Global Fans, Empty Seats, New Bakes | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

When the World Cup hit Kansas City, one street corner turned into a global food festival while the other sat quietly waiting for crowds that never came. KC Burgers, a Somali and East African eatery, swarmed with fans from Colombia, the Netherlands, and Algeria, drawn by its flavorful menu of rice, lamb, and goat. Just across the street, Boujee Baker’s soccer-themed decor went unnoticed as visitors flocked elsewhere — a missed opportunity Joyce Watts wisely didn’t overcommit to. Now, she’s pivoting to a cinnamon roll and cheesecake bar, proving that even when the big moment doesn’t deliver…