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Taco the Town: Taco Cacao

Taco the Town: Taco Cacao

This Waldo gem is being hailed as the best recent addition to KC’s taco scene.

Food & DrinkKelly BunchJanuary 7, 2022Food and Drinks, Kelly Hollowell, Tacos, Latinx, Latino, Waldo, Kelly Bunch

Shout It from the Rooftop: Exploring Kansas City’s Newest Cocktail Lounge

Shout It from the Rooftop: Exploring Kansas City’s Newest Cocktail Lounge

An elevated experience– literally and figuratively– at Prime Social.

Food & DrinkWeston OwenJanuary 4, 2022Food and Drinks, Weston Owen, Cocktails, Craft cocktails, Drinking, Bars, Country Club Plaza, Plaza, Drinks, Rooftop, Nightlife

Chocolate, Connection, and Collaboration: This local creation has it all.

This holiday season, do it the Latinx way and let your chocolate connect you to the divine

Food & DrinkTyler ShaneDecember 22, 2021Profiles, Profile, Business, entrepreneurship, Food, Tyler Shane, Food and Drinks, Chocolate, Gift, Gifts, Latino, Latinx

Nestled in Nostalgia: Introducing Nighthawk

Nestled in Nostalgia: Introducing Nighthawk

One of Kansas City’s newest multi-faceted music venues offers exciting energy for everyone.

Food & DrinkWeston OwenDecember 20, 2021Food and Drinks, Weston Owen, Cocktails, Craft cocktails, Drinking, Bars, Downtown, Hotel Kansas City, Hotel, Live Music, Nightlife

Five Festive Coffee Drinks to Enjoy

Five Festive Coffee Drinks to Enjoy

The holiday season is a time for cozy beverages, festive flavors and sharing a mug of comfort with those you love most.

Food & Drink, GuidesAnna PetrowDecember 7, 2021Food, Food and Drinks, Eating out, Emily Bordner, guides, restaurants, Holiday, Christmas, Coffee, Coffee shops

In their Own Words: A Return to the Stage with Kansas City’s Big Three Performing Arts Organizations

The curtain is up & Kansas City’s performing arts scene is back!

Travel & Tourism, Makers & DoersMarisa Hamm-MalanowskiNovember 22, 2021Business, Profile, Art, Performing Arts, Music, Live Music, Kauffman Center, Opera, Syp, Symphony, Marisa Hamm-Malanowski

Pulse Topology: A Conversation with Artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer

Step into the immersive exhibition at the Kemper in this interview with the artist.

Travel & Tourism, Makers & DoersGrace PritchettNovember 8, 2021Business, Profile, Art, Cafe Sebastienne, Kemper Museum, Grace Pritchett, Museums

Profile: Tailleur

French-style comfort food that will have your heart at one bite.

Food & DrinkHannah ParkerOctober 29, 2021Food, Dinner, Dining, Hannah Parker

Loose Park: Kansas City’s Green Jewel

Loose Park: Kansas City’s Green Jewel

History and highlights of one of KC’s favorite outdoor spaces.

Travel & TourismAaron WagnerOctober 27, 2021Day trip, Things to Do & See, Nature, Loose Park, Plaza, Aaron Wagner, Parks, Picnic

Billie’s Grocery: Inspiration for a Lifestyle

Billie’s Grocery: Inspiration for a Lifestyle

Healthy eats and treats that will have you swooning.

Food & DrinkChristina HockerOctober 25, 2021Food, Coffee, Christina Hocker, Wellness, Brunch, Lunch

Cheese Board Creators of Kansas City

Cheese Board Creators of Kansas City

Cheese boards… where beautiful meets delicious!

Food & DrinkSteph RuppOctober 21, 2021Business, entrepreneurship, Food, Food and Drinks, Cheese, Steph Rupp, Guide

High Voltage: Generating Sparks at Electric Park

High Voltage: Generating Sparks at Electric Park

Sparks are flying at Rieger Distillery’s new Electric Park.

Food & DrinkWeston OwenOctober 19, 2021Food and Drinks, Weston Owen, Cocktails, Craft cocktails, Drinking, Patios, Electric Park, East Bottoms, West Bottoms, Rieger, Alyssa Broadus

15 Kansas City Cocktail Classics

15 Kansas City Cocktail Classics

KC’s cocktail scene is truly the gem of the city– so we had contributor Kara Lust round up 15 of the best for you to try!

Food & Drink, GuidesKara LustOctober 13, 2021Guide, Cocktails, Drinking, Bars, Best bars, Kara Lust

Strawberry Swing's Shop Local KC

Strawberry Swing's Shop Local KC

ShopLocalKC is an extension of Katie’s Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair established in 2011, which was instantly popular with art lovers in KC.

Makers & DoersBennett HenseOctober 7, 2021Bennett Hense, Shopping, Shop local, Makers, Artist, Midtown, Gift guide

Wandering Downtown and Underground: Experiencing Swordfish Tom’s

Wandering Downtown and Underground: Experiencing Swordfish Tom’s

Charm and intrigue seep through every corner of the Crossroad’s most secretive bar.

Food & DrinkWeston OwenOctober 1, 2021Food and Drinks, Weston Owen, Cocktails, Craft cocktails, Crossroads

Explore the World from your Own Backyard

Explore the World from your Own Backyard

Experience the world without ever packing your bags!

Food & Drink, GuidesKelly BunchSeptember 23, 2021Food, Guide, French food, Restaurants, Kelly Hollowell, Staycation, Dining, Global cuisine, Kelly Bunch

Profile: Common House Coffee

Tucked away in the Independence Square is a little known spot coffee geeks absolutely love.

Food & DrinkJosh De NapoliSeptember 20, 2021Food, Day trip, Coffee, Independence, Josh De Napoli

What's New in Downtown Parkville

What's New in Downtown Parkville

This cute little town along the banks of the Missouri River just keeps getting better and better.

Travel & TourismHannah BerrySeptember 17, 2021Restaurants, Food, Roadtrips, Day trip, Hannah Berry, Staycation, Shopping, Parkville

Profile: KC Mac N Co

Say goodbye to macaroni and cheese as a small but mighty side dish and get ready for its debut as your new favorite entrée!

Food & DrinkTyler ShaneSeptember 14, 2021Profiles, Profile, Business, entrepreneurship, Food, Tyler Shane, Food and Drinks, Parlor, Crossroads, Mac and cheese, Black-owned business

Profile: 9th & State

Discover the latest hangout to capture our hearts in the West Bottoms

Food & DrinkWeston OwenSeptember 1, 2021Food and Drinks, Weston Owen, Profiles, West Bottoms, Cocktails, Craft cocktails