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

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

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

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

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

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.

Artist Highlight: Paulina Otero

Artist Paulina Otero’s work is easily recognizable: bright colors and bold shapes are the hallmark of her designs, and her growing popularity is evident throughout the city.

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowApril 4, 2024Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Art, Artist, Design, Artists, Artist Highlight, Profiles, Designer, Paulina Otero, Mexican, Latina, Latinx

Take Care by Oleo: A Perfect Blend of Service and Taste

Crossroads’ newest coffee shop, Take Care by Oleo, goes all in on subtle hospitality.

Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkCarmen VajgrtMarch 7, 2024Business, entrepreneurship, Carmen Vajgrt, Coffee, Crossroads, Oleo, Biscuits, Espresso

For Billie’s Grocery, expansion is as natural as the food

Billie’s Grocery has expanded, with a fresh new location in Leawood.

Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkCarmen VajgrtFebruary 19, 2024Business, entrepreneurship, Bar, Bars, Cocktails, Craft Cocktails, Robin Krause, Billie's, Sustainable, Healthy, Juice, Leawood, Carmen Vajgrt

Profile: Fern Bar

Grab a seat at Fern Bar and learn about the people behind the liquid in the bottles, and the joys and tribulations behind each agave and sugarcane product offered.

Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkJosh MontesFebruary 7, 2024Josh Montes, Business, entrepreneurship, Crossroads, Bar, Bars, Cocktails, Craft Cocktails, Bryan Arri, Fern, Fern Bar

New Night Club Alert: 👀

Step into the enchanting realm of "In The Lowest Ferns," Kansas City's newest nocturnal oasis nestled in the heart of the historic West Bottoms neighborhood.