kansascity.com | David Hudnall
Seasons 52 has closed on the Country Club Plaza. Staff was informed by management Monday morning that Sunday night's service was its last, an employee told The Star. The restaurant and wine bar opened in 2011 at 340 Ward Parkway, a space previously occupied by an Eddie Bauer store. Seasons 52 is part of Darden Restaurants, which also operates The Capital Grille, Eddie V's, The Olive Garden and Longhorn Steakhouse, among other brands.
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3 weeks ago | 
kansascity.com | David Hudnall
WingStand expands in Kansas City area at 119 South Mur-Len Road. Celebrate with free wings Saturday. Deal requires the mobile app, no purchase needed.
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3 weeks ago | 
kansascity.com | David Hudnall
Atomic Cowboy, which opened in 2020 with multiple concepts under its roof at 4141 Pennsylvania Ave., is closing. Its last day of service is this Sunday, May 19. "We're incredibly grateful to the neighborhood and community for supporting us over the years - we've loved being part of it," said Katie Kosyan, a publicist for Atomic Cowboy. Founder Drew Shader spent several years renovating the Westport structure once known as the City Ice House, which dates back to the early 1900s.
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3 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | David Hudnall
WingStand will open a second Kansas City area location Saturday. The new spot, owned by franchisee Joe Finch, is in Olathe at 119 S. Mur-Len Road. The restaurant is a quick-service spinoff from the owners of Jefferson’s in Lawrence. It serves hot wings, chicken sandwiches and chicken tenders in 20 different sauces. Smashburgers and veggie wings are also available. To mark the grand opening, WingStand is giving away free six-piece wing orders Saturday to users of its mobile app, no purchase required.
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3 weeks ago | 
kansascity.com | David Hudnall
No, says First Amendment Brew Haha owner Steve Kramer, the name of his soon-to-open comedy club isn't a political dog-whistle to conservative comics who feel like crowds are too easily offended these days. "I completely reject that notion, and I was surprised when a few people suggested that to me," Kramer said. "The First Amendment is for everyone - conservative, liberal, whatever. The main thing I'm saying with the name is that we reject censorship of all kinds.
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3 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | David Hudnall
No, says First Amendment Brew Haha owner Steve Kramer, the name of his soon-to-open comedy club isn’t a political dog-whistle to conservative comics who feel like crowds are too easily offended these days. “I completely reject that notion, and I was surprised when a few people suggested that to me,” Kramer said. “The First Amendment is for everyone — conservative, liberal, whatever. The main thing I’m saying with the name is that we reject censorship of all kinds.
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3 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | David Hudnall
Danny Edwards Blvd BBQ is closing at 2900 Southwest Blvd. at the end of May, its owners told The Star on Wednesday. That doesn’t necessarily mean the Big D — a brisket sandwich on rye bread, topped with Swiss cheese and onion rings — and other popular items at the Kansas City barbecue joint are totally going away, though. “We’re going to cook from home for a while, and maybe sell out of a food truck,” said Joel Bremer, who runs the restaurant with his wife, Susan.
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3 weeks ago | 
kansascity.com | David Hudnall
Danny Edwards Blvd BBQ opened at 2900 Southwest Blvd. in 2007 after moving from downtown to make way for the T-Mobile Center and Power and Light District. [email protected] Danny Edwards Blvd BBQ is closing at 2900 Southwest Blvd. at the end of May, its owners told The Star on Wednesday. That doesn't necessarily mean the Big D - a brisket sandwich on rye bread, topped with Swiss cheese and onion rings - and other popular items at the Kansas City barbecue joint are totally going away, though.
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3 weeks ago | 
kansascity.com | David Hudnall
A public parking lot is equipped with surveillance cameras and a loudspeaker is seen near West 17th Street and Main Street on Friday, May 9. The property owner said it's to deter thieves and vandals. [email protected] David Epstein, the man behind Tom's Town Distilling Co. in the Crossroads, has a problem. It's not his botanical, award-winning gin.
