Neighborhood places
Here are some close-by places that we enjoy.
Noodle dishes and curries in a former garage - food is always excellent.
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Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop
2701 W 47th AveNoodle dishes and curries in a former garage - food is always excellent.
Regularly rated one of the best BBQ places in the US. The lines can be long - one tip is to phone in an order and get it for carry-out.
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Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveRegularly rated one of the best BBQ places in the US. The lines can be long - one tip is to phone in an order and get it for carry-out.
Hi Hat Coffee
5012 State Line Rdnice patio!
Good quality and selection - decent happy hour options
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Blue Sushi Sake Grill
4705 Rainbow BlvdGood quality and selection - decent happy hour options
1889 Pizza Napoletana
2876 W 47th AveExcellent wood-fired pizza
Conroys Public House Rainbow
4730 Rainbow BoulevardGood place to watch a game or grab a beer/pub food
Brewpubs
Here are our current top 5!
In the heart of the east Crossroads with several other brewpubs nearby.
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Brewery Emperial
1829 Oak StreetIn the heart of the east Crossroads with several other brewpubs nearby.
In the River Market. Best spot to watch soccer (even in the AM).
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Strange Days Brewing Co
316 Oak StIn the River Market. Best spot to watch soccer (even in the AM).
Across the river in NKC - consistently good beers and nice patio space. Check out the Chicken and Pickle across the street as well.
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Cinder Block Brewery
110 E 18th AveAcross the river in NKC - consistently good beers and nice patio space. Check out the Chicken and Pickle across the street as well.
Alma Mader Brewing
2635 Southwest BlvdGreat Pilsners and hazys
Live Music Favorites
Kari and I are very plugged into the live music scene. Check out do816.com for live music listings. In addition to the below there are really great venues like the Recordbar, Truman, Uptown, and Crossroads KC.
Great old school club. Friday happy hour with Lonnie McFadden is highly recommended!
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The Phoenix
302 W 8th StGreat old school club. Friday happy hour with Lonnie McFadden is highly recommended!
Roots/Americana institution in former railroad boarding house. Now with 4 stages, there's always something on.
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Knuckleheads Saloon
2715 Rochester AveRoots/Americana institution in former railroad boarding house. Now with 4 stages, there's always something on.
Fabulous jazz/swing club with great retro vibe.
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Green Lady Lounge
1809 Grand BlvdFabulous jazz/swing club with great retro vibe.
Authentic roadhouse vibe with great BBQ and blues.
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B.B.'s Lawnside BBQ
1205 E 85th StAuthentic roadhouse vibe with great BBQ and blues.