Is Have a Nice Day Cafe closed?

KCPowercat · Post by **KCPowercat** » Fri Oct 10, 2003 9:44 am

Anybody know? There was something in the paper about something else opening in their space...I never knew it closed.....

Post by **bahua** » Fri Oct 10, 2003 10:50 am

Yaaaaaaaay!!

That's what you get for not having beer on tap, bitches!!

Hoooorraaaaayyyy!!

KCPowercat · Post by **KCPowercat** » Fri Oct 10, 2003 10:55 am

I agree but where will all the bachlorette parties go? I hated the place but it did have it's niche market.

Post by **bahua** » Fri Oct 10, 2003 11:08 am

They can go to AMERICA'S PUUUUUUUHHHHBBB or XO.

Post by **dangerboy** » Fri Oct 10, 2003 2:44 pm

KC wrote:I agree but where will all the bachlorette parties go? I hated the place but it did have it's niche market.

They still got Stanford's, XO, and America's Pub. And they can still end the night by getting kicked out of the Hurricane.

QueSi2Opie · Post by **QueSi2Opie** » Sat Oct 11, 2003 12:18 pm

There's a new tropical Alcapulco themed restaurant/club goin' into the old Have A Nice Day spot. It's scheduled to open today I believe? They'll feature both live music and a DJ in the evenings.

KC doesn't have many great nightlife options in terms of clubs...it's a shame because I know people are wanting some new entertainment clubs/complexes. As far as clubs, I personally like trance and trip-hop, but XO gets boring and the regular DJ sucks, Aqua is too small, Empire Room is too empty. I also enjoy venturing to unique pubs before goin' to the clubs. I've never been the martini/cigar bar type.

I still miss The Edge, even though it was a gay club, the DJ was decent and it had style...especially enjoyed watchin' the drag queens.

Post by **dangerboy** » Sat Oct 11, 2003 1:30 pm

There are also a few places that feature electronica and such, like the Palladium, Hollywood Room, Jilly's, etc.

tat2kc · Post by **tat2kc** » Sat Oct 11, 2003 6:00 pm

the DB warehouse has great DJ's and i've seen lots of women there for Bacheloerette parties. (Even though it is gay!

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QueSi2Opie · Post by **QueSi2Opie** » Sat Oct 11, 2003 11:41 pm

dangerboy wrote:There are also a few places that feature electronica and such, like the Palladium, Hollywood Room, Jilly's, etc.

I've been to the Palladium, where's Hollywood Room and Jilly's? I guess I haven't been clubbin' in a while, so I'm no longer up-to-date on these things.

Post by **chrizow** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 6:57 am

for those that like dancing, specifically to nice soulful house music, go to Kabal in the City Market on Thursday nights for a night called "Frisky," ESPECIALLY when there is an out-of-town guest DJ.

also, deep connections, the guys that throw Frisky, sometimes do a Frisky event on Saturdays, so keep your eyes out for flyers about that.

very good times, very cool, diverse crowd, and Kabal is a very very cool place. easily the best club in KC when it's going well.

also Que, if you like trance, you should check it out on Fridays and Saturdays when Paul Dematteo spins there with some out-of-towners. Sat. Oct. 25th, D:Fuse from TX will be there, which is a show not to be missed.

(also 2-4-1 Boulevards on Thursdays! hehe)

QueSi2Opie · Post by **QueSi2Opie** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 10:58 am

chrizow wrote:for those that like dancing, specifically to nice soulful house music, go to Kabal in the City Market on Thursday nights for a night called "Frisky," ESPECIALLY when there is an out-of-town guest DJ.

also, deep connections, the guys that throw Frisky, sometimes do a Frisky event on Saturdays, so keep your eyes out for flyers about that.

very good times, very cool, diverse crowd, and Kabal is a very very cool place. easily the best club in KC when it's going well.

also Que, if you like trance, you should check it out on Fridays and Saturdays when Paul Dematteo spins there with some out-of-towners. Sat. Oct. 25th, D:Fuse from TX will be there, which is a show not to be missed.

(also 2-4-1 Boulevards on Thursdays! hehe)

Looks like I'll be headin' to Kabal! Thanks Chriz!

Anyhow, what's everyone's suggestion/opinion on a great place (as far as a bar or club) to take an out-of-town guest?

KCPowercat · Post by **KCPowercat** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 11:01 am

depending on the person:

techo/club - I still like XO for out of towners....DB Complexxx would also be good.

general bar - Kelly's...nothing like a tradition at least for a little bit.

sports bar - Chapell's up north is really cool but in the core, I'd say city market Minsky's is a great place to watch a game...Falloon is also good...maybe George brett grille when it opens.

country - Beamount club?

comedy club - Stanfords...just don't get into a fight.

