A few weeks ago, we asked you what you wanted to see replace Donutology in the River Market Trolley. Hundreds of votes later, and a “Sourdough Sammy Bar” was the clear favorite idea, and that’s (sort of) coming to life:
🚋 A grab-and-go deli + bar to open in the River Market Trolley
✍️ New renderings of the Barney Allis Plaza public art commission
🐶 KC Pet Project Patio Party happening this weekend
🤔 Tuesday Trivia: NBA in KC
Opening
A Deli + Bar to Open Inside the River Market Trolley
Car No. 551
After Donutology closed up shop inside the River Market Trolley in late July, a brand-new grab-and-go deli + bar concept will take it’s place.
Next Stop: River Market: Car No. 551 plans to open mid-September inside the famed trolley at 426 Delaware St. in the heart of the River Market. The concept will be owned by William Jordan, who has done work on the Trolley in the past and owns two other local concepts: Tasty Unicorn and Fountain City Printing.
Stay All Day: According to Jordan, Car No. 551 will be open 10am-11:30 pm Wednesdays through Sundays. It will offer grab-and-go options, speciality cocktails, and local beers. The space will also be available to rent for events and pop-ups.
Read more on Car. No 551 from Startland News HERE.
Community
Artist Selected for Public Art Commission of Barney Allis Plaza
Gijs Van Vaerenbergh
A Belgian artist duo called Gijs Van Vaerenbergh has been selected for a $2.18 million public art commission at Barney Allis Plaza.
Downtown Destination: The $120 million redevelopment of Barney Allis Plaza kicked off in 2024 with an anticipated opening in 2026. The space aims to provide an active, vibrant green space in the heart of downtown located between 12th and 13th Streets and Wyandotte and Central Streets.
Global Design: Gijs Van Vaerenberg was selected from a list of seven finalists selected from over 250 submissions. Their design is based on the original Kansas City Convention Center that stood on the site before being destroyed by a fire in 1900.
The new Barney Allis Plaza expects to be open before the World Cup in June 2026. Check out all the new renderings HERE.
Events
KC Pet Project to Host Patio Party This Sunday, August 17th
KC Pet Project
KC Pet Project is hosting their inaugural Patio Party this Sunday, August 17th with the help of live music.
Party for Pets: The Patio Party will serve as a benefit concert to raise support for the 16,000 homeless pets that KC Pet Project cares for every year. The first-ever event is happening at KC Pet Project at Swope Park (7077 Elmwood), and will feature a live concert from KC-native indie band Hembree.
Rock On: The concert kicks off at 7pm with local band ASPN opening for Hembree, and ice cold drinks will be provided. GA admission tickets and VIP experiences (including a meet-and-green with the members of Hembree) are available now.
Get your tickets to this weekend’s Patio Party with Hembree HERE.
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In Other News…
🎧 Listen Live: Local podcast There’s Just Something About Kansas City is hosting Cheers to 100: a 100th Episode Party & Live Recording this Friday (8/15) at The Monogram Lounge at J. Rieger & Co. 4:30 happy hour, 5:30 live recording.
🏠 Zillow Gone Local: Last Friday, a Kansas City home was featured on the popular Zillow Gone Wild. Think it looks familiar? It was featured on our House Hunch just a few hours prior on Friday! Maybe someone from ZGW is subscribed to KC Daily? 🤔
🍣 Sushi, Soon: Akoya Omakese is opening soon inside Hotel Phillips in downtown Kansas City. Take a sneak peek.
⚾️ Playoff Push: According to FanGraphs, the Royals have just a 6.2% chance to make the MLB Playoffs. Can they get hot and return to the playoffs? In Bobby we trust!
🎸 Mid-Week Rock: The T-Mobile Center welcomes American country music star HARDY to the stage this Thursday night (8/14), with special guests Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr. and Sikarus.
🍽️ Social in Olathe: Third Street Social is coming soon to downtown Olathe! Check out these new fly-through renderings of the space at 135 S. Kansas Ave.
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