Kansas City (No more UMKC after next year.) - Saturday 3:30pm - ESPN+
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I’ll be in your neck of the woods in the spring but that’s after the season ends. I’m hopeful we will make a return trip next yr to see them in Allen and finally fulfill a life long dream
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Yeah since KU never comes within 3 hours of me this trip required me to save every penny for a while but I know it will be worth it. I’m jealous you have had the chance to see them before in person.
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Thanks in KC 4 days so I’ll have some time to rummage around
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@BeddieKU23 snow coming sunday
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@BeddieKU23 Where did you go to school?
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BeddieKU23 said:
Yeah since KU never comes within 3 hours of me this trip required me to save every penny for a while but I know it will be worth it. I’m jealous you have had the chance to see them before in person.
ya, loved these guys from ever since I was knee high to a grasshopper. - - I remember looking up at Dave Robisch and thought - - MAN that’s a big dude. - - him and ol Rick Suttle - -Danny Knight/Kelly Night - - Tom Kivisto - -Roger Morningstar , Tommy Smith , Ken Koenigs Bobby Kivisto , Ronnie Kellogg ( boy could that kid shoot ) - -Calvin ( Pony ) Thompson Jo Jo White , Nino Samuel , Aubrey Nash - Darnell Valentine ( Mercy the thigh muscles on that kid ) a lot of the guys I have gotten to see play – life time of memories
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@BShark You guys are cute.
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@BeddieKU23 Having lived in downtown KCMO for over a decade I have lots of recommendations…too many! If you like barbecue, Jack Stack, Slap’s (just over KS state line) and Joe’s KC are at the top of my list.
Anton’s, LuLu’s, West Side Local, The Rieger, Blue Bird Bistro, Room 39 are a few restaurants I recommend.
Loads of breweries if you’re into that. Boulevard, the KC anchor, is worth a visit. Torn Label, City Barrel, Casual Animal are a few more favs…and there are more.
Feel free to shoot me a note if you’re looking for something in particular. Coffeeshops, distilleries, specific cuisine, there’s a lot.
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mayjay said:
@BeddieKU23 Where did you go to school?
In the NorthEast, specifically Vermont. I got into KU and wanted to attend there but my parents weren’t supportive of that so I ended up instate at UVM. I always wonder how different life would be if I had attended KU. grew up dreaming of being one of those kids in the student section of Allen
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Crimsonorblue22 said:
@BeddieKU23 snow coming sunday
Already got 3 feet in one day last week. A little snow won’t bother us LOL
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Thank you so much for the recommendations. I did some research of my own and a lot of those places caught the eye as well for food. I definitely plan to hit up City Barrel and BKS and probably Torn Label. I come from a state spoiled in great Breweries so I’m always interested to see what people are doing in other parts.
If I have any questions I will let you know. Thanks
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I’m late, but here is your kcmatt guide to downtown (I live about a 10 minute walk from the Sprint Center).
I’ll start with you first question, food near the arena:
- Parlor is awesome. It is sort of like a food court. But with phenomenal food and a bar. It’s over by the Breweries and Distilleries.
- There is a newer restaurant owned by KC Joe’s in Power and Light and it is solid. County Road Ice House is the name. It’s like a bar food/BBQ hybrid.
- The Peanut is within a 15 minute walk. Maybe 20. But it’s an experience. Just know the service is terrible and that’s just kind of part of it lol. Come early and ready to drink a few beers before you get your food. It’s a wings place.
- The Quaff is also pretty close. It’s a divey sports bar with decent food and cheaper beer.
- Milwaukee Deli is good food. And then John’s Big Deck is right there and it sells cheap beer so you can pregame. John’s Food isn’t terrible, but it wouldn’t be my first choice.
Other Bars for other nights:
- Green Lady Lounge (live Jazz every night). The Phoenix does too I believe, but it’s a completely different atmosphere. I prefer Green Lady.
- There are like 5 (or more) breweries on 18th street. (I enjoy going to all of them except Double Shift.) My favorite though is Strange Line and it is in the River Market.
- If you’re in need of a Dive Bar, there is the Quaff, Blue Line and then Kelly’s if you need to kill a night. (Kelly’s usually has a cover band on nights during the weekend and a small entry fee). John’s Big Deck is also a lot of fun.
- Next to the Quaff there is a little Speakeasy called Hush, and then an arcade on the top of the building that is a really good time (and reasonably priced to get a bay).
- Up-Down is a lot of fun but gets crowded on weekends.
- Extra Virgin has very good happy hour deals.
Other food that’s a little different:
- Beer Kitchen is my favorite brunch. I just really, really like their burgers.
- Mission Taco or KC Taco Company are good quick bites.
- Blvd Tavern is a good brunch with Bottomless Mimosas and Bloody’s I think.
- La Bodega is a Tapas restaurant and can be a lot of fun.
- Chez Elle is a crepes place. I know it sounds weak, but you will leave full. It’s very, very good.
- Baramee Thai Bistro is my go too for Thai.
If you need more suggestions feel free to shoot me a DM.
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@wrwlumpy Outstanding!!! Thanks lumpy.
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@Kcmatt7 I think you should just escort them around!
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All these posts are making me envious. We have about 10 Waffle Houses, a few Bojangles, and an IHop in easy reach…
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Just don’t skip the bbq is my recommendation, it’s iconic for a reason.
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dylans said:
Just don’t skip the bbq is my recommendation, it’s iconic for a reason.
Skip Jack Stack. My opinion… But yea definitely do Q39 or Joes. Gates has a couple near Downtown too. Gates is so hit or miss though and I abhor the way you order. But it’s definitely an authentic KC experience lol.
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Crimsonorblue22 said:
@Kcmatt7 I think you should just escort them around!
