Kansas City Restaurant Week is a great way to try restaurants that you might not normally go to…read more The general deal is a 2-course lunch for $15 or a 3-course dinner for $35. Every year the website updates the list of restaurants participating in the deal. Reservations book up FAST so keep that in mind when planning your meals. One thing that I do is look up multiple menus at once and see which restaurants are a really good deal because I will admit some of the restaurants are particularly a good deal but for the most part they are. With the pandemic, many restaurants are even offering the restaurant week deals for to-go in case you are not comfortable dining in. A couple of tips to keep in mind when eating at restaurants during this week. 1. many of the restaurants pre-prepare the restaurant week menu to keep up with the amount of those dishes they are turning out 2. many restaurants book up really quick and get very busy- be mindful with the waitstaff during this 3. you don't have to get the restaurant week deal even if you go to a restaurant during this week I highly recommend participating in this week as it is a great way to explore the city in different areas. Sometimes you even discover restaurants you love and become regulars at!

Restaurant Week is a phenomenon that happens in many cities, sometimes under the same name,…read moresometimes under a different one (a famous restaurant week in LA is called DineLA). It is a really, really great opportunity to get a preview, an insight, a look-see at a restaurant. But it is an absolutely horrible time to try to make a definitive judgement about a restaurant. You may indeed catch them on a slow night or with such an integrated menu that the experience is one and the same, but I think that such an experience is the exception, rather than the rule. Foodie fatty that I am, I embarked last Friday on a very ambitious program: to go to a different restaurant every day of restaurant week. Furthermore, go to those places that I wouldn't "ordinarily" go to. That is, ignore my tried-and-true favorite of the Rieger, the Westside Local, Pot Pie, etc. because I know I love them and RW isn't going to change that. Instead, go to those places that I wouldn't normally go frequently/haven't made it to. What that ended up doing was adding places like the American, Cafe Sebastienne, Pierpont's, etc. to my list. The reason I didn't wait until the end of this week to write this review is because I want to tell you how colossally stupid you are if you let a week like this go by and you miss the opportunity to eat at a Restaurant like Michael Smith, Webster House, Justus, the American, or Pierpont's for THIRTY DOLLARS for a 3 to 4 course meal. You don't have to pick those restaurants, but if you don't take advantage of this week, you're not taking advantage of: 1) the financial part of this promotion - 1, it's for charity (proceeds go to Harvester), 2, it's incredibly inexpensive 2) the chance/excuse/opportunity to bring out your friends who don't ordinarily dine out during a time when you can't use a holiday as an excuse. Now, go out and make this last weekend of Restaurant Week count. You have 3 days. PS I'm pretty certain that 9 days of eating out will add 15 cumulative pounds to my life. But it's been blissfully worth it so far.

As a venue, the Kauffman Center is an absolute jewel of Kansas City and having been there several…read moretimes for concerts, this was our first foray for a non-ballet dance performance. Where better to enjoy the arts than at the premier performance stage of KC? I had not heard of Pepperland previously. I wasn't really sure what to expect, and having known a lot of the Beatles catalog, I figured it would be more musical than it was dance. But as surprised as I was at the amount of interpretive dance that took place, I was also taken by the voices of the primary vocalists. Slowing down tempos, elongating musical bridges, and just taking creative license with the songs matched really well with the choreography. Also of note was the costuming, which was mildly surprising at first, but lent a complementary accent to the show. There isn't a poor seat or sightline anywhere in the house, so any and everyone gets an opportunity to enjoy what is on stage. Kauffman is opulently appointed regardless of the level of your seats, very accessible and comfortable. Big thanks to Harriman-Jewell for the opportunity to enjoy a top-flight performance and of course, major thanks to Kieu and Adam for all they do to promote entertainment, culture, and activity while repping Yelp KC!

I prefer Saltland, or if I'm down in Houston, then Sugarland…read more In the center of Kansas City you will find some great buildings, such as this one at Kauffman Center, which is an amazing shell of a building (though not in a negative sense) with amazing art projects here and lots of music, mainly classics. There's a bunch of good stuff there and they do a good job with all the different things and they offer a lot of reasons to visit the center. One of many gorgeous and underrated buildings in the beautiful city of Kansas City. One of many reasons why I come to the city whenever I can - to see beautiful sights and eat amazing foods. It's one of the most underrated cities in the whole country and buildings like these are part of the reason why. Gorgeous.

Yelp, this review is about YOU! I have a thingy on my messages that I clicked on and it showed some…read moresort of request from MORE THAN A YEAR AGO! As I was trying to figure out how to remove/erase it, I accidentally reactivated the thing and you sent a message that you were going to sic more unwanted contractors at me for a job that's LONG, LONG over! So, then I was forced to go back and click "I didn't make this request," or something to that effect to avoid the onslaught of hungry contractors. Please fix that feature on your site. There's nothing more irritating than to have an inbox inundated with unwanted solicitations. Thanks,

Yelp will onlyb show good reviews if you pay, pay and pay them more and more money. Yelp is a…read morefraud. They will hide you good reviews and display fake 1 star reviews to get you to pay them to remove the 1 star fake review but the kicker is even after you pay them thousands of dollars they wont remove anything. Do your research before you do business with yelp.

So bummed about the overcast skies, but it was amazing!…read more My family came up from Dallas to KC for the view!

