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The Kansas City Star

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Brewery and coffee roastery to close a KC area location. ‘Unsustainable to continue'

A joint coffee roastery-brewery business is closing its Crossroads location, with its team stating that it is “unsustainable to continue operations” after seven years of serving coffee by morning and beer by evening. Rochester Brewing and Roasting Co. announced on Facebook on Monday night that the space at 2129 Washington St. in Kansas City would close on Jan. 3. “We are so grateful for the past seven years,” the post said. “It has simply become unsustainable to continue operations at that location.” In an email, general manager and head brewer David Bulcock told The Star that their original location, which opened in 2019, saw a slump in foot traffic and bookings for their event space located in the back of the brewery and roastery. Those factors, combined with the increasing costs that many small businesses face right now, led to his team’s decision to close the Crossroads location. Staff were informed Monday, Bulcock said, hoping it would give them enough time between now and January to find other jobs. Rochester Brewing and Roasting Co. to remain open in Parkville This eventual closure will leave Kansas Citians with a single location of Rochester Brewing and Roasting Co. in Parkville, which the

Kansas City, MO · 21d

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Pull Up To Gates And Order Ribs The Way Kansas City Has Done It For Decades

“Hi! How may I help you?” At this barbecue counter, that cheerful greeting can hit you the second you reach the line. It’s fast, loud, and wonderfully old-school. The menu leans hard into smoked meat. Ribs get talked about more than anything else here. Burnt end sandwiches, beef...

Kansas City, MO · 22d
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This Kansas City coffee shop turns into a daytime dance club — and that's only part of its story

After a car crashed through the storefront that would become Café Corazón's first Kansas City location, the owner agreed to rent the damaged space to Dulcinea Herrera's family on the condition that they repair it themselves. They did, and they also made the tables. Herrera calls her family...

Kansas City, MO · 20d
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This Missouri Italian Restaurant Is So Loved, It Has a Street Named After It

A Kansas City Italian restaurant makes 40 gallons of tomato sauce a day, and its family recipes have kept customers coming back since 1954. Cascone’s has become such a local institution that part of the street outside now carries its name. Located at 3737 N Oak Trafficway in Kansas...

Kansas City, MO · 22d
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This Old-School Missouri Barbecue Joint Has A Smoker Sitting Right Next To The Register

The meat gets sliced right in front of you, then piled onto plain white bread. No fancy plating. No fuss. Just smoke, sauce, and a counter line that has fed hungry folks for generations. The story behind this spot reportedly stretches back to 1908. The building itself has stood on...

Kansas City, MO · 23d

northeastnews.net

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Soup Season has Kicked Off! Where to find Fresh Meat and Produce on the Avenue

There’s a chill in the air, leaves are starting to change and many Northeast residents are huddled around the TV to catch the latest Chiefs game. No game day is complete without a hearty meal. Whether you’re looking to make a pot of chili filled with meat and beans, a good soup made with fresh vegetables, or chips with a flavorful guacamole, these businesses in the International Marketplace have your back. Stores along Independence Avenue including Gringo Loco, El Mercado Fresco, and San Antonio Meat Market all offer a variety of meats, produce and spices at good prices that will keep both you and your guests coming back for more.

Kansas City, MO · 20d

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You’ll Want To Visit This Iconic Missouri Restaurant That’s Been Open For Decades

Kansas City, Missouri has a lot going for it, but Winstead’s Steakburgers might just be the most delicious argument for visiting that the city has ever produced. It’s the kind of restaurant that people describe with the same reverence they use for family heirlooms, which tells you everything you need to know before you even look at the menu.

Kansas City, MO · 23d

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An “Amish Cabela’s,” Yoder’s Sausage Kitchen, & A Long-Debated Amish Community Center: What’s New In Jamesport, Missouri

Don Burke is back with a look at an old favorite – Jamesport, Missouri – and what’s new in the community since his last visit. The Jamesport area is home to one of the state’s larger and best-known Amish settlements. Helping him out again is Laura Graber, who grew up Amish in the community, and even taught in an Amish school for four years.

