Tag: Howard Hanna

Shawnee’s new chef-driven sports bar serves retro with a side of Spam fries and banana ketchup

By Tommy Felts / March 20, 2025

Serial Kansas City hotspot founder opens door to Hank’s Garage with chefs Howard Hanna, Zac Sachs Eric Flanagan’s latest venture turns a former Shawnee auto shop into the resurrected downtown entertainment district’s newest destination — a casual neighborhood sports bar, complete with an innovative and elevated menu, classic beers, craft cocktails, and an outdoor patio…

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Fresh pour at former Ça Va space: Popular chef takes over Westport hotspot with crisp new Champagne concept

By Tommy Felts / September 21, 2024

Westport Champagne bar and bistro Ça Va closed in March for a quick rebrand. Six months later, a new name, owner and concept are bubbling in the space — with plans to reopen by the holidays.   Chef Amante Domingo — perhaps best known for his Midtown restaurant The Russell — is taking over the spot…

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Eric Flanagan, King G

How King G plans to rule a rebuilt Crossroads corner with a muffaletta and glass raised to perseverance

By Tommy Felts / May 15, 2021

Rum, rye, and a retail renaissance are headed for the business district that sits just east of the Crossroads Arts District, teased Eric Flanagan. “I’m passionate about sandwiches; I’m passionate about beer; I’m passionate about good service, good music. All the stuff I love, I’m trying to bring that into this place,” said the Kansas…

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Kyle Gardner, Manifesto, The Rieger

Rieger revolution: Why Chef Howard Hanna won’t return to ‘business as usual’ after COVID-19

By Tommy Felts / April 16, 2020

Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. This story contains some explicit language. As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis crept into…

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