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Trip to Kansas City
there's a really good Italian placed called Anthony's at 7th and Grand which is about six blocks from Sprint Center. A doable walk for KC's downtown though parking at Anthony's or in the lot next to it and then taking a cab to the Sprint Center would probably be your best best and save you the hassle of parking near the center.
As for Anthony's itself. The place looks like a Vegas eatery from 1960's Sand Hotel. Dark with grottos and pink lighting (you get the idea) but the food is excellent. Especially the chicken dishes and their red sauce is also amazing. Also, if you're from St. Louis you'll be happy to know that Anthony's has toasted ravioli.
Low or no corkage? KC
It is legal in Kansas but not so in Missouri. Damn near ruined my one year anniversy.
Bourdain in KC
So I was fortunate enough to attend the media event beforehand and he asked what local beer was and ordered a Boulevard Pale Ale. Some one in the crowd asked him if he liked it and he said yes, he'd had one at lunch. So now I was intrigued and asked where he had eaten lunch.
Turns out, in his hotel room. He'd just had a burger. I know he is busy but for all the talk of trying new foods and going out, I was a little dispirited he settled for a hotel burger.
Non-mall dinner KC
Go South on Main to 32nd Street (a little under ten blocks I believe) and on the left side of the road you'll see Gates BBQ. Their ribs are the best in town. Before you order though, go to the side counter where they have the sauces laid out and try their three sauces. Some people find their original sauce a little spicy/tangy/hot. If you're on of those people just order whatever you get dry and add the mild sauce yourself.
For a little fancier bbq and if you want a sit-down place you can go to Fiorella Jackstack BBQ which is located in the Freighthouse District off of 22nd street (it's a little tricky to find so you might want to get directions from the hotel). They have decent burnt ends and their sides are very good- especially the cheesy bake.
Next door is Lidia's which has the best Sunday brunch in town. Pricey at $22 per person but worth it for a last hoorah. Avoid for dinner though which is also pricey but not as fullfilling or as rich as the brunch.
