Tag: Edward Schmalz

North KC’s new ‘Bob’s Burgers’ tribute bar: It’s what happens when theater kids get together to drink

By Tommy Felts / May 23, 2023

The grand re-re-re-opening of Vignettes Cocktail Bar as a pop-up tribute to the animated TV series “Bob’s Burgers” is a well-seasoned homage to yet another cult classic, said Edward Schmalz, co-owner of the North Kansas City nightspot.  “We wanted to pull upon that wholesome — yet still a little raunchy — vibe that is ‘Bob’s…

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Ready to ghost summer? Boozy ‘spookeasy’ pop-up concepts pour ‘horror movies in a cup’

By Tommy Felts / August 10, 2019

A graveyard smash is expected to sweep the metro this fall as two Kansas City hotspots prepare to unleash new pop-up bar concepts for Halloween.  “Ever since I watched ‘The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror’ when I was like 8, I have been into, in some manner, scary things,” said Edward Schmalz, founder of Pawn and…

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Fund me, KC: Pawns and Pints launching board game bar in Crossroads

By Tommy Felts / August 11, 2016

Startland News is continuing its segment to highlight area entrepreneurs’ efforts to accelerate their businesses. This is an opportunity for entrepreneurs — like Pawns and Pints co-founder Edward Schmalz — to share their stories to gain a little help from their supporters. Back Pawns and Pints’ Kickstarter here. Who are you? My name is Edward…

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