This fresh fish of the day would taste great at night. | Photo by Anton’s Tap Room | Photo by Anton’s Tap Room
We’ve all been there. You’re leaving a late-night show or wrapping up a night on the town, and the midnight munchies hit. But it seems like the lights are off and the grills are cold at all your favorite KC restaurants.
Well, that’s not quite true — because there are definitely joints that cater to nighttime eaters, offering everything from pizza to burgers to tacos. So save this list for the next time you’ve got an after-hours craving.
Anton’s Taproom, 1610 Main St,, KCMO | Open until 12 a.m. | Farm-fresh foods, Fido-friendly spot, and open late, too... what’s not to love?
Atomic Cowboy, 7101 W. 80th St., Overland Park, KS | Open until 12 a.m. | Warning: Only come here if you have a big appetite. Its larger-than-life biscuit-based dishes will put your hunger to the test.
Double Tap, 310 Oak St.., KCMO | Open until 1 a.m. | Flip burgers in virtual reality while munching on burgers IRL.
Kon Tiki + Conchita Tacos, 1922 Baltimore Ave., KCMO | Open until 1:30 a.m. | The tiki lounge serves up tacos alongside its tropical concoctions, and has regularly rotating pop-ups in its not-so-secret room. Its current occupant? The gRAVEyard.
These tacos taste better at 1 a.m. | Photo by Conchita Tacos
Lew’s Grill and Bar, 7539 Wornall Rd., KCMO | Open until 2 a.m. | A Waldo icon, this bar’s kitchen offers the full menu all the way up to 2 a.m
Town Topic, 2021 Broadway Blvd., KCMO | Open 24 hours | First opened in 1937, this iconic KC staple serves burgers that will take your tastebuds back to a juicer time. Pro tip: Ask for a pie to be blended into your milkshake for extra flavor.
Topgolf, 10611 Nall Ave., Overland Park, KS | Open until 12 a.m. | Swing the club with the moon as your backdrop, then swing some fries into your mouth.
Asked
Asked
What pumpkins have you carved up?
Don’t forget to send us pics of your best jack-o-lanterns so you can claim all the gourd-y glory.
Black Cat Paint Party | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 6-8:30 p.m. | 25110 E. Strode Rd., Blue Springs | $35 | Celebrate the Halloween season by painting a cute black cat with a jack-o-lantern.
Mahjong 101 Workshop | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Blush Farms Cork + Board, Liberty | $50 | Start mastering the tile work of Mahjong with guided game play lead by a certified instructor.
“Over the Garden Wall” | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 7-9 p.m. | Stray Cat Film Center | $7 | This modern fairy-tale cult classic — featuring a voice cast with Elijah Wood, Tim Curry, and John Cleese — is the ultimate fall watch.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Thrive | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 4:30-7 p.m. | Zhou B Art Center of Kansas City | Free with RSVP | Celebrate the power of community development and the positive impact locals have had on our neighborhoods.
Battle of the Carne Asada Semi-Finals | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 5:30-8 p.m. | 333 N. 6th St., KCK | $32 | Join the KCK Taco Trail tour as a guest judge, determining which of the eight remaining taquerias deserve to make it to the championship round.
The Psychedelic Furs | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 7 p.m. | Uptown Theater | $55+ | You don’t have to look “Pretty in Pink” to enjoy a night spent jamming along to the English rock band’s greatest hits.
Thursday, Oct. 24
Best in Show Finale | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Great Plains SPCA, Merriam | $125 | Crown the winners of Great Plains SPCA’s paw-some pet photo contest + meet the very good boys... ahem, “good sports.”
Clay County Museum’s Trivia Night | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Belvoir Winery and Inn, Liberty | $20 | Whether you take home the trivia grand prize or stick to the silent auction, your ticket helps keep Clay County’s history alive for generations to come.
15 months + $800,000 = $1.4 million listing. That’s how long and how much money it took to restore William Rockhill Nelson’s iconic clubhouse, now on the market. Found at 610 E. Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., the 110-year-old relic was restored by local TikToker Johnny Youssef. (Kansas City Star)
Cause
“Dreams Start Here.” Phase two of the campaign to restore Walt Disney’s Laugh-O-Gram studio on 31st Street is raising $7 million. Organizers’ artistic vision includes adding a school, providing entrepreneurial support, restoring studio offices, and building a theatre + lecture hall. (KCTV)
Coming Soon
A carousel is circling back to Oak Park Mall after a contract dispute caused the old one to roll away. Owned + operated by District Eat and Play, the new carousel will be one story high and located near Dillard’s South. Installation is scheduled for November. (Kansas City Star)
Kids
Kids Empire, an indoor playground, opened at 12124 W. 95 St., Lenexa, KS — just in time for fall. Let your littles enjoy activities like climbing obstacle courses, soccer, and slides while you enjoy the heater. (Johnson County Post)
Giveaway
October is National Pizza Month. To celebrate, local biz Orange By Devoured is giving away free slices this Saturday, Oct. 26 starting at 2 p.m. Be one of the first 100 people in the door to claim your pizza. If that’s not enough, check out our pizza guide to get your fill.
Art
A heart to Earhart. Dimensional Innovations, designer of the Parade of Heart sculptures, gifted Atchison’s Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum a heart inspired by its namesake. The heart was designed by local artist Scott Manley and is ready for you to view when you fly by. (Atchison Globe)
Travel
For a limited time, save up to 50% on a AAA Membership — and add an additional driver for free or at a discounted rate. Members access AAA Roadside Assistance 24/7/365, plus savings on flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises, and more with AAA Travel. Join AAA before this deal ends.*
Finance
It’s time to take a break from your high-interest debt. For one of the longest no-interest periods on a balance transfer card experts have seen in a while,check this out.*
Number
$314. That’s a real flight deal from KCI to Dublin this year. Sign up for Going’s Premium plan + never miss a great deal again.*
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Eat
🍖 You’re gonna need a bigger fork
Photo by American Royal World Series of Barbecue
It’s almost time to pig out at theAmerican Royal World Series of Barbecue. Returning next Friday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 3 to the Kansas Speedway, this two-day competition promises to be just as tasty as previous years. There’s a lot to dip into, but here are our recommendations.
Enter (or watch) the rib eating contest happening Saturday, Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. Even if you lose, you get to eat lots of finger-licking good food.
Afterwards, rest up and enjoy the BBQ Sauce Wrestling match at 6 p.m. What happens there? Well, exactly what it sounds like — participants wrestle for the top title in a vat of barbecue sauce.
Tickets to the ‘cue competition are $22+ and come with the opportunity to taste fixin’s from all the vendors. Want a closer look? Get the Royal Tour ticket for $35 for an up-close convo with a pitmaster.
The Buy
The Buy
This 4-in-1 car charger. It plugs into your car’s auxiliary power outlet and includes retractable USB-C and Lightning cables as well as USB-C and USB-A ports so you can charge up to four devices at once.
I’m on the house hunt. After adding a baby (and all his baby accessories) it seems we’ve outgrown our starter home. I’m very sad to let it go but I’m excited to have more space. Maybe one of Editor Maddie’s architecture guides can help guide me to a new abode.
