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johnmatrix wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:57 am On another note what's going on with the midtown crossing project on Bellview?

KCtoBrooklyn wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 10:17 am

johnmatrix wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:57 am On another note what's going on with the midtown crossing project on Bellview?

Some tweaks were made and the final plan was recently submitted. I am not sure where that puts them in the timeline/approval process.

http://kcrag.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2 ... ew#p589926

Overland Park-based restaurant and retail group 39Bevco is still wrestling with what to call the restaurant, bar and coffee shop first announced as Eat and Drink on 44. What is certain, though, is that the new multi-level restaurant concept will open in the space where The Point Bar & Grill operated for over three decades in February 2019. Culinary director Joe Shirley says the new concept will offer the West Plaza neighborhood a basement speakeasy, a casual first-floor restaurant with a scratch kitchen, a second-floor lounge and game room and a coffee shop in the annex building next door. The space also has a sizable outdoor patio that connects the two buildings. Menu items include appetizers like Buffalo chicken dip, hearty fried shrimp, tuna tartare and pork tenderloin sliders. For lunch, expect a signature burger and a corned beef sandwich along with a shaved kale salad and a few other items. Dinner entrees will include fresh pasta, grilled chicken, a pork chop with savory apple cobbler and a steak filet with fries and Béarnaise sauce.

OF NOTE: The speakeasy downstairs will feature high-end craft cocktails and a quieter vibe. By contrast, the bar and lounge on the second floor will be more energetic, featuring games and plenty of drink specials as well as a full menu of cocktails, wine and beer.

WSPanic wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 11:13 am From the successful developers of Garment House and Jon Russell's BBQ, we present.... something that will never open.

And c'mon - Eat and Drink on 44? They're just trolling us now. I dare them to use a sans serif font.

WinchesterMysteryHouse wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 10:10 am Glad this thread was started. West Plaza is an interesting community. Very vocal on Nextdoor and FB groups. They have some challenges unique to Midtown.

Not necessarily within West Plaza, but likely of interest: I heard word of mouth that a local brewery and bar is opening in the shops near Hi-Hat on State Line. Source was involved in some manner, doing this as side gig/corporate retirement thing.

kboish wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 8:47 am I think its great for the neighborhood and like jasty, think most of the houses torn down were not well kept. Most of the new builds look great either for their contrast to the old bungalows or how they compliment them. There are exceptions.

I would say the last round of development when crappy duplexes were built (in the 60s-80s or whenever) did more harm to West Plaza than these modern single family houses.

WSPanic wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 11:13 am From the successful developers of Garment House and Jon Russell's BBQ, we present.... something that will never open.

And c'mon - Eat and Drink on 44? They're just trolling us now. I dare them to use a sans serif font.

kboish wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:52 am Houses along Westport road next to Mike's Liquor also were knocked down this week. They were formerly businesses, but had been closed.

kcjak wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 12:35 pm

kboish wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:52 am Houses along Westport road next to Mike's Liquor also were knocked down this week. They were formerly businesses, but had been closed.

Rumor is that Mike's Liquor is building on that lot.

johnmatrix wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:47 pm

kcjak wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 12:35 pm

kboish wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:52 am Houses along Westport road next to Mike's Liquor also were knocked down this week. They were formerly businesses, but had been closed.

Rumor is that Mike's Liquor is building on that lot.

Employee confirmed this a few weeks ago. it's going to be a huge liquor store.

Steve52 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:55 am

johnmatrix wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:47 pm

kcjak wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 12:35 pm

Rumor is that Mike's Liquor is building on that lot.

Employee confirmed this a few weeks ago. it's going to be a huge liquor store.

Correct with the new Mikes (with drive through) and the mega QuikTrip and all the other cheap franchise joints this strip will no doubt become a walkable pedestrian paradise.

Steve52 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:55 am Correct with the new Mikes (with drive through) and the mega QuikTrip and all the other cheap franchise joints this strip will no doubt become a walkable pedestrian paradise.

Steve52 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:55 am

johnmatrix wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:47 pm

kcjak wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 12:35 pm

Rumor is that Mike's Liquor is building on that lot.

Employee confirmed this a few weeks ago. it's going to be a huge liquor store.

Correct with the new Mikes (with drive through) and the mega QuikTrip and all the other cheap franchise joints this strip will no doubt become a walkable pedestrian paradise.

Steve52 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 8:16 am

jasty5 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:41 am Between 46th, 48th, Stateline and the plaza, I count 18 houses currently in active construction or in the development pipeline. Pretty crazy considering there are hardly any vacant lots. Most of the tear downs have been functional obsolete homes. In my opinion, this is great for the neighborhood and ensures a healthy neighborhood will exist of newer construction, older well-maintained homes, and homes of different sizes and price ranges. Wish we had more of this in KC...

LOL your giving yourself away. Who you work for? Apparently your one of the new "players" who intend to remain onstage when all the now shell shocked and wobbly-kneed neighborhood Mitigationists depart this earth in tears for a mysterious realm that turns out not to be a pre 2010 era "charming" West Plaza with a happy gardener in every front yard.

Anyway at this point conflict isn't going to help anything or anybody at this point. Things have become tense and stressful enough in the West Plaza as it is. Have a good day.