Hop on the streetcar for a fun date that will take your mind off the cold January temperatures!
Stop 1: City Market—5th & Walnut
Harry’s Country Club isn’t actually a country club, but a neighborhood bar and restaurant frequented by socialites, the over-40 crowd and everyone in between. With roadhouse vibes, a jukebox, black-and-white photos, brick walls and an old mahogany bar, this place is like a warm hug. What will really warm you up is a bowl of their spicy chili accompanied by cornbread with honey butter—just one of the many choices on a menu full of pub fare and more.
Stop 2: Kauffman Center—16th & Main
In a building that dates back to 1908 sits Tom’s Town Distilling Co., named after political boss Tom Pendergast, who ruled the city from 1925 to 1939. Though Prohibition was in effect during most of Pendergast’s reign, alcohol flowed freely in Kansas City. Learn about this era and more on a tour of Tom’s Town. At the end, you can do a tasting of five of their spirits, including gin, vodka and bourbon. Or, if you don’t wish to imbibe, you can purchase a “designated driver” tour ticket. Either way, the tour is worth it!
Stop 3: Power & Light—14th & Main
What started out as a dorm room experiment has grown into a national sensation. And while we typically avoid national chain eateries, one that we enjoy is Insomnia Cookies. Hot, fresh, delicious cookies available for pickup or delivery from midday until well after midnight—what’s not to love? They offer classic, deluxe and limited-time cookies, such as sugar, double chocolate chunk, oatmeal raisin, s’mores, apple pie filled and oatmeal chocolate walnut, plus brownies and ice cream.
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.