Kansas City Power and Light District:

The highly touted Kansas City Power and Light District made its debut in late 2007 with the opening of its first of many tenants--McFadden's Sports Saloon and Vivino Restaurant and Bar. The district will feature over 8 city blocks of restaurants, nightclubs and bars, shopping, retail, and is located downtown, across from the Sprint Center. The Power and Light District, which is named after the famed Power and Light building, was originally to be called 'KC Live!', which is now incorporated into the district as a live music and entertainment district.

Power and Light District Location:

The Kansas City Power and Light District is bounded by 12th Street on the north, east to Grand, south to I-670 and west to Baltimore.

The KC Live! block is the block across from the Sprint Center and is located between 13th and 14th Streets at Grand and Walnut.

Kansas City Restaurants, Cafes and Bistros:

Bice Bistro, Cafe and Lounge- 14 E. 14th
The Bristol Seafood Grill - 51 E. 14th, late February 2008
Chef Burger - 1350 Walnut, opens March 6, 2008
Chipotle- 1370 Walnut, opens late February 2008
Famous Dave's BBQ- 131 E. 14th, late February
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant- 100 E. 14th opens March 10th
Maker's Mark Bourbon House and Lounge- KC Live Block
Peachtree Restaurant- Soul Food 14th and Main, April 2008
Ragland Road Irish Pub - 170 E. 14th, early March 2008
Ted's Montana Grill 101- E. 14th, opened February 2008
Tengo Sed Cantina - 1330 Walnut, March 7, 2008
Vinino - 1320 Grand, opened November 2008

KC LIVE Bars and Nightlife :

Angel's Rockbar - 1323 Walnut, KC Live Block opening, March 2008
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium- 101 E. 13th, May 2008
Howl at the Moon-Dueling Piano Bar-1334 Grand, opened February 2008
Living Room - outdoor lounge spot, KC Live Block Courtyard, Spring 2008
McFadden's Sports Saloon- 1330 Grand (across from the Sprint Center), opened Fall 2007
Mosaic Lounge- KC Live Block, Grand Blvd.
Ragland Road Irish Pub- 170 E. 14th, early March 2008
The Rum Shack- KC Live Block (above McFadden's)
Tangerine- KC Live Block

Kansas City Entertainment and Attractions :

AMC Mainstreet Theater- Digital Movie Theater
AMC Midland Theater- Live performance concert venue
Lucky Strike Lanes - 1370 Grand, March 2008

KC Markets, Grocers, Helpful Spots for Residents:

Consentino's Downtown Gourmet Market- 10 E. 13th, Summer 2008
Plaza Ford Ideal Dry Cleaning - 12th and Main
Polished Nail Salon - 13th and Main

KC Retailers near Kansas

GNC - 12th and Main
Jos. A Bank Clothier - 14th and Main
Sprint Studio - 161 E. 14th, March 2008

By Mary Anne McNeish-Sharp, About.com