Just days after Diane Sawyer served up a much needed grilling to Kansas City Mayor, Mark Funkhouser and his wife Gloria whats-her-face on Good Morning America--the morning show will be in Kansas City on 12/4 to show the sights of the KC holiday season.

It's no doubt they'll be showcasing our world famous Plaza Lights, Crown Center Ice Terrace, and who knows what else, but the spot promotes the unveilings of GMA's holiday decorated Time Square Studio Windows. Kansas City, Atlanta, and Denver were chosen as this years holiday window themes.

What's your favorite KC holiday tradition?

This is pretty much the best news I've heard all day...breaking first via TKC.

A little Black Friday stroll down to the Plaza today had us stuck in traffic right in front of the now closed Frondizi's (next to The Salon) on Main. If you recall, Frondizi's owner was unable to negotiate their lease with owner, American Century in 2007 and has been empty ever since.

The sign in the window announces that fave midtown spot, Cafe Trio will occupy it soon.

Frondizi's occupied one of our Top Kansas City Romantic Restaurants with their amazing atomosphere and great view of the Country Club Plaza's horse fountain.

No word of an opening date...

Kansas City, it's time to put on your shopping boots. Or at least, comfortable shoes. The busiest shopping day of the year happens to hit this Friday with sales, deals, and doorbusters galore. With people tightening their budgets more than ever this year, I have a feeling holiday shoppers will be out in full force looking for a deal.

Kansas City Black Friday Info:

• Zona Rosa --opens at Midnight and hands out $25 gift card to those 16 and older (with ID).
• Legends at Village West --Some stores open at Midnight, the rest 7am.
• Oak Park Mall --Penny's (4am), Macy's (5am), Dillard's (7am)
• Cabela's Opens at 6am

  See the entire list of Black Friday openings.
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