Food and Drink Gates near Sports Complex Should Start Re-Building Soon!

**gblowfish** · 10-01-2015, 11:53 AM

This from the Independence Examiner a few days ago. It won't help Chiefs fans this year, but should be back before the MLB All Star Break next year.

Story is here:

Posted Sep. 16, 2015 at 5:56 AM

Independence, Mo.

It’s taken a longer than first expected, but the new Gates Bar-B-Q on U.S. 40 in Independence should be under construction soon. A fire gutted the 36-year-old restaurant in February.

The company had hoped to reopen, as principal George Gates put it, in time for the Chiefs appearance in the Super Bowl, but insurance and drawing up plans for a restaurant that meets today’s city codes took some time. The company recently got city approval, and Gates says a groundbreaking could be held yet this month.

So when do we get ribs and sweet-potato pies?

“Before the Fourth of July, for sure,” Gates said.

“It’ll be bigger and better and more efficient and comfortable,” he said.

He stressed that the city has been good to work with.

“They are a great city,” he said.

**Dartgod** · 10-01-2015, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

The company had hoped to reopen, as principal George Gates put it, in time for the Chiefs appearance in the Super Bowl...

Why so long?

**TribalElder** · 10-01-2015, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

Why so long?

Insurance scams make people wait and avoid pushing the issue regarding payout to avoid suspicion

**BigMeatballDave** · 10-01-2015, 12:33 PM

Is that the Gates this is across from a Walmart that was once Blue Ridge Mall, many moons ago?

**gblowfish** · 10-01-2015, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

Is that the Gates this is across from a Walmart that was once Blue Ridge Mall, many moons ago?

It's actually about a half mile west of the Blue Ridge Mall on US 40. If you're familiar with Cool Crest, it's about 100 yards west of there on the opposite side of the street.

**Dartgod** · 10-01-2015, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TribalElder

Insurance scams make people wait and avoid pushing the issue regarding payout to avoid suspicion

Perhaps I should have worded that differently.

The owner said that they would be open by the time the Chiefs appeared in the Super Bowl. Surely they can build a restaurant quicker than that.

**Dave Lane** · 10-01-2015, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TribalElder

Insurance scams make people wait and avoid pushing the issue regarding payout to avoid suspicion

His post

>>>>You.

**BigMeatballDave** · 10-01-2015, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

It's actually about a half mile west of the Blue Ridge Mall on US 40. If you're familiar with Cool Crest, it's about 100 yards west of there on the opposite side of the street.

Ah, yeah. I really had to dig deep to remember that. Loved Cool Crest.

I used to live off Raytown Rd. right near the Stadiums. That was 19 yrs ago.

**gblowfish** · 01-04-2017, 02:10 PM

Talked to a Guy at Gates today, he said 40 Highway location should re-open sometime in January.

BWillie · 01-04-2017, 02:42 PM

Still haven't figured out why Kansas City doesn't make a little entertainment district on top of the hill. Knock down Dennys, take out a few of those houses. Make something worth while around there.

Ken Bone · 01-04-2017, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

Talked to a Guy at Gates today, he said 40 Highway location should re-open sometime in January.

I wonder why it's taken them nearly 2 years to rebuild. Has Ollie Gates been rebuilding that place by himself brick by brick?

**MahiMike** · 01-04-2017, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

It's actually about a half mile west of the Blue Ridge Mall on US 40. If you're familiar with Cool Crest, it's about 100 yards west of there on the opposite side of the street.

I remember playing golf at cool crest.

Mama Hip Rockets · 01-04-2017, 05:21 PM

While we're talking about BBQ, does anybody have any idea what time LC's opens on Chiefs game days? I was thinking about going there before the playoff game.

Deberg_1990 · 01-04-2017, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

Still haven't figured out why Kansas City doesn't make a little entertainment district on top of the hill. Knock down Dennys, take out a few of those houses. Make something worth while around there.

I'm sure there's a lot of reasons why, but yea. It's mind boggling why KC never built much up around there.

Taco Bell and Dennys is laughable

C3HIEF3S · 01-04-2017, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

Still haven't figured out why Kansas City doesn't make a little entertainment district on top of the hill. Knock down Dennys, take out a few of those houses. Make something worth while around there.

Agreed 100%. I don't care if they have to make a carbon copy of Ballpark Village, it'd be awesome to develop that area. Put a Fox Sports KC bar in there, or anything at this point.

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gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $16896178 VARSITY	Gates near Sports Complex Should Start Re-Building Soon! This from the Independence Examiner a few days ago. It won't help Chiefs fans this year, but should be back before the MLB All Star Break next year. Story is here: Posted Sep. 16, 2015 at 5:56 AM Independence, Mo. It’s taken a longer than first expected, but the new Gates Bar-B-Q on U.S. 40 in Independence should be under construction soon. A fire gutted the 36-year-old restaurant in February. The company had hoped to reopen, as principal George Gates put it, in time for the Chiefs appearance in the Super Bowl, but insurance and drawing up plans for a restaurant that meets today’s city codes took some time. The company recently got city approval, and Gates says a groundbreaking could be held yet this month. So when do we get ribs and sweet-potato pies? “Before the Fourth of July, for sure,” Gates said. “It’ll be bigger and better and more efficient and comfortable,” he said. He stressed that the city has been good to work with. “They are a great city,” he said.
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Mama Hip Rockets You don't faze me, Gobble. Join Date: Dec 2005 Casino cash: $9925644	While we're talking about BBQ, does anybody have any idea what time LC's opens on Chiefs game days? I was thinking about going there before the playoff game.
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