Betty Rae’s ice cream pies and cakes returned for the holiday season, and they’re here to stay. All locations will have three year-round pie flavors (butter pecan, Oreo, and strawberry) and three…
News
After 73 years in business, the beloved institution Kitty’s Café in midtown Kansas City—known for its famous tempura-battered pork tenderloin sandwich—closed in April for a renovation that was supposed to add more…
With the opening of their own restaurant still on hold, James Beard Award semifinalist chef Jonathan Justus and his wife and business partner, Camille Eklof, have returned to downtown Smithville, Missouri,…
Restaurants
Betty Rae’s ice cream pies and cakes returned for the holiday season, and they’re here to stay. All locations will have three year-round pie flavors (butter pecan, Oreo, and strawberry) and three…
As naturally occurring delicacies go, caviar has always been in a luxurious class by itself. Long considered a celebratory splurge due to its high demand and even higher price point, caviar was…
How do you infuse a friendly midwestern town like Kansas City with Australian culture and cuisine? You do it one guest at a time. Co-founders of Banksia, Rob and Kate Joseph, along…
Bars
Blanc Champagne Bar opened with a bang on World Champagne Day. With the sweet sound of celebratory corks popping and bubbles flowing, owner Jordin Johnson greeted guests pouring through the front door…
Everywhere you look, Kansas City spaces are getting festive facelifts. With them come new drinks and classic vibes. Ah, we love a holiday pop-up. Here’s a running list of holiday pop-up bars…
The House, a little bar in a little house in Westwood, is decorated for the holidays until Dec. 28. If you haven’t been to The House, here’s what’s there: a front yard,…
Chefs
Bryan Alley’s longtime love of mushrooms is coming to life. Later this summer, Alley will open Mushroom Culture, a vegetarian deli and butcher shop, serving quick and easy grab-and-go style meals featuring…
Johnny Leach didn’t set out to be a chef. “I was working in a record store with no huge life plan in front of me,” he says. “A friend got me into…
In case you haven’t heard, Pam Liberda’s got serious skills. The executive chef at Waldo Thai was nominated as one of last year’s James Beard Award’s Best Chefs in the Midwest, and…
Hello, you sweet, darling, party-giver you. Are you keen to do more entertaining in 2025? Maybe you’ve decided to make it a New Year’s resolution? Perhaps loved ones are asking what you…
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Recipes
The perfect dessert for Christmas dinner. From A Kansas City…
Blanc Champagne Bar opened with a bang on World Champagne…
A Fabulous Recipe If you cook, you need this classic…
Four years ago, Travis and Bree Gensler decided to purchase…