Kansas City 2023: Worst Year Ever For Local Bars & Restaurants

A labor crisis and inflation hit the Kansas City restaurant industry hard this year. 

More than a few beloved local places shut down never to return.

Throughout the industry there's a very real sense that the local food biz is in a state of permanent decline and working at corporate chains is more practical for locals who will make less cash and have to wear a dumb-ass uniform. 

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"Some of these businesses will close temporarily or will operate in a reduced capacity, while others will shut down their kitchens for the foreseeable future."

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The KC restaurants and bars we lost in 2023 - Kansas City Business Journal

Here's a look at some of the Kansas City-area establishments that closed earlier this year, including one that opened more than 60 years ago.

Two KC Bars Unexpectedly Close

Two KC Bars unexpectedly close. The Drunken Worm and The Mocking Bird Lounge took to social media to announce their closings within hours of each other.

Kansas City food scene will lose multiple staple eateries due to closures

The Kansas City food scene will be losing several staple eateries after multiple restaurants announced they are closing to customers.

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