Restaurants Struggle During Pandemic | Kansas City Architecture

By Steve Kraske,

Luke X. Martin, Mackenzie Martin, Elizabeth Ruiz

Published June 10, 2020 at 3:12 PM CDT

Buildings and people on the sidewalk, North KC downtown_kcur_caroline kull.jpg — "We really have a lot of character," said Brad Wolf, Kansas City's historic preservation officer, of the city's buildings and neighborhoods.

Segment 1, beginning at 4:26: Restaurant owners face hurdles as they reopen under coronavirus restrictions.

Kansas City restaurant owners tell how reduced operating capacity and little government guidance makes safely reopening a challenge.

Zaid Consuegra, partner and executive chef, Pirate’s Bone Burgers
Ted Habiger, co-owner and chef, Room 39

Segment 2, beginning at 36:58: Kansas City's historic preservation officer answers questions about the history of Kansas City neighborhoods.

The coronavirus has spurred more people to head outside, and some are observing previously-overlooked details of Kansas City's boulevards and buildings.

Brad Wolf, historic preservation officer, Kansas City, Missouri

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Steve Kraske

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Luke X. Martin

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Mackenzie Martin

Whether it’s something happening right now or something that happened 100 years ago, some stories don’t fit in the short few minutes of a newscast. As a podcast producer and reporter at KCUR Studios, I help investigate questions and local curiosities in a way that brings listeners along for adventures with plot twists and thought-provoking ideas. Sometimes there isn’t an easy answer in the end – but my hope is that we all leave with a greater understanding of the city we live in. Reach me at mackenzie@kcur.org.

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Elizabeth Ruiz

As a producer for Up To Date, my goal is to inform our audience by curating interesting and important conversations with reliable sources and individuals directly affected by a topic or issue. I strive for our program to be a place that hosts impactful conversations, providing our audience with greater knowledge, intrigue, compassion and entertainment. Contact me at elizabeth@kcur.org or on Twitter at @er_bentley_ruiz.

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