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Take Care by Oleo: A Perfect Blend of Service and Taste
Take Care by Oleo: A Perfect Blend of Service and Taste

Crossroads’ newest coffee shop, Take Care by Oleo, goes all in on subtle hospitality.

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Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkCarmen VajgrtMarch 7, 2024Business, entrepreneurship, Carmen Vajgrt, Coffee, Crossroads, Oleo, Biscuits, Espresso
Bridget Jones’ Takeout Diary: The Best Spots in KC for Dining at Home
Bridget Jones’ Takeout Diary: The Best Spots in KC for Dining at Home

Love Actually, eat deliciously: KC’s top 90’s rom-com inspired takeout spots.

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Guides, Food & DrinkLily LiebermanFebruary 21, 2024guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Things to Do & See, Things to Do, Date night, Restaurants, Takeout, Rom-com, Lily Lieberman
For Billie’s Grocery, expansion is as natural as the food
For Billie’s Grocery, expansion is as natural as the food

Billie’s Grocery has expanded, with a fresh new location in Leawood.

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Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkCarmen VajgrtFebruary 19, 2024Business, entrepreneurship, Bar, Bars, Cocktails, Craft Cocktails, Robin Krause, Billie's, Sustainable, Healthy, Juice, Leawood, Carmen Vajgrt
Profile: Fern Bar
Profile: Fern Bar

Grab a seat at Fern Bar and learn about the people behind the liquid in the bottles, and the joys and tribulations behind each agave and sugarcane product offered.

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Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkJosh MontesFebruary 7, 2024Josh Montes, Business, entrepreneurship, Crossroads, Bar, Bars, Cocktails, Craft Cocktails, Bryan Arri, Fern, Fern Bar
New Night Club Alert: 👀
New Night Club Alert: 👀

Step into the enchanting realm of "In The Lowest Ferns," Kansas City's newest nocturnal oasis nestled in the heart of the historic West Bottoms neighborhood.

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Makers & DoersHense TripletsFebruary 1, 2024Business, Profile, Makers, entrepreneurship, Artist, Artists, Profiles, west bottoms
Neighborhood Guide: 39th Street
Neighborhood Guide: 39th Street

A long block to explore– here’s your guide to 39th Street & beyond!

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GuidesEllie DrutenJanuary 17, 2024guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Kelly Bunch, Kelly Hollowell, Things to Do & See, Shopping guide, Eating out, Restaurant, Cocktails, Things to Do, Tourism, Westport, Vintage, Books, 39th Street, State Line, Ellie Druten
8 Date Spots For Travis and Taylor!
8 Date Spots For Travis and Taylor!

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

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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
Last Minute Gift Guide: Small Business Edition

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

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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
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!

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GuidesKelly BunchDecember 4, 2023guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Kelly Bunch, Kelly Hollowell, Things to Do & See, Shopping guide, Eating out, Restaurant, Cocktails, Things to Do, Tourism, Westport, Westport East, Vintage, Books
How To Brewery Alley
How To Brewery Alley

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

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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 Highlight: Jessica Nguyen

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

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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
Neighborhood Guide: Shawnee

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

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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
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.

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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
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!

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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
Profile: Of Course

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

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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
Hidden Gems of the Northland

Cross the river sometime — these places are worth it! 

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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 Highlight: Katrina Revenaugh

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

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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
Kansas City's Best Indian Food

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

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Guides, Food & DrinkSonia Kumar KholsaAugust 8, 2023Guide, Sonia Khosla, Indian food, Food guide, Food, Cuisine, Glob, Global cuisine
Profile: City Roots Nursery
Profile: City Roots Nursery

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

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Food & DrinkHannah ParkerAugust 2, 2023Hannah Parker, Nature, Plants, Nursery, City Roots, Profile
When Cafes Collaborate: Nordic Coffee & Handmade Pastries
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.

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