Food and Drink Highlights: Kansas City Celebrates Culinary Gems This October

Food and Drink Delights in Kansas City: October Highlights

Hey there, Kansas City! If you’re searching for delectable places to munch on delicious food or sip on refreshing drinks, you’ve landed in the right spot. Whether you’re looking to impress a date, treat your family, or simply enjoy some time out of the house, we’ve gathered all the best culinary spots and unique offerings in town. The great news? Most of these are local gems that you’ll feel good about supporting. Let’s dive into this week’s tasty roundup!

Cheers to Vintage ‘78 Wine Bar

First up, Vintage ‘78 Wine Bar in Overland Park has something to brag about! They just received the prestigious title for having the “Best Wine by the Glass List (without Coravin) in the World for 2024” by the World of Fine Wine Magazine. Not only can you drink fabulous wines, but they also offer a wonderful array of cheeses, charcuterie, and accompaniments that pair perfectly with your favorite glass. Sounds like a perfect date night spot!

The Primrose Celebrates Two Years

You can’t miss The Primrose as they celebrate two years of serving up craft cocktails in Mission. To commemorate this special occasion, they’ve created a menu featuring some of their most beloved drinks from the past two years. Be sure to try the Cuffing Season cocktail, which is delicious with or without alcohol. Cheers to two years of tasty drinks!

Pour Coffeehouse: A Decade of Deliciousness

A big shoutout to Pour Coffeehouse in Olathe, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary! To mark the milestone, they’re introducing a light-roast coffee called 10/10. It’s a little treat that goes to show how much this coffeehouse cares about its customers. If you’ve ever followed a gluten-free diet, you know Pour has your back with amazing gluten-free goodies too!

McLain’s Market Coming to North KC

Exciting news for all you North Kansas City folks! McLain’s Market will officially open its doors at 7 a.m. on September 30. Get ready to indulge in their delectable cupcookie, along with scrumptious peanut butter cookies and fantastic chicken salad sandwiches perfect for lunch!

OMBRA’s Menu Makeover

Heads up! Starting October 1, OMBRA in Briarcliff is taking a little break to revamp their menu and transform into a more entrée-focused restaurant. Although they’ll be closed until January 2025, you can still swing by their sister spot, Carne Diem Fine Meats and Pantry, just a few doors down!

Char Bar Celebrates 10 Years

You’ve got to check out Char Bar in Westport, which is also marking its tenth anniversary! To celebrate, they are throwing a free concert tonight at 7 p.m. on the patio featuring the stunning sounds of Shakedown Strings, a Grateful Dead tribute band. You won’t want to miss it!

Trivia Nights at Vignettes

Local theme bar Vignettes is getting all nostalgic with their activities this month. If you’re up for some fun, swing by for trivia or music bingo while you sip on one of their delightfully creative cocktails. Be sure to make a reservation since these themed nights can get pretty popular!

A Marcellabration to Remember

Have you ever wanted to try some incredible coffee? Well, mark your calendars for Marcell Coffee in Crossroads, which is celebrating five years in business with a Marcellabration on the horizon. This free, family-friendly fest features sips and fun activities from 3 – 8 p.m. – don’t forget to bring the kids!

Casual Animal’s Festival

Casual Animal is the place to be for good vibes! From 12 – 4 p.m., they’re hosting their first-ever non-profit festival featuring live tunes by Flare tha Rebel and delicious food from local vendors like Disco Burger and Fairway Creamery. It’s all ages, and a great chance to support local causes!

National Coffee Day Specials

On National Coffee Day, Café Cà Phê is pulling out all the stops with 50% off all drinks all day! The first 150 customers will also snag a free carton of Chobani Oat Milk. You can’t beat that, and it pairs perfectly with their tasty Vietnamese coffee!

Free Coffee at Whataburger

And for those early risers, Whataburger is giving away free 16-ounce iced coffee and 12-ounce hot coffee from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. No purchase necessary! Just swing by and enjoy their tasty treats.

Exciting Dining Events

Don’t forget to grab your tickets to incredible dinners happening soon. Drastic Measures is having a barbecue and mezcal cocktail event with Barbacoa, where tickets include four cocktails and delicious food for $100! Meanwhile, Zero Zero Pasta is hosting a five-course dinner featuring local ingredients. Snag your tickets before they sell out!

Unique Collab at Conroy’s Public House

If you’re a fan of art and beer, don’t miss Conroy’s Public House on October 3. They’re collaborating with local artist JT Daniels, where patrons who order a pour of Duvel get a limited-edition, artist-designed beer glass!

That’s a wrap for this week’s tasty highlights, Kansas City! Whether you’re sipping on a classy cocktail or munching on a delightful snack, there’s something for everyone. Keep supporting your local favorites and enjoy your culinary adventures!