Monthly Archives: August 2009

Down payment on a bowl of noodles

Posted on Aug 31, 2009 by BlogKC

The Star reports that the McDonald’s on the Country Plaza is being replaced with Noodles & Co., a suburban fast-casual Asian chain.  Looks like Cheeseburger Jerry is gonna have to alter his famous panhandling slogan.

Posted in Midtown/Plaza | 4 Comments

Star omits key detail in 311 Action Center story

Posted on Aug 31, 2009 by BlogKC

On Sunday the KC Star ran a big front page piece on the city’s 311 Action Center and how the spike in calls about bulky item pickup have overwhelmed the system.  It went on to recount tales of woe from … Continue reading →

Posted in Media | 4 Comments

Fancy burgers popular in KC, national chains on the way

Posted on Aug 25, 2009 by BlogKC

It looks like gourmet burgers are becoming the new hotness on the local food scene.  We already have two successful locally-owned operations – Chef Burger in Downtown’s Power & Light District and Blanc Burgers+Bottles in Westport and the suburbs. Now … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Downtown, Midtown/Plaza | 5 Comments

Senator McCaskill health care forum Monday evening

Posted on Aug 23, 2009 by BlogKC

Senator Claire McCaskill will hold a health care town forum Monday evening at 4:30 p.m. in the Swinney Recreation Center on the campus of UMKC. Insurance companies and the Republican Party have been staging mock “protests” at similar forums, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Midtown/Plaza, Politics, US Senate - MO | 1 Comment

Ethnic Enrichment Festival is a taste of the world this weekend

Posted on Aug 19, 2009 by BlogKC

This weekend the 30th Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival brings together the food, dance, and music of dozens of countries and ethnic groups. It’s a Kansas City tradition that lets us sample food and music from around the world. The festival … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts/Entertainment | 4 Comments

New life possible for two Midtown landmarks, including Trader Joe’s ?

Posted on Aug 15, 2009 by BlogKC

The Star reports that the vacant Westport Osco on Main Street might soon see new life with a locally owned redevelopment proposal to turn it into a bakery and cafe. No word on the name of the bakery, but Farm … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Midtown/Plaza, Real Estate | Tagged | 5 Comments

Claire McCaskill health care town hall live on MSNBC

Posted on Aug 11, 2009 by BlogKC

MSNBC currently has live coverage of Senator Claire McCaskill’s town hall meeting on health care in Jefferson County, in the St. Louis exurbs.  The teagging birther hired “protestors” are doing their best shout her down, but they are learning that … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, US Senate - MO | 2 Comments