JULY: Crossroads Hotel
This boutique hotel in the heart of downtown offers a unique piece of local history. Originally a Pabst Brewing depot, crime boss Tom Pendergast purchased the building amid the Prohibition era, making it a hub for bootlegging and business dealings. In 2018, the Crossroads Hotel opened its doors.
Although there’s no longer a basement speakeasy in this four-story brick building, the Crossroads Hotel is home to top-notch drinks and dining with two bars and a full-service restaurant. Lobby cafe XR serves espresso beverages, breakfast, craft cocktails and casual bites like pizzas and sandwiches. Newly renovated rooftop bar Percheron, with a menu of mezze platters, local brews and creative cocktails, hosts live concerts throughout the summer. Italian restaurant Lazia’s seasonally rotating menu includes carpaccio, slow braised meats, housemade stuffed pastas and more. The hotel is also home to an art gallery, which features 2,000 square feet of rotating works from KC artists.
Beyond the hotel’s offerings, there’s plenty to do in this vibrant, artistic neighborhood. There’s First Friday’s where galleries, shops and street vendors display their wares from July 17 to 27, catch a cutting-edge theatrical work at KC Fringe Festival at one of the nearby host venues like Bird Comedy Theater, City Stage at Union Station and MOD Gallery…