MidtownGrrl · Post by **MidtownGrrl** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 11:22 am

We tend to take guests to McCoy's for a casual dinner and brews. If the weather is nice, it's entertaining to people watch. And I think their food is good and accomodates a variety of eating styles (vegetarian, kid friendly, meat lover, etc), which can be an issue for my guests.

We also love the Westport Flea Market, for a burger and brew.

I don't dance, so I can't speak to clubs that offer that.

Post by **dangerboy** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 11:29 am

Que, Jilly's is on Broadway, between Bartle and SW Blvd. The Hollywood room is in the Crossroads. It's as private event venue owned by the Hereford House, but I've heard about several DJ gigs going on there.

I second KC's vote on Chapells. The place is huge, with amazing memorabilia everywhere. It's on Armour in the Northtown shopping district. I also like to take visitors to the River Market Brewery, d'Bronx, and Italian Gardens.

QueSi2Opie · Post by **QueSi2Opie** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 11:29 am

MidtownGrrl wrote:We tend to take guests to McCoy's for a casual dinner and brews. If the weather is nice, it's entertaining to people watch. And I think their food is good and accomodates a variety of eating styles (vegetarian, kid friendly, meat lover, etc), which can be an issue for my guests.

We also love the Westport Flea Market, for a burger and brew.

I don't dance, so I can't speak to clubs that offer that.

I've eaten at both Westport Flea Market and McCoy's (several times), and I still like McCoy's burgers better...it's the great flavor! I also like McCoy's hummus and the beer sampler.

I'd like suggestions for East Coast out-of-towner guests. Perferably a bar/club that gets packed, has a great atmosphere and style, etc. The last two times I've been to XO, seemed it was over-ran by Vietnamese (jus' like Columbus Park has been).

KCPowercat · Post by **KCPowercat** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 12:08 pm

Velvet Dog and Empire room have good style.....KC is missing a high end dance club where people dress to impress...around here that isn't done at dance clubs.

Post by **chrizow** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 3:28 pm

right on, KC. at any given club in KC (XO, Kabal, Aqua, Velvet Dog, etc.) there will be a few who try to look hip and nice, but, alas, this is KC, and for every person (female and male) who makes an effort to go out looking good, there is at least one person who comes looking nasty.

i mean, if you're going to go pay 10 bucks for a martini, at least look like you didn't come there directly from Kmart....heheh, maybe i am just a snob.

surprisingly, there are a few VERY cool clubs in st. louis where people generally dress awesome - Velvet (www.velvetvibes.com), Rue 13 (Velvet's sushi lounge), Tangerine, and (usually) Lo.

as much as KC and STL are neck-and-neck in most respects, they have way more cool clubs and bars. (in addition to about 10,000 Joe Schmoe corner bars which add a nice neighborhood feel).

Post by **bahua** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 5:18 pm

God, how I hate american discotheques. It just seems like the bequeathment of culture to the fratboys and sorority girls.

I went to Velvet in STL a few years ago, and found it to be just what I have seen all through college, except that they let people under 21 in(18 I think). If you want to be considered "classy," at least keep the kids out.

I suppose it comes down to a matter of taste, and no good beer on tap, no quiet tables for a conversation, a charge just for the privilege of walking in the door, and obnoxious bootie music do not appeal to my taste.

I guess enough people do like it though, so yeah, whatever.

Post by **chrizow** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 5:39 pm

bahua -

i agree. when Velvet opened, it was just as you say...

but now it's easily one of the US best clubs, ESPECIALLY outside of nyc/miami/LA/etc. great sound, great lights, great crowd, 21+ these days, great guest DJs (john digweed, dave aude, BBB, you name it).

just my $.02.

KCLofts · Post by **KCLofts** » Mon Oct 13, 2003 5:58 pm

QueSi2Opie wrote:I'd like suggestions for East Coast out-of-towner guests. Perferably a bar/club that gets packed, has a great atmosphere and style, etc. The last two times I've been to XO, seemed it was over-ran by Vietnamese (jus' like Columbus Park has been).

You could try Apt. - the bar in the basement of Mi Cocina. Hip, young crowd with some pretty progressive music by the DJ. They can be selective about who gets down there on the weekends. There's also the Red Room in the basement of ReVerse. Both are smaller rooms and have stylish crowds and good music.

Kona Grill is a bit more generic, but is always crowded.

About the only place I go in Westport anymore is The Hurricane. Although they've strayed a bit from their rock roots, its still a good place inside. Saw a great band there last Friday.

Its too bad that Victor Fontana didn't re-create The Edge instead of opening Frankie's on the Plaza. That was the best bar in KC back in the day.