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Neighborhood Guide: Old Overland Park
Neighborhood Guide: Old Overland Park

Go find something new to love in Old OP!

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GuidesKelly BunchJuly 19, 2023guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Kelly Bunch, Kelly Hollowell, Things to Do & See, Shopping guide, Eating out, Boutique, Restaurant, Bakeries, Bakery, OP, Overland Park, Old Overland Park
KC Monday Restaurant Guide
KC Monday Restaurant Guide

Whether you’re looking for a lunch break to get you through the first day of the work week, a dinner to congratulate yourself for kicking off the week right, or just somewhere to grab some chow on a Monday— we’ve got your meal plan right here.

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Food & Drink, GuidesMade in KC Explore Editorial StaffJuly 11, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Tyler Shane, Food, Restaurants, Sunday, Sundays, Mondays
New in Town: A Summer of Sips & Sweet Eats!
New in Town: A Summer of Sips & Sweet Eats!

It’s time for our latest roundup of New in Town– check out some of the newest spots on the scene!

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GuidesAnna PetrowJuly 5, 2023guides, Guides, Shop local, Things to Do & See, Eating out, Boutique, Restaurant, BKS, Brookside, Martini Corner, Ice cream, Pop ups, Burgers
Profile: Ampersand Design Studio
Profile: Ampersand Design Studio

The darling duo behind Ampersand Design Studio have opened the doors to their first ever boutique in Waldo!

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Makers & DoersAnna PetrowJune 27, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Shopping, Shop Local, Art, Artist, Ampersand, Design, Waldo, Shop small
The KC Deli List
The KC Deli List

Our listicle debut: covering none other than the delicious delis of KC!

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GuidesAnna PetrowJune 20, 2023guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shop local, Things to Do & See, Eating out, Restaurant, Bakeries, Brookside, BKS, Listicle, Anna Petrow, Deli, Sandwiches
Kin: For the Folks. Meet KC's First Black-Owned Seltzer Company.
Kin: For the Folks. Meet KC's First Black-Owned Seltzer Company.

Meet the folks behind KC’s first Black-owned seltzer company, Kin– and hear about what went into the launch (besides the fresh peaches, pineapple, lemon & lime in their Top Tier seltzer, of course!)

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Makers & DoersAnna PetrowJune 1, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Shopping, Shop Local, KC Black Owned, Black Owned, Black-owned business, Drinking, Brewery, Seltzer, Drinks
Profile: TUF Club
Profile: TUF Club

Meet the powerhouse behind Kansas City’s most elite training program: Jabari Washington, owner of The TUF Club.

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Makers & Doers, LifestyleJosh MontesMay 23, 2023Josh Montes, Business, entrepreneurship, Gym, Tuf Club, Black Owned, Black-owned business, Fitness, Lifestyle, fitness
KC Black Owned Keychains
KC Black Owned Keychains

KC Black Owned is back for an interview about their latest offering– keychains that support Black owned businesses in KC!

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Makers & DoersAnna PetrowMay 16, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Shopping, Shop Local, KC Black Owned, Black Owned, Black-owned business
Neighborhood Guide: Westport
Neighborhood Guide: Westport

One of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, Westport is home to historic restaurants, hot new spots & stellar shopping!

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GuidesKelly BunchMay 4, 2023guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Kelly Bunch, Kelly Hollowell, Things to Do & See, Shopping guide, Eating out, Boutique, Restaurant, Bakeries, Bakery, Westport, Enchante
Profile: Opal & Gold
Profile: Opal & Gold

Read up on Opal & Gold’s shop update, small business advice & more.

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Makers & DoersAnna PetrowApril 19, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Shopping, Shop Local, Jewelry, Art, Artist, Opal & Gold, Courtney Wiebe
Meet KC’s new Latino-owned, Gay-owned Tequila Brand: Apuesto
Meet KC’s new Latino-owned, Gay-owned Tequila Brand: Apuesto

Taking his enthusiasm for food and drink to the next level, Josh Montes launched his tequila brand Apuesto earlier this year.

