Monthly Archives: February 2007

Vote for Roasterie Coffee at Downtown Grocery

Posted on Feb 23, 2007 by BlogKC

As you might already know, local grocer Cosentino’s is building a new store Downtown in the Power & Light District. It should be a great addition to the neighborhood and be very similar to their Brookside Market. Unfortunately it sounds … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Downtown | 2 Comments

Forsythe holds virtual town hall meeting

Posted on Feb 23, 2007 by BlogKC

City Council candidate Mark Forysthe is holding what looks to be KC’s first virtual town hall meeting, on Sunday at 8:00 p.m.  He’ll be online from the The Roasterie Cafe in Brookside, chatting with constituents who log on via his … Continue reading →

Posted in City Council, Politics | 2 Comments

Outsider? Not quite.

Posted on Feb 22, 2007 by BlogKC

Al Riederer has a new web site, OnlyOutsider.com, that touts his alleged status as a City Hall outsider, cataloging the combined 89 years of City Hall experience of several other candidates. Al says “I’ve spent my career a long way … Continue reading →

Posted in KC Mayor, Politics | 19 Comments

KCBeer.com

Posted on Feb 20, 2007 by John Newman Edwards

Some local beer nuts have created a beer map at KCBeer.com. Using Google Maps, “KCBeer helps you find places where you’ll find Good Beer.” There is also a blog mentioning upcoming beer-related events. It’s about time KC had a good … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 3 Comments

The blog candidates

Posted on Feb 20, 2007 by BlogKC

This is the first City Council race of the blog era, and a few candidates have distinguished themselves in the blogosphere. They go beyond the usual brochureware site and use new technologies like blogging, video, and podcasting to communicate directly … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging, City Council, KC Mayor, Politics | 3 Comments

Transitions on 39th

Posted on Feb 19, 2007 by BlogKC

The Restaurant Row on West 39th Street is undergoing a big transition period this year. Cafe Rumi, Macaluso’s, Qdoba, and Nichols Lunch have all closed recentlly, and there is talk that Addis Adaba and Circe aren’t far behind. Newer places … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Midtown/Plaza | 6 Comments

Waldo Burning

Posted on Feb 16, 2007 by BlogKC

Update: Star coverage of the fire and the aftermath in Waldo. The building that houses Kennedy’s Bar & Grill and the Cafe Apanaire bakery is burning down at this moment. The building is collapsing and it looks like it will … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 6 Comments