⛲️ The State of Pizza

Metro’s Best: The 50 States of Pizza Slices is the Food Network’s compiliation of the top pizza joints in all 50 states. Waldo Pizza was named the top spot in the state of Missouri, and D’Bronx was named the top spot in Kansas. The catch? D’Bronx closed its last location back in March.

Any Way You Slice It: Waldo Pizza, located at 7433 Broadway Street, was named for its lunch buffet, St. Louis-style slices, and variety of pizzas, salads, and pastas. D’Bronx was named for its take on New York-style slices and other East Coast deli items.

Five O’Clock Somewhere: The poolside event runs from 4–11 pm with live music, face painting, s’mores, shell painting, a caricature artist, and more. Guests can participate with a hotel stay, including the discounted ‘Keep The Party Going’ package, or with a pool pass which will be available for 50% off starting at 5pm.

Poolside with a Purpose: Limited-edition merchandise and commemorative cups will also be sold, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Singing for Change. With food specials, specialty cocktails, prize giveaways, and entertainment from local performers, Margaritaville Hotel invites Kansas Citians to celebrate Jimmy Buffett’s spirit of joy and giving.

Art Underfoot: This year’s theme, Everything Kansas City, will inspire up to 60 artists to create murals, 3D illusions, and chalk masterpieces that showcase the city’s culture, from fountains and jazz to championship trophies. Festivalgoers can also enjoy interactive backdrops for photos, live street performances, and a dedicated Children’s Creative Corridor where kids can chalk for free.

Go for a Chalk: Now in its 17th year and fourth at City Market, the Chalk & Walk Festival has become a family-friendly tradition rooted in creativity and community pride. This year’s event will feature national sculptor Mike Elder, who will create a live, KC-inspired sculpture on-site.

🍔 Open for Business: Plaza Provisions, the full-service food hall featuring five local food & drink tenants, officially opens today inside the Cascade Hotel on the Plaza. (4620 Wornall Road)

🛬 Grounded Flight: Southwest Airlines will end its nonstop service between Kansas City (MCI) and Sacramento (SMF) on March 2nd.

🏈 Welcome Home: After a trade with the New York Jets, the Chiefs have reacquired DT Derrick Nnadi, who spent seven seasons in KC between 2018-2024 and won three Super Bowls.

☕️ Coffee at the Summit: Prefix Coffee has softly opened in Lee’s Summit! (880 NW Blue Pkwy G) It will be open Thursdays - Saturdays 8am-3pm with a limited espresso-focused menu and pastries from Fox and Bull.

🍕 Eating in Olathe: Pizza 51 opened its second location in downtown Olathe in June inside an old Phillip’s 66 gas station. Downtown Olathe will see a variety of other restaurants moving in soon, including Char Bar, Third Street Social, and Austin’s Bar & Grill.

📈 Grow With Us: How to not grow your brand effectively: refresh your company logo (ahem, Cracker Barrel). How to grow your brand effectively: partnering with KC Daily.