Misc Crossroads News

[mykn]

I've decided one KPI for the Crossroads is when the "Live Nudes" shop moves because it's too expensive to stay open in such a niche business.

(based on the idea rent rates matter for new construction)

I almost hope the "Totally Nude" sign would stay. It's been a constant source of amusement (the sign, not the store!) since I moved to KC. It would be awesome if a cafe or a bar opened in that space, or Christian bookstore.

"Totally Nude, a book store where we uncover ourselves to Christ."

I love it. It would make a great urban hipster church too. It's edgy and has a double meaning!

[KCMax]

where are the good thai places in joco?

i went to tiptum thai in topeka recently and thought it was quite good. i'm no expert, though.

Hot Basil is good, but its at that god forsaken intersection of 119th and Metcalf.

[earthling]

Yeah Hot Basil, Lemongrass and original Thai Place all doable, though I hear Lemongrass not as good as when first opened.

[DaveKCMO]

"BLVD Tavern" coming to 320 southwest boulevard (formerly nica's/shiraz).

[earthling]

As in owned/operated by BLVD Brewing? Am guessing not but that is a sly way to try to tie into the beer co good name if someone else.

[PumpkinStalker]

As in owned/operated by BLVD Brewing? Am guessing not but that is a sly way to try to tie into the beer co good name if someone else.

Isn't there a club still down on SW Blvd called BLVD Nights or something?

[KCMax]

As in owned/operated by BLVD Brewing? Am guessing not but that is a sly way to try to tie into the beer co good name if someone else.

Wasn't this illegal under MO state law (alcohol manufacturer can't own and operate a restaurant)? Or has it changed since we last had this conversation? I know there's some loophole that allows them to rent out their name for the KCI restaurant.

[KCMax]

@Jeremy_Danner

@TheKCRag Not us. We can't keep people using the name BLVD as we're all located on SW BLVD. Danny Edwards BLVD BBQ is a good example.

[rxlexi]

I have absolutely no idea what the menu or concept of "BLVD Tavern" will look like, but my hopes are low with a name like that. Hoping to be surprised, that space is very cool and in a recently blossoming chunk of the xroads.

[longviewmo]

As in owned/operated by BLVD Brewing? Am guessing not but that is a sly way to try to tie into the beer co good name if someone else.

Wasn't this illegal under MO state law (alcohol manufacturer can't own and operate a restaurant)? Or has it changed since we last had this conversation? I know there's some loophole that allows them to rent out their name for the KCI restaurant.

It must be a Four Points hotel thing because they have a Boulevard Grill out here attached to the Manhattan Four Points.

[scooterj]

Looks like Grinders may get a new parking lot soon.

http://www.kmbc.com/news/suv-crashes-in ... t/29838644

Edit: Is that building actually a parking garage? In Google Street View there are vehicles visible in the windows of the top floor.

[smh]

Looks like Grinders may get a new parking lot soon.

http://www.kmbc.com/news/suv-crashes-in ... t/29838644

Too bad, there were some great old cars on the second level of that building (visible on the ground in the picture). I hope they aren't too damaged.

Also, it is a little disconcerting that an errant auto can take down a building.

[FangKC]

That building was originally a car dealership.

[chrizow]

http://fox4kc.com/2014/11/20/482563/

moron driver fleeing police brings down the building at 18th and Oak.

[swid]

There's a couple wider-angle photos in the Pitch post about it

[grovester]

Yike, think that building is toast.

[FangKC]

If the building has to be demolished, that would be a good location for a new apartment building.

[loftguy]

It is a freaking corner folks. Please jump off the demolish bandwagon.

There are lots of people who will expound on the need for demolition for reasons that have no basis in engineering and construction realities.

This isn't a marble edificed Taj, but it is a sweet 1910 era industrial structure.

Looking at photos and extrapolating, this looks far more readily salvageable than the Crosby Hotel.

[grovester]

No way was I advocating for demo, I hope to hell someone can get an engineer to sign off on saving. I am quite concerned about the pitch photos. Hopefully, the fact that it was perhaps built for auto storage originally will work to the buildings advantage.

It is without a doubt a beautiful building.

[Eon Blue]

Hopefully the damage is isolated to a couple bays and the rest of the building is just a little worse for the wear.