Brian’s guidebook

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Brian’s guidebook

Neighborhood places

Here are some close-by places that we enjoy.
Noodle dishes and curries in a former garage - food is always excellent.
30 locals recommend
Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop
2701 W 47th Ave
30 locals recommend
Noodle dishes and curries in a former garage - food is always excellent.
Regularly rated one of the best BBQ places in the US. The lines can be long - one tip is to phone in an order and get it for carry-out.
344 locals recommend
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th Ave
344 locals recommend
Regularly rated one of the best BBQ places in the US. The lines can be long - one tip is to phone in an order and get it for carry-out.
nice patio!
24 locals recommend
Hi Hat Coffee
5012 State Line Rd
24 locals recommend
nice patio!
Good quality and selection - decent happy hour options
23 locals recommend
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
4705 Rainbow Blvd
23 locals recommend
Good quality and selection - decent happy hour options
Excellent wood-fired pizza
9 locals recommend
1889 Pizza Napoletana
2876 W 47th Ave
9 locals recommend
Excellent wood-fired pizza
Good place to watch a game or grab a beer/pub food
Conroys Public House Rainbow
4730 Rainbow Boulevard
Good place to watch a game or grab a beer/pub food

Brewpubs

Here are our current top 5!
In the heart of the east Crossroads with several other brewpubs nearby.
19 locals recommend
Brewery Emperial
1829 Oak Street
19 locals recommend
In the heart of the east Crossroads with several other brewpubs nearby.
In the River Market. Best spot to watch soccer (even in the AM).
9 locals recommend
Strange Days Brewing Co
316 Oak St
9 locals recommend
In the River Market. Best spot to watch soccer (even in the AM).
Across the river in NKC - consistently good beers and nice patio space. Check out the Chicken and Pickle across the street as well.
21 locals recommend
Cinder Block Brewery
110 E 18th Ave
21 locals recommend
Across the river in NKC - consistently good beers and nice patio space. Check out the Chicken and Pickle across the street as well.
Great Pilsners and hazys
Alma Mader Brewing
2635 Southwest Blvd
Great Pilsners and hazys

Live Music Favorites

Kari and I are very plugged into the live music scene. Check out do816.com for live music listings. In addition to the below there are really great venues like the Recordbar, Truman, Uptown, and Crossroads KC.
Great old school club. Friday happy hour with Lonnie McFadden is highly recommended!
47 locals recommend
The Phoenix
302 W 8th St
47 locals recommend
Great old school club. Friday happy hour with Lonnie McFadden is highly recommended!
Roots/Americana institution in former railroad boarding house. Now with 4 stages, there's always something on.
41 locals recommend
Knuckleheads Saloon
2715 Rochester Ave
41 locals recommend
Roots/Americana institution in former railroad boarding house. Now with 4 stages, there's always something on.
Fabulous jazz/swing club with great retro vibe.
150 locals recommend
Green Lady Lounge
1809 Grand Blvd
150 locals recommend
Fabulous jazz/swing club with great retro vibe.
Authentic roadhouse vibe with great BBQ and blues.
30 locals recommend
B.B.'s Lawnside BBQ
1205 E 85th St
30 locals recommend
Authentic roadhouse vibe with great BBQ and blues.