Kansas City native and former 'Saturday Night Live' star Heidi Gardner recently shared her favorite local spots for World Cup fans in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. She described downtown Kansas City as 'incredibly walkable' and recommended several cafes, including Mildred’s, Veil Cafe, and Goat Hill Coffee. Gardner also highlighted Loose Park as a great place to unwind and Whiskers Cat Cafe for cat lovers. For accommodations, she suggested the boutique hotel No Vacancy, praising its cozy rooms and the bar Le Lounge for its exceptional drinks. When it comes to dining, she mentioned Succotash for breakfast and the original Peanut for lunch, known for its buffalo wings. Gardner's barbecue favorites include LC’s Bar-B-Q for burnt ends, Arthur Bryant’s for ribs, and Joe’s Kansas City for the Z-Man sandwich. She also noted that venues like Beckett’s and The Quaff are excellent for watching World Cup matches, emphasizing that Kansas City's compact layout allows visitors to experience a lot in a short time. Gardner's enthusiasm for her hometown shines through as she encourages fans to explore its rich offerings during the World Cup.