Jonathan Bender, a Kansas City-based Emmy Award-winning writer, has covered the barbecue scene for more than 15 years. He had the idea to open the Museum of BBQ in Kansas City in…
News
When Spencer Sight opened his eight-room hotel, No Vacancy, on the top floor of a two-story red-brick building at 1717 Wyandotte in the Crossroads in 2020, he combined his own bohemian world-traveler’s…
In 2017, the the chef Ryan Edwards, his wife, Marichris Edwards, and his father, Kelly Edwards, opened their first casual dining restaurant, Sierra Grill, a small restaurant (only 50 seats) in Lenexa,…
Restaurants
Six faces, places, and programs in the Kansas City culinary scene were named James Beard Award semifinalists on Wednesday. To win—or even come close to—a James Beard Award is one of the…
This time of year, we could all use some warmth: warm service, warm vibes, and warm coffee. So we asked our team to share their favorite coffee houses in KC. For me,…
On Jan. 13, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant opened its third location in the Kansas City metro. This one’s in the Northland on a quiet corner of North Platte Purchase and Northwest…
Bars
There’s a beautiful new bird in town, and you can hear its song calling to you from inside Corvino Supper Club. She is saying “come as you are, all are welcome.” Songbird…
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…
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…
Every January, we resolve to shed the holiday weight by cutting down on carbs and alcohol. But we still need to eat. And to socialize. There’s something about the quieter pace of…
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The holiday season brings us marvelous traditions. The Thanksgiving turkey…
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…