A short drive from KC, find an all-seasons staycation that immerses you in nature.

GuidesHannah BerryDecember 17, 2024guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Things to Do & See, Eating out, Restaurant, Things to Do, Tourism, Restaurants, Dining Out, Holiday, Staycation, Hotel, Hotels, Bed and breakfast, Hiking

14 Unexpected KC Places to Buy Holiday Gifts

Sometimes, you want to dodge the crowds and find one of those best-kept secrets for Santa’s list!

GuidesKaty SchambergerDecember 16, 2024guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shop local, Things to Do & See, Things to Do, Christmas, Holiday, Holidays, Shopping, Shop Local, Gifts, Gifting, Gift guide

Drinking Coffee in Kansas City: Garden House Cafe

Next up in our Drinking Coffee in Kansas City series— we head to KCK!

Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkMeredith SchneiderDecember 12, 2024Business, entrepreneurship, Coffee, Espresso, Drinks, Drinking Coffee in Kansas City, Coffee series, KC Coffee series, Meredith Schneider, KCK, Plants, Shopping

How to Beat the Post-Holiday Sunday Scaries with a Staycation at Loews

Here’s how to beat the post-holiday Sunday Scaries with a staycation at Loews!

GuidesCarmen VajgrtDecember 9, 2024guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Things to Do & See, Eating out, Restaurant, Cocktails, Things to Do, Tourism, Happy hour, Carmen Vajgrt, Restaurants, Dining Out, Christmas, Holiday, Staycation, Loews, Hotel, Hotels, Mocktails

Drinking Coffee in Kansas City: XR Cafe at Crossroads Hotel

Next up in our Drinking Coffee in Kansas City series— we head to Crossroad Hotel’s lobby!

Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkMeredith SchneiderDecember 4, 2024Business, entrepreneurship, Coffee, Espresso, Drinks, Drinking Coffee in Kansas City, Coffee series, KC Coffee series, Meredith Schneider, Crossroads

Local Flavors: Strawberry Hill Baking Company’s Povitica

A staple on your holiday table, Strawberry Hill Povitica has been baking up comfort food for generations.

Makers & DoersPatrick MulvihillDecember 2, 2024Business, entrepreneurship, Shopping, Holiday, Gifts, Baking, Bread, Gifting, Shop local, Bakery

Profile: Effing Candle Co.

Shop some locally poured candles with snark this holiday season!

Makers & DoersMeredith SchneiderNovember 15, 2024Business, entrepreneurship, Shopping, Candles, Holiday, Gifts, Midtown

Drinking Coffee in Kansas City: Rochester Brewing & Roasting Co. (Parkville)

Next up in our Drinking Coffee in Kansas City series— we head to Parkville!

Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkMeredith SchneiderOctober 29, 2024Business, entrepreneurship, Coffee, Espresso, Drinks, Drinking Coffee in Kansas City, Coffee series, KC Coffee series, Meredith Schneider, Parkville

New in Town: Fall Edition

These exciting new spots are adding even more flavor to our beloved city, so let’s explore what Kansas City has to offer!

GuidesMade in KC Explore Editorial StaffOctober 8, 2024guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shop local, Things to Do & See, Eating out, Restaurant, Cocktails, Things to Do, Brewery, Breweries, New in Town

Drinking Coffee in Kansas City: Entity Coffee

Next up in our Drinking Coffee in Kansas City series— we head to OP for some seriously swanky coffee!

Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkMeredith SchneiderSeptember 25, 2024Business, entrepreneurship, Coffee, Espresso, Drinks, Drinking Coffee in Kansas City, Coffee series, KC Coffee series, Meredith Schneider, Overland Park

Neighborhood Guide: Crestwood

Just on the edge of the Trolley Trail sits one of the most delightful blocks in all of KC– small but packed with unique, locally-owned spots to explore!

GuidesKelly BunchSeptember 17, 2024guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Kelly Bunch, Kelly Hollowell, Things to Do & See, Shopping guide, Eating out, Restaurant, Cocktails, Things to Do, Tourism, Happy hour, Crestwood, Trolley Trail, Gifts, Wine, Local

Drinking Coffee in Kansas City: HullHouse Coffee

Next up in our Drinking Coffee in Kansas City series— we head north of the river!

Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkMeredith SchneiderSeptember 10, 2024Business, entrepreneurship, Coffee, Espresso, Drinks, Drinking Coffee in Kansas City, Coffee series, KC Coffee series, Meredith Schneider, North KC, Northland

It’s All in the Neighborhood: Kansas City’s River Market

Navigating Kansas City’s most walkable, car-free-friendly neighborhood.

Drinking Coffee in Kansas City: Penrose Espresso Bar and Pastry Counter

Next up in our Drinking Coffee in Kansas City series— Penrose, the walk-up window with delicious pastries that the Crossroads has been waiting for.

Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkMeredith SchneiderAugust 19, 2024Business, entrepreneurship, Coffee, Espresso, Drinks, Drinking Coffee in Kansas City, Coffee series, KC Coffee series, Meredith Schneider, Crossroads

Drinking Coffee in Kansas City: Bisou

Next up in our Drinking Coffee in Kansas City series— Bisou, a darling coffee bistro plucked straight from France!

Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkMeredith SchneiderJuly 30, 2024Business, entrepreneurship, Coffee, Espresso, Drinks, Drinking Coffee in Kansas City, Coffee series, KC Coffee series, Meredith Schneider

Neighborhood Guide: Mission

Mission is a must-tour foodie hotspot tucked away in a charming & historic Kansas neighborhood.

Drinking Coffee in Kansas City: Waterbird Coffee

We’re reviving our Drinking Coffee in Kansas City series— because we take coffee seriously here in KC!

Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkMeredith SchneiderJuly 10, 2024Business, entrepreneurship, Coffee, Espresso, Drinks, Drinking Coffee in Kansas City, Coffee series, KC Coffee series, Meredith Schneider

Drinking Coffee in Kansas City: Oddly Correct

We’re reviving our Drinking Coffee in Kansas City series— because we take coffee seriously here in KC!

Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkMeredith SchneiderJune 19, 2024Business, entrepreneurship, Coffee, Espresso, Drinks, Drinking Coffee in Kansas City, Coffee series, KC Coffee series, Meredith Schneider

Artist Highlight: Mackbecks

Constantly drawing inspiration from her surroundings, Mackbecks is the product of an artist who turns a unique eye to the world and turns those visions into 3D creations.

Profile: Shop Blackbird

Shop Blackbird centers on a passion for curating not only fashion but also interiors and a sustainable-driven lifestyle.