Blog — MIKCexplore

Hidden Gems of Waldo

If you’re looking to expand your horizons, Waldo is a perfect place to start with its mix of quirky shops, historic restaurants, and plenty of parking spots.

Exploring West 18th Street

On 18th Street in the Crossroads, you’ll find some of the quirkiest and most unique shops in the city.

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

From your guy or gal to your galentine, we’ve got every personality covered.

GuidesAnnie AustenFebruary 7, 2019Shopping, Valentine's, Gifts, Giftguide, Annie Austen, Brookside, Plaza, Emily Bordner

Maker Profile: Open Belly

Meet Open Belly, a podcast dedicated to exploring Kansas City’s vibrant and diverse food scene.

Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkAnnie DreyerFebruary 6, 2019Profiles, RestaurantsComment

Your Guide to Celebrating National Pizza Day in KC

Any way you slice it, you’re sure to have a good National Pizza Day.

Food & DrinkGrace PritchettFebruary 4, 2019Food, Food and Drinks, Guide, Grace Pritchett, Pizza

Hidden Historic Gems: City Hall Observation Deck

As the fourth-tallest city hall in the world, Kansas City’s City Hall Observation Deck offers some pretty amazing views of the metro!

Travel & TourismLibbie BondJanuary 31, 2019Things to Do & See, Libbie Bond, Downtown, Views, Tourism, History, Hidden Gems

Maker Profile: Tigersheep Friends

 Tigersheep Friends is known for their vibrantly illustrated prints, pins and t-shirts, which are playful and instantly put you in a good mood.

Makers & DoersEmily BordnerJanuary 27, 2019Maker Profile, Makers, Art, Shopping, Emily Bordner, Profile

Profile: Fizzolino

There’s a cute little new truck scootin’ around KC, and it’s serving up something bubbly.

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowJanuary 22, 2019Maker Profile, Profile, Drinking, Anna Petrow, Food Truck

West Bottoms: Always Growing. Always Changing.

There’s one neighborhood in KC that seems to be perpetually offering a variety of options for getting out and about — The West Bottoms.

GuidesJoe ThomasJanuary 17, 2019West Bottoms, Joe Thomas, Emily Bordner, Neighborhood Guides, Things to Do & See

KC Restaurant Week: A Guide to the Feast

Kansas City Restaurant Week is upon us. There are burger to be devoured, steaks to be savored, cocktails to be sipped, wine to be poured, queso to be dipped, cheesecakes to be fought over… you get the idea.

Guides, Food & DrinkAnna PetrowJanuary 9, 2019Guide, Food, Eating out, Crossroads, Downtown, Plaza, Dining, Restaurants, Restaurant Week, Anna Petrow

KC’s Third Free Art Museum — The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Did you know that there’s a third free art museum in Kansas City?

Travel & TourismLibbie BondJanuary 4, 2019Art, Museums, Things to Do & See, Tourism, Gallery, Libbie Bond

What’s New in Prairie Village

Whether you want to snack, shop or row your heart out, these spots have you covered!

GuidesEmily BordnerJanuary 2, 2019Guide, Neighborhood Guides, Food, Wellness, Shopping, Lifestyle, Design, Prairie Village, Emily Bordner

Maker Profile: Ampersand

Meet Carrie Kiefer and Morgan Georgie, the owners of the charming Ampersand design studio in Mission, bring a bright, cheerful vibe wherever they go.

Emily BordnerDecember 28, 2018

Afterword Tavern & Shelves

Connect with friends & strangers alike with a good book and a cocktail at this cozy spot in the Crossroads.

Food & DrinkAlyssa BroadusDecember 18, 2018Food, Drinks, Drinking, Bars, Crossroads, Things to Do & See, Alyssa Broadus

Thanks to Bash Real Estate for Sponsoring MIKCexplore and Cultivating Creativity.

Cheers to the holidays! Cheers to family!
Cheers to great neighbors and great neighborhoods!
We’re celebrating because Bash Real Estate
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PartnershipsTyler EndersDecember 14, 2018Bash Real Estate