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Books Galore, Wine + More: Our Daily Nada

This boozy bookstore is the latest addition to River Market.

Food & DrinkAlyssa BroadusOctober 22, 2018Drinks, Restaurants, city market, books, Shopping, shop local, bookstore, River market

A Thomas Hart Benton Guide to KC

Thomas Hart Benton is one of Missouri’s most renowned artists, and while some of Benton’s most famous pieces are spread across the country, there are three spots to find some of his best works right here in Kansas City.

Travel & TourismLibbie BondOctober 18, 2018Tourism, Art, Things to Do & See, history, Thomas Hart Benson, Libbie Bond

Tour de Doors Pt. II

A new season calls for a new set of Instagram-worthy doors.

Travel & TourismAnnie AustenOctober 16, 2018Things to Do & See, Walls & Murals, doors, outdoors, Tourism

Must-Do Fall in KC: 10 Things to Add to your Bucket List

Autumn is upon us and so are all of the FALL things!

GuidesGrace PritchettOctober 11, 2018Guides, Fall, autumn, Tourism, Things to Do & See

Coffee Date with Little Fixations: Oddly Correct

An odd and capable crew of coffee zealots bent on kicking ass, being kind & living exotically in Kansas City.

Food & DrinkAlyssa BroadusOctober 10, 2018kc coffee series, Alyssa Broadus, local, Coffee

Cute Campers of KC: Part I

Kansas City is blooming, and with it, a beautiful camper scene.

Sonia Kumar KholsaOctober 5, 2018

Banksia Bakehouse

If you’re itching for a trip abroad, we recommend stopping by Banksia to tide you over.

Food & DrinkGrace PritchettOctober 3, 2018Restaurants, food, brunch, Grace Pritchett

City of Fountains Guide | Part One: Downtown and Crossroads

Kansas City is said to have the most working fountains in the world—more even, than Rome, Italy. Technically, it hasn’t been verified, but we won’t tell anyone if you don’t.

Libbie BondOctober 1, 2018

The Canine Capital of Kansas City: Bar K Dog Bar

You have never beheld a more cheerful location for humanity’s best friend than Bar K!

Travel & TourismJoe ThomasSeptember 26, 2018Emily Bordner, Joe Thomas, Bar K, bars, dogs, tourism, parks, outdoors, Riverfront

Hidden Historic Gems | Cliff Drive

You’ll find all the views at this scenic hidden gem.

Travel & TourismLibbie BondSeptember 25, 2018tourism, hiking, parks, outdoors, Libbie Bond, fall

Happy Gillis

One of the many things we love about Happy Gillis is the use of local ingredients in their dishes.

Food & DrinkAlyssa BroadusSeptember 20, 2018Columbus park, lunch, food, local

BIRD. The newest way to scoot around Kansas City.

A day exploring downtown just got so much easier with BIRD, the new dockless scooters popping up all over KC.

Travel & TourismKirsten MyersSeptember 17, 2018tourism, Crossroads, Kirsten Myers, Bird, scooter, shopping, coffee, kc coffee, restaurants

Profile: André's Confiserie Suisse, René and Nancy Bollier

Three generations of family have served up Swiss traditions in Kansas City with delectable chocolate, food, and pastries at André's Confiserie Suisse.

Makers & DoersKarina DunnSeptember 11, 2018food, chocolate, pastries, shop local, shopping, profile, makers, maker profile, Kaley Kocinski, Karina Dunn, Profiles

Pit Master Profile: Stephanie Wilson

Barbecue is an integral part of the fabric that makes KC what it is. We recently had the opportunity to meet with one of KC’s many pit masters, Stephanie Wilson.

Makers & DoersJoe ThomasSeptember 10, 2018bbq, barbeque, Emily Bordner, Joe Thomas, food, Profiles

Profile: Lake Candles

Lake Candles, husband & wife owned, has grown from pouring them individually in their kitchen to a full-fledged production, where the candles are still lovingly hand-poured.

Makers & DoersKarina DunnSeptember 7, 2018profile, profiles, makers, maker profile, shopping, shop local, candles, Profiles

Profile: Messner Bee Farm

Messner Bee Farm owners chatted with us about their journey, what a day in the life of a beekeeper is like, amazing facts about bees, and more!

Makers & DoersKarina DunnSeptember 6, 2018makers, profile, maker profile, profiles, Kaley Kocinski, Karina Dunn, bees, shopping, local, shop local, honey, Profiles

Kansas City: A-Z Workout Guide

Kansas City offers no shortage of gyms and boutique fitness studios. When you’re trying to get your sweat on, this A-Z workout guide will come in handy.