Buc-ee to KC 🦫

A supersized gas station chain with a cult-like following has plans to open in Kansas City. Plus Thai food, affordable homes, and a Taco Trail.

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Buc-ee’s Plans First Kansas City Location

Buc-ee’s

If you love giant gas stations, you’re gonna love this. Buc-ee’s is planning its first store in the Kansas City metro.

  • Buc-ee in KC: The Texas-based chain of supersized travel centers submitted a preliminary plat to the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas for a location at I-70 & 110th St. The location would be right next to the Kansas Speedway.

  • Bigger is Better: In addition to having the “cleanest restrooms in America” Buc-ee’s also holds two world records: the world’s largest convenience store (Sevierville, TN) and the world’s longest car wash (Katy, TX)

Learn more about Buc-ee’s (and their giant beaver) HERE.

Food and Drink

A Familiar Name is Bringing a Thai Restaurant to Prairie Village

Bamboo Penny’s

The owners of the extremely popular Bamboo Penny’s and Aqua Penny’s are bringing a new Thai eatery to The Shops of Prairie Village.

  • Penny’s Village: Owners Penny and Doug Mufuka will open “Penny’s” at 4160 W. 71st St. which previously housed Gravity and Blue Moose. Penny’s will also have a cocktail program led by Beverage Director Jenn Tossato.

  • Taste of Thailand: The menu will serve a variety of Thai dishes that are also offered at Bamboo Penny’s in Park Place in Leawood, but it will offer signature dishes that are unique to Penny’s. The Mufaka’s also own KC Thai at 12250 W. 135th St.

Penny’s has plans to be open this summer.

Real Estate

Kansas City Named Among Most Affordable Metros

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Believe it or not, Kansas City is still a relatively affordable place to buy a house.

  • Crunch the Numbers: According to research by the home website List With Clever, Kansas City is the 14th most affordable metro in the United States. The local media home price in KC is $290,619

  • I Need a Raise: Although a relatively affordable metro, the income needed to afford a median home in the KC metro is $85,950. Still too pricey? Consider moving to the top three most affordable metros: Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and St. Louis.

To view the entire list of affordable metros and methodology, click HERE.

Food and Drink

Have You Ventured the KCK Taco Trail?

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Did you know that Kansas City, Kansas was named America’s Taco Capital capital by Forbes in 2021? Well, it’s 2024, and the tacos are better than ever.

  • Tackle the Trail: Thanks to the Kansas City, Kansas Taco Trail, you can track your progress as you eat your way through nearly 60 local taquerias throughout KCK. Oh, and you get rewarded…for eating tacos.

  • The Chosen Few: Only about 50 participants have actually completed the Taco Trail, but a recent extension gives participants until April 15, 2025 to complete the trail to win rewards.

To download your Taco Trail pass and view the map, click HERE.

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