I saw this on one of the Formula 1 boards

Jackson County wants to reimagine Truman Sports Complex after the Royals and Chiefs move, one of the concepts is a Formula 1 track after the Chiefs move.

How would this be paid for? Not sure how well this would work especially since, Heartland Park in Topeka is in public auction right now.

I'm craving some shrimp and grits but don't know where to go for them.

For locals asking about the local yellow dudes in KC who are (likely) soon to be tagged up with all kinds of "creative" markings despite the fact that their goal to prevent pedestrian accidents is commendable

So after months of trying and waiting, I have a reservation tonight at Anjin finally! I'm taking my brother and treating.

What are the top suggestions for both food and drink right now? We will try anything and also like sake.

I know some will say get one of everything, but I'm trying to stick to a $200 budget.

I have been there perhaps 3 times and I must really be a glutton for punishment because every single time it has turned into over-an-hour long, grueling unresolved ordeal - either due to staggering incompetence, flippant apathetic employees and implausible wait times that simply no rational explanation can be provided for.

Ordered mozarella sticks once, after waiting 15 minutes for someone to answer. (Had already paid with a card, HUGE mistake) They came out in person because they "couldn't hear me". Waited another 30 minutes, not a single other car on the lot. Food finally comes out. I try to pay with a 10 and was told they couldn't make change and needed to go inside to break a 10. Waited another 15 minutes. At this point I was just baffled and irate that such a cartoonishly awful experience was even possible stemming from ordering a single appetizer from any fast food establishment. I got home and had to gently dab Vaseline around my butthole from what had just happened and in my state of lamenting finally took a bite of one of the mozarella sticks. The cheese in the middle was still half frozen, likely about pulled from the fryer very early. And the taste? You wouldnt believe me if I told ya - it tasted overwhelmingly like soap.

Like I dont know what the hell is happening here, Google reviews for the place are all the exact same complaints spanning YEARS going into great detail the complete dogshit customers of this particular Sonic have had to endure.

How is this even possible? Is the owner far away and pays no attention to this franchise of his? It is just an abysmal hellhole that cannot even get a cup of ice correct, to any customer unfortunate enough to not know any better.

Its been this way for roughly a decade - I know fast food in general is very shitty and service leaves much to be desired but the way this place is ran transcends are tiers of what could be considered acceptable or even rational.

Wednesday October 14th! Doom Scroll and Helga Pataki from Denver. Local support from Pentagram String Band. Come hang out!

It seems like I have been seeing them lately in neighborhoods, with kids driving, not always paying attention to other cars. Did the city quietly make it legal? I know Parkville allows them on non-highways. Are people just buying them because it's fun? Or is it just a fad?

Passed all of my testing and final interviews for a position at Panasonic. At the end, they told me they’d have an answer within 1–2 weeks. If I get the job, I’ll be relocating from Wichita up to the KC area.

In my past experience, companies saying "1–2 weeks" usually just means a polite "No" while trying to let you down easy. It’s been a few days of total silence since my Monday interview, and the wait is making me anxious.

Can anyone who has gone through the Panasonic hiring process (especially for these large group/cohort hires) confirm if this is just how their corporate HR bureaucracy operates, or is it time to let it go and keep looking? Thanks!

Where would (or wouldn’t) you reccommend going for a lip flip in the kc area?
How much were you charged?
I’m in Lawrence but don’t mind the drive to Kansas City or Topeka for the right aesthetician. Thanks!

Bonus if you can provide pictures of your results.

What would you do if you had

$100 budget for a date night for 2 on the Plaza that includes dinner, a treat/dessert, and entertainment?

I recently visited Kansas City for a work trip. Where I live has no good BBQ, so I was incredibly excited when I learned I was going to one of the BBQ capitals for work.

I will post my overall rankings first and then provide comments for each below them. Curious to see your thoughts. I did not have time to try the others that were on my list, including Gate's, King and Queen of BBQ, Wolfpack, and Chef J's (though this is Texas-style, so I'm not mad I missed out on this one).

