KC Sipps: Neighborhood restaurants step up for their people, KC’s best chefs, and two coffee shop closures

Life in KC is pretty delicious. In fact, there is often so much going on that it can be hard to decide where to go and what to try.

That’s where I come in.

I’ve curated this weekly list of events, openings, deals, and celebrations to keep you in-the-know. Cheers!

Something New

News Bites: A few congratulations are in order for the minds behind some of Kansas City’s favorite restaurants! The Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association named Chef Matt Barnes of Pierpont’s as Chef of the Year. Chef Penny Mufuka of Bamboo Penny’s (and Aqua Penny’s) was voted Best Chef of 2025 by readers like you. Nana at Jazz Louisiana Kitchen was voted Best Server again this year!

PH Coffee is the latest restaurant to step up in a creative way when the powers that be have let down citizens. PH Coffee is p