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Profile: SipSteady
Profile: SipSteady

SipSteady is at the forefront of the booze-free entertainment & events trend: meet founders Sarah Pretorius and Kayla Mason!

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Makers & Doers, LifestyleKelly BunchJanuary 19, 2023Business, Profile, Mocktails, Sober, Events, entrepreneurship
Stay at The Truitt: A Whimsical, Design-forward Hotel Near The Nelson
Stay at The Truitt: A Whimsical, Design-forward Hotel Near The Nelson

A weekend at The Truitt feels like a getaway at your fancy friend’s house in the city.

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Travel & TourismKatie CurridJanuary 17, 2023Business, Profile, Hotel, Boutique hotel, Design, Art, Museums, Katie Currid
Of The Earth Spiced Apple Cocktail
Of The Earth Spiced Apple Cocktail

Try something new in the new year: Of The Earth Farm Distillery’s signature product - Apple Brandy!

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Food & DrinkTyler ShaneJanuary 9, 2023Food, Food and Drinks, Recipes, Tyler Shane, Cooking, Recipe, Cocktails, Distillery, Local, Drinks, Drinking
KC's Own Michael Smith Publishes First Cookbook
KC's Own Michael Smith Publishes First Cookbook

Kansas City’s very own Michael Smith has published a cookbook– and it deserves a place in your kitchen.

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Food & DrinkMarisa Hamm-MalanowskiJanuary 4, 2023Food, Food and Drinks, Eating out, guides, Cooking, Chef, Michael Smith, Cookbook, Marisa Hamm-Malanowski
KC Sunday Restaurant Guide
KC Sunday Restaurant Guide

Whether you’re looking for a boozy brunch, a meal to charm your in-laws, or some greasy chow to help alleviate your weekend antics, look no further for your Sunday meal than right here.

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Food & Drink, GuidesTyler ShaneDecember 21, 2022Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Tyler Shane, Food, Restaurants, Sunday, Sundays
Holiday Recycling
Holiday Recycling

Sharing some sustainable tips for your holiday season!

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LifestyleMaddie McBratneyDecember 12, 2022Holidays, Shop Local, Sustainable, Sustainability, Green, Christmas
Exploring Cheval: A Parisian Escape in Downtown Kansas City
Exploring Cheval: A Parisian Escape in Downtown Kansas City

One of Kansas City’s newest cocktail lounges offers an elevated French experience in our own backyard.

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Travel & Tourism, Food & DrinkWeston OwenDecember 6, 2022Things to Do & See, Things to Do, Kansas City, Local, Palestine, Food, Restaurants, Restaurant, Food and Drinks, Bars, Cocktails, Cheval, Weston Owen, French, French food
Profile: Our Gathering Co.
Profile: Our Gathering Co.

Those who’ve tried Nicole’s cakes know them for one thing– getting everyone you love to gather around the table!


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Makers & DoersAnna PetrowNovember 28, 2022Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, Art, Creativty, entrepreneurship, Baking, Bakery, Black-owned business, Black Owned, Our Gathering
Best Cookies in KC: Part 1
Best Cookies in KC: Part 1

It’s hard to find a bad cookie, but we all know when we find the great ones- the ones that make your eyes close while you soak up the joy of that first bite.

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Food & Drink, GuidesKelly BunchNovember 16, 2022Food, Food and Drinks, Eating out, guides, Cookies, Baking, Bakeries, Kelly Hollowell, Kelly Bunch
Acre
Acre

Much as the kitchen is the center of the home, the hearth is the heart of the restaurant: Parkville welcomes Acre to the restaurant scene.

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Travel & Tourism, Food & DrinkMarisa Hamm-MalanowskiNovember 15, 2022Things to Do & See, Things to Do, Kansas City, Local, Palestine, Food, Restaurants, Restaurant, Tyler Shane, Food and Drinks
A Dozen Dog Friendly Patios in KC
A Dozen Dog Friendly Patios in KC

Looking for somewhere to post up with your pooch? We’ve got you covered!

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GuidesHannah ParkerOctober 20, 2022Business, Profile, Anna Petrow, Dogs, Dog-friendly, Patio, Patios
LGBTQ+ Small Business Roundup
LGBTQ+ Small Business Roundup

For the LGBTQ+ community, feeling represented and welcomed by a business is incredibly important: check out these locally owned shops for local places to support & shop at!

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Makers & Doers, GuidesMaddie McBratneyOctober 17, 2022Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Gifts, Shopping, Art, Midtown, LGBTQ, LGBTQ+, Queer, Gay, Gay-owned, Queer-owned, Maddie McBratney, Guides
Artist Highlight: Wild Peach Studio
Artist Highlight: Wild Peach Studio

Wild Peach Studio is quickly becoming known for their bright colors and bold designs– get to know the artist behind the work, Morgan Elliott!


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Makers & DoersAnna PetrowOctober 10, 2022Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, Art, Creativty, entrepreneurship, Design, Graphic Design, Hallmark, Wild Peach Studio, Artist Highlight
Experiencing Italy in Kansas City
Experiencing Italy in Kansas City

To Italians, food is love: feel the love at these KC favorites!

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Food & Drink, GuidesChristina HockerOctober 3, 2022Food, Food and Drinks, Eating out, Emily Bordner, guides, restaurants, Italy, Italian food, Christina Hocker
Profile: Ragusa's Food Truck
Profile: Ragusa's Food Truck

They wanted to honor where their dreams were made, so they named the food truck after the city where it all began: Ragusa, Sicily.


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Food & DrinkKara LustSeptember 19, 2022Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, entrepreneurship, Kara Lust, Food, Food truck, West bottos, West Bottoms, Italian, Italian food
Café de Olla Inspired Cold Brew Recipe
Café de Olla Inspired Cold Brew Recipe

This Café de Olla inspired cold brew is the ideal drink to help you transition from the warm days of summer to cool, brisk Autumn.

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Food & DrinkTyler ShaneSeptember 13, 2022Food, Food and Drinks, Recipes, Tyler Shane, Cooking, Cold Brew, Coffee, Recipe
Profile: Floral Frontier
Profile: Floral Frontier

Color theory, creativity, and seriously outside-of-the-box styling make up Floral Frontier: meet Jami Block, founder & florist!


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Makers & DoersAnna PetrowSeptember 7, 2022Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, Art, Creativty, entrepreneurship, Florals, Flowers
Profile: Elephant Wings
Profile: Elephant Wings

Meet Ameet: There’s the art of food and there’s the art of entertaining. Chef Ameet is skilled in both.

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Travel & Tourism, Food & DrinkTyler ShaneAugust 31, 2022Things to Do & See, Things to Do, Kansas City, Local, Food, Restaurants, Restaurant, Tyler Shane, Food and Drinks, Profiles, Chef, Private chef, Cooking, Parties, Elephant Wings, Indian food
Cause Coffee – More Than Just Beans
Cause Coffee – More Than Just Beans

Cause Coffee is bringing the community together, one cup at a time.

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Food & DrinkMcKenna NeefAugust 22, 2022Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Dining, McKenna Neef, Coffee, Coffee shops, kc coffee series, Charity, Nonprofit
Kansas City’s Most Insta-worthy Walls (Part 4)
Kansas City’s Most Insta-worthy Walls (Part 4)

You don’t have to look far in Kansas City to find great walls and murals for photography: part 4 of our most popular series is here!

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Makers & DoersKelly BunchAugust 18, 2022Business, Profile, Anna Petrow, Courtney Wiebe, Jewelry, Maker, Gifts, Shopping, Art, Midtown
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