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heatherkay wrote:I don't particularly have an issue with a pizza chain either (although I pretty much kiboshed Papa John's after his comments about the ACA). But to suggest that the Papa John's would be buying organic produce from Bad Seed is either boldly two-faced or wildly naive.

I feel the same way about Papa John, but was willing to put aside if I could order a pizza with heirloom tomato, morel mushrooms and hand-cranked sausage from Bad Seed

I was driving past Engel Bindery at Broadway and SW Blvd today, and it is being completely gutted. Checked out Kiva, and it looks like this is the future home of Sunsource Homes, a design/build firm specializing in green design and renewable energy.

Permits say a third floor is being added, and they requested (and got) a variance for their minimum parking requirement.

bobbyhawks wrote:

heatherkay wrote:Gotta love the liquor licensing process. In any case, the sign's up, so I guess that means open soon?

Word from the owner is that it will be open Friday, December 6th. Hashtags on the Facebook post included #livemusic #whiskey #thetankroom #18th&Grand .

The Tank Room has a situation with frozen pipes and won't open this weekend, either. I'm really pulling for it to open, but at this rate, I'm not counting on any particular weekend. Massive respect to anyone who has ever opened a restaurant/bar/store of any kind.

The Tank Room opened up this past weekend. It is a nice addition along with the Green Lady and is great organic fill-in for the neighborhood. It is pretty great what they have done to a check cashing place.

This view via Google Street View looks a lot different now:

http://goo.gl/maps/ZlAv0

bobbyhawks wrote:The Tank Room opened up this past weekend. It is a nice addition along with the Green Lady and is great organic fill-in for the neighborhood. It is pretty great what they have done to a check cashing place.

This view via Google Street View looks a lot different now:

http://goo.gl/maps/ZlAv0

on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Tank ... 8651747869

kboish wrote:Two buildings in the Xroads getting redeveloped. Both sound like solid plans- apartments with ground floor retail.

the buildings are at 1515-1517 Walnut St and 2100 Central. Only about 2 dozen apt b/w the projects. but both buildings are currently vacant.

http://www.kansascity.com/2013/01/29/40 ... jects.html

Any updates on this? Supposed to be done at the end of 2013.

KCMax wrote:

kboish wrote:Two buildings in the Xroads getting redeveloped. Both sound like solid plans- apartments with ground floor retail.

the buildings are at 1515-1517 Walnut St and 2100 Central. Only about 2 dozen apt b/w the projects. but both buildings are currently vacant.

http://www.kansascity.com/2013/01/29/40 ... jects.html

Any updates on this? Supposed to be done at the end of 2013.

1515 Walnut is looking good. They have a facebook page with project updates and website http://www.1515walnut.com I don't know how much further they have to go but they've already built the additional story on the building.

heatherkay wrote:I was driving past Engel Bindery at Broadway and SW Blvd today, and it is being completely gutted. Checked out Kiva, and it looks like this is the future home of Sunsource Homes, a design/build firm specializing in green design and renewable energy.

Permits say a third floor is being added, and they requested (and got) a variance for their minimum parking requirement.

somehow i missed this post last month, but this will also be the new home of Elements of Green once the renovation is complete. i believe they're still planning to be "off the grid", too.

New pet store "Tail Waggin' Pet Stop" coming to 1818 Wyandotte

http://www.kansascity.com/2014/01/16/47 ... r-the.html

Oracle: Fine Curiosities is leaving its first floor spot at the Bauer Machine Works and setting up shop at 130 W. 18th- the NW corner of 18th & Wyandotte, immediate neighbor of the Snack Bar. www.oraclekc.com ...for your taxidermied needs.

KCMax wrote:New pet store "Tail Waggin' Pet Stop" coming to 1818 Wyandotte

http://www.kansascity.com/2014/01/16/47 ... r-the.html

I'm excited about this. I'm expecting it will be overpriced and have limited selections, but I'm looking forward to not having to drive way out into the 'burbs every time I need something for my dog or fish tank.

The Dog Pawz day care at about 17th and Central has some dog stuff (food, treats, toys, leashes, etc.)

WinchesterMysteryHouse wrote:Oracle: Fine Curiosities is leaving its first floor spot at the Bauer Machine Works and setting up shop at 130 W. 18th- the NW corner of 18th & Wyandotte, immediate neighbor of the Snack Bar. http://www.oraclekc.com ...for your taxidermied needs.

Funny, remember that article that had KC ranked as the second most redneck city in America? One of the things they based this off was number of taxidermy shops, and here we are getting a funky, hipstery taxidermist in one of our funkiest, hipsteryiest blocks in the city lol. If this doesn't say redneck, then I don't know what does.

Dead animals need love, too.

It's a beautiful store that only works with animals that died of natural causes. It's on par with some stores I've seen in SF and Portland. One of my favorite stores in town.

"natural causes"?
Is that, like, by Trader Joe's?

Retro closed indefinitely.

http://www.pitch.com/FastPitch/archives ... definitely

KCMax wrote:Retro closed indefinitely.

http://www.pitch.com/FastPitch/archives ... definitely

thankfully! only took two homicides, instead of the typical half-dozen.

Never went to Retro. What did you all think of the place? Anyone ever hang out here?

Thou Mayest opening a coffee shop next to Grinders

http://www.kansascity.com/2014/02/14/48 ... oming.html