Julep, which is regarded as one of Kansas City's best cocktail bars, will close for good on May 6 — the day of the Kentucky Derby.
Founded by Beau Williams and Keely Edgington in 2014, Julep has scored rave reviews from national and local publications alike, including Food & Wine, The Bourbon Review and Kansas City magazine.
The decision to shutter the whiskey and cocktail bar, which also serves contemporary American food at 4141 Pennsylvania Ave. in the Westport entertainment district, was announced…