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Makers & DoersTyler ShaneApril 10, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Creativty, entrepreneurship, Tyler Shane, Tequila, Cocktails, Josh Montes, Apuesto, Craft cocktails, Bars
Signed, Sealed and Delivered: 12th Street Post Writes A Love Letter to Local Makers
Signed, Sealed and Delivered: 12th Street Post Writes A Love Letter to Local Makers

A collective of creatives and small businesses nestled in the heart of the West Bottoms brings new life and energy to supporting local.

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Makers & DoersWeston OwenApril 3, 2023Things to Do & See, Things to Do, Kansas City, Local, Weston Owen, LGBTQ+, Shopping, Shop local, West Bottoms, Plants
Neighborhood Guide: Brookside
Neighborhood Guide: Brookside

Brookside houses a delightful collection of businesses– both time-tested favorites and fresh, new finds!

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GuidesKelly BunchMarch 29, 2023guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Kelly Bunch, Kelly Hollowell, Things to Do & See, Shopping guide, Eating out, Boutique, Restaurant, Bakeries, Bakery, Brookside, BKS
Profile: KC Hoop Girl
Profile: KC Hoop Girl

KC’s very own Hoop Girl is swinging onto the scene!

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Makers & DoersKelly BunchMarch 14, 2023Business, Profile, entrepreneurship, Hula Girl, Fitness, Kelly Hollowell, Kelly Bunch, Small Business, Small Business Profile
Recipe: Smokeydopalicious BBQ Kebabs
Recipe: Smokeydopalicious BBQ Kebabs

In a town that seriously savors sauce, Smokeydopalicious hits all the flavor marks– and the company behind it, Smokey By Nature, is making a name for itself as a leader in BBQ.

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Food & DrinkTyler ShaneMarch 6, 2023Food, Food and Drinks, Recipes, Tyler Shane, Cooking, Recipe, BBQ, Black-Owned, BBQ sauce, Summer, Spring
Profile: Pottery Pub
Profile: Pottery Pub

Craft night meets craft beer– check out Pottery Pub, a pop-up bringing the art of ceramics to a brewery near you.

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Makers & DoersAnna PetrowMarch 1, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Pottery, Art, Brewery, Beer, Ceramics
Profile: The Laya Center
Profile: The Laya Center

The Laya Center, a holistic Afrivedic center in the Crossroads, is making a name for itself as a destination for wellness-seekers, sports stars and spa-goers alike.

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Makers & Doers, LifestyleAnna PetrowFebruary 24, 2023Business, Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Black-owned business, Black Owned, Wellness, Spa, Health, Lifestyle, Small Business
Jazz Birds Take Flight at New Airport Terminal
Jazz Birds Take Flight at New Airport Terminal

More than airplanes are taking to the skies at the new Kansas City International Airport terminal.

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Makers & DoersTess DuncanFebruary 15, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Creativty, entrepreneurship, Black-owned business, Black Owned, Art, Airport, Travel, Artist, Sculptor
A Rendezvous to Remember — Introducing Voo Lounge
A Rendezvous to Remember — Introducing Voo Lounge

A stunning piano and cocktail bar breathes new life into an all-but-forgotten lounge of Hotel Muehlebach.

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Food & DrinkWeston OwenFebruary 13, 2023Things to Do & See, Things to Do, Kansas City, Local, Food, Restaurants, Restaurant, Food and Drinks, Weston Owen, Bars, Cocktails, Speakeasy, Live music, Mixology, Downtown
Profile: Gigi's Vegan Cafe
Profile: Gigi's Vegan Cafe

There’s more than meets the eye at this little Westport vegan joint.


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Makers & DoersTyler ShaneFebruary 9, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, Creativty, entrepreneurship, Black-owned business, Black Owned, Tyler Shane, Vegan, Vegetarian
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