Kansas City Pride and Pasta

June 9, 2024 - Reading time: 3 minutes

I began my first full day in Kansas City with a cup of coffee in the cozy VRBO then took a walk around the Plaza across the street to see what was new since my last visit in 2019.  It was bright and sunny at 8:00 a.m. with the area already bustling for a Saturday.  I discovered a few cool murals.

By 9:00 a.m. lots of folks began lining Broadway Blvd with camping chairs in the shade.  I learned last night the annual Pride Parade was happening in the morning when my daughter and I dined in Westport, the section of the city just north of where I am staying.  Well, as luck would have it, the parade route was just across the street from my rental.  It was so joyful!  I took way too many photos and videos to share in one post.   

After the parade, my daughter recommended Chez Elle Creperie and Coffee House, where I enjoyed the best latte macchiato of my life and the two of us split a couple of crepes: one with brie, green apples and figs and the other filled with fresh berries, bananas and cream.  So yummy!

 

That evening one of our daughter's besties since college joined us for dinner at Cupini's Italian Restaurant.  We shared a bottle of cabernet and filled our bellies with garlic bread and pasta.  I opted for chicken and prosciutto tortellini.  Afterwards, we all relaxed at her apartment for a movie night.  It was colorful and delicious first day!