City of Lights 💡

Good morning, Kansas City! Here’s what’s in store today:

🤝 A quick note from KC Daily cofounder Nick

💡 New renderings of Four Light in downtown KC

🍴 Harp BBQ + Of Course + Holladay Distillery

🍾 Major changes at Mosaic inside P&L

Monday Musings

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Happy Monday! This is Nick Hageman, cofounder and operator of KC Daily. I’m breaking the fourth wall this morning to express my gratitude to each and every one of you for reading KC Daily and supporting our newsletter.

My wife and I welcomed our third child this past Friday, so I’m feeling extra grateful this morning. (As of me writing this, they are all still asleep 🤞) Being able to come home to a job I love is a huge blessing. I look forward to finding out what’s going on around town, writing this newsletter focused on Kansas City, and connecting with community members and business owners.

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Development

New Renderings of Four Light in Downtown Kansas City

The Cordish Companies have secured tax incentives for their $156 million Four Light luxury apartment project in downtown Kansas City.

• City of Lights: The 25-story tower will include 293 upscale apartments and 17,000 square feet of retail space, replacing surface parking lots near B&B Theatres. The project received a 25-year property tax abatement and sales tax exemption on construction materials, helping to advance its development.

• Downtown Dreams: As part of the ongoing revitalization of the Power & Light District, Four Light aims to enhance urban living and commercial activity. With approval from the Planned Industrial Expansion Authority, the project is set to contribute to the city's downtown growth.

See renderings of Four Light and the surrounding area HERE.

Food and Drink

Of Course + Harp Barbecue + Holladay Distillery Teaming Up for Collaborative Dinner

Three local food & drink favorites, Of Course Kitchen & Company, Harp BBQ, and Holladay Distillery, are teaming up for a collaborative dinner on March 9th.

• North Meets South: The dinner between the two South OP restaurants and the Weston-based distillery will take place at Of Course Kitchen & Company. (7753 W 159th St., Overland Park) The five-course menu will be crafted by chefs Swetha Newcomb & Tyler Harp, with drinks curated by Holladay’s mixologists.

• On Menu: The dinner will feature dishes inspired by Newcomb’s South Indian flavors combined with Texas-style barbecue from Harp. The drink menu is still in the works but will pair bourbon cocktails with the five courses. Tickets are $150 per person, and the dinner begins at 5 pm.

Get your tickets to the collaborative dinner HERE.

Development

Mosaic Nightclub in P&L Set to Reopen After $2.5M Renovation

Mosaic Nightclub & Lounge, Kansas City’s premier nightclub in the Power & Light District, will reopen on March 7th after a $2.5 million renovation.

• Phase One: The renovation marks the completion of the first phase of a $10 million reinvestment initiative in the Kansas City Live! Block in the heart of the Power & Light District. Mosaic will nearly double its pre-renovation size, and offer an upgraded experience to guests.

• Vegas at Home: Upgrades include a state-of-the-art sound system, enhanced lighting, and a cutting-edge DJ booth complete with a high-resolution LED wall, creating an immersive atmosphere rivaling top Las Vegas venues. A new luxury lounge with an expanded bar and additional VIP seating has also been added, perfect for exclusive private events.

Mosaic will kick off a new round of concerts with Cheat Codes on March 14th. Get your tickets HERE.

KC Daily Picks

In Other News…

• ⛲️ Plaza on the Plaza: Check out these artists’ renderings of changes coming to the Country Club Plaza, which could feature a ‘Plaza on the Plaza’ and a 19-story building on the planned Nordstrom site.

• 🥗 Salads Down South: The Bluhawk development in South Overland Park will soon welcome Saladworks, a nationwide fast-casual salad eatery.

• 🛫 Flying High: The Kansas City International Airport celebrated its busiest year ever in 2024, serving 12.1 million passengers. That’s a 5% increase from the previous busiest year on record.

• 🏺 Another Man’s Treasure: After 8.5 years in Kansas City’s West Bottoms, Weird Stuff Antiques will close its doors later in 2025. A closing sale is happening now, so go check them out and see what you find!

• 🔎 Where’s Waldo?: This week is Waldo Week! Head to the Waldo neighborhood now through February 28th for special offers at participating businesses in one of Kansas City’s favorite neighborhoods.

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