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Drink Up: The Fountain Room
Drink Up: The Fountain Room

Grocery shopping just got a whole lot better: beer, wine, and cocktails galore await you inside of The Fountain Room at Whole Foods.

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PartnershipsAnna PetrowJune 8, 2018whole foods, local, beer, wine, cocktails, drinks, drinking, Anna Petrow, partnerships
KC’s Barberhouse with Micah Holdaway
KC’s Barberhouse with Micah Holdaway

Licensed barber and hairstylist Micah Holdaway provides a uniquely authentic barber experience out of his midtown studio.

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Makers & DoersPatrick MulvihillJune 5, 2018profile, hyde park, haircut, hair, style, local, Patrick Mulvihill, profiles, Profiles
Caffeinated Drinks and Vegan Treats: Pirate's Bone
Caffeinated Drinks and Vegan Treats: Pirate's Bone

Shops like this make you want to come back time & time again, not just for the menu, but for the feeling you have when you’re there.

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Food & DrinkAlyssa BroadusJune 1, 2018Alyssa Broadus, coffee, local, vegan, wellness, lifestyle, food, vegetarian, breakfast
West Brookside Guide
West Brookside Guide

Kansas City Bucket Lists's Mindy Hargesheimer walks us through some of her favorite spots in West Brookside. 


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GuidesMindy HargesheimerMay 31, 2018Guides, guide, brookside, shopping, lifestyle, food, restaurants, local, makers, Fashion, Mindy Hargesheimer, Neighborhood Guides
New in Town: Whole Foods Market
New in Town: Whole Foods Market

There's a new grocery store in town– Whole Foods Market KC– and with 48,000 square feet full of delicious eats and drinks, the megalith market deserves a New in Town tour all it's own.


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Partnerships, Food & DrinkAnna PetrowMay 29, 2018new in town, Anna Petrow, whole foods, local, food, drinks, coffee, shopping, lifestyle, wellness
KC's Newest Collective Boutique: Kindred Shops
KC's Newest Collective Boutique: Kindred Shops

Tucked inside of Oak Park mall are the Kindred Shops, a collective boutique experience you won't want to miss. We caught up with co-owner Adam Pfeifer to get the low-down on all the fanfare.


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Lifestyle, Makers & DoersTyler EndersMay 21, 2018shopping, Kindred, local, profile, profiles, tourism, fashion, lifestyle, Profiles
Profile: Stephanie Agne of Golden & Pine
Profile: Stephanie Agne of Golden & Pine

Golden & Pine shop owner Stephanie Agne chats with us about ethical sourcing, interior design, and growing a dedicated customer base.

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Makers & Doers, LifestyleAnna PetrowMay 17, 2018home goods, ethical, Stephanie Agne, Golden & Pine, Brookside, shopping, design, interior design, Interviews, Makers, maker profile, Profiles
KC Nanobrews: More than a Festival. A Community.
KC Nanobrews: More than a Festival. A Community.

One of the largest home brew beer festivals in the country is just around the corner– we talked with one of the oldest members of Nanobrews for the scoop on its inner workings, traditions and some of the best beers around.

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Food & Drink, Travel & TourismJoe ThomasMay 15, 2018beers, festival, home brew, tourism, drinks, drinking, local, Joe Thomas, Emily Bordner
Beer Crust Pizza Recipe
Beer Crust Pizza Recipe

Grace Pritchett loves pizza– no, seriously, she wrote this recipe for us while wearing pizza socks– and there’s no better way to customize it than with your favorite beer.

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Food & DrinkGrace PritchettMay 11, 2018pizza, Grace Pritchett, Recipes
Midtown Magic with Little Fixations
Midtown Magic with Little Fixations

Little by little I’m exploring this new neighborhood of mine, and each month I’ll be bringing you with me on a new adventure in Midtown. This month I wanted to share a new favorite combination: book browsing with a dose of caffeine!

