Article: A flea market like no other

KANSAS CITY, Mo. The Westport Flea Market is the only place in America where you can barter for treasures after eating a Cajun chicken salad and downing one of 26 different draught beers. The indoor flea market and bar and grill is a must stop for anyone who visits the trendy Westport neighborhood, three miles south of downtown Kansas City. The popular catchphrase with locals is "Get drunk and buy junk." "Many times men come here with their wives," said flea market general manager Barbara Cornelius. "They hang out in the bar area, drink and watch sports. The women go shop." The bar and grill portion of the Westport Flea Market, 817 Westport Rd. (816-931-1986), is open from 11 a.m. to 11 ...

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