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Power & Light District is coming to life
By JOYCE SMITHBut 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.
•Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant,* an 8,500-square-foot brewery and restaurant, is expected to open at 100 E. 14th St., on the southwest corner of the Kansas City Live block, on March 10.
•Howl at the Moon,* a 4,700-square-foot, dueling piano entertainment concept, opened Friday at 1334 Grand Blvd. on the second floor of the Kansas City Live block.
•Jos. A Bank Clothiers, a 4,300-square-foot retailer of men’s clothing, sportswear, footwear and accessories, is scheduled to open on the west side of Main Street between 13th and 14th streets. Opening date not announced.
•Latteland Espresso & Tea, a locally owned 1,700-square-foot operation serving coffee drinks, blended iced drinks, fresh fruit smoothies and bakery items, is expected to open at the corner of 12th and Main streets this summer.
•Living Room, a seasonal high-end outdoor lounge, is expected to open in the center of the Kansas City Live block courtyard in the spring.
•Lucky Strike,* a 20,000-square-foot-plus upscale bowling lounge, is expected to open at 1370 Grand Blvd. in early March.
•Maker’s Mark Bourbon House & Lounge, a 6,000-square-foot restaurant and bar specializing in bourbons, will open on the second floor, west side, of the Kansas City Live block. Opening date not announced.
•McFadden’s Sports Saloon,* a 6,900-square-foot, sports fueled, Irish-themed pub, opened Nov. 9 at 1330 Grand Blvd.
•Mosaic Lounge, with 7,100 square feet, will open at 1331 Walnut St., on the second floor of the Kansas City Live block, facing Grand Boulevard between 13th and 14th streets. Opening date not announced.
•Peachtree Restaurant, a 5,481-square-foot comfort/soul food/Southern cuisine restaurant, is expected to open at 14th and Main streets in early April.
•Plaza Ford Ideal, a 950-square-foot dry cleaning business, will open on Main Street between 12th and 13th streets. Opening date not announced.
•Polished, a 1,195-square-feet nail salon, will open on Main Street between 12th and 13th streets. Opening date not announced.
•Raglan Road Irish Pub,* a 10,000-square-foot pub, is scheduled to open the first week of March at 170 E. 14th St.
•Rum Shack, a 6,500-square-foot Caribbean-style nightclub, will open on the second floor of the eastern side of the Kansas City Live block. Opening date not announced.
•Sprint Studio,* a 5,500-square-foot interactive retail store at 161 E. 14th St., is scheduled to open before the Big 12 tournament.
•Tangerine, a 7,500-square-foot restaurant formerly announced as ChinaBar, will be in the Kansas City Live block. Opening date not announced.
•Ted’s Montana Grill,* a 5,400-square-foot classic American grill with made-from-scratch dishes, opened for dinner Monday at 101 E. 14th St., at the southeast corner of 14th and Walnut streets. It is to start serving lunch next Monday.
•Tengo Sed Cantina,* a 4,000-square-foot authentic Mexican restaurant and late-night party place, is expected to open at 1330 Walnut St., on the Kansas City Live block, on March 7.
•Vinino, * a 3,800-square-foot Italian bistro, opened Nov. 16 at 1320 Grand Blvd.