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The Kansas City Museum: Living, Breathing, and Thriving

Three stories of history, art and views await at the Kansas City Museum.

Makers & DoersChristina HockerMarch 14, 2024Business, Profile, Makers, Art, Artist, Design, Artists, Profiles, Christina Hocker, North LC, North KC, Northland, Kansas City Museum, Museums, Things to Do & See, Tourism

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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: 👀

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

How To Brewery Alley

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

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

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

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

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