KC's Newest Adventure in BBQ

Restaurants

KC’s Newest Adventure in BBQ

A new restaurant row is emerging at the 55th block of Troost Ave. Barbacoa, KC’s newest Mexican BBQ restaurant, has joined the ranks of delicious stops such as Tiki Taco, Blackhole Bakery, and High Hopes Ice Cream.

• Mexican BBQ: It may not be traditional favorites such as burnt ends, but with offerings such as smoked carnitas, smoked turkey and mole, and Mexican brisket, Barbacoa doesn’t mess around when it comes to meats.

• Drinks: From classic Mexican Mules to Sunday Punch, these Mexican-themed cocktails will have you seriously looking at bumping up that next vacation to Cabo a little sooner.

• Brunch: After stopping in for Sunday brunch, you won’t be able to tell what was more delightful - the service or the Chilaquiles with chorizo.

Business

Airshare Finds New Home

Airshare, the preferred provider of private flights for the Chiefs organization and Patrick Mahomes himself, is moving offices to accommodate their rapid growth. Flying out of the Charles B. Wheeler downtown airport, they now occupy the hangar once owned by Sprint.

• Plenty of space: Airshare’s new headquarters is set to be a spacious 20,000-square-foot office, which is almost twice the size of its current location. The company will occupy a space at Suite 300 of the Aspiria Campus located at 6240 Sprint Parkway, providing ample room for potential growth.

• Growth: Airshare has become one of the fastest-growing private charter flight organizations in the country growing nearly 33% from 2019 to 2021.

• Chiefs take flight: Airshare recently gained attention for flying Kansas City Chiefs family members and free agents during the team's Super Bowl run. The company also offers membership-based private jet travel for individuals and businesses.

If you want to feel like a VIP, Airshare has lots of flexible options for the KC’s high rollers looking for a little more legroom than you’ll get flying Spirit.

Industry

New Coworking Space To Open in Crossroads

Kansas City's startup scene is getting a new member in Loloft, a new co-working space catering to creatives and entrepreneurs. After successfully beginning Loloft in Northwest Arkansas, co-founders Brendon Howell and Paola Ibarra, are ready to roll out their idea in KC.

• Containing creatives: With the concept of offering micro warehouse space alongside co-working offices, Loloft is eyeing a 12,000-square-foot space in the Crossroads Arts District. They would offer co-working memberships, private offices, and event space for up to 250 people.

• The Space: Alongside plenty of natural light and colorful decor, amenities include a podcast studio, a photography studio, and a rooftop terrace perfect for inspiring KC’s next group of great entrepreneurs needing storage space for their small businesses.

• Developing Minds: Loloft is also offering programming and workshops to help entrepreneurs and creatives grow their businesses, with a focus on community-building and collaboration.

Real Estate

New Try-Before-You-Buy Kitchen for Chefs

Curate, a food service industry manufacturer specializing in commercial kitchen equipment, is expanding its presence in Kansas City with the opening of a new culinary center. Here are the highlights:

• Dream Kitchen: The new 6,500-square-foot culinary center will be located in the former Grocers Warehouse building in the Coleman Highlands neighborhood. The Kitchen will include all state-of-the-art equipment that local restaurants can try before they buy.

• Test Drive: With the intention that restaurateurs will want to purchase the equipment after they try it out, Curate will give chefs the opportunity to try new recipes and cooking styles in this test kitchen.

• Events: The culinary center will also be available for events and classes, offering opportunities for the community to learn about cooking and baking from top chefs.

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In Other News

• Giving Mom Her Flowers: If you’ve been looking for something to do with your mom this weekend, check out Family Tree Nursery. Great plants, coffee at Cafe Equinox, and ALL the flowers.

• Rye: If you’re looking for a place to eat that will impress the in-laws, grab a table at Rye in their Leawood or Plaza locations. They are offering a special Mother’s Day brunch that is sure to please.

• Oak Park Mall: If your mom is a retail therapist, you may want to take her to see the new stores and updates to Oak Park Mall in Overland Park.

• For the Cool Moms: The Kansas City Tattoo Convention starts today and continues throughout the weekend at the Sheraton Crown Center.