Flavors of Central Tour attracts 150 visitors

Bethany Park at 11th and Central was the starting point for the Flavors of Central Tour on Saturday, May 1, in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by William Crum)
Several booths were in Bethany Park on Saturday, May 1. (Photo by William Crum)
Resurrection Catholic School had a booth at Bethany Park on Saturday, May 1. (Photo by William Crum)
Customers visited Splitlog Coffee at 548 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, on Saturday. Splitlog Coffee was on the Flavors of Central Tour. (Photo by William Crum)
Customers visited Splitlog Coffee at 548 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, on Saturday. Splitlog Coffee was on the Flavors of Central Tour. (Photo by William Crum)

by William Crum

About 150 people participated in the Flavors of Central Tour on Saturday, May 1, in the Central Avenue area.

Participants toured restaurants and bars in the Central Avenue area of Kansas City, Kansas, and were able to sample food and drinks at over 20 local places. The event was sponsored by the Central Avenue Betterment Association.

The event started with registration at Bethany Park at 11th and Central, where there was also the La Placita Market. Several community organizations sponsored booths at the park.