We’re dishing out some date night spots for Travis and Taylor!

Guides, Food & DrinkHense TripletsJanuary 9, 2024guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Things to Do & See, Things to Do, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Date night, Restaurants

Last Minute Gift Guide: Small Business Edition

No time like the present to grab the rest of those presents!

GuidesHense TripletsDecember 22, 2023guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Kelly Bunch, Kelly Hollowell, Things to Do & See, Shopping guide, Things to Do, Tourism, Vintage, Books, Gift Guide, Christmas, Holiday

Neighborhood Guide: Westport East

If you’re not venturing east on Westport Road, you’re missing some of the most unique retail spots in KC!

How To Brewery Alley

Take a stroll around Brewery Alley— where food, cocktails and of course, beer, abound!

GuidesEllie DrutenNovember 8, 2023Guide, Things to Do & See, Tourism, Brewery, Crossroads, Small Business, Food, Food and Drinks, East Crossroads, Breweries, Brewery Alley, Ellie Druten

Artist Highlight: Jessica Nguyen

Artist Jessica Nguyen explores bold color and bright details to bring her designs to life.

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowOctober 30, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Art, Artist, Design, Artists, Artist Highlight, Profiles, Vietnamese, LGBTQ+, LGBTQ, Designer, Graphic Design

Neighborhood Guide: Shawnee

Shawnee KS continues to transform, thanks to an influx of innovative small businesses

GuidesKelly BunchOctober 13, 2023guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Kelly Bunch, Kelly Hollowell, Things to Do & See, Shopping guide, Eating out, Restaurant, Brewery, Cocktails, Shawnee, Things to Do, Tourism, Kansas

Capturing Europe in Kansas City

How do you capture the elements of Europe without leaving your own city? You just have to know where to look.

GuidesChristina HockerSeptember 27, 2023Guide, Cuisine, Global cuisine, Travel, Things to Do & See, Tourism, Christina Hocker, French food, Europe, European, Staycation, Vacation, Italian

Profile: 12th Street Post x Cafe Cà Phê

12th St Post continues to grow their dreamy space with a special new addition: Cafe Cà Phê’s second location!

Food & DrinkAnna PetrowSeptember 21, 2023Business, Profile, Anna Petrow, Things to Do & See, West Bottoms, Cafe ca Phe, Plants, Greenhouse, Coffee, Coffee shop, Asian, Asian Owned

Profile: Of Course

Chef Swetha Newcomb is making her restaurant debut: and, Of Course, it’s stunning!

Food & DrinkAnna PetrowSeptember 14, 2023Business, Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Design, Indian, Indian food, Bluhawk, Chef, Cooking, Dining out, Eats, restaurants

Hidden Gems of the Northland

Cross the river sometime — these places are worth it!

GuidesKatie CurridAugust 29, 2023guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Things to Do & See, Shopping guide, Eating out, Boutique, Restaurant, Parks, Things to Do, North KC, Northland

Artist Highlight: Katrina Revenaugh

Artist Katrina Revenaugh has been a mainstay in the local arts scene over the years.

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowAugust 17, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Art, Artist, Design, Artists, Artist Highlight, Profiles

Kansas City's Best Indian Food

Take a tour of some of the tastiest Indian food in the city!

Guides, Food & DrinkSonia Kumar KholsaAugust 8, 2023Guide, Sonia Khosla, Indian food, Food guide, Food, Cuisine, Glob, Global cuisine

Profile: City Roots Nursery

City Roots Nursery is landscaping with purpose, leading the way with native plants.

Food & DrinkHannah ParkerAugust 2, 2023Hannah Parker, Nature, Plants, Nursery, City Roots, Profile

When Cafes Collaborate: Nordic Coffee & Handmade Pastries

It’s a story of collaboration, but ultimately, it’s the dedication to quality that makes this local trio something truly unique.

Food & DrinkTyler ShaneJuly 25, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, entrepreneurship, Shopping, Shop Local, Shop small, Tyler Shane, Coffee, Pastries, Nordic

Neighborhood Guide: Old Overland Park

Go find something new to love in Old OP!

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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!)

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