Jamesport, MO · 21d

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Holladay Distillery is celebrating its 170th birthday with its oldest bourbon to date

Holladay Distillery was founded way back in 1865 in Weston, Missouri. To celebrate its 170th birthday, the historic brand is launching its oldest bourbon yet. This week, it’s kicking things off by releasing Ben Holladay 10 Year Bourbon. Ben Holladay 10 Year Bourbon. Even though the distillery’s 170th anniversary...

Weston, MO · 20d

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Golden Corral Is Closing Restaurants, and Missouri Is Affected

Golden Corral has suddenly closed several restaurants and one Missouri location is on that list.

Independence, MO · 21d

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Missouri’s Tiny Burger Joint Is Hiding Some Of The Juiciest Burgers You’ll Ever Bite Into

The fries at this little burger stand get cooked in beef tallow, then dusted with a 13-spice blend. That alone would earn my attention. Then I learned the burgers use grass-fed, grass-finished beef. The building itself is small, old-school, and honestly looks like a shack. Seating inside is limited. A...

North Kansas City, MO · 26d

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Pastrami Piled This High Is Why Kansas City Crowds Squeeze Into These 6 Delis

Kansas City is famous for barbecue, but a quieter meat obsession has been building behind deli counters all over the metro. Pastrami, the peppery, spiced cousin of corned beef, is showing up in sandwiches so tall they need two hands and a plan. Some of these spots sit in busy...

Kansas City, MO · 23d

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Walkable food spots every Hawk should know about

Between classes, work, and everything else college life brings, finding time to eat can be difficult. Fortunately, there are plenty of food spots within walking distance of Rockhurst University that are worth checking out! Whether you are looking for a quick breakfast, a filling lunch, or a late-night bite with friends, there are plenty of options to choose from. Here are a few spots every Hawk should know about!

Kansas City, MO · 22d

hoodline.com

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Rochester Brewing Closes Crossroads Flagship, Keeps Parkville Taproom Alive

Rochester Brewing and Roasting Co., the Kansas City business that paired a coffee roaster with a brewery under one roof for seven years, is closing its original Crossroads location at 2129 Washington St. by January 3, 2027. The company will keep its other taproom in Parkville, Missouri open, even as it shutters the spot where its story began.

Kansas City, MO · 21d

kansascitymag.com

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The East Crossroads Is Getting a Dedicated Oyster Bar

Brandon Hayden is on a journey to bring more oyster culture to our landlocked city. After throwing Kansas City’s first Oyster Fest at J. Rieger’s Electric Park back in May, the chef and certified oyster ambassador is now opening a raw bar in the East Crossroads (1739 Oak St., KCMO).

Kansas City, MO · 20d

KICK AM 1530

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Missouri Is Home to 1 of America's Most Historic Burger Spots

A Missouri original has been recognized as one of the top 15 historic burger places in America.

Kansas City, MO · 10-07

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Tucked Inside A Business Park, This Missouri Deli Makes Meatball Subs Like Grandma Did

One diner compared the meatballs at this little Italian deli to the ones their grandmother used to make. That kind of praise doesn’t get handed out lightly. The twist is where it sits. The deli hides inside an office-style business park, the kind of spot you’d drive past on the way to a meeting.

Kansas City, MO · 23d

fastfoodclub.com

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Order The Fried Chicken Family-Style At This Old Missouri Dining Room Near Excelsior Springs

Some dinners start with a menu. This one starts with a one-way lane through the trees, a pond full of geese, and a crowd of people tossing cornhole bags on the lawn while they wait for a table. At the end of that lane sits a big old farmhouse that...

Kansas City, MO · 29d

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This Kansas City Italian Spot Has Been Serving Families Since 1954, Free Bread Basket Included

Free bread and butter lands on every table here, and some folks say it’s hard to stop eating. Add a dish of dipping oil with fresh basil, and your willpower is officially in trouble. That simple welcome has reportedly been part of a family story stretching back to 1954....

Kansas City, MO · 25d

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You Haven’t Really Done Missouri Barbecue Until You’ve Tried These 9 Burnt End Sandwiches

Burnt ends started as the crispy, smoky trimmings off the edge of a brisket, and Missouri turned them into something people plan road trips around. Tucked into a sandwich, they become the easiest way to taste what makes barbecue here so different. This list runs from Kansas City to St....

Missouri · 23d