If our KC-style dog isn’t your thing, KC Hot Dog King & Catering is serving up gourmet hot dogs with a KC flare. | Photo by @kchotdogking
We’ve got an important question about hot dogs for you. No, not whether they are sandwiches, tacos, or neither, but rather — what is the Kansas City-style hot dog?
Some say its a dog with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and a sesame seed bun. Others insist no food is truly KC-style without barbecue.
We decided to ask our readers and here is what they cooked up:
For the weenie itself, it’s all beef or bust. We’ll pass the mic to a reader: “Hello, we’re cattle land.”
Now top it off with either pulled pork or brisket (or both).
We’ll let you decide which barbecue sauce makes it complete. But we must shout out one reader who ditched the barbecue altogether and suggested we top the dog with “Travis Kelce beard hairs, a little bit of fountain water, and some Ruffles.”
Asked
Asked
What should we call this KC-style dog?
A. The Mahomie B. The Royal Burn C. The Show Me D. Other (let us know)
Follow the Recipe | Monday, May 26-Friday, Aug. 29 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Linda Hall Library | Free | From military manuals to school lunches and home-cooked Sunday dinners, take a nostalgic dive into the classic cookbooks that graced American tables and shaped our communities.
Tuesday, May 27
Head for the Cure-aoke | 3-9 p.m. | Kansas City Bier Company | Menu price | Donations of $1 for every full bier poured start at 3 p.m., meaning you have plenty of time to loosen up (while giving back) before karaoke takes over at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 28
The Rise and Fall of Empires: Battle of New Orleans | 6-7 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library | Free, RSVP | Military historian Harry S. Laver delves into this critical moment of the American Revolution, kicking off a new library series + partnership with the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.
HIFW Runway Showcase — The Future is Now | 6-9:30 p.m. | Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City, Independence | $54+ | Witness designers bring futuristic visions to life with bold concepts, high-tech materials, and boundary-breaking silhouettes at this opening night catwalk.
Thursday, May 29
The Coffee Club | 9-11 a.m. | Zona Rosa — Central Park | Free | Grab your besties for a cup from Brew Jaha Coffee House while the kiddos are occupied with Mid-Continent Library’s mobile library and story time.
Wyatt Flores | 7 p.m. | KC Live! | $44+ | Put on your good boots and hop on the streetcar for a Hot Country Nights performance sure to have you boogieing as you bar hop.
Friday, May 30
Festa Italiana | Friday, May 30-Sunday, June 1 | Times vary | Zona Rosa — North Park | Free entry | Celebrate Italian-American culture with an assortment of foodie faves, an Italian Motorsports Show, pop-up market, and events like UNICO’s cannoli-eating contests and a secret recipe reveal from Garozzos’ head chef.
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Memorial Day, a federal holiday, meaning civic offices, most state offices, banks, and public libraries will be closed. Observe the day with reduced admission costs at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, or scroll to The Wrap at the bottom for another suggestion.
Outdoors
Hold off on plans to visit the pool. The Parks and Recreation department is delaying pool openings until Friday, May 30. Additionally, Oceans of Fun won’t open until Saturday, May 31. We know, we know — but blame the weather. (KMBC)
Coming Soon
A new Tribute Portfolio Hotel is slated for the 18th & Vine District. Get thirsty — it will have an upscale restaurant and rooftop bar. We’ll keep you posted for a construction date.
Development
The former Wild Oats grocery store in Mission is undergoing a makeover. The redevelopment plan is slated to begin May 2026 and complete by May 2027 — transforming the vacant spot into retail space for two tenants. What do you think should go there? (Kansas City Business Journal)
Drink
A new Vietnamese coffee shop soft-launched over the weekend. Origin Coi Nguon at 7711 N. Oak Trafficway is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Thursday, May 29. The official grand opening will be on Sunday, June 1 — that’s when you can expect egg tarts and custard buns. (Kansas City Star)
Restaurant Roundup
Speaking of new restaurants… New restaurants are popping up all over KC. See our roundup of new and coming soon restaurants — and be sure to bookmark it to stay in the know.
Mansion Monday
Oh, the possibilities... This four-bedroom, five-bathroom modern craftsman is nestled in south Leawood, and features a chef’s kitchen + first floor wet bar with sky-high, wall-to-wall windows. The catch? It’s yet to be built, meaning you still have time to design the home of your dreams. (Kristin Malfer Compass Realty)
Try This
Skip the calls — with our self-service ad portal, you’re just a few clicks away from showing off to the whole city. Advertising made so easy, it’s practically your new side hustle.
Finance
$2.80 per share is almost gone. Top firms like SoftBank have already invested in Pacaso, the startup disrupting a $1.3 trillion real estate market. Now, after 41% YoY gross profit growth, they recently reserved the Nasdaq ticker $PCSO. Until Thursday, you can invest for just $2.80/share.†‡‡*
If you’re up for a drive, the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum over in Independence will offer free admission to military personnel and their families. Get there by 11 a.m. for the Memorial Day Salute.
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