Monthly Archives: January 2006

Bareknuckle politics (literally)

Posted on Jan 31, 2006 by BlogKC

Yesterday Jackson County government reached new lows when a meeting of the County Legislature ended in a brawl. Legislator Bob Stringfield, one of the few voices of reason in the group, got up in Dan Tarwater‘s grill and a fight … Continue reading →

Posted in Jackson County, Politics | 7 Comments

Independence mayoral candidates

Posted on Jan 30, 2006 by BlogKC

Five people are running to replace outgoing Independence Mayor Ron Stewart. The primary on February 7th will reduce that field down to two finalists for the April 4th election. The biggest issue with most candidates seems to be how to … Continue reading →

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Beverage Synergy

Posted on Jan 29, 2006 by BlogKC

Remember the giant Hometown Brew mural that The Roasterie and Boulevard Beer put up in the Crossroads a few years ago?  Now there’s some more local beverage synergy going on… Espresson dell’Anatra, one of the more interesting local coffee houses, … Continue reading →

Posted in Business | 2 Comments

Gregg Johnson opening more restaurants

Posted on Jan 27, 2006 by BlogKC

Gregg Johnson, owner of Minsky’s and Osteria Ill Centro is opening some more restaurants. First is EGGtc., a breakfast and lunch joint on the same block of Main Street as Osteria and the South Plaza Minksy’s.  Then there is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts/Entertainment | 4 Comments

Jane Flynn, R.I.P.

Posted on Jan 27, 2006 by BlogKC

Kansas City lost a living legend yesterday. Historic preservationist Jane Flynn has passed away at the age of 81. Flynn was a vocal fighter for more than 30 years. Among her accomplishments where the formation of the Landmarks Commission and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, KC History | 3 Comments

Chef of the Year

Posted on Jan 26, 2006 by BlogKC

Celina Tio of The American Restaruant in Crown Center is Chef magazine’s 2006 Chef of the Year. The last Kansas Citians win that honor were also at the American, husband and wife Debbie Gold and Micheal Smith, now at 40 … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts/Entertainment | 3 Comments

nixonforgovernor.com

Posted on Jan 26, 2006 by BlogKC

Attorney General Jay Nixon has launched his campaign web site for the 2008 governor’s race, www.nixonforgovernor.com, and a blog.

Posted in MO Governor, Politics | 2 Comments