As Kansas City prepares to welcome international visitors for the FIFA World Cup, businesses throughout the Westport entertainment district are positioning themselves as gathering places for fans looking to experience more than just the matches.
At Dos Lokos Bar, co-owner Alex Flores believes the World Cup is arriving at a time when soccer’s popularity in Kansas City is already on the rise.
The Mexican American-owned sports bar opened in November with the goal of filling what Flores saw as a gap in Westport’s hospitality landscape. While the district offers plenty of pubs and nightlife venues, he believed there was room for a dedicated sports bar that could also showcase Mexican-inspired food and culture…