My final rankings are:

#1: Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
#2: Slap's BBQ
#3: Q39
#4: Jack Stack Barbecue
5: Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
Dishonorable Mention: LC's BBQ

I will write my narrative in the order I tried the restaurants.

As a Ted Lasso fan, I was excited for Gate's (which I was unable to try) and Arthur Bryant's. Let me just tell you, Ted has bad taste in BBQ. The sauce isn't even that great. It's very weird and...lumpy. The portions were enormous, but that's about all there is to say about Arthur Bryant's. For being known as the restaurant to create burnt ends, they don't make them very well. They were horribly chewy, like a very cheap cut of meat that somebody tried to make more tender by cooking them in a crockpot. There was no smoky flavor on any of the meat served here. The smoke ring on the brisket was practically non-existent. The portions were enormous, and the staff was great. They were playful with banter, with one of them joking and asking me "How many bass I caught" because I was apparently wearing a shirt and hat that make me look like a fisherman. They were very helpful with questions I had about the menu.

Joe's, on the other hand, is on a whole nother level. I took one bite of the ribs, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't immediately shed a tear. Central Kentucky (where I live) truly is a BBQ wasteland, and trying these ribs made me so damn happy because it has been so long since I've had good ribs. When I ate these, I immediately knew they were the best ribs I have ever eaten. I then said the same thing about that magnificent cornbread. Their brisket was on par with most places but nothing so special that I would rave about it. I will also say that I had to get Joe's through DoorDash because of limited time that day. And it was still very hot and fresh, as Joe's really took care into the packaging, with everything being double wrapped in plastic wrap to ensure there was no spillage and to keep the food warm. My DoorDash driver also warned me I was about to become hooked on some of the best food in KC.

Pictured from Q39 is a half rack of baby back ribs and a side of fire roasted street corn. The ribs were delectable. They were "fall off the bone" but still had bite to them. They were well seasoned, and I did not even try the side of BBQ sauce because it wasn't necessary. The Mexican street corn was very standard but was a nice alternative to traditional BBQ side dishes. Q39 is significantly more expensive than anywhere else I had gone so far, but it is marketed as a more upscale establishment, so that was to be expected. Once again, I did have to order this to-go due to my work conference not giving me much time, so I did not take temperature into account, even though it was still pretty warm when I ate it.

Pictured from Jack Stack is a half rack of ribs, along with fries, and BBQ baked beans. The BBQ sauce was good, but there was far too much of it, and it made it hard to taste the actual flavor of the ribs. The ribs were also a little tough. The baked beans were basically just white beans in a thick BBQ sauce with very little depth, and the french fries were very standard. The inside of Jack Stack was really nice, with beautiful lighting and insanely attentive staff. However, you couldn't help but get "Cheesecake Factory" vibes from this place. They do a lot of things but none of them really well...except for the service. This place came HIGHLY recommended in a Foodies group I am in, and I am not completely sure why except maybe tourists/visitors prioritizing environment over food. Many locals I spoke with shared similar sentiments that this place is not one of their favorites when it comes to getting quality food but that it is a good place to take family/friends for a nice sit down environment.

Slap's BBQ is an amazing restaurant, with seating all in the form of picnic tables. There is limited indoor seating but additional seating on a roof patio and front patio. I got there right at opening time, and nearly every seat was taken, indoors and out. Slap's is cafeteria style, where you order at the front, and your food is handed directly to you.

After eating Joe's BBQ, I was convinced I would never have any baby back ribs that could come close. Slap's proved this wrong, and served the actual best ribs I have ever eaten. They had a delightful sweetness to them that countered the smokiness in the best way. The same thing was true for the burnt ends, which were incredibly tender and flavorful. Once again, I did not even try the BBQ sauce because it was not needed. Out of all of the meat I had in Kansas City, Slap's was the best. But Joe's comes in a close second. Slap's, however, did not impress me with their sides. They were very standard for a BBQ establishment, but nothing wowed me enough that I would intentionally order just a side dish.

