Martini Corner near 31st/Gilham

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Looks like the Levy was pushed back again. Developer's site now reports April 2023 construction start and June 2024 completion. Maybe demolition could still start by January?

https://www.garrisoncompanies.com/proje ... ni-corner/

Also, a zoning clearance for "NOKA LLC - Restaurant and Bar" was issue at 334 E 31st St, just west of Brick House.

https://compasskc.kcmo.org/EnerGov_Prod ... 535a781523
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Restaurant updates were mentioned at last month's UHNA meeting:

- the former Bond's Chicken space at 334 E 31st will be an Asian small plates concept and is part of the The Russell/Tailleur/Cheval restaurant group.
- Sol Cantina will reopen as "Barrio" once renovations are complete.
- a lease was signed on for the former Cafe Europa space on Gillham; it's supposed to be an American bistro place.
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Devoured Pizza is planning on opening a physical location (and is doing a round of fundraising on Mainvest).

While the listing just mentions "Martini Corner", one of the photos was clearly taken from inside the empty bay between the Made in KC store/cafe and Ludo's Shuffleboard.
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Interesting name... "Orange By: Devoured"
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swid wrote: Wed Nov 02, 2022 2:23 pm Restaurant updates were mentioned at last month's UHNA meeting:

- a lease was signed on for the former Cafe Europa space on Gillham; it's supposed to be an American bistro place.
We have been to the old Cafe Europa spot a few times now, we really like it, its called Union the Hill, the menu is similar to Cliff's Taphouse but i would say its a lot better. The drinks are also very tasy
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Union on the Hill has been a nice addition to the neighborhood. I'm very excited to see that Devoured is opening a physical location. We've gotten their pizza at a few different pop ups and it's very good with different flavors/toppings. This is a great addition.
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Cratedigger wrote: Thu Mar 02, 2023 3:38 pm Interesting name... "Orange By: Devoured"
Better than "Devoured By: Orange"?
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chaglang wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:52 pm
Cratedigger wrote: Thu Mar 02, 2023 3:38 pm Interesting name... "Orange By: Devoured"
Better than "Devoured By: Orange"?
Getting 'Attack of the Killer Tomatoes' vibes.
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swid wrote: Tue Mar 08, 2022 10:34 am
KCtoBrooklyn wrote: Mon Aug 23, 2021 11:05 am There is a proposal to build 18 townhomes (slated to be rentals) on the vacant lots on Oak St, between 31st and Linwood. This was most recently the shipping container staging area.
I noticed yesterday that these lots are being graded, so it looks like work is getting close to starting on these. Parcel Viewer has a flurry of activity on the lots recently; 31Oak is now being described as having 16 townhouses.
This project was quiet for a while, but has picked up some activity in the past few weeks. The project name has changed yet again to "Martini Flats" and while there aren't any renderings for this iteration of the project, the area will now be subdivided into only 12 lots.
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iamrealz wrote: Wed Nov 02, 2022 2:09 pm Looks like the Levy was pushed back again. Developer's site now reports April 2023 construction start and June 2024 completion. Maybe demolition could still start by January?

https://www.garrisoncompanies.com/proje ... ni-corner/
Anyone heard any updates on this project? The existing property doesn't look like any sort of demolition has started.

On the flip side, I see workers at the Aines Dairy project moving this along on schedule.
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SHPNeighbor wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 7:51 am
iamrealz wrote: Wed Nov 02, 2022 2:09 pm Looks like the Levy was pushed back again. Developer's site now reports April 2023 construction start and June 2024 completion. Maybe demolition could still start by January?

https://www.garrisoncompanies.com/proje ... ni-corner/
Anyone heard any updates on this project? The existing property doesn't look like any sort of demolition has started.

On the flip side, I see workers at the Aines Dairy project moving this along on schedule.
I don't have any insider knowledge, but the ordinance vacating the alley and the stamped plans were upload to compass on 5/22/23. Garrison updated the page linked above with new construction dates: (August 15, 2023 – completion October 2024). So there may be some hope?
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iamrealz wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 12:22 pm
SHPNeighbor wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 7:51 am
iamrealz wrote: Wed Nov 02, 2022 2:09 pm Looks like the Levy was pushed back again. Developer's site now reports April 2023 construction start and June 2024 completion. Maybe demolition could still start by January?

https://www.garrisoncompanies.com/proje ... ni-corner/
Anyone heard any updates on this project? The existing property doesn't look like any sort of demolition has started.

