08.07.2024

Today’s Forecast

84º | 7% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:25 a.m. | Sunset 8:23 p.m.

🍖 Redefine eating “out”

Dining outdoors in the Kansas City metro

Find us sunbathing while eating bites at Brewery Emperial. | Photo by @heidilehmann

It’s a fact — food just tastes better outside. When the weather takes a turn for the better, you’ll find us at one of these patios + rooftops across the metro.

Restaurants

Chicken N Pickle | 1761 Burlington St., North Kansas City, MO | Perhaps the biggest patio on the list, this NKC staple is the ultimate hangout spot — either for a game, a dinner party, or drinks with cornhole.

The Classic Cup | 301 W. 47th St., KCMO | Snag a table on the sidewalk and a sunny morning — perfect for people watching and for feeling like the main character.

The Suburban | 402 S. 20th St., Leavenworth, KS | It’s like a backyard garden paradise that also serves tasty food.

Chicken n pickle patio — Don’t sleep on Chicken N Pickle’s menu — that jerk seasoning is delish. | Photo by @chickennpicklekc

Bars, breweries, distilleries

East Forty Brewing | 1201 W. Main St., Blue Springs, MO | Well-built with plenty of room, lots of twinkle lights, and easy parking. We love the giant Jenga + pizza available.

Electric Park | 2700 Guinotte Ave., Kansas City, MO | This garden bar attached to J. Rieger & Co. provides fair food, a long list of cocktails, Instagram-worthy backgrounds, and a history lesson.

Coffee shops

City Market Coffee | 305 Main St., KCMO | Pro tip: Located right by City Market Park, sit here long enough and you’ll spot some of KC’s cutest pups.

Donutology at the Trolley | 426 Delaware St., KCMO | Don’t knock donuts on the patio, especially right off the streetcar line — making this the perfect scenic spot to take visitors.

Mother Earth Coffee | 3504 Gilham Rd., KCMO | With strong coffee, great food, and plenty of greenery, Mother Earth is the complete package.

15+ more eats

Asked

Should outdoor dining areas be pet-friendly?

A. Yes, it’s better to dine with fur-iends
B. No, no pets allowed while dining

Order up

Events

Wednesday, Aug. 7

Indoor Oasis Workshop | Wednesday, Aug. 7, Sunday, Aug. 11 | Times vary | Colonial Gardens | $49.99 | Grab your green thumbs and learn how to build a vibrant house plant ecosystem, plus take home your own custom designed container garden.
Front Porch Concerts - The Swallow Tails | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 7:07-9 p.m. | Second Presbyterian | Free | Enjoy some local music at this mini porch fest.

Thursday, Aug. 8

Concert in the Park: The Stolen Winnebagos | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 7 p.m. | Thompson Park | Free | Round out the summer concert series in style with this dynamic showband performing hits from the ‘50s through the ‘80s — from classic rock and new wave to grunge, hip hop, and country.*
Sapphira Cristál | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 8 p.m. | The Madrid Theatre | $29-$129 | The drag queen herself gazed into your future and it was full of show-stopping performances like this one.

Friday, Aug. 9

KC Wheel x Special Olympics | Friday, Aug. 9-Saturday, Aug. 10 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | KC Wheel | Free entry | The wheel will be lit up red while Special Olympics representatives will speak about the athletes + the transformative power of sports.
Artists Talk and Reception for Fall Exhibitions | Friday, Aug. 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art | Free | Head to the opening of the museum’s fall exhibitions featuring discussions with artists Emilio Villalba, Gabriel Mills, and Joel Daniel Phillips — stick around for a post-lecture reception.*

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Open

Today marks the grand opening of The Nook, KCPL Central Library’s cafe. Stop by starting at 11:30 a.m. for book-inspired items like the Grapefruit Gatsby Sparkle and Langston’s Brown Sugar Oat Groove.

Ranked

OP take-O-ver. Overland Park was named the No. 4 “Best Place to Buy A House in the US” by Norada. It earned the high spot due, in part, to its parks and recreation activities, strong school systems, and safety rating.

Civic

Kansas’ license plate saga is entering its third arc with new personalized plate designs, which await your vote. Pick your fave by 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9. The winning plate will be revealed on Monday, Aug. 12.

Plan Ahead

Ring the alarm — THUNDERGONG! is back. Hosted by KC fave Jason Sudeikis, the prosthetic care fundraiser returns to The Midland Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 9 at 10 a.m.

Giveaway

Home is where the HGTV is. KC is the latest location of HGTV’s Urban Oasis giveaway. Enter by Wednesday, Oct. 2 for a chance to win a KC home that is “upbeat, “bold,” and “one-of-a-kind.”

Wellness

Focused on staying hydrated? Most hydration products contain more sodium than you need. Enter: Native Hydrate’s essential amino acids, branched-chain amino acids, and electrolytes for hydration and health.*

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❤️ For the lovers

Bridgerton author headlines Romance GenreCon

Here is a steamy weekend stop to add to your calendar. | Graphic by Romance GenreCon

Dearest reader,

It is with great joy we inform you Julia Quinn, the mind behind the book behind the show “Bridgerton,” will headline Kansas City’s Romance GenreCon. One might call her the rose of the season.

Starting tomorrow, Aug. 8-Saturday, Aug. 10, Romance GenreCon will grace MCPL’s Woodneath Library Center (8900 NE Flintlock Rd., KCMO). Other visiting authors include:

Local author Janna MacGregory
Shawntelle Madison
Cathy Maxwell
Carmen Schober
Sierra Simone

You may attend for free using your library card, but do make sure to RSVP (and do review the schedule first).

Yours indubitably,

KCtoday

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Charmaine

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