To The Moon 🌖

We’re going to call today Moon Bar Monday. Here’s why:

🌖 Moon Bar to open permanent space

🩺 New in-home health care for kids and adults

🏥 Children’s Mercy Kansas plans $152 million expansion

🧁 Making life sweeter with McLain’s

Pssttt…the first batch of KC Daily Dine Cards have shipped! If you enjoy supporting local restaurants and saving money while doing it, this card is for you. Get yours HERE!

Food & Drink

Moon Bar to Open a Permanent Space in Columbus Park

Moon Bar, a popular Japanese-style cocktail pop-up, is transitioning to a permanent brick-and-mortar location in Columbus Park.

• To the Moon: Owners Saranya and Zachary Hubbard plan to establish the new venue at 518 E. Fifth St., aiming to open by late summer. The couple envisions a cozy neighborhood spot offering an array of craft cocktails and a curated selection of wines and beers.

• Columbus Cocktails: This move reflects the Hubbards' commitment to creating a welcoming space for the community to gather and enjoy quality cocktails such as the Glitter and Gold (gin, osmantus flower, tonic, glitter), Cold Soba (dry gin, sesame washed rum, buckwheat, rice vinegar, wasabi), and the Hot Earl Grey (Rye whiskey, milk foam, rosebud powder, served hot).

During the buildout, Moon Bar will continue popping up throughout town with the next pop-up scheduled for April 24th at Triune. Stay up to date on popups via their email list HERE.

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Development

Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas Plans $152 Million Expansion

Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas recently announced a $152 million expansion to their campus in Overland Park.

• Home for Health Care: Children’s Mercy Kansas is the only freestanding pediatric hospital in the state of Kansas, and the $152 million expansion aims to improve patient care and expand access for families in the state. The first phase of construction is already underway, with the project expected to be completed by summer 2026.

• Coming Soon: Renovations to the campus near I-435 and Nall will include added parking, upgraded hospital renovations, increased patient services for surgery, inpatient rehab and intensive outpatient programs, expanded GI motility program, and a new Neuroscience Center of Excellence.

See the renderings of the planned expansion HERE.

Food & Drink

McLain’s Making Life Sweeter in Kansas City Since 1945

McLain’s has been making life’s moments sweeter in Kansas City since 1945.

• Sweet Moments: McLain’s has deep roots in Kansas City dating back to 1945 when the McLain family launched the original bakery at 201 E. Gregory Blvd in Waldo (pictured above). McLain’s still offers baked goods such as cookies, cakes, pastries, and cupcookies, and its Markets serve a full menu of breakfast, brunch, and lunch favorites.

• Neighborhood Favorite: No matter where you live in the metro, there’s a McLain’s close by! McLain’s has bakery and markets in Waldo, 435 & Roe in OP, Shawnee, 151st & Metcalf in South OP, North Kansas City, and Lawrence. McLain’s also operates a coffee brand called Sway Coffee Roasters, which is served at its locations and its own shop in KCK.

The sweetest news? You can take 20% off your next visit to McLain’s (and 11 other local restaurants) with your KC Daily Dine Card!

KC Daily Picks

In Other News…

• 🏆 Champions of ‘Cue: The championship match is set in the KC BBQ Bracket! #1 seed Q39 took down Slap’s 66%-34%, and #2 seed Joe’s KC took down #3 seed Jack Stack 62%-38%. Vote on the championship match HERE.

• 🖼️ Poster Child: After more than 100 submissions from local artists, KC2026 has revealed the official FIFA World Cup 26™️ Kansas City Host City Poster designed by Jadie Arnett.

• 📆 Countdown Is On: In just 99 days from today, AdventHealth Lenexa City Center will open its doors! The new facility will feature 244,000 square feet of medical space, 96 beds, and four operating rooms.

• 🍔 Local Food, To Go: The city of KCMO announced a new partnership with DoorDash last week which will provide one-on-one mentorship from experienced merchants to 10 independently-owned brick-and-mortar businesses.

• ⚽️ In the Win Column: Sporting KC scored their first victory of the 2025 campaign on Saturday with a 2-0 win over rival St. Louis City SC. It was also the first match without longtime club manager Peter Vermes, who was relieved of his duties last week.

• 🛫 Pre-Flight Fun: An all new pay-per-visit lounge is now open at the Kansas City International Airport. Escape Lounge sits just across from gate A4 and A6, and features complimentary freshly prepared food and drinks.

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