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Kansas City fans who support soccer teams from other lands are excited for World Cup to begin Neighbors had reported a disturbance. A raucous party was indeed in full swing — and with good reason. Argentina was playing in the World Cup. Because the game was in Japan, kickoff locally was 2 a.m., but that didn’t deter the Rodriguez family from playing host to a gathering of nearly 50 people. “Argentina scored and everybody went nuts, and then the cops showed up,” said Nahuel Rodriguez, a son of Eduardo and Silvia. “We had to tell them we’re watching a game, we’re not doing anything weird. We got complaints, but we didn’t care.” That’s the power of the World Cup, which is held every four years. In 32 days, the craziness begins anew. Fans from across the globe will descend on South Africa, while more than a billion people are expected to watch at least some of the tournament on TV. Cities in Europe have been known to shut down — stores close, public transportation ceases — when the nationa...

810 Zone

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Harrah’s North Kansas City Casino and Hotel welcomes, Kansas City’s own Sports Radio 810 Zone Restaurant, now open at Harrah’s. The Sports Radio 810 Zone will occupy the space formerly operated by Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill, which is relocating to the Harrah’s Casino property in Tunica, Mississippi. Harrah’s is pleased to welcome what has become the sports bar experience in Kansas City. The new 810 Zone at Harrah’s is the third location joining sister restaurants in Leawood, KS, and on the Country Club Plaza. 810 Zone is a partnership between Union Broadcasting, the company that owns Sports Radio 810 WHB, K.C. Hopps, Ltd., and some lo cal financial partners. They will feature a made from scratch menu, HD TV’s, weekly live broadcasts and a massive collection of sports memorabilia. Located in the beautiful Midwest, Harrah's North Kansas City offers the most exciting hotel and casino in the heart of America. We have 392 luxurious rooms, mouthwatering restaurants, the best ...

Warm weather

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Warm weather is giving way to patio dining at JJ's. Their cozy, street-side patio is urban dining at its best. A perfect way to enjoy our award winning wines, as well as selections from their new food menu. Cafe Des Amis has a lovely deck that surrounds you with trees in Parkville, Piropos receives outstanding restaurant reviews by all of the local media and has been awarded the Best View in several publications. South, you have Zest with colorful umbrellas in a pretty suburban setting, Cafe Provence street-side is perfect for relaxing in Prairie Village. NoRTH offers a fresh new approach to Modern Italian Cuisine and nice patio. Ricco's Italian Bistro patio lounge is perfect for savoring a martini and an appetizer on a balmy summer evening. On Plaza, Aixois's patio seating is a crowded favorite in the Brookside area. Grand St Cafe has another fabulous view of the Plaza from the classy outdoor dining area. Go to our search for a listing of restaurant with patio