Have you ever seen the sun set at 1 p.m.? Sure it feels like that in the winter around here…read moresometimes, but this was so similar to a true evening coming on, albeit very briefly. This two minute "evening" eerily crept in and I have to say... it was as cool as advertised! My experience was watching with some wonderful fellow Yelpers at The Exchange in Lead Bank in the Crossroads which was a rooftop overlooking downtown KC. Sipping sodas and nervously looking through eclipse glasses, I enjoyed watching the sun shrink into a sliver through the glasses. However, the phenomenon of seeing city lights flip on was the coolest part to me. The whole thing has an eery, exciting vibe like when a huge thunderstorm suddenly forms overhead. I can only imagine what people thousands of years ago thought when an eclipse happened, and wouldn't they naturally look up and stare at it? Y'ouch. I'll admit I didn't understand all the hype for it and talk of closing roads and schools, but once I experienced it and felt the excitement, I changed my tune. Great time, glad it was in our backyard, and the rarity of it makes it a special experience no matter what.

Roaming around, looking at all the local shops and eateries, never know what wacky delights you'll…read morediscover till you venture out and sniff around. If you find the time go to 17th and Summit and enjoy what Westside , Mo has to offer as you wander around this adorable neighborhood

I am crushing so hard on The Westside. For years I have enjoyed visiting this neighborhood, but I…read morehad no idea how much I would love it as a resident. Allow me to tell you why it's simply the best. First, let's get 17th and Summit out of the way. The intersection is the epicenter of what most people recognize as The Westside, and for good reason. Want to eat great food? Then why not hit up Westside Local, Chez Elle, Novel, or Los Alamos? Don't forget Fervere, one of the city's best boutique bakeries. You want coffee? Little Freshie brews up Oddly Correct, yet is equally well known for their snow cones and sodas. If you feel like doing some shopping there's Westside Storey and Utilitarian Workshop. Get your haircut at Mood or The Calico Beard & Mercantile. If you need a place to stay, just go right around the corner and rent a room at Jefferson House. All of this on gorgeous treelined streets. It's legit. But since moving to the neighborhood, I've learned that The Westside is so much more than that intersection. I love the eclectic mix of both homes and residents. Walk along the treelined streets and you'll see modern structures made of concrete and glass stack up next to stately century old manors. Cozy apartments are next to gigantic single-family homes. Traditionally a Hispanic neighborhood, its now amazingly diverse without losing it's cultural history. The Maddie Rhodes Center nurtures Latino artists while right next door Baila Westside teaches traditional dance. The importance of the Hispanic culture is especially obvious around this time of year, with many of the businesses hosting altars for Dia De Los Muertos, plus a street festival that draws quite a crowd. Speaking of festivals, this neighborhood is nuts for them. A quick look at the calendar reminded me that coming up is the Family Fall festival, plus a harvest dance. In December the mayor hosts an annual holiday party, and there are a smattering of other smaller events throughout the year. With such extreme proximity to both The Crossroads and Southwest Boulevard, it's always a surprise to me how many people don't even know this enclave exists. But I can promise you that those that do know will love to visit, and those that live here don't ever want to leave. Just like the billboards and graffiti art say, Bienvenidos al Westside!

First time at the RenFest and we had a blast! This is definitely going to become a recurring thing…read morein our household. Not gonna lie -- I felt a little intimidated knowing costumes were the norm and we didn't have any. But once we got there I realized it didn't matter at all. Nobody cared, it felt welcoming, and we had a genuinely fun family time with or without a costume! There was something for everyone. The vendors and crafts were great -- my kid walked out with a wooden sword. Both girls got tiaras and felt like absolute princesses. The human chess game was one of our favorite shows, right up there with the knights jousting. And the fact that Rapunzel and Belle were overlooking the knight's fighting? The girls spotted them immediately -- perfect touch! Food was good -- hotdogs, chicken fingers, and fries hit the spot. But those turkey legs smelled AMAZING. Drinks were perfectly cold, which was everything considering it's been hotter than usual. Highly recommended -- go with or without a costume, just go!

Brought my family here for the knights of lights winter event for the first time. The event ran…read morefrom 530pm-9pm. Upon scanning your ticket, there were two guards at a display playing trumpets(Hark the Herald Angels Sing). The hostess encouraged us to redeem our free gift at a booth across from the entrance and there, they gave one free renaissance festival ticket to each guest. Pleasant surprise! The lights were very nice and definitely gave a joyful medieval Christmas overlay. The lighted paths were fun but sometimes difficult to follow. It was easy to roam off the path and get a little turned around but it was no trouble at all, just a bit rocky terrain so good walking shoes are recommended. There were booths that provided warmth, food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. I worked at the chicken and chips booth at the renaissance festival when when I was 14, my very first job, so I had to stop and order some chicken and chips(french fries) with a side of honey mustard and my husband ordered the brisket chili. The chili was served in a 16oz styrofoam cup which kept it hot until he was finished. The chicken and chips were served hot and fresh as well...3 large chicken strips and delicious crispy french fries. Both meals were absolutely PHENOMENAL for such a decent price of $9 each. As we ate, we sat and watched a fire show with juggling and other fun tricks. Unfortunately, I didn't get but one photo because I had an extended day of work and didn't get to charge my phone before heading to the event. We plan to return next year. Tickets were very affordable and with early bird special, we purchased all 5 tickets for $58. 4 adults and one child. It was a great time!

Great food vendors - I'd like to see tapas offered so we could try more vendors' foods…read more Next time we'll know to bring a chair. Hopefully next year it'll be cooler weather. We had a great time.

We had a fantastic walking food tour. A great mix of food and Kansas City history. We are not from…read morethe area and came for a long weekend and this was a fabulous way to learn about the city and enjoy the food!