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The Downtown Dish is your virtual opportunity to sit down with Downtown KC chefs, bartenders, baristas, retailers, and artists over lunch each week. It serves up what’s new, in the works, and on the menu in the re-emerging Downtown dining, shopping, and entertainment scenes.
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Downtown Dish Episodes
Episode 13: Two First Friday Stops
August 7, 2020
Celebrate First Fridays in downtown Kansas City’s Crossroads neighborhood! First, meet Kyle Howard, owner/operator of Oak & Steel, a craft drinkery that encourages bring-your-own carryout food. Then, we’ll stop by Loews Kansas City to catch up with Managing Director Brian Johnson, plus see the newly opened Horsefeather Social in person! News from The Rieger, the City Market, New Roots for Refugees & more!
Episode 12: Negro Leagues Centennial, Cheese Slippers & More
July 31, 2020
A lot to dish about this week! Joel Ball of Ibis Bakery takes us inside a favorite summer tradition, Cheese Slipper Night. We sit down with Bob Kendrick of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to chat about the museum reopening, the Negro Leagues Centennial, and so much more. Grab a hat so you can tip your cap with us!
Episode 11: Outdoor Dining
July 24, 2020
This week we discuss outdoor dining on the Downtown Dish! Watch interviews with DuRon Netsell and Ashley Z. Hand on how they’re helping restaurants take advantage of street and sidewalk extension opportunities. We catch up with Strange Days Brewing Co.’s Chris Beier and Guy Fieri’s Dive & Taco Joint General Manager Jake Johnston. Plus, get updates on Midwest Black Restaurant Week, Yoga on the Vine, and the Boulevard Tours & Rec Center. Music by Kadesh Flow.
Episode 10: Shopping & Yoga
July 17, 2020
Host Katy Schamberger gets the scoop on Downtown Kansas City’s newest shopping experience with New Sense of Style founder and owner Chantill Goree. Plus, Natasha Fuller shares how she created Yoga on the Vine, a weekend yoga pop-up. Lastly, The Pitch’s restaurant critic, Liz Cook, dishes on how her writing has changed and where she’s eating. Plus, news from J. Rieger & Co., The Ship, Fringe Fest and more!
Episode 9: City Market
July 10, 2020
This week we chat all things City Market! Host Katy Schamberger catches up with Nikole Ammer, City Market Coffee; Sue Patterson, City Market; and Carlos Mortera of The Bite. Plus, get the lastest on the streetcar’s new look, the 2020 Art in the Loop series, upcoming events & more!
Episode 8: Art in the Loop & VisitKC
July 3, 2020
It’s the two-month anniversary of the Downtown Dish! To celebrate, host Katy Schamberger chats with Ann Holliday and Donna Mandelbaum to get the scoop on all things Art in the Loop. Katy also chats with Jason Fulvi, President & CEO of Visit KC, for a closer look at how Visit KC is navigating a “devastating” landscape and what they’re doing to move forward. Plus, get Fourth of July event updates, details on the new Union Station exhibit, music from Riz Canady and much more!
Episode 7: Spokes & The Pairing
June 26, 2020
Host Katy Schamberger catches up with Dan Walsh, managing partner of Spokes, to see how the cafe/hangout/bike shop is faring during the re-opening. Plus, watch the show’s first interview on location, filmed at The Pairing. While Katy chats with Mat “Slimm” Adkins and Jeff Jones, they enjoy wine that’s only available in the U.S. at The Pairing. Plus, WWE artist-in-residence, Rob Schamberger, unveils a new painting for a great local cause & much more!
Episode 6: Restaurants
June 19, 2020
Host Katy Schamberger catches up with David Lopez of Manny’s and the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association; Chef Liz Huffman, executive chef of The Majestic; and Sig Tomeldan, a five-year downtown resident who chats with us over a meal at Charisse. Plus, get updates from The Bite, Spokes, Commerce Arcade restaurants, as well as a list of local Juneteenth events. This episode features music from Tim “Blackfingers” Ogutu.
Episode 5: Union Station, Pizza & Jazz
June 12, 2020
Host Katy Schamberger chats with Union Station CEO George Guastello, finds out why Nick Vella started a carryout pizzeria in his house, and how Shay Moore is helping the American Jazz Museum (which opens soon!) Plus, get news from Strange Days Brewing Co., resources to support Black-owned Kansas City businesses, a new concert series coming to 8th & Broadway and pop-up shopping on Delaware Street in the River Market!
Episode 4: First Friday
June 5, 2020
Host Katy Schamberger chats with David Johnson, Crossroads Community Association; Moriah Hillson, ArtsKC; and Chef Celina Tio, The Belfry. You’ll get the scoop on what’s ahead for First Fridays and how The Belfry has found success in curbside service. Plus, get more info on important resources including the KC Public Library’s anti-racism reading list, two apps to easily discover black-owned Kansas City businesses, and where to join the Juneteenth KC kick-off.
Episode 3: Power & Light, Crossroads Community Kitchen
May 29, 2020
This week, Downtown Dish host Katy Schamberger sits down with Rachel Waller of the KC Power & Light District, Kyle Gardner with the Crossroads Community Kitchen and Chandler and Craig of the Tiny Table Carryout Club! Get the scoop on all this and more happening in downtown Kansas City.
Pilot Episode: The Scoop on KC Food, Drink & More!
May 15, 2020
The pilot episode features interviews with Sue Patterson on the reopening of the City Market, Barry Tunnell, general manager of Tannin Wine Bar + Kitchen, and Danielle Lehman of CurbsideKC and Open Belly podcast offers her favorite Downtown carryout meals.
