The Missouri Court of Appeals gave Kansas City the "OK" to keep banning smoking in bars and restaurants. On Tuesday, the court upheld the smoking ban, which voters passed in April 2008. But the fight's not over, yet. This morning's Kansas City Star story says opponents, namely Bill Nigro of the Kansas City Business Rights Coalition, plan to appeal to the Missouri Supreme Court. So it'll be a a while before Buzzard Beach can reclaim its title of "Smokiest Bar in Kansas City." (photo by Jay S
Everyone just needs to smoke a little more weed.
This was my conclusion once Damian Marley took the stage last night at the Beaumont Club with his incredible band, two military-green-clad backup singers and a guy who tirelessly waved a red, gold and green Rastafarian flag at center stage. Though there's no smoking allowed anywhere inside (not owner Bill Nigro's preference, either), fragrant smoke signals went up all over the venue. Instantly, it felt just like the Smokin' Grooves shows
