State Line's Hidden Gem Shopping District: A Guide!

One of KC’s best local shopping districts can be easy to miss– check out this guide for some great antiques & boutiques!

GuidesKelly BunchMay 19, 2022guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Antiques, Antique, Kelly Bunch, Kelly Hollowell, Things to Do & See

Profile: Flagship Books

Strawberry Hill has a new neighbor: meet Flagship Books!

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowMay 17, 2022Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Bookstore, Strawberry Hill, Courtney Wiebe, Anna Petrow

Profile: Afloat

Meet Afloat– the female-founded one-stop-shop app that makes local gifting meaningful, timely, and convenient, no matter what the occasion

Makers & DoersMarisa Hamm-MalanowskiMay 5, 2022Business, entrepreneurship, Technology, Tech, App, Women-owned, Women in business, Afloat, Marisa Hamm-Malanowski, Gifts, Gift guide, Shopping

Exploring Ludo’s - Keep Your Biscuits Out of the Kitchen

Kansas City’s cool new retro lounge boasts shuffleboard, pinball, and feel-good vibes.

Travel & Tourism, Food & DrinkWeston OwenMay 2, 2022Weston Owen, Tourism, Things to Do & See, Things to Do, Kansas City, Artists, Local, Made in KC, Drinking, Beer, Bars, Shuffleboard, Ludo's, Midtown

Profile: Strang Hall Dinner Series

Strang Hall’s chefs are making a comeback and re-launching their unforgettable dinner series.

Food & DrinkTyler ShaneApril 22, 2022Food, Food and Drinks, Recipes, Tyler Shane, Strang Hall, Old Overland Park, OP, Food hall, Dinner series, Chef, Cooking

Profile: Perfectly Mixed

These twins are mixing up some seriously delicious sweets!

Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkJosh MontesApril 20, 2022Josh Montes, Custom, Business, entrepreneurship, Art, Artists, Latino, Latinx, Baking, Bakery, Cake

Profile: Front Range Waldo

Campers, there’s another Front Range in town!

Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkAnna PetrowApril 19, 2022Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Coffee, Waldo, Front Range, Ice cream

Recipe: Pickle Brined Fried Chicken Sandwich with H-Sauce Brussels Sprout Coleslaw

Spice up your life (or, at least, your chicken sandwich) with KC’s newest local hot sauce: H Sauce.

Food & DrinkTyler ShaneApril 12, 2022Food, Food and Drinks, Recipes, Comfort food, Tyler Shane, Hot sauce, Cooking, Chicken, Fried Chicken

Exploring Lenexa’s Made in KC Marketplace

The newest addition to Lenexa City Center offers a unique MIKC experience and fun for everyone.

Travel & Tourism, Food & DrinkWeston OwenApril 11, 2022Weston Owen, Tourism, Things to Do & See, Things to Do, Kansas City, Artists, Local, Lenexa, Made in KC, Cafe, Coffee, Drinking, Beer

Looking for Live Music in KC: Six of the City's Best Venues

Kansas City has always had an incredibly rich and diverse arts scene, and that is apparent in our music industry.

GuidesMaddie McBratneyApril 7, 2022guides, Live Music, Concerts, Venues, Maddie McBratney, Things to Do & See, Things to Do, Tourism, Lawrence, Shawnee

Profile: Kinship Cafe

Kinship Cafe is bringing community & kindness to your daily cup of coffee in KCK.

Makers & DoersKelly BunchMarch 31, 2022Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Black-owned business, Black Owned, Black owned business, KC Black Owned, Coffee, KCK, Kelly Bunch

Creating Community through Art, One Heart at a Time

The Parade of Hearts showcases regional artistic talent while strengthening industries most affected by the pandemic.

Travel & TourismWeston OwenMarch 17, 2022Weston Owen, Country Club Plaza, Tourism, Art, Things to Do & See, Things to Do, Kansas City, Artists, Local

Maker Profile: Effing Candle Co.

Making a statement has never smelled so sweet: meeting Effing Candle Co.!

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowMarch 9, 2022Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, Candles, Creativity, entrepreneurship

A Greek Vacation in Our Own Backyard: Paros Estiatorio

The flavors and colors of Greece come alive in Mission Farms’ very own slice of paradise, Paros Estiatorio.

Food & DrinkOlivia RehbergerMarch 3, 2022Business, entrepreneurship, Greece, Greek, Mission Farms, Dining out, Restaurants, Olivia Rehberger

Profile: KC Black Owned Grows

KC Black Owned is growing in more ways than one– read on to hear all of Chelsey’s exciting updates in her mission to connect more consumers with local Black-owned businesses.

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowFebruary 23, 2022Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, Black-owned business, Black Owned, Black owned business, KC Black Owned

Maker Profile: Foxtrot

Foxtrot has a cozy new home, and coffee in tow: read up on some exciting changes for this beloved local brand!

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowFebruary 16, 2022Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, Foxtrot, KCK, Rosedale

Profile: Devoured Pizza

Black and queer-owned Devoured Pizza has quickly become one of the most beloved pop-up pies in the city: read on to hear about their next big move!

Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkAnna PetrowFebruary 10, 2022Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, Pizza, Food truck, Black-owned business, Black Owned

Maker Profile: Wandering Bud

Each piece is handmade with love: meet Wandering Bud, a Kansas City ceramicist bringing creativity to a budding cannabis market.

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowFebruary 4, 2022Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Art, Ceramics, Wandering Bud, Anna Petrow

Profile: Ashley Bare

Homemade meals, elevated, and delivered right to your door: Chef Ashley Bare dishes on her new company, Hemma Hemma, and advice for other culinary entrepreneurs.

Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkKara LustJanuary 27, 2022Business, Profile, Makers, Cooking, Food and Drinks, Stay at Home, Kara Lust, Maker Profile

Coffee & Culture: Café Corazón

A coffee favorite known for bringing culture to Westport is about to open another set of doors in the Crossroads!

Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkJosh MontesJanuary 11, 2022Josh Montes, Custom, Business, entrepreneurship, Art, Artists, Latino, Latinx, Coffee, Crossroads, Westport