Pizza + beer = a Kansas City food pyramid | Photo via Pizza 51
Whenever we’re feeling saucy, we like to dig into a slice of local pizza. If you’re on the quest for the perfect slice, we’ve pie-oneered a list of 20+ places to grab pizza that are definitely worth the dough.
Local legends
Cupini’s, Westport
Summer in the city is simply better when you can nosh on a pizza bianca + sip house-made limoncello while local bands light up its Sunflower Stage.
Fun combos
City Barrel, Multiple locations
This local biz offers the world’s most perfect pairing (pizza + beer) with flavors like Krab Rangoon, Smash Burger Pie, and Rad Reuben — all served best on a swing seat at its Pizza + Patio location.
Late night cravings mean one pizza = one serving. | Photo via Orange by Devoured
Orange by Devoured, Martini Corner
What started as a backyard pop-up known for experimental flavors is now a brick-and-mortar serving up high-quality pies and unique tapas.
It’s delivery
The Combine, Beacon Hill
Feeling pizza but your friends aren’t? Stop by this spacious spot for a wide section of sandwiches, wings, salads, specialty pizzas, and drafts to dine inside or on the rooftop.
The Lucky Charms Kickback | 5-10 p.m. | The Combine | $10 | No need to crawl when you have all you need — good drinks, great food, and amazing vibes — all in one party.
Tuesday, March 18
Butterfly Wreath & Wine | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Merriam Community Center | $20 | Create cheerful butterfly wreaths to help welcome spring — all supplies, including wine, are included in your ticket.
Ben Folds with the KC Symphony | 7-9 p.m. | The Kansas City Symphony | $70+ | Touted as one of the major musical influences of his generation, Folds’ genre-bending discography will be on full display.
Wednesday, March 19
90s Whimsigoth Cookie Decorating Class | 6:30-8 p.m. | McLain’s Bakery — Waldo| $65 | Get in on the aesthetic trend reminiscent of “Charmed” and “Practical Magic” with this royal icing workshop presented by one of KC’s most beloved bakeries.
Thursday, March 20
Home Sweet Hawthorne | 5-7:30 p.m. | Hawthorne Plaza, Overland Park | $20 | Elevate your spring cleaning with a DIY floral bar, custom candle-pouring by Embers Candle Bar, and pro tips from LaMira Interiors, The Container Store + Annabelles.
Friday, March 21
“Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale” | Friday, March 21-Sunday, May 4 | Times vary | Coterie Theatre | $14+ | What will happen to Cinderella at the ball … game? See for yourself with this contemporary Latin-American musical performed by KC’s premier theater for young audiences.
Saturday, March 22
Intro to Glassblowing | Saturday, March 22 + Sunday, March 23 | 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Belger Glass Annex | $440 | Learn how to gather molten glass from the furnace and shape it using traditional tools + techniques in this weekend intensive.
May the best bracket win. For the first time since 2000, the Jawhawks landed outside of the top four seeds, snagging No. 7 and facing Arkansas on Thursday, March 20. Mizzou secured a No. 6 seed and takes on Drake the same day. Also on our radar: K-State women’s March Madness run. (ESPN)
Mansion Monday
Raw stone, Roman clay, and breathtaking views of downtown Kansas City. A 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom modern oasis is on the market inside an exclusive gated community, The Pointe at Briarcliff. Take a tour of the completely remodeled 7,634-sqft estate with its soaring windows, hot tub room, and golf simulator.
Development
Midsummer — that’s that latest tentative opening the much-anticipated Rock Island Bridge development originally expected to open in March 2023. Once completed, visitors can expect 11,000 sqft of entertainment space suspended over the Kansas River, featuring food + beverage options as well as drop-down screens and heaters. (KCBJ)
Sports
Listen up, Red Kingdom. This week’s offseason updates for the Chiefs include renegotiated contracts for star players Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones, freeing up $49 million in cap space. Also, running back Kareem Hunt will return with a one-year contract, leaving him and Pacheco to compete for time on the field. (FOX4)
Small Biz
Own a small business in town? Let us highlight you in our Small Business Week coverage, from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10. Join us by filling out this form by Sunday, March 16.
Pets
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Finance
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Biz
Calling all business owners. For a limited time, we’re offering 15% off your first advertising purchase on our self-service ad portal. No long-term contract required — simply use the code NEW15 at checkout to redeem the discount.
The Buy
The Buy
Really cute palazzo pants on sale at Nordstrom Rack. The lightweight, flowy pants can be dressed up or down for spring events and come in fun prints.
Calling all sports fans, gaming fans, and anyone in between — you may notice a local cameo in this year’s edition of popular baseball video game, “MLB The Show.” Kansas City’s own Bob Kendrick, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President, will be featured as a narrator in its “Storylines: The Negro Leagues” series. I’ll be snagging it for my Nintendo Switch tomorrow.
Answered
Answered
Which Kansas City cosplay would you attend as?
Forget human hometown heroes (15%), sports icons (15%), or even our most popular culinary export (15%), KCtoday readers overwhelmingly want to dress up as a water fountain brought to life (55%) for Planet Comicon KC.
Our one request for any cosplaying Kansas Citians bringing their flowy fits out into the streetcars next weekend — keep your spray bottles to yourself.
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