Welcome to 816 Local - Mother's Day is just around the corner, and the Northland is blooming with brunches, events, and heartfelt ways to celebrate the incredible moms in our community

Today’s Newsletter

• Brunch or lunch for Mother’s Day

• Bluey at the Ballpark

• Floral Corner Northland

• Northland Road Work

Mother’s Day Brunch or Lunch Spots

1. Trezo Mare Restaurant & Lounge

📍 4105 N Mulberry Dr, Kansas City, MO 64116
An upscale yet inviting restaurant known for its fresh seafood, house-made pastas, and wood-fired steaks. The ambiance is perfect for a special occasion.​

2. Nick & Jake's

📍 6325 Lewis St, Parkville, MO 64152
A relaxed American eatery offering a diverse menu, including brunch favorites. It's a great spot for families looking for a casual yet delicious meal.​

3. Corner Café

📍 4541 NW Gateway Ave, Riverside, MO 64150
A cozy spot known for its hearty comfort food and friendly service. Their generous portions make it a favorite for breakfast and lunch.​

4. First Watch

📍 Multiple locations in the Northland
A daytime café serving health-minded breakfast, brunch, and lunch options. Their fresh ingredients and innovative dishes are sure to impress.​

5. Ginger Sue's

📍 12 W Kansas St, Liberty, MO 64068
A charming eatery offering classic American breakfast and lunch dishes with a twist. The cozy atmosphere makes it a lovely spot for Mother's Day.​

6. The Big Biscuit

📍 Multiple locations in the Northland
Known for their oversized biscuits and hearty breakfast platters, this spot is perfect for moms who love a traditional, filling brunch.​

7. The Farmhouse

📍 300 Delaware St, Kansas City, MO 64105
While slightly outside the Northland, it's worth the short drive for their farm-to-table brunch offerings and rustic charm.​

8. Café Des Amis

📍 112 Main St, Parkville, MO 64152
An intimate French bistro offering a unique and elegant dining experience. Perfect for a mom who appreciates European cuisine.​

9. Roxanne's Café

📍 6420 N Prospect Ave, Gladstone, MO 64119
A local favorite known for its homestyle cooking and welcoming atmosphere. Their breakfast and lunch menus are both extensive and satisfying.

⚾Bluey at the Ballpark + Mothers Day

Celebrate Mother's Day with a fun-filled afternoon at Legends Field as the Kansas City Monarchs take on the Lincoln Saltdogs on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 1:05 PM. This special "Bluey at the Ballpark" event, presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, offers families the chance to meet the beloved children's character Bluey. Moms attending the game might even receive a flower from a Monarchs player, adding a heartfelt touch to the day's festivities.

💐Floral Corner Northland

Looking for places to find flowers, gifts for your mom or your kid’s teachers? We have put together a list of local Northland places to check in the Northland.

💐White Farmhouse Flowers and Gifts - In downtown Parkville. You can pick up pre-arranged flowers or order. Along with flowers they have chocolates and a gift shop full of unique items to put together the perfect gift.

💐Jean’s Flower’s and Gifts - Smithville. Besides having an awesome Instagram account where you get to see all the behind-the-scenes footage of what it takes to run the cutest flower shop, they also have beautiful arrangements and gifts for valentines.

💐Price Chopper Floral - One of my personal favorite places to get flowers. Very reasonably priced and great quality beautiful flowers that last. They have SO MANY ready to go arrangements.

⛔Road Work Ahead ⛔

Hold onto your hard hats, folks, because the Northland is about to become a construction wonderland! 🚧 First up, we’ve got the U.S. Route 169 Bridge Replacement in Clay County. MoDOT is rolling up its sleeves to swap out the northbound bridge over the BNSF Railway. Mark your calendars for the summer of 2026, when the fun begins and lasts for a whopping two years. During this time, northbound U.S. 169 will be taking a little nap, and drivers will be sent on a scenic detour via Route 9 and Interstates 29/35. But fear not, the downtown airport will remain open for all your jet-setting needs! ✈️

Meanwhile, over in Platte County, MoDOT is getting ready to give some TLC to the bridges on Missouri Route 9. Starting in the spring or summer of 2025, these bridges will get a makeover worthy of a reality TV show. The rehab will cover bridges over Northwest Briarcliff Parkway, Riverway Boulevard, and Line Creek, and is expected to wrap up by fall 2025. So, buckle up and enjoy the detour adventures! 🛤️

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Here’s hoping we will see the sun soon -

Amanda Rohr | Publisher, wannabe writer, and major Northland supporter