Small Plates, Big Taste 🍽️

Small Plates, Big Taste: Gilda’s softly opened a few weeks ago, but extended it’s hours this week as it ramps up to full operation. The Spanish-inspired small plate concept serves dishes such as fried eggplant, Croquetas, Catalan Bikini, and more. They also offer a craft cocktail menu.

Destination: Shawnee: Gilda’s is located at 5815 Nieman Road in downtown Shawnee, joining a bustling food and drink scene. It joins local favorite eateries like Hank’s Garage and Grill, District Pour House + Kitchen, McLain’s Market, along with award winning bars like Drastic Measures and Wild Child.

I Know That Voice: The two-night concert will blend the soul of blues music with the sounds of the Kansas City Symphony. Accompanying the music is cinematic narration from Morgan Freeman himself, as he shares the history of the birthplace of the Blues: the Mississippi Delta.

Freeman at Kauffman: The academy-award winning actor takes the stage at Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday, September 2nd and Wednesday, September 3rd. Both shows begin at 8pm, and feature Matthias Pintscher as music director and conductor.

MO Pizza: PaPPo’s debuted in 2012 in downtown Springfield, MO in 2012 and has since expanded to 11 locations across Missouri, Alabama, Illinois. This will be the second PaPPo’s in the Kansas City metro (first in the state of Kansas), joining Lee’s Summit at 428 SW Ward Rd.

Pizza My Heart: d’Bronx closed up shop in March, and a buildout is underway to accomadate PaPPo’s in the 5,000 square foot space. Guests can expect PaPPo’s menu of handmade pizzas, calzones, 4th generation hand rolled Joan’s Meatballs, and more.

🎡 Party in Parkville: Mark your calendars for August 22-24 for Parkville Days! The three-day celebration features live music, the Evans Midland Empire Carnival, craft & retail vendors, food trucks, helicopter rides over the Missouri River, and more. Admission is free!

🚧 Goodbye, Garage: A parking garage that partially collapsed in July will now be demolished, paving the way for future development at 1219 Wyandotte St in downtown KCMO.

📈 Growing Season: The recently released Inc. 5000 ranking for fastest growing private companies in America included 32 KC metro companies. The local leader is Leawood’s Simply Fuel, coming in at No. 61 with a 4,680% growth over the last three years.

🎟️ Closer to Gameday: The Chiefs officially wrapped up training camp in St. Joseph yesterday, and prepare for their second preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Friday night at 9pm.

🎸 Decades of Rock: American rock band Heart takes the stage at the T-Mobile Center on Thursday, August 21st with special guest Todd Rundgren as a part of their Royal Flush Tour.

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