In this edition of Midtown Magic, Alyssa Broadus takes you to two of her very favorite places in the area so far: Mills Records and Peking Chinese.

GuidesAlyssa BroadusJune 13, 2018midtown, dining, food, shopping, music, Alyssa Broadus, Neighborhood Guides

Kansas City Hidden Gems

You can tell a lot about a city and its true soul by finding and exploring the local nooks and crannies.

Guides, Food & DrinkKatie ThompsonJune 11, 2018food, drink, local, Katie Thompson, KC Local, hidden gems, cheap eats

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.

PartnershipsAnna PetrowJune 8, 2018whole foods, local, beer, wine, cocktails, drinks, drinking, Anna Petrow, partnerships

KC’s Barberhouse with Micah Holdaway

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

Makers & DoersPatrick MulvihillJune 5, 2018profile, hyde park, haircut, hair, style, local, Patrick Mulvihill, profiles, Profiles

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.

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

West Brookside Guide

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

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.

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.

Lifestyle, Makers & DoersTyler EndersMay 21, 2018shopping, Kindred, local, profile, profiles, tourism, fashion, lifestyle, Profiles

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.

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.

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.

Food & DrinkGrace PritchettMay 11, 2018pizza, Grace Pritchett, Recipes

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!

GuidesAlyssa BroadusMay 9, 2018coffee, bookstore, Alyssa Broadus, Midtown, guide, Neighborhood Guides

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.

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.

Makers & DoersKarina DunnMay 2, 2018maker profile, makers, food, au bon macaron, Karina Dunn, Profiles

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.

GuidesRae EhlyMay 1, 2018mother's day, guides, gifts, shopping, Rae Ehly, Giftguide

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.

Makers & DoersEmily BordnerApril 27, 2018makers, lifestyle, business, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, wellness

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.

Lifestyle, GuidesAlyssa BroadusApril 25, 2018plants, Alyssa Broadus, guides, greenhouse, ceramics, makers

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.