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FOOD & FUN

While you in Kansas City, MO, for the ASP meeting, check out all that KCMO has to offer. For THINGS TO DO, EVENTS, EAT & DRINK, etc. go to the official Visit KC website.

Legend:

     walking distance

     taxi/rideshare

$: Less than $15
$$: $16–20
$$$: More than $20

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For recommendations courtesy of the Local Organizing Committee check out the information presented below!

GROCERY STORE | LUNCH | DINNER | NIGHT LIFE | GETTING AROUND | TOURISM

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Favorite BBQ:

Q39

Favorite Brewery:

Torn Label

GROCERY STORE

South Plaza

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LUNCH

Country Club Plaza

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Favorite BBQ:

Slap's BBQ

Favorite Brewery:

KC Beer Co.

South Plaza

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  • Chipotle, 4851 Main St., 0.3 miles, $  

  • The Mixx, 4855 Main St., 0.3 miles, $

  • Café Europa, 4928 Main St., 0.4 miles, $

    • Joanna’s favorite: Chicken, Goat Cheese & Walnut Salad

  • Spin Pizza, 4950 Main St., 0.4 miles, $

  • Peanut on Main, 5000 Main St., 0.5 miles, $

    • Joanna’s favorite bar food

  • Andre’s Chocolates KC, 5018 Main St., 0.5 miles, $$

    • Prix fixed lunch menu is $18.33 (drink, entrée, two sides, dessert)

    • Don’t miss the amazing chocolate cake

  • Third Street Social South Plaza, 5031 Main St., 0.5 miles, $ to $$

  • Mission Taco Joint, 5060 Main St., 0.5 miles, $

    • Joanna’s favorite street tacos & street corn

    • Joanna’s favorite drink: Paloma

  • Pizza 51, 5060 Oak St., 0.8 miles, $

  • Shake Shack (Burgers, Fries & Shakes), 239 W 47th St., 0.3 miles, $

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From Ann Adam

Favorite BBQ:

1. KC Joe's
2. Jack Stacks

Dinner

Country Club Plaza

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  • Gram & Dun, 600 Ward Pkwy., 0.3 miles, $$$

    • Happy Hour, Monday–Friday, 3–5 pm

  • O’Dowd’s Gastrobar, 4742 Pennsylvania Ave., 0.3 miles, $$, 

    • Happy Hour, Monday–Friday, 4–6 pm, $6 specials

  • Brio Italian Grille, 502 Nichols Dr., 0.3 miles., $$$

  • Kona Grill, 444 Ward Pkwy, 0.2 miles, $$

  • The Capital Grille, 4760 Broadway Blvd., 0.1 miles, $$$$

  • Seasons 52, 340 Ward Pkwy., 0.1 miles, $$$

    • Happy Hour, Monday–Friday, 3–6 pm

    • Ann Adams: Good lunch place, too; liked the crab cake sandwich

  • P.F. Changs, 102 W 47th St., 0.4 miles, $$

  • Rye Plaza, 4646 Mill Creek Pkwy., 0.4 miles, $$$

    • Happy Hour, Monday–Friday, 3–6 pm

  • Cheesecake Factory, 4701 Wyandotte St., 0.4 miles, $$

    • Happy Hour, Monday–Friday, 4–6 pm at the bar

    • Ann Adams: Won’t go away hungry. Lots of cheesecake varieties to choose from for dessert

  • Jack Stack BBQ, 4747 Wyandotte St., 0.3 miles,  $

    • Ann Adams: Try the cheesy corn!​

  • The Granfalloon, 608 Ward Pkwy, 0.3 miles, $/$$

    • Daily Drink Specials Monday–Thursday, 6 pm to close

    • Weekly specials Monday–Friday, 11 am–11 pm

    • Open late! Late night menu 11 pm–1 am (open until 3 am)

    • Brunch, Saturday & Sunday, 10:30 am–1 pm

  • McCormick & Schmick’s (seafood), 448 W 47th St., 0.3 miles, $$$

    • Happy Hour, Monday–Friday, 3:30–6:30pm (minimum $3.40 drink purchase/person)

    • Joanna’s favorite dessert: Chocolate Bag (White Chocolate Mousse and Fresh Berries Topped with Whipped Cream)

  • Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 4686 Broadway Blvd., 0.3 miles, $$$

    • Happy Hour, Monday–Friday, 2–5 pm

    • Joanna’s favorite: Wine Flights, $19-23 (not on happy hour)

  • Prime Social (sushi, Americana/bar), 4622 Pennsylvania Ave. #1600, 0.4 miles, $$

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South Plaza

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  • Blu Hwy, 5070 Main St., 0.5 miles, $$$

    • Happy Hour, Monday–Friday, 2–6 pm

  • Osteria Il Centro, 5101 Main St., 0.6 miles, $$$

  • Stock Hill, 4800 Main St Ste G-001, 0.3 miles, $$$

    • Social Hour, daily, 4–6 pm

    • Joanna’s favorite: Happy Hour (but it is pricey for dinner)

    • Oysters and Drink (Ruby Slipper)

    • Live Music 8–11 pm (check next month to see July’s schedule)

  • Prime Sushi on Main, 4980 Main St., 0.4 miles, $$

  • Third Street Social South Plaza, 5031 Main St., 0.5 miles, $ to $$

    • Happy Hour, daily, 3–6 pm

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Night Life

Westport (1.1–1.5 miles)

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KC Power & Light District (5–6 miles)

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  • Bars, Restaurants, and Night Life

  • Hot Country Nights: Kip Moore, Thursday, July 13th @ 7pm

  • KC Live: Andrew McMahon, Friday, July 14th @ 6 pm

The Crossroads Art District (4 miles)

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Kansas City Jazz

Getting Around

Hop on the KC Streetcar and visit Crown Center, Union Station, WWI Museum, City Market, and KC Power & Light (KCP&L).

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Tourism

  • Union Station/Science City, 30 W Pershing Rd., 3.4 miles, rideshare/taxi

    • Tuesday–Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm; Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm

    • Admission to Science City $15–16

  • WWI museum, 2 Memorial Dr., 3.3 miles, rideshare/taxi

    • Admission $10–18

    • Special Exhibition: Bespoke Bodies: Design and Craft of Prosthetics

    • War Remains; Virtual Reality, 15 minutes to experience WWI from view of a soldier; may be intense; must be 14 yrs or older; admission $24 (must reserve tickets on website)

  • The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, 5235 Oak St., 1.1 miles, walking/rideshare

    • Wednesday-Monday, 10 am–4 pm

    • Admission $5–10

  • Jazz Museum, 1616 E 18th St., 4.8 miles, rideshare/taxi

    • Tuesday–Saturday, 10 am–5 pm; Sunday 12 pm–5 pm

    • Admission $6–10

  • Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, 1616 E 18th St., 4.8 miles, rideshare/taxi

    • Tuesday–Saturday, 10 am–5 pm; Sunday 12 pm–5 pm

    • Admission $6–10

  • Taco Tour

    •  Staying for a while? Sign up to join the KCK (that’s Kansas City, Kansas) Taco Trail and try some of >60 local taquerias 

  • Gangster Tour

    •  Kansas City has a rich history, including mob boss Tom Bendergast. Take a tour and learn about this interesting part of KC history. $35/person, Tours on Saturdays at 10 and 1. Tour starts from Crown Center, 30 W Pershing Rd., Kansas City, MO 64108, 3.5 miles, rideshare/taxi

  • Dividing Lines

    •  A History of Segregation in Kansas City. The Country Club Plaza is well known for shopping and food. However, it played an important part in the history of racial segregation and redlining. Take this 90-minute driving tour to learn more about this part of our city’s history. 

  • Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St., 1.0 mile, walking

    • Thursday–Sunday, 10 am–5 pm (Friday until 9 pm)

    • Main exhibits are free, special exhibits are ticketed   

  • Kemper Museum of Modern Art, 4420 Warwick Blvd., 0.8 miles, walking

    • Wednesday–Sunday, 10 am–4 pm (Thursday until 9 pm)

    • Admission is free

  • Sporting KC—July 12th vs. Salt Lake @ 7:30 pm

  • Royals—July 14–16th vs. Tampa Bay Rays

  • City Market, 5th & Walnut

    • Farmers Market: Saturday & Sunday 8 am–3 pm

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