On the flip side, I see workers at the Aines Dairy project moving this along on schedule.
I don't have any insider knowledge, but the ordinance vacating the alley and the stamped plans were upload to compass on 5/22/23. Garrison updated the page linked above with new construction dates: (August 15, 2023 – completion October 2024). So there may be some hope?
New Biz Journal story says - Construction will start in mid-September on the Levy at Martini Corner and wrap up in December 2024.

https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/ ... surge.html
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Wow. Didn't realize Exact had such big plans for the area. Sounds like they're working on acquiring El Torreon to make it into a legit music venue again and working with Superior Linen to get all or most of their property for conversions. That would be huge as they own basically everything between Cherry/Holmes and 30th/31st and a couple parcels across Cherry.
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Could you paraphrase the article more? Who is the "they" working with Superior Linen?
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moderne wrote: Mon Jun 05, 2023 12:02 pm Could you paraphrase the article more? Who is the "they" working with Superior Linen?
The article doesn't specifically mention Superior, but Chuck may have been referring to this quote from an Exact partner
“If we’re successful in acquiring and partnering on a few of the other large-format buildings, we think this could be a hub for music, live entertainment, indoor volleyball, pickleball and things like that,” Buland said. “What you’re going to see is there’s more energetic uses that come now that we’ve stabilized it and added a lot of housing. ... We’ve got the historic assets there that used to bring thousands of people a weekend. If we get those renovated back to what they used to be with modern equipment, I think you’ll see thousands of people coming every weekend. We already have the work. We already have the live. I think we’ll add the play a little bit more.”
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Also, this:
However, languishing buildings in need of redevelopment still dot the corridor, and Exact has been brainstorming with neighbors and sharing strategies. For some area business owners, their workforce needs have shifted, and they need a more modern factory location; they need to sell their buildings.
Superior Linen seems like the only logical business that this would be describing. But, could definitely be wrong.
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I would love to see Exact (or anyone competent) take over the Superior properties. Unfortunately, I'm not sure that is what is being discussed.

I think it is mainly about El Torreon/Cowtown Ballroom. That is what used to bring in thousands of people on the weekend.

It could also be about the building to the west of El Torreon, Midland Industries, which has also been up for sale and is probably more accurately described as a factory than Superior.

I'm not sure of the significance, but I'm not currently seeing either the Midland Industries building, or Superior Linen's properties posted for sale, which seems to be a fairly recent change.
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Barrio Taqueria plans debut in Kansas City's Martini Corner
Barrio Taqueria will make its debut Tuesday in Kansas City's Martini Corner.

The building, at 408 E. 31st St., underwent an extensive makeover and now features a larger dining area, a hovering liquor display, energy-efficiency upgrades and a new rooftop bar that seats 62. The main dining area seats 108 and includes a large bar and nine TVs.
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The building previously housed Sol Cantina, which closed 18 months ago for the renovation project. Partners Chris Ridler and Luke Pickett decided to rebrand and reopen as Barrio Taqueria, which features a taco-centric menu. Other offerings include grilled wraps, bowls and sandwiches, such as the Tijuana hot chicken sandwich.
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https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/ ... 2023-06-26
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FangKC wrote: Wed Jan 26, 2022 6:48 pm The owners of El Torreon, one of Kansas City’s most iconic music venues, have big plans for renovating it

https://kansascitymag.com/news/the-owne ... vating-it/

Iconic Kansas City venue hasn’t had a concert in decades. Now it’s going to reopen

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The project, estimated to cost $16 million, calls for a 1,500-capacity venue in the second-floor ballroom space, which has a domed, 30-foot ceiling. Whitestone is partnering with the local production company Mammoth Live to design the 23,000-square-foot venue, at 31st Street and Gillham Plaza, and book events.

“Sizewise, it’s smaller than the Uptown, larger than the Madrid — probably closest in this market to The Truman,” Petersen said. “And because of the dome and the lack of columns, we think we can see certain sporting events there, like pro wrestling and UFC. So, not just live music.”
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Bridgeport hired Petersen’s firm in 2020 to look into restoring the building. The project has since been approved for $5.1 million in state and federal tax credits, and the local community development fund AltCap is applying for millions more from the New Market Tax Credit program. Per an agreement, Bridgeport will transfer ownership of the building to a holding company through which a new nonprofit, Friends of El Torreon, will oversee the restoration and operations of the building.

Petersen said the project will not apply for tax incentives from city agencies.

“We will need some gap funding, but between the historic tax credits and the NMTC funds, I think our capital stack is adequate to make this work,” he said.
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Construction is expected to begin early next year, with plans for a February 2025 opening.
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