07.25.2023

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40º | Rain/snow mix | 98% chance of rain |
Sunrise: 7:37 a.m. | Sunset: 5:12 p.m.

⛲ Wine in the West Bottoms

Drink Up Month: Sip on local wine with Fountain City Winery in Kansas City

A peak inside the wine bar + event space. | Photo via Fountain City Winery

Wine + West Bottoms = a guaranteed good time. Fountain City Winery serves the West Bottoms (1409 W. 11th St.) in an industrial space with various wine options and a lot of love for Kansas City. Editor Bella chatted with owners Jay and Melissa Pietkiewicz to learn more about the history + mission behind Fountain City Winery.

What should our readers know about Fountain City Winery?

“We are one of the only urban wineries in the Historic West Bottoms. We have a selection of wines that are made completely on site — everything is aged, fermented, and bottled here. We also have a 4,300-sqft wine bar and event space available. We do a wide range of events like murder mystery dinners and live music every Friday from 6-9 p.m.,” Jay told us.

How did the winery get its start?

“Wow, where to begin. It’s been a dream for a long time. Jay has worked for many other wineries and when I finally got him to Kansas City it was time for us to make our own way,” Melissa said.

“We actually met through the wine industry,” Jay said. “I fell in love with her, and in turn fell in love with this city. When we decided to get married, we wanted to join our talents and passions. Technically, the business has been in the planning stages for a long time. We opened our doors at the end of September of 2021.”

Tell us about your connection to Kansas City

“I’m a Kansas City native and we absolutely love Kansas City,” Melissa said. “We celebrate that — hence the name Fountain City Winery, since Kansas City is the City of Fountains. Even our label art portrays various fountains around the city.”

See more about Fountain City Winery’s hours, events, and wine selections.

Events

Tuesday, July 25

Coffee & Conversations | Tuesday, July 25 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | The Space by Dolce Bakery, 3924 W. 69th Terr., Prairie Village, KS | Free | Grow your biz network with fellow and future members over coffee and light refreshments.
Time Travelers Summer Series | Tuesday, July 25-Thursday, Aug. 3 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Shawnee Town 1929 Museum, 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, KS | $3-$5 | Take a trip to 1929 with this interactive history lesson about downtown Shawnee.

Wednesday, July 26

POWER of Diversity | Wednesday, July 26 | 7:30-9:30 a.m. | KC Chamber, 30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, MO | $80 | Check out the region’s premier celebration of the metro’s culturally diverse business community.
Jammin’ on the Green: Grand Marquis | Wednesday, July 26 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Shawnee Town 1929 Museum, 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, KS | Free | Sit under the summer sky and enjoy tunes by Kansas City’s own Grand Marquis.

Thursday, July 27

Girls Night Out | Thursday, July 27 | 4-8 p.m. | Historic Downtown Liberty, 118 N. Main St., Liberty, MO | $0+ | Grab your gal pals and shop until you drop on the historic square with a chance to win gift cards.
Bliss Books and Wine x KCtoday | Bliss Books and Wine, 3502 Gillham Rd., Kansas City, MO | Thursday, July 27 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Free entry | Sip on a special summer sangria at this happy hour.

Events calendar here

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Tech

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News Notes

Coming Soon

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games will take the place of the old Sprint campus — at 11610 Nall Ave. The 96,000-sqft facility will feature a multi-level indoor racing track and a two-story laser tag arena. The space will open summer 2024. (Kansas City Star)

Watch

History = made. Kristen Hamilton achieved the first hat trick in Kansas City Current club history this weekend while competing against the Houston Dash. Watch Hamilton make all three goals.

Civic

The Johnson County primary election is right around the corner. Residents can vote on Tuesday, Aug. 1, or choose early voting throughout the week. Ballot items include six city council seats and one school board spot. (Shawnee Mission Post)

Sports

The Carvana Professional Pickleball Association will bring its pickleball tournament to Overland Park Thursday, Aug. 24-Sunday, Aug. 27. Winners at the Vulcan Kansas City Open will move onto the National Championships in November. (KCTV5)

Biz

Itochu, a Japanese conglomerate, officially launched Overland Capital Partners. This fund will invest up to $2 billion in renewable energy generation assets in North America. It will be managed by Tyr Energy — based right here in Overland Park.

Drink

It’s officially the final week of Drink Up Month. Don’t be sad it’s almost over, cheers to all that has happened. Still looking for sips, specials, and soirees? See our guide to Drink Up Month.

Giveaway

With 40 years of helping our community achieve life-changing sleep, Sleep Outfitters works with Kansas Citians to find a sleep solution personalized to you. (Bonus: They offer the best mattress brands, Sealy, Tempur-Pedic, and Stearns & Foster, at the guaranteed lowest price.) Visit their new Tiffany Springs and Lee’s Summit stores — don’t forget to enter the SnoozeStakes for a chance to win a $10,000 total sleep solution.*

Drink

☕ Quick cups of coffee

Your guide to Kansas City’s coffee shops

Sweet sips with a skyline view. What’s better than that? | Photo by KCtoday

Looking for a place to grab a coffee before work? What about a meeting spot to hop on a call? Here are our go-to spots for fellow busy bees.

On-the-go joe

Made in KC, various locations | With locations all across the region, this is a reliable pit stop for your caffeine needs.

Splitlog Coffee Co., 548 Central Ave., KCK | This Strawberry Hill biz has a drive-thru — it doesn’t get more on the go than that.

McLain’s Market, various locations | Grab your go-to drink before starting your day (and maybe a sweet treat, too).

Outlets + internet connection

Crow’s Coffee, various locations | Editor Bella spent hours working on graduate school homework here, so trust us on this one.

City Market Coffee, 305 Main St., KCMO | Head upstairs for prime work-from-home vibes.

Headrush Roasters Coffee and Tea, various locations | Take your laptop out to the patio for some fresh air after charging it inside.

See our full coffee shop guide

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The Wrap

City Editor Bella Rainey poses on a rooftop overlooking Kansas City, KCtoday.

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We had a blast at our Summer Soiree at Somerset Ridge on Saturday. Meeting you all was just the cherry on top.

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