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GuidesAlyssa BroadusMay 9, 2018coffee, bookstore, Alyssa Broadus, Midtown, guide, Neighborhood Guides
Maker Profile: Cherry Pit Collective
Maker Profile: Cherry Pit Collective

Cherry Pit Collective is a communal studio space for artists, makers, and creatives, where the work and vision of women are emphasized and celebrated.

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Makers & DoersAnna PetrowMay 6, 2018makers, maker profile, Cherry Pit Collective, East Tower, female, entrepreneurs, Profiles
Maker Profile: Barbara Shaw of Au Bon Macaron
Maker Profile: Barbara Shaw of Au Bon Macaron

Founder and owner of Au Bon Macaron, Barbara Shaw, shares with us how she discovered macarons, her many other culinary passions, details about her new space in the Crossroads, and more.


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Makers & DoersKarina DunnMay 2, 2018maker profile, makers, food, au bon macaron, Karina Dunn, Profiles
Made In KC Mother's Day Gift Guide
Made In KC Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mamas are worth celebrating, and although a handwritten note and fresh flowers are a wonderful way to show your appreciation this Mother’s Day, we think it’s time to shake things up a little: here’s your ultimate Mother’s Day gift guide.


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GuidesRae EhlyMay 1, 2018mother's day, guides, gifts, shopping, Rae Ehly, Giftguide
Biz Babe: An Opportunity for Movers, Shakers, Entrepreneurs and Makers
Biz Babe: An Opportunity for Movers, Shakers, Entrepreneurs and Makers

Tthe annual Biz Babe Symposium is for business-minded women seeking community, support, new ideas, and clear vision.

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Makers & DoersEmily BordnerApril 27, 2018makers, lifestyle, business, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, wellness
KC Green Thumb — Pt. 2
KC Green Thumb — Pt. 2

Little Fixations walks us through some few insider tips from plant-loving-guru Erin Hawkins, as well as her favorite ways to display spring plants.

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Lifestyle, GuidesAlyssa BroadusApril 25, 2018plants, Alyssa Broadus, guides, greenhouse, ceramics, makers
New in Town: Brookside Barrio, Lady Bye, Caffetteria
New in Town: Brookside Barrio, Lady Bye, Caffetteria

Earlier this spring, KC saw the new addition of Brookside Barrio and Lady Bye in Brookside, and Caffetteria in Prairie Village: exactly the sort of "spring refresh" that you're in need of.

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Food & Drink, LifestyleAnna PetrowApril 23, 2018Anna Petrow, new in town, new, food, drinks, brookside, Prairie Village, patios
Top 5 Places to Grab a Matcha in KC
Top 5 Places to Grab a Matcha in KC

There are a few shops in Kansas City that Rae Ehly has personally deemed as the TOP places to grab a Matcha.

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Food & DrinkRae EhlyApril 20, 2018drinks, coffee, matcha, Rae Ehly, wellness
 KC Green Thumb — Pt. 1
KC Green Thumb — Pt. 1

Spring has sprung & with it comes one of our favorite things: shopping for new plants!

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GuidesAlyssa BroadusApril 18, 2018plants, nature, guides, Alyssa Broadus, nursery
Maker Profile: Tyler Beckett of Hugo Tea
Maker Profile: Tyler Beckett of Hugo Tea

Tyler Beckett, founder and owner of Hugo Tea, shares his first adventures in entrepreneurship, why he started Hugo Tea, and how tea is often overlooked as the miracle drink that it is.

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Makers & DoersKarina DunnApril 13, 2018tea, Karina Dunn, Tyler Bennett, Hugo Tea, makers, maker profile, drinks, Profiles
10 of KC's Architectural Gems: A Tour with Generator Studio
10 of KC's Architectural Gems: A Tour with Generator Studio

The architects at Generator Studio, located in the Crossroads Art District, take on the task of walking us through 10 of KC's best architectural wonders. 

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Travel & Tourism, GuidesLexi WalzApril 10, 2018architecture, guides, tourism, Lexi Walz, Generator Studio, Archives
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