Resident Guide to Kansas City Page | 1 Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 4 Favorite Neighborhoods ........................................................................................................................... 4 Rivermarket .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Crossroads ............................................................................................................................................... 4 Volker & 39th Street ................................................................................................................................. 4 Westport ................................................................................................................................................... 5 Brookside .................................................................................................................................................. 5 Plaza .......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Favorite Casual Dining .............................................................................................................................. 5 Blue Koi (39th St) ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Parlor (Crossroads) ................................................................................................................................. 5 Port Fonda (Westport) ........................................................................................................................... 6 The Peanut (DoWntoWn) ....................................................................................................................... 6 Columbus Park Ramen (Columbus Park) .......................................................................................... 6 Best Lunch .................................................................................................................................................... 6 HoWards (Crossroads) ........................................................................................................................... 6 Kitty’s (Midtown) ..................................................................................................................................... 6 ToWn Topic (Crossroads) ....................................................................................................................... 7 Rye (LeaWood and Plaza) .................................................................................................................... 7 The Local Pig & PigWich ........................................................................................................................ 7 Best Date Night Location.......................................................................................................................... 7 Extra Virgin (Crossroads) ....................................................................................................................... 7 Lazia (Crossroads) .................................................................................................................................. 7 Fox and Pearl (Westside/Crossroads West)....................................................................................... 8 Waldo Thai (Waldo) ............................................................................................................................... 8 Baramee Thai Bistro (Crossroads) ........................................................................................................ 8 Jax Fish House (Plaza) ............................................................................................................................ 8 Lidia’s (Crossroads) ................................................................................................................................ 8 Cascone’s (North KC and Overland Park) ....................................................................................... 9 Best Restaurants for Special Occasions ................................................................................................ 9 Farina (Crossroads) ................................................................................................................................ 9 Antler Room (Hospital Hill) .................................................................................................................... 9 Page | 2 Corvino Tasting Room (Crossroads) ................................................................................................... 9 Novel (Crossroads) ................................................................................................................................. 9 FreshWater (MidtoWn) ........................................................................................................................ 10 Best Brunch ............................................................................................................................................... 10 First Watch (multiple locations) ........................................................................................................ 10 The Shack (Overland Park area) ...................................................................................................... 10 Third Street Social (Lee’s Summit) .................................................................................................... 10 Corner Restaurant (Westport)........................................................................................................... 10 Succotash (Hospital Hill) ..................................................................................................................... 11 Best Tacos ................................................................................................................................................. 11 Taco Republic ...................................................................................................................................... 11 Frankie Farelanes ................................................................................................................................. 11 Tortilleria San Antonio (Kansas City, KS) .......................................................................................... 11 Mission Taco (Crossroads, West Plaza)............................................................................................ 11 Best BreWeries........................................................................................................................................... 12 Best BBQ .................................................................................................................................................... 12 Best Happy Hour Spots ........................................................................................................................... 13 Best Coffee Shops ................................................................................................................................... 13 Best Donut Shops ..................................................................................................................................... 14 Best Ice Cream ........................................................................................................................................ 15 Favorite Parks ........................................................................................................................................... 15 Favorite Rainy-Day Activity ................................................................................................................... 16 Favorite Kids Activities ............................................................................................................................ 17 Best Music Venue .................................................................................................................................... 17 Museums ................................................................................................................................................... 18 Shopping - Boutiques and OtherWise ................................................................................................. 19 Grocery Stores - Specialty Grocery - Farmer’s Markets .................................................................. 19 Salons, Barbers, and Mani/Pedis .......................................................................................................... 20 Gyms .......................................................................................................................................................... 20 Car Mechanics ........................................................................................................................................ 21 Cleaning Service ..................................................................................................................................... 21 Dry Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................ 21 Daycare/Babysitting..............................................................................................................................