"Extra Virgin is the king of casual outings with discounted drinks and food. It's a low-key place for daily half-priced mezze from 4–6pm on weekdays, and even better on Mondays when all bottles of wine are half off. The regular food menu is great for sharing too, with chickpea fries with romesco, “fudgy” deviled eggs, or sautéed mushrooms with green tahini. Get some prime people-watching on the patio when they open the surrounding art galleries for First Fridays street parties. You’re close enough to play pinball or Skee-ball at the Up-Down KC arcade bar or watch a jazz trio at the lamplit Green Lady Lounge." - ryan bernsten