Some of Kansas City’s best-known restaurateurs have opened at the FIFA Fan Fest atop Liberty Memorial, offering teasers of local diners’ favorites and tapping into the diverse palates of visitors from across the globe.
“We’re approaching this opportunity with both enthusiasm and long-term thinking,” said Malisa Monyakula, founder of Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop. “While we’re excited about the immediate impact of Fan Fest, we’re equally focused on how these connections can strengthen our business and community well beyond the tournament.”
About 20 local restaurants were selected to join the Fan Fest, a sprawling setting for watching matches, dining and concerts on the south lawn of the National WWI Museum and Memorial…