The Saddest Damn Thing: Holes in the heart of Westport

Brother, can you spare an entertainment district?

In the last month, two more businesses have closed in Westport, Kansas City’s one-time premier neighborhood for drinks, fun and non-Tomfooleries tomfoolery.

The Corner Restaurant, a long on-the-wane institution, has shuttered, and Blanc Burger, an instant success, has moved to the Plaza. Like the Little Mermaid, it wanted to be where the people are.

A couple days back, I walked the cold streets of Westport, snapping photos of vacant storefronts and remembering the good times.

The sad truth: Even as McCoy’s and the Foundry thrive, the surrounding blocks have more holes in ’em than a hobo’s smile.