Category: Dining

New bar gives 10% off food and 15% off booze for local heroes and families

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Harley’s Hideaway Bar & Grill in Shawnee, KS has just opened up and is offering some great discounts to active duty, veterans, families of military, first responders and teachers. The offer is for 10% off food purchases and 15% off of alcohol. The offer is not good for online ordering and they ask that you provide your ID.



The restaurant is coming out swinging with this offer as well as some other great deals for us normal folk. Wednesday is .75 wing day and they have a free comedy show! I’ll be making a stop soon to check these guys out.



Whataburger announces plan for a 3rd Kansas City location

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Whataburger mania has officially hit Kansas City. The burger chain is looking to hire 3 general managers for the new Kansas City area locations. The newest location added to the mix will be in Independence, Missouri.



News broke earlier this week about the Blue Springs and Overland Park locations. You can find a link to the Independence job posting here.



Lee’s Summit restaurant to take over old Nick & Jakes off Plaza

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Third Street Social – Lee’s Summit, MO

The owners of Summit Grill Restaurants are opening a new Third Street Social location. The new location will be in the old Nick & Jakes just south of the Plaza.



No date has been given but they are shooting for an early 2021 opening. The new location will be at 5031 Main St. in Kansas City, Missouri .

Grilled Sunflower Heads are a thing and people love it

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Kansas City seems like the perfect spot for the latest food craze, grilled sunflower heads. People are raving about these grilled flowers that you can eat just like corn on the cob. I think I’ll give this one a shot.



It seems easy enough to do and people seem to really like them. After a bit of prep, you grill the head for about 5 minutes on medium heat. The short video below should be a big help. Happy eating!

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Taco Republic is opening a Prairie Village location

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The old Arby’s in Corinth Square is going to have a new tenant. Popular KCK taco joint, Taco Republic, is taking over the space.



Much like the original Taco Republic at Mission and County Line Rd in KCK, the new location will offer delicious tacos and feature a great patio with outdoor games. No word on the open date just yet.