Kansas City's East Crossroads expands with oyster bar, remodeled Tiki Taco and more

A half-block in Kansas City’s East Crossroads is set to welcome multiple new tenants this fall, with ownership by Andy Surface’s family dating back to the mid-1880s. After partnering with developer Ryan Holcomb of Fishman Commercial Real Estate, Surface says more family-owned businesses are moving in as downtown’s momentum has improved in the past five to 10 years. One major addition is The Shuckers Union, described as a neighborhood oyster bar, taking a 2,300-square-foot space at 1739 Oak St. for a December opening. It will feature a raw bar, a full bar, and items like lobster rolls and desserts. The article also mentions plans for a mobile raw bar catering option and backgrounds of partners Brandon Hayden and Brad Barta.