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Italian Night in the Crossroads

Handmade pasta or a classic Italian dinner, then a nightcap nearby.

About $58–$168 for two2 hrs 47 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Italian Night in the CrossroadsA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Farina, the start. Stop 2, Fern Bar, 0.3 miles from stop 1, 12 min walk or short drive. The route is about 0.3 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Crossroads. Landmarks shown: Union Station.CROSSROADSGRAND BLVDWALNUT STI-3512 min walk or short driveUNION STATIONSTART FarinaFern Bar12N0.1 miItalian Night in the CrossroadsFoodDrinksWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.3 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Café 333, music, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Rooftop Cinema Club, music, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Affäre, food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Sushi Kodawari, food, 1 min walk from stop 2
  • Up-Down KC, games, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • PT’s Coffee (Crossroads), coffee, 1 min walk from stop 2

The stops

  1. FarinaOrder pasta within your budget; confirm the reservation.about 95 min · 19 W 19th St, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recently · then 12 min walk or short driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: The Wise Guy, Lidia’s Kansas City, Extra Virgin.
  2. Fern BarA cocktail to finish.about 60 min · 2041 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps Rotates by date and hours. Also possible: Le Lounge (Hotel No Vacancy), Jim’s Alley Bar, Kon Tiki Room.

How the night flows

Reserve dinner first (several Italian places are closed Sunday or Monday), then walk to a bar for a nightcap.

Good to know

Reservations
Recommended
Parking
Park once and walk; confirm parking near the Freight House if you land at Lidia’s.
Getting around
Walking, Driving
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Comfortable shoes for short walks between stops.

Before you go

Hours, prices and reservations change. Anything we haven't recently source-checked is marked “Confirm today” in the planner rather than presented as fact. Check the venue's own page before you head out.

We last looked over this date on September 17, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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