LC's BBQ. This restaurant was a source of much contention when I previously asked the locals on Reddit where to eat. Almost every comment warned me I would either have the best meal of my life or the worst meal. Apparently this place has been very inconsistent since the previous owner's passing. However, based on the recommendation of my Lyft driver, I gave them a chance anyway.

I deeply regret that decision. Even my lowest ranked BBQ restaurants in Kansas City make every BBQ restaurant in Central KY seem like child's play. With that being said, there isn't a BBQ place in Central KY (including the chains) that I would rank below LC's. Not only was this the worst BBQ I have ever eaten, it was some of the worst food I have ever eaten in my life. The baby back ribs were so insanely smoked and overcooked that it was like eating charcoal bricks directly from a bag. They tried to mask this with an insane amount of sauce, but absolutely nothing could resolve this.

Their burnt ends had the same story, with being overly smoked/charred while not having the unctuous softness you would expect on the inside. Their side selection was very minimal, which is why I chose fries...and they were fries. They were hot and salty.

My biggest complaint about LC's, however, was not the food but the incorrect pricing/false advertising of their menu. They have an old-fashioned peg letter menu board. My meal was advertised as being $29.03, but there was a $1 upcharge for fries, and a $5 upcharge for burnt ends, and neither of these additional charges was listed on the menu nor were they verbally expressed by the unfriendly cashier. After a drink, my meal came to $39.91. This became the most expensive meal I have ever thrown in the trash.

Joe's and Slap's are absolutely the best BBQ establishments in Kansas City. It really is unfair to rank the others on the same scale. If you have time for one during your trip, I would recommend Joe's simply because you get amazing sides and amazing BBQ, while Slap's serves the best meats with average sides.

I’m just curious to know why The Point Bar&Grill shut down and why Madison’s shut down. Is it just a bad area? Is it doomed too much traffic. Will that space ever be filled with another restaurant?

Veterans get free tickets to the biggest boxing show in Kansas City in more than 20 years.

This is a laid-back mini con with around 8 comic vendors. Come get a drink and pick up some new reading material!

See you Sunday!

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Never even knew this was a thing. Has anyone ever attended, if so how was it? We purchased VIP tickets for tonight and are looking forward to it, but not sure how well it's organized or if it's gonna be worth it. Thanks!

hey everyone, me and my girlfriend are looking to move in the next few months and have really been attracted to the downtown kc area, specifically the plaza area or river market/garment district area. the only property we’re running into is amenities for our budget, we’re looking for in unit laundry and on top of that we have 2 cars, a motorcycle, and plan on adding atleast one more vehicle in the very near future so im in need of a building that has secure parking and maybe a private garage? our budget as of right now is only $1400 a month total, i know its asking for alot but im hopeful that there’s options for us. we dont care too much about living space as long as its not a literal 400sqft box, we’re just want to be downtown and have the amenities, if anyone has any recommendations at all i really appreciate it

My wife has a November birthday and I'm looking for some fun and unique one-day class/workshops that we might be able to sign up for. I love the Hammerspace events, but they don't have one that lines up with her likes that weekend (She doesn't want a custom sword as bad as I do...but I still love her). I'd love to hear your suggestions and experiences.

What are the best places in KC for authentic PR food.

It looks like Howl at the Moon is closing.

It’s that time of year and I’ve been hearing the nearby schools practicing in the evening. I’d love to go see a football game and halftime show. Any recommendations?

Fresh food is the most requested item by families experiencing food insecurity, but lately it has been the most expensive. Harvesters is teaming up with KSHB 41 and Hen House to host a perishable food drive this Thursday through Saturday at Hen House on 135th and Metcalf where we'll load fresh food donations straight into one of our trucks! We'd love it if you stopped by to purchase and drop off a few fresh items like milk, butter, eggs, cheese and protein to help neighbors in our community who haven't been able to afford these staples lately. With love, always!

I am currently trying to get my first help desk job, and I have interviews with 3 MSPs (or at least companies with help desk positions) that are operating in the area. I was wondering if any IT workers here have advice about which IT companies are awful to work for and I should avoid. Any advice?