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But fans also want to check out the Power & Light District while hitting the games, and the district will come through with 14 operations scheduled to be open in time for the event.
Raglan Road Irish Pub is hoping to be open in early March. But with a multimillion-dollar operation, 10,000 square feet of space, and woodwork and antique bars shipped straight from Ireland — and even some craftsmen imported — this is no rush job.
These days, between 50 and 60 craftsmen often are found in the “corner pub” at 170 E. 14th St., sometimes through the night, laying intricate tile, putting up massive chandeliers or finishing the massive columns reaching up to the 20-foot-plus ceilings.
Customers will be able to lease lockers to store their favorite whiskey or other libation. There’s a “snug dining” room where a small group can get cozy and dividers on the bars to create a more intimate atmosphere. In the main dining room, dividers will come off a long table when Irish dancers take to the tabletop.
As for the cuisine, executive head chef Eddie Rachid Djilali wants to establish a reputation that will extend to the coasts, so everything will be made from scratch — from the sausage for “bangers” to potato chips. He will also have shot-size desserts, so customers can have a bite or two or three.
“We’re going to offer things that Kansas City has never seen before,” he said.
District roster
As of Monday, about 30 tenants had been announced for the Power & Light District. The 14 already open or scheduled to open before March 10 are noted with an asterisk:
•AMC Mainstreet Theatre will be a six-screen all-digital theater, and AMC Midland Theatre will be a live performance venue. Opening dates not announced.
•Angel’s Rock Bar,* a 4,000-square-foot nightclub, is scheduled to open at 1323 Walnut St., on the second level of the Kansas City Live block, on March 7.
•Bice Bistro/Bice Cafe/Bice Lounge, with Italian fare, will occupy an 8,700-square-foot space at 14 E. 14th St., at the northeast corner of 14th and Main streets. Opening date not announced.
•Bristol Seafood Grill,* an 8,000-square-feet boutique-style restaurant, will open at 51 E. 14th St. between Main and Walnut streets. It is slated to open for dinner on Feb. 26 and for lunch on Feb. 27.
•Chefburger,* a 3,300-square-foot, locally owned build-your-own burger joint, is scheduled to open at 1350 Walnut St. on March 6.
•Chipotle Mexican Grill,* a 2,400-square-foot fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain, plans to open a location at 1370 Walnut St. the week of Feb. 25.
•Cosentino’s Downtown Gourmet Market, a 35,000-square-foot store planned for 10 E. 13th St., is scheduled to open this summer.
•Famous Dave’s Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que,* a 6,300-square-foot, family-oriented chain restaurant with full bar, will open at 131 E. 14th St., between Walnut Street and Grand Boulevard. It is scheduled to open on Feb. 22.
•Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, an 8,400-square-foot operation specializing in international, high-quality handcrafted beers, is scheduled to open at 101 E. 13th St. in early May.
•The Fudgery chain plans to open a 1,740-square-foot fudge shop on the west side of Walnut Street between 13th and 14th streets. Opening date not announced.
•GNC, a specialty retailer of nutritional products, will open a 1,700-square-foot location on the south side of 12th Street between Main and Walnut streets. Opening date not announced.
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