09.20.2024

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94º | 8% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:04 a.m. | Sunset 7:17 p.m.

🥞 Who’s hungry? (It’s us.)

Our picks for the best brunch restaurants in Kansas City

A toast... to brunch. | Photo by KCtoday

Brunchin’ ain’t always easy but it is necessary. Whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs or mind-blowing bloody marys, the options can be overwhelming.

Luckily, you have us to scout things out. With help from our readers, we’ve compiled a whole brunch ofoptions, along with menu recs, pro tips, and an interactive map to track ‘em.

Weekday wonders

Homesteader | Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | It’s the Great Plains, after all — dip your toast in with an order of its bison gravy-covered biscuit egg Benedict. Pro tip: Don’t miss out on the mimosa flight.

Green Dirt on Oak | Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Split a charcuterie board from the locally-famous cheese monger. Serves 2-4, or just one if we’re being honest.

green dirt on oak.jpg — Say cheese.
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Photo by Green Dirt on Oak

Can’t miss classics

eggtc. | Daily, 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | It’s sort-of a metroplex for heavy hitters in local dining: start your day at eggtc., move next door for lunch at Minsky’s, scoot down another few feet for dinner at Osteria IL Centro.

The Classic Cup | Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., weekends, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | “Simply a classic. Needing a post-night out meal, order the breakfast sandwich...or split the cinnamon roll and quiche Lorraine because life is all about balance.” — Reader submission

third street social two drinks from brunch sit on a table one yellow an tall one short and red bloody mary — Chase your bloody mary down with a bottomless mimosa.
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Photo by Third Street Social

Bottomless mimosas

Rye, Plaza location | Weekends, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | For $50 a pop, get all-you-can-drink premium bubbly with a juice carafe of your choice.

Third Street Social | Weekends, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | You can make any drink bottomless with a little dedication — we recommend sharing a round of Soccer Moms at your next girls’ brunch.

20+ more spots to get your brunch on

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Events

Friday, Sept. 20

Re: ArtFest | Friday, Sept. 20-Saturday, Sept. 21 | Times vary | 10901 E. Winner Rd., Independence | Free | Enjoy live music, food trucks, sculptures, and a glass blowing demonstration at this fair benefiting the Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity.
Camp Leavenworth | Friday, Sept. 20-Saturday, Sept. 21 | 5-9 p.m. | Leavenworth Landing Park and CW Parker Carousel Museum, Leavenworth | Free | It’s Leavenworth’s premier music festival, featuring fireworks, family-friendly activities, and a makers’ fair.
Kristin Key | Friday, Sept. 20-Saturday, Sept. 21 | 7 p.m. | The Comedy Club of Kansas City | $25+ | As seen on “The Improv,” “Last Comic Standing” and “Bring the Funny,” her self-deprecating style of funny incorporates the guitar to create original musical comedy.

Saturday, Sept. 21

Low Sensory Morning | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 2 p.m. | The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | Free | Kiddos with sensory sensitivities can enjoy the museum an hour before it opens to the public for a quiet sesh of hands-on art-making.

Sunday, Sept. 22

Northland Grill and Chill | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 2-5 p.m. | Hodge Park | Free | Donate school essentials like Clorox wipes + Expo markers before diving into the free food and family games.

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News Notes

Open

Oak Park Mall just got a new biz on its lower level: District Eat and Play. The new arcade-restaurant serves up goodies like pizza and mozzarella sticks, and is bound to make you feel nostalgic for the malls of the 90s. (Johnson County Post)

Biz

Hallmark just made a deal with Office Depot. Now, when you’re restocking your work office, you can buy greeting cards from this KC giant, too. (Kansas City Business Journal)

Jobs

She works hard for the money — at her day job and beyond. Casinos.com asked people what their side hustles were and both Missouri + Kansas had the same No. 1 gig: DoorDash. See what No. 2 and No. 3 are.

Trending

Willa’s Books and Vinyl will see another chapter. Located at 5549 Troost Ave., KCMO, the longest standing Black-owned bookstore in Missouri was in danger of closing, but Kansas Citians banded together and saved it. The store is still accepting donations and seeking volunteers for inventory management. (KCTV)

Seasonal

‘Tis the season. Tickets are on sale for JINGLE!. The pop-up winter wonderland at Legends Field is coming Friday, Nov. 22-Monday, Dec. 30. You and the fam can walk through the holiday lights maze, enjoy themed pop-up bars, and browse an array of local food trucks + vendors. Tickets are $26-$38.

Finance

Rates just dropped. Now could be the perfect time for you to tap into your home equity — calculate your payment.*

Announced

Introducing Jobs, our new virtual bulletin board featuring local job openings in all industries. It’s simple: Post your listing (it’s free for a limited time), and watch those applications roll in.

History

🎶 Ba-dee-ya, say, do you remember?

Do you remember the 21st night of September in Kansas City?

On this day, 102 years ago, this photo of construction for the future American Royal building was taken. | Photo via Kansas City Public Library

Tomorrow is the 21st night of September. Cue the music.

In honor of Earth, Wind, and Fire’s iconic song “September,” we’re reflecting on iconic late-September moments in Kansas City history with a little help from the Kansas City Public Library.

On (and around) this day:

2006 | The US Department of the Interior designated a national historic landmark for The Liberty Memorial (World War I Museum and Memorial).

1949 | The Association of Women Broadcasters of the National Association of Broadcasters held a luncheon at the historic Muehlebach Hotel.

1934 | “Else Paulson” roses were blooming at the Nelson Gallery of Art (Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art).

1929 | Exhibits of radios were held at a Radio Show at the second Convention Hall, which was located at 13th and Central streets.

1922 | Construction began on the American Royal Building.

1906 | Electric Park was preparing decorations for its Corn Carnival in the East Bottoms.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Charmaine

From the editor

My favorite brunch spot was The Corner Restaurant in Westport before it suddenly closed after 30 years. I can still taste the Irish coffee.

Now, it’s Room 39. Make sure you check out its Sunday Brunch menu and make reservations ahead of time if you want to eat.

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