08.07.2023

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

🚽 KC’s best throne rooms

Take a look at the best bathrooms contenders (and the snubs)

HITIDES is ready for the low tides. | Photo by @bathrooms_of_kc

If you have to go, you might as well do it in style. Cintas’ annual America’s Best Restroom contest is back. Cast your vote for the best bathroom in the country by Friday, Aug. 11. But who will take the porcelain throne?

It looks like we got the snub in this particular competition, but we won’t let our city’s best bathroom contenders go to waste. KCtoday is flushed with great restrooms. Here’s a few of our favs.

The snubs

HITIDES Coffee, 519 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO

This Hawaii-themed coffee shop has a bathroom just as cute and quirky. Enjoy the graffiti-like graphics and bold color palette.

crows coffee bathroom — An under the sea theme taken to a deeper level.
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Photo by @bathrooms_of_kc

Crows Coffee, 535 E. Red Bridge Rd., KCMO

Pop into the potty for a nautical getaway. There’s a friendly octopus, a jamming jellyfish, and a man and a woman mural waiting to greet you.

caffeteria bathroom — What this bathroom lacks in size it makes up for in flare.
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Photo by @bathrooms_of_kc

Caffeteria Modern Cafe + Marketplace, 25 On The Mall, Prairie Village, KS

They weren’t kidding when they said modern. Even the bathroom reeks of modern design. The art deco patterns paired with gold trimmings makes this potty feel more like a throne room.

Who will take the throne? Vote for your favorite KCtoday bathroom.

Events

Monday, Aug. 7

Agave Spirits & Cocktail Class | Monday, Aug. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Flying Horse Taproom, 600 E. 63rd St., Kansas City, MO | $25 | Expand your knowledge and palate with this class featuring agave drinks, like smoked jalapeno and dragonfruit margarita.
Charms Class - Make a Leather Keychain | Monday, Aug. 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Weston Wine Company, 540 Main St., Weston, MO | $20 | Craft your personalized leather keychain at this Wizarding World-themed event including three free wine samples.

Tuesday, Aug. 8

Yoga at the Zoo | Tuesday, Aug. 8 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, Kansas City, MO | $20 | Support conservation while doing yoga on the zoo’s camel deck.

Wednesday, Aug. 9

Country Western Two-Step & Line Dancing | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 7-11 p.m. | Social Cabaret, 9050 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS | $15 | Get your dancing boots on for this two-step and line dancing class.
Backyard Sustainable Watercolor | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Slow Motion Goods, 1659 Summit St., Kansas City, MO | $25 | Use paper waste and scrapped paint to make simple modern watercolor prints using techniques taught by founder Hayley Besheer Santell.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Development

Kansas City Council passed a resolution last week to explore having a designated lane for the entire route along the KC Streetcar’s expansion. If deemed doable, the lane will run north and south from Pershing Road to the University of Missouri-Kansas City. (KCUR)

Ranked

The sweet taste of victory. Nine local restaurants made Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in the Midwest list. Yelp’s scores were based on the quality + quantity of a restaurant’s reviews on its platform. Winners include The Depot, Q39, and Hummus and Pita. (Kansas City Business Journal)

Eat

New name, who dis? After closing in June, Café Europa is reopening under a new name in a new location. The Lemon Cake Bakery opens Friday, Sept. 1 at 10683 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS. It centers the café’s well-known lemon cakes as well as serves coffee + tea. (Shawnee Mission Post)

Transit

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson revealed plans for the $50 million budgeted to make railroad crossings safer. The money will improve 47 public rail crossings and 27 freight train crossings. (AP News)

Biz

What a dill-light. Chicken N Pickle raised $10 million to support expansion into new states. The North Kansas City restaurant will open six new locations across Texas, Nevada, Indiana, and Colorado. (Kansas City Business Journal)

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Charmaine

From the editor

I’m happy to see The Depot made Yelp’s list. When I first moved here, my husband was stationed at Fort Leavenworth, and I ate at The Depot at least once a week. Its food is some of the best comfort food I’ve eaten, and the model trains throughout add such a cute touch. Maybe it’s time I pay them a visit again.

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