Jenna Thompson

Kansas City, Lincoln

Writing for @KCStar about businesses + fun around JoCo and KC | Tweets ≠ endorsements | Lover of words/empathy/Christ | [email protected]

Articles

Restaurant will leave popular Kansas City spot

5 days ago | kansascity.com | Jenna Thompson

It's not a "goodbye," more of a "see you in Independence."Once owner Chris Riggins sells his assets and the right to operate in his midtown spot, Brewer's Kitchen & Corner will move out of its 3107 Gillham Road digs. He'll operate the beloved brand inside 3 Trails Brewing at 111 N. Main St. on Independence Square, where he'll continue to serve his beer-infused burgers, loaded fries and other menu favorites.
This fusion brunch spot will replace closing Kansas City Westport restaurant

6 days ago | kansascity.com | Jenna Thompson

Once beloved Kansas City Korean restaurant Chingu closes in Westport, a brunch spot will replace it. AR's Breakfast & Brunch, a Mexican-American restaurant that drew huge line when it started near downtown Overland Park, plans to open its first Kansas City location at 4117 Pennsylvania Ave. in mid-June. Chingu told The Star on Wednesday that it will close in the space May 24.
New KC speakeasy-style lounge will be an 'immersive experience'

1 week ago | kansascity.com | Jenna Thompson

A new speakeasy-style cocktail lounge in Kansas City will combine craft cocktails, mysticism and a little bit of theater. Think levers, spells and riddles. Owner Mark Denton doesn't have all the fine details sorted out just yet, but he aims to create a space that's sure to intrigue. "There's going to be some trickery to activate the system to get into the door," he said.
Wildly popular KC doughnut pop-up opening permanent Johnson County spot

1 week ago | kansascity.com | Jenna Thompson

As soon as Jessica Dunkel posted that her sourdough doughnut business, Slow Rise KC, had found a home, her Instagram page went ablaze. Hundreds of comments flooded the wildly popular pop-up business's page, all with the same sentiment:"BEST NEWS EVER!! You've made our entire week!!!" "Maybe I'll finally be able to see what the hype is all about." Slow Rise is looking to open early fall at 11228 W. 135th St. in Overland Park, in the former Jonathan's BBQ Soulfood Cajun Creole location.
Wildly popular KC doughnut pop-up opening permanent Johnson County spot

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jenna Thompson

As soon as Jessica Dunkel posted that her sourdough doughnut business, Slow Rise KC, had found a home, her Instagram page went ablaze. Hundreds of comments flooded the wildly popular pop-up business’s page, all with the same sentiment:“BEST NEWS EVER!! You’ve made our entire week!!!” “Maybe I’ll finally be able to see what the hype is all about.”Slow Rise is looking to open early fall at 11228 W. 135th St. in Overland Park, in the former Jonathan’s BBQ Soulfood Cajun Creole location.
Popular KC Thai restaurant is closing after 7 years. 'Everything has its time'

1 week ago | kansascity.com | Jenna Thompson

Waldo Thai offers the khan toke yai, a platter that lets customers try 10 Lanna dishes, with food and flavors executive chef Pam Liberda grew up with in Northern Thailand. They aren't often featured at American Thai restaurants. Janie Jones Photography Popular Kansas City restaurant Waldo Thai is closing - for now, at least. The restaurant of seven years is closing its spot at 8431 Wornall Road on May 17.
ramen, poke, more

2 weeks ago | kansascity.com | Jenna Thompson

Less than a year after Fuzzy's Taco Shop closed in Olathe, a new tenant is taking over. QZ Poke & Ramen - a Kansas City brand with four existing locations - is moving into the space at 13505 S. Mur-Len Road, Suite 100. The new location's manager, Long Her, said he expects the spot to open in a month or more. The Olathe spot will offer all of the menu items available at its other locations: dumplings, pork or chicken ramen bowls, kimchi and customizable poke bowls.
Johnson County ice cream shop is closing. A boozy favorite will replace it

2 weeks ago | kansascity.com | Jenna Thompson

After several "incredible" years, Prairie Village ice cream shop Chill in the Village is closing. The shop announced via social media this week that it would close its storefront at 6966 Mission Road. It will serve all of customers' favorite frozen treats until May 31. But have no fear, ice cream lovers: Something else is on the way. St. Louis favorite Clementine's Naughty and Nice Ice Cream will open in the space in September.
Johnson County ice cream shop is closing. A boozy favorite will replace it

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jenna Thompson

After several “incredible” years, Prairie Village ice cream shop Chill in the Village is closing. The shop announced via social media this week that it would close its storefront at 6966 Mission Road. It will serve all of customers’ favorite frozen treats until May 31. But have no fear, ice cream lovers: Something else is on the way. St. Louis favorite Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Ice Cream will open in the space in September.
A mocktail bar in Power & Light? New concept coming to the KC district

2 weeks ago | kansascity.com | Jenna Thompson

Where does one go in Power & Light to find mocktails? What about chicken and waffles? Hummus? After it opens in the fall, a quick Google search will take patrons looking for all three items to one spot. Mediterranean restaurant Jerusalem Cafe, Chick-In Waffle and a new concept called Virgin Rebel will exist under one roof at 131 E. 14th St. The building was once home to Famous Dave's. Brothers Dennis and Adam Alazzeh are opening the family-friendly space together.