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Profile: Soft Studios
Profile: Soft Studios

Dive in to the wonderful world of Soft Studios in the Crossroads. Nicole Leth founded the studio as a space to create personal, meaningful, and joy-filled art.

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Grace PritchettApril 25, 2019Nicole Leth, Soft Studios, Art, Design, Profile, Interviews
KCFC: Kansas City Fried Chicken
KCFC: Kansas City Fried Chicken

Leave your belts at home for this journey to five fantastic fried chicken spots in KC.

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Food & Drink, GuidesJoe ThomasApril 23, 2019Food, Food and Drinks, Eating out, Emily Bordner, Joe, Fried Chicken, guides
Profile: Carly Rae Studio
Profile: Carly Rae Studio

Carly Robinson, the watercolor artist behind Carly Rae Studio, chats with us about finding inspiration, teaching workshops, and Kansas City’s vibrant maker community.

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Makers & DoersKarina DunnApril 22, 2019Carly Rae, Watercolor, Art, Profile, Profiles, Artist, Interview, Karina Dunn
Kansas City Staycation
Kansas City Staycation

There is no shortage of places to explore in our city, but sometimes you just need an old fashioned staycation to really be able to soak them up!

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Travel & Tourism, GuidesAlyssa BroadusApril 20, 2019Staycation, Tourism, Crossroads, Alyssa Broadus, Guide, Neighborhood Guides
This Little Local Went to Market: Where to Buy Fresh & Support Local
This Little Local Went to Market: Where to Buy Fresh & Support Local

Spring has officially sprung, and the markets are open: veggie enthusiast and localvore Amy McDaniel
(of Instagram’s Veggie Bellie) walks us through the best spots to shop.

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Food & Drink, Guides, LifestyleAmy McDanielApril 19, 2019Shopping, Groceries, Farmers Market, Spring, Amy McDaniel, Produce, Wellness
Profile: Stephanie Simkins, SKIN
Profile: Stephanie Simkins, SKIN

SKIN is a Brookside-based brand created by Stephanie Simkin. Each product in her all-natural and organic skincare line is created with a specific healing component in mind. Learn about how Stephanie got started and why what we put on our skin matters.

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Makers & DoersKarina DunnApril 18, 2019Skincare, Stephanie Simkins, Brookside, Profiles, Interviews, Karina Dunn
City of Fountains Guide | Part II: The Plaza
City of Fountains Guide | Part II: The Plaza

To celebrate Kansas City Fountain Day, we’ve rounded up some of the Plaza’s most loved fountains!

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GuidesLibbie BondApril 16, 2019Fountains, Things to Do & See, Kansas City Fountain Day
Beer Tuesday: Alma Mader
Beer Tuesday: Alma Mader

This week, we raise a beer to Nick and Tania Mader at Alma Mader on Southwest Boulevard.

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Food & DrinkGrace PritchettApril 15, 2019Beer Tuesday, Grace Pritchett, Drinking, Drinks, Brewery
Brunch + Bubbles: Where to Sip the Best Mimosas in KC
Brunch + Bubbles: Where to Sip the Best Mimosas in KC

Is it even brunch without a mimosa in hand? We’re on a mission to find the most unique mimosas in town.

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Food & Drink, GuidesAllie KyserApril 12, 2019Allie Kyser, Mimosas, Brunch, Guides, Guide, Drinks, Drinking
Profile: TerraVox
Profile: TerraVox

TerraVox, meaning “voice of the land,” is a vineyard and winery in Kansas City, Missouri. Read on to learn about TerraVox’s award-winning wines, the history of Missouri wine making, and its exciting future from TerraVox founder Jerry Eisterhold.

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Makers & DoersKarina DunnApril 11, 2019Wine, Winery, TerraVox, Vineyard, Profiles, Interviews, Karina Dunn
Profile: Ocean & Sea
Profile: Ocean & Sea

Meet Brendan and Amanda O’Shaughnessy, creators of Ocean & Sea. With their nautical and playful designs they encourage us all to Dream Again.

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Makers & DoersKarina DunnApril 10, 2019Ocean & Sea, Design, Profiles, Interviews, Karina Dunn
Beer Tuesday: Brewery Emperial
Beer Tuesday: Brewery Emperial

This week, we raise a beer to the team at Brewery Emperial in the Crossroads.

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Food & DrinkGrace PritchettApril 9, 2019Beer, Profiles, Beer Tuesday, Grace Pritchett, Drinking, Drinks
Spring Has Sprung: 7 Places to Get Your Floral Fix
Spring Has Sprung: 7 Places to Get Your Floral Fix

April showers bring May flowers, but in case you can’t wait that long, Annie Austen is here to guide you to all the fabulous florals available in KC.

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Guides, LifestyleAnnie AustenApril 8, 2019Guide, Flowers, Florals, Annie Austen, Spring
A Celebration of Color: Waiting for the UFOs
A Celebration of Color: Waiting for the UFOs

Prepare to be mesmerized by Polly Apfelbaum’s brilliant new exhibit at Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

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Travel & TourismLibbie BondApril 3, 2019Kemper Museum, Art, Libbie Bond, Polly Apfelbaum, Waiting for the UFOs, Exhibit
Beer Tuesday: Crane Brewing
Beer Tuesday: Crane Brewing

This week, we raise a beer to the team at Crane Brewing in Raytown.

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Food & DrinkGrace PritchettApril 2, 2019Drinks, Beer, Beer Tuesday, Grace Pritchett, Brewery
5 New & Unique Places to Eat in Kansas City
5 New & Unique Places to Eat in Kansas City

Spring has sprung and so have a few new fabulous eateries–go explore!

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Food & DrinkCarolina PokidayloApril 1, 2019Food, Food and Drinks, Restaurants, Carolina Pokidaylo
Beer Tuesday: BKS Artisan Ales
Beer Tuesday: BKS Artisan Ales

Beer Tuesday is acts as a weekly champion to celebrate getting through the first part of the week– and adds a little something to an otherwise boring Tuesday.

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Food & DrinkGrace PritchettMarch 25, 2019Grace Pritchett, Beer, Drinking, Drinks, Beer Tuesday, Brookside, Brewery
Hidden Foodie Gems of the Crossroads
Hidden Foodie Gems of the Crossroads

Whether new, old, or you can never quite remember where it is, these restaurants are worth a double-take.

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Food & DrinkGrace PritchettMarch 20, 2019food, Food, Drinks, Food and Drinks, Comfort food, Crossroads, Hidden Gems, Grace Pritchett
Forks & Corks: A Foodie's Guide to Harvester's Annual Fundraiser
Forks & Corks: A Foodie's Guide to Harvester's Annual Fundraiser

Harvester’s annual Forks & Corks event is coming up, and we’ve got a game plan for fitting in all the eats, and all the drinks.

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Food & DrinkAnna PetrowMarch 11, 2019Food, Drinks, Wine, Food and Drinks, Guide, Harvesters
A Queso Tour of Southwest Boulevard
A Queso Tour of Southwest Boulevard

Southwest Boulevard is rich with history, art, culture and marvelous Latin American food.

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Food & Drink, GuidesSteph RuppFebruary 25, 2019Food and Drinks, Food, Southwest Blvd, Cheese, Queso, Food tour, Steph Rupp
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