Jim’s Alley Bar Adds Cozy North Woods Vibe to East Crossroads

(Editors note, this article originally was published Jan. 18, 2023) By Kevin Collison Jim's Alley Bar, the new creation by the owner of King G, is...

Vested Coffee Brews Onyx and Hospitality in City Core

By Kevin Collison On the surface, Vested Coffee takes its name from its location in the Garment District, an item produced as part of the...

Big Waldo Apartment Project Proposed, Revives Streetcar Extension Idea

(Editor's note: This article originally was published Sept. 15, 2022. The project remains active and is in the preliminary development phase.) By Kevin Collison A 300-unit...

Inclusive Crossroads Bar to Focus on Agave and Sugar Cane Spirits

By Kevin Collison For those who recall the "fern bar" trend of the Seventies and Eighties with their brass, backgammon and greenery, the new iteration...

Plaza Restaurant Project Served Big Day, Expects Summer 2026 Opening

By Kevin Collison The Cocina47 restaurant project at the Plaza had a big day Wednesday, winning support from City Hall and Port KC, and converting...

KC Mac N’ Co. Opens at 1111 Main Building

KC Mac N' Co. has graduated from The Parlor food hall and opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant on the ground level of the 1111...

New Owners Plan to Raise BLVD Tavern Crossroads Profile

By Kevin Collison A young family with strong restaurant management experience want to raise the profile of BLVD Tavern, a Crossroads establishment that can be...

Rock Island Bridge Project Gets $4M Boost from Kansas

By Kevin Collison Attendees at a ceremonial kickoff for the Rock Island Bridge project heard more than routine remarks from Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly this...

2000 Vine Project Nears Completion, Brewery Opening Soon

By Kevin Collison After five years, the developers of 2000 Vine are nearing the finish line of an ambitious historic renovation project that's now the...

Boutique Hotel Plan Returns for Historic Building on Grand

By Kevin Collison A proposal to restore the historic Mason Building at 1110 Grand and reopen it as a 35-room boutique hotel has returned,...