For this month’s date night, head back to the Country Club Plaza for one (or more!) of these stellar options!
At Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, you get sushi served on a conveyor belt. When it opened in late 2023, my husband and I just knew we had to try it. Each plate of sushi is $3.25, and you can take as many plates as you want. You’ll also find nigiri, cheesecake and appetizers like edamame on the belt. You can use the monitor at your table to order drinks, soup, ramen and anything you want that doesn’t come by soon enough. The items you order will be delivered by separate conveyer belt, your waiter or a robot. My husband and I each had four plates of sushi, all delicious! (Pro tip: Be sure to download Kura’s app so you can use their waitlist. Also, check out the heated toilet seats and bidets in the bathrooms!)
Strang Chef Collective is a new-ish, two-level food hall located in the Cascade Hotel. It is home to four chef-driven restaurants: Forage (New American), Khai-Noy (Asian), Verde (Latin American), and Parma (Italian). There is also a bar on each level. The atmosphere is upscale and modern, but still manages to feel comfortable and unassuming. On our recent visit, we started by sharing spring rolls at Khai-Noy. Then I ordered the roasted papas (potato) tacos from Verde while my other half had Khai-Noy’s stir-fry. It was all delicious, but I absolutely loved the tacos. We look forward to trying other menu items on a future visit. (Note: We went on a Sunday for lunch and they weren’t too busy. However, I’m told they get quite crowded at other times, so keep that in mind when choosing the day and time of your visit.)
Made in KC is a local business with an online store, several neighborhood shops, a downtown cafe and bar, and marketplaces that are a combination of shop and cafe. Their flagship location on the Plaza features a wide range of goods from KC makers and artists, including apparel, gifts, alcohol, jewelry, cards, home décor and more. This location has a coffee shop with pastries, light breakfast and lunch items, ice cream and Brazilian truffles, plus a full-service bar. We like to grab something at the bar during happy hour then walk around the store to check out all the fun Kansas City-themed items. It’s a great start to a date night, and we rarely leave empty-handed!
Hannah Berry is a freelance writer who lives in the Northland with her husband. They love to explore Kansas City and try new restaurants and activities. Check out her Facebook page, Out & About in KC.