Westport Flea Market Saved!

Posted by Adam Kuban, March 9, 2006 at 11:26 AM

My pal Andy in The KC sent me a link earlier this week that had me raising my greasy hands to heaven. The Westport Flea Market and Bar & Grill—a Kansas City burger favorite—will not be bounced out by a Hooter's, as had been expected.

On Monday, retiring restaurateur Mel Kleb will “pass the hamburger” at the Westport Flea Market and Bar & Grill to Joe Zwillenberg, owner of two food establishments on Main Street.

Zwillenberg already has established his devotion to midtown — plus his ability to cook a good burger. He says he’ll keep the Flea Market’s menu and funky atmosphere the same as it has been for 25 years.

Andy visited the Flea Market about a month ago to write an appreciation piece for AHT. I'll see if I can scare that up from him. In the meantime, take a look at his Flickr photo set on the joint: Westport Flea Market

Burger lovers, rejoice! [The Kansas City Star.]
Westport Flea Market [a. graham, Flickr]

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