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April 27 2024
Looking for some plant-based friendly food options? Recently, a reader emailed asking us for a list of vegan food + restaurants in KC. Lettuce dive in — here are 6 spots you can visit across the metro.
The sesame ginger watermelon & Thai bowl from Billie's Grocery. | Photo by @kcveganplates
🌱 Whole Harvest | 414 Armour Rd., North Kansas City, MO | Grab and go with these ready-to-eat plant-based meals — try signing up for their email list for 10% off your next order.
🌱 Gigi’s Vegan + Wellness Cafe | 1103 Westport Rd., Kansas City, MO | Sustainable juices, wraps, burgers, and bowls + a meal-prep service — take part in their recycling program and return your reusable glass bottle for 5% off your order.
🌱 Mud Pie Vegan Bakery & Coffeehouse | 1615 W. 39th St., Kansas City, MO, or W. 95th St. and Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS | Healthy breakfast + coffee options with an expanding gluten-free selection — get in the fall spirit with a “Pumpkin Sheet Cake Slice.”
🌱 The Tree Hugger Truck | 1060 Union Ave., Kansas City, MO | Food truck-style tacos and sandwiches — order the “Baja Fish Tacos” with a “Peanut Butter Tart” to satisfy your sweet tooth.
🌱 SPIN! Pizza | Locations in KC, North KC, Lee’s Summit, Overland Park, and Prairie Village | A modern-day spin on a classic pizzeria with plant-based pizza, meals, and gelato options — try the margherita or spinach and garlic.
🌱 Enjoy Food + Drink | 10573 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS | Each ingredient is hand-selected + plant-rich, from breakfast to evening cocktails — start your day off with a “Morning Wrap Up” and come back for a “Blushing Señorita” cocktail post-work.
You’re about to make your plant-based breakfast. What’s your recipe of choice?
- Homemade açaí bowl
- Peanut butter chia overnight oats
- Sweet potato breakfast bowl
- Coconut and banana pancakes
Today
- unWINEd | Wed., Sept. 15 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | The View, 13500 Byars Rd., Grandview, MO | $9 | A yoga + wine evening. 🧘
- Jammin’ on the Green with Hot Club KC | Wed., Sept. 15 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Shawnee Town 1929, 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, KS | Free | 1920s acoustic jazz with light refreshments + lanterns. 🎵
Thursday
- American Royal Series of Barbecue | Thurs., Sept. 16-Sat., Sept. 18 | Times vary | Kansas Speedway | $8+ | The largest BBQ contest in the world raising money to support youth and education in agriculture. 🍽️
Saturday
- Bark in the Sculpture Park | Sat., Sept. 18 | 1 p.m. | Nelson Atkins Museum of Art | Free | Enjoy music by Kansas City’s favorite DJ Joe Straws + meet KC Pet Project’s adoptable dogs. 🐕
- KC Cider Fest | Sat., Sept. 18 | 12-6 p.m. | KC Wine Co., 13875 S. Gardner Rd., Olathe, KS | $26.95 | Cider Stroll and hard cider sampling for ages 21+.
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This is a very difficult but important topic, and may be troubling for some readers.
The Greenlaw Foundation is raising funds through individual and community donations to help support struggling veterans | Photo provided by The Greenlaw Foundation
22 veterans die by suicide every day. The rate of active duty suicides has increased over the last 5 years, and veteran-focused organizations are seeing decreased funding as a result of the pandemic.
That’s why SC-based 501C3 nonprofit The Greenlaw Foundation is raising funds through individual + community donations to help support struggling veterans, specifically focusing on preventing veteran suicide and homelessness.
Donations are tax deductible — and will change the lives of veterans in need. Ⓟ
Weather
- 82º | Mostly sunny | 6% chance of rain
Sports
- The Royals confirmed they are exploring avenues for a new stadium — specifically, in downtown KC. The team’s lease runs out in 2031, but there are no definitive timelines on the project. The Royals also announced the promotion of general manager Dayton Moore to club president, which allowed longtime assistant GM J.J. Picollo to fill his role. (FOX4)
- The Kansas City Monarchs are headed to the best-of-5 American Association Championship Series Friday — hoping to nab their 3rd title in franchise history. The Monarchs are set to host games 3 through 5 Sept. 20-22. The team set a franchise record for regular-season wins this year, going 69-31 ahead of the playoffs. ⚾ (Kansas City Star)
Coming Soon
- Game on. A new board game venue — ReRoll Tavern — opens Thursday. The North KC bar shattered its kickstarter campaign goal of $9,001 by ~$34,538. The funds will bring more amenities like a custom bar, fantasy wall murals, and a live audio system. ReRoll opens Sept. 16 from 6-11 p.m. at 2368 Armour Rd. (The Pitch)
Development
- The 49 Crossing Industrial Zone — light manufacturing and industrial land in south Kansas City — is expanding its warehouse + distribution capacity. NorthPoint Development will lease 109 acres of the former Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base. The company proposed 2 new buildings totaling $88.3 million in capital investment northwest of I-49 and 155th Street. (Kansas City Business Journal)
Biz
- Smallcakes, big sale. Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery founder Jeff Martin has sold the Overland Park-based company. The business — acquired by Derbyshire Group, a Florida-based family office — is the nation’s largest gourmet cupcake company. 🧁 (Kansas City Business Journal)
Drink
- BKS Artisan Ales won a silver medal for Clouds — its double hazy IPA — in the annual Great American Beer Festival awards. This was the first time the brewery entered the nation’s largest competition. Pro Tip: you can taste a fresh batch of Clouds yourself the weekend of Sept. 24-25. 🏆 (Kansas City Magazine)
Civic
- Kansas City is opening an emergency rental assistance center. The center will help those in need of aid correctly fill-out applications for federal assistance programs. It will operate inside the Housing and Community Development Department offices — 4400 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. — from 1-4 p.m. this Friday.
Cause
- KC-based charity Food Equality Initiative is sending food donations to victims of Hurricane Ida who may have food allergies. 24 pallets of packaged allergy-free, gluten-free food are on its way to Louisiana. The nonprofit's goal is to decrease stress for victims with specific dietary needs. 🥫 (KSHB)
Today Is
- Today is the first day of Yom Kippur (also known as the Day of Atonement) — the holiest day of the year in Judaism. The Jewish holiday is observed with a 25-hour fast and a special religious service. Shabbat candle lighting for KC is at 7:08 p.m., 17 minutes before sunset. May you have an easy fast.
The Buy
- Every day feels like Sunday with these joggers from Vuori. The Sunday Performance Joggers are premier in fit, function, and soft stretch — designed to keep you moving with less bulk around your ankles. Get 20% off your first purchase. Ⓟ
The Kansas City Zoo is hosting private, overnight experiences this fall. Families of up to 10 people can stay at this outdoor campground + enjoy a movie, hikes, and access to the zoo on Friday and Saturday nights.
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