If I wasn’t saving for my wedding I’d be able to do and then suggest more! But sort of poor at the moment…
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mayjay said:
All these posts are making me envious. We have about 10 Waffle Houses, a few Bojangles, and an IHop in easy reach…
Who doesn’t love Breakfast food?
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@Kcmatt7 congrats
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@Crimsonorblue22 I’m not there yet lol.
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@Kcmatt7 engagement!
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U getting married in Kc area?
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@jayballer73 I got to see Nino Samuel play on a regular basis when he was in High School. I was in 6th or 7th grade or so and if I remember, Nino was about 6’5" and looked like Mr Universe. And oh my goodness, the fellow could JUMP. I was disappointed that he didn’t turn out to be the next Michael Jordan, but he sure seemed like it in High School.
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@Crimsonorblue22 I’m not actually… I locked down a Jersey girl by accident.
I wish we were. Could have had the ceremony at the Cathedral and the Reception at Boulevard and it would have been basically the same price and a little nicer than what we will be doing in Jersey. Not that it won’t be a nice Wedding! You just get more bang for your buck here than there.
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YOU LIVE IN MANHATTAN ???
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@Kcmatt7 KC has some great breakfast places too - Big Biscuit, Kate’s Kitchen, The Corner Cafe, First Watch, Blue Bird Bistro - to name just a few.
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nuleafjhawk said:
YOU LIVE IN MANHATTAN ???
Hah! Actually, in Columbia. But not the MU trash heap. The other SEC one. Where people fill a 75,000 stadium even when the team is crappy. There actually are a number of nice restaurants here.
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nuleafjhawk said:
@Kcmatt7 KC has some great breakfast places too - Big Biscuit, Kate’s Kitchen, The Corner Cafe, First Watch, Blue Bird Bistro - to name just a few.
Lots of great Coffee shops and breakfast places for sure! I haven’t been to Kate’s or Big Biscuit yet, but I love the other three!
There is also Bloom Baking, Opera House, Banksia, Homesteader Cafe, the Jacobson, eggtc., Westport Cafe and a few others I’m sure I’m missing! Very good breakfast food/brunch. Toughest choice most weekends is deciding!
Then you have just the coffee shops, Mildred’s, Messenger, Mother Earth, Oddly Correct, The Roastarie, Filling Station, Thou Mayest, and probably a half dozen other local ones.
Honestly, KC is an underrated place for foodies, imo.
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Kcmatt7 said:
nuleafjhawk said:
@Kcmatt7 KC has some great breakfast places too - Big Biscuit, Kate’s Kitchen, The Corner Cafe, First Watch, Blue Bird Bistro - to name just a few.
Honestly, KC is an underrated place for foodies, imo.
Our son lives in KC and we visit frequently. He has shown us a lot of great restaurants. And you are right - KC is vastly underrated - the BBQ gets some press, but there are SO many great places to eat there.
I can’t remember the name of the place, but there’s an Indian (no, not Native American…) restaurant in Zona Rosa that is outstanding!
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… the dot not the feather.
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@HighEliteMajor Lol - took me a minute!!
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nuleafjhawk said:
@jayballer73 I got to see Nino Samuel play on a regular basis when he was in High School. I was in 6th or 7th grade or so and if I remember, Nino was about 6’5" and looked like Mr Universe. And oh my goodness, the fellow could JUMP. I was disappointed that he didn’t turn out to be the next Michael Jordan, but he sure seemed like it in High School.
yes sir , you hit it spot on if I remember correctly he was a guy right at 6’5 - -6’6 - and the kid was built like a brick outhouse without a brick missing. - -Really thick , and again your right he just didn’t do really a lot in college, think just a case where he didn’t develop - and mercy the dude could jump out of the Gym for sure. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Since I am bored senseless at work today, here’s a Nino report:
Samuel moved to Salina in December 1969 and joined the team as a sophomore. He played in 16 games in the 1969-70 season, averaging 12.8 points and 11.1 rebounds a game to help Salina High win the Central Kansas League title for the first time since the mid-1950s.
A year later, in its first year as Salina Central High School, Samuel was a key player in the Mustangs run to the 1971 Class 4A state title. His scoring average improved to 23.5 points a game, he was named most valuable player of the 4A state tournament and was selected Kansas Player of the Year.
By now every opponent knew of Samuel’s talents, but could do little to stop him. As a senior his scoring average soared to 31.1 points a game and he was again named Player of the Year in Kansas. In perhaps his most impressive performance, he scored 54 points and had 18 rebounds in a five-point semifinal win over Garden City at the McPherson Invitational. The Mustangs returned to the state tourney for the third consecutive year, but were eliminated in the opening round, where Samuel had 14 points and 19 rebounds in his final game.
After high school, Samuel played for the University of Kansas and Marymount College. He later played professionally for Athletes in Action, the Las Vegas Dealers and for a team in the Philippines.
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@nuleafjhawk I remember being excited about Nino when he joined KU…do you remember why he seemed to not live up to the hype? Or did he and I just don’t remember?
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@Hawk8086 You’re right. He did not do very well at all at KU. I believe a large part of it was that he struggled mightily with his grades?
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Sad when a guy peaks in HS. At least it was just athletics.
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nuleafjhawk said:
@Hawk8086 You’re right. He did not do very well at all at KU. I believe a large part of it was that he struggled mightily with his grades?
Remember the funny rumor - -well for some anyways , how people said if you rushed Nino to spell his name in a hurry - -he would get it wrong two-out of three times.
Ya he really struggled with his grades
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@jayballer73 Nino was coaching/training kids in Atlanta. I had to look him up to see if he was the same Nino…and he was.
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jhawk7782 said:
@jayballer73 Nino was coaching/training kids in Atlanta. I had to look him up to see if he was the same Nino…and he was.
hope he is doing good
