Don’t sleep on Chicken N Pickle’s menu — that jerk seasoning is delish. | Photo by @chickennpicklekc
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.
Coffee shops
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.
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 for a game, dinner party, or drinks with corn hole.
Strang Hall | 7313 W. 80th St., Overland Park, KS | This food court concept offers a courtyard-type patio with lots of picnic tables for outdoor eats.
Vivilore | 10815 E. Winner Rd., Independence, MO | Lush ivy, weeping willows, and planters in between the tables — this isn’t Eden, it’s Independence.
Bars, breweries, distilleries
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.
Horror Night | 7-9 p.m. | ReRoll Tavern | Free | Whether you’re crafting or just kicking back, enjoy a horror movie on the big projector screen while hanging out with fellow horror fans.
Tuesday, April 1
Happy Hour at the Piano Shop | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Upcycle Piano Craft | Free | Follow the siren’s call of our city’s sonic export as the classically trained, “prodigal son of Kansas City jazz” Tim Whitmer performs at this Midtown haunt.
Chicken N Pickle Giveback Night | 6-8 p.m. | Chicken N Pickle, NKC | Menu price | Dig in to meal that gives back between sets on the court, with 10% of food + drink sales benefiting Hillcrest Platte County’s mission to eradicate housing insecurity.
Wednesday, April 2
Trivia Night | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Border Brewing Company | $5 | Drop in for a “Jeopardy"-style contest where winners earn cash prizes and losers console their teams with a round of Strawberry Blondes.
Thursday, April 3
Hop To It Shopping Party + Happy Hour | 4-6 p.m. | Corinth Square, Prairie Village | $25 | Grab somebunny to join you for a fun-filled evening of holiday shopping with $100+ in deals included in your ticket.
Rumble Mouth | 7 p.m. | The Comedy Club of Kansas City | $15 | These pro-wrestling inspired comedy battles feature performers duking it with words, instead of steel chairs (but maybe also steel chairs).
McCormick & Schmick’s + The Prisoner Wine Dinner | 7-10 p.m. | McCormick & Schmick’s | $150 | Indulge in a five-course tasting menu carefully crafted to pair perfectly glasses from The Prisoner Wine Company, featuring dishes like burrata gnocchi and pepper-crusted New York strip.
Franz Ferdinand | 8 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland | $35+ | From condemned warehouse shows in Glasglow to international tours, hear these rockers perform “The Human Fear” in person (and maybe a “Take Me Out” encore).
Friday, April 4
“Back to the Future” The Musical | Tuesday, April 1-Sunday, April 6 | Times vary | Music Hall Kansas City | $58+ | Great Scott! See Marty, Doc, and the DeLorean in a high-energy stage spectacle packed with ‘80s nostalgia and iconic tunes like “Johnny B. Goode” + “Earth Angel.”
ICYMI — Kansas City Manager Brian Platt was unanimously ousted by City Council last week, leaving Kimiko Gilmore to continue as acting city manager. Turns out, this may or may not be a trend in KCMO. (The Beacon)
Watch
Here’s how to watch Chiefs football in the off season: turn on ESPN’s six-episode docuseries exploring the team’s 65-year history + killer 2024 season. Set to debut on ESPN and Disney+ later this year, we’re imagining a “Hard Knocks” with less angst and just as much drama. (FOX4)
Mansion Monday
Talk about prime time Plaza lights viewing. A 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom luxury penthouse is on the market in the Country Club Plaza. Take a tour of the 4,513-sqft home that overlooks Brush Creek and features a wood-paneled library, Sub-Zero double refrigerators, a 24-hour doorman, and 2,814-sqft of private outdoor terraces.
Eat
You’ve sat down for hearty meals at Pegah’s Family Restaurant, now get your order to go with new drive-thru concept Pegah’s Cafe & Coffee. Expect the same menu at this Martin City spot with a few additions, like the Very Berry Toast and KC Steak Bowl, alongside a full coffee and espresso selection. (Kansas City Star)
Sports
And that’s a wrap. K-State lost 67-61 to No. 1 seed USC in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament over the weekend. Despite the defeat, the Wildcats tied for their second-most wins in school history, capping off a season to remember.
Feel Good
When 8-year-old Chiefs fan Elena Easley was told, “Girls can’t play football,” she didn’t just brush it off — she went viral. On Saturday, the Minnesota native + her family visited KC as special guests at the season opener for the Kansas City Glory, the metro’s semi-professional women’s full-contact tackle football team. (Kansas City Star)
Transit
Even with additional funding in the city’s 2025-2026 budget, the Kansas City Area Transit Authority may still have to majorly scale back operations. City Council will consider a stopgap ordinance next week, but it expects changes — like a return to bus fare — in return. (KCTV5)
Closed
After five years, Big Mood Natural Wine shuttered its Crossroads spot near the historic Freight House on Sunday. Known for Thirst Trap tastings + eclectic label offerings, its owners announced the closure on social media, bidding goodbye to its “fans, friends, and haters.”
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The Buy
The Buy
It’s the last day of Amazon’s spring sale deals. Shop some of the deepest discounts we’ve seen:
🌸 Get an indoor camera for security, baby, or pet monitoring — usually $79.99, it’s discounted to $29.99.
🌸 Finally try the viral COSRX Snail Mucin with 66% off this all-in-one cream.
🌸 Make your patio or bar pop with a smart flex lighting strip that’s marked down from $24.99 to $10.
🌸 Cuisinart’s 4.6-star rated salad spinner is 71% off.
🌸 Get two cotton waffle weave tea towels for $7.49 (usually $19.99).
One of the first developments I covered for KCtoday is finally serving up some action. City officials have been eyeing three to four development proposals — apartment complexes that maintain the Plaza’s bowl shape intact — for the Plaza Tennis Center. But don’t raise your rackets just yet, whoever wins the bid will have to find a new home for the sports complex.
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