The long reach of Covid-19 extends into the kitchen for many in Kansas City and around the country. As communities cope with lost jobs and income, Feeding America estimates more than 50…
News
Jay and Melissa Pietkiewicz dreamt of starting a business together—just not in the midst of a pandemic. But after struggling to bring their concept to life during Covid-19, the couple plans to…
Don’t sleep on DOP Donuts—if you don’t get there early, you might miss out on the sweet treats from the outdoor donut shop based in Downtown Overland Park. Owner Travis Lindemoen has…
Restaurants
In 1921, Kansas-born Amelia Earhart bought her first airplane. The yellow, secondhand Kinner Airster was nicknamed the Canary. Now a century later, a new Canary is taking flight in Kansas City, with…
Remember the old adage good things come to those who wait? Well, the team at the new Stilwell at Loews Hotel waited nearly an entire year to show off their culinary prowess. The…
During the onslaught of the pandemic last year, many restaurants were forced to close. A few went into hibernation mode, waiting for socially distanced crowds to return or Covid regulations to ease…
Bars
The latest cocktail experience from the creators of The Monarch Bar and Verdigris is out of this world, transporting guests from the streets of Kansas City into a galaxy of glowing stars.…
It’s hard to decide what’s more compelling at Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen, the food or the drinks. Then again, the beauty of the Crossroads spot is that you never have to…
Hey, lovebirds! Need a place for cocktails and cozy canoodling? May we suggest the new Valentine’s pop-up bar Love Hate coming to downtown Lee’s Summit? The space—presented by The W, Smoke Brewing…
Chefs
Chef Vaughn Good knows his meat. The chef who stakes claim to some of the most inventive charcuterie in the Midwest just opened a creative new craft barbecue pop-up venture. It’s called…
In a city known for its barbecued meats, vegan food is forging a colorful, creative path into the restaurant scene. We talked to the owners behind three local, plant-based spots to learn…
For nearly a decade, chef Renee Kelly was an omnipresent force in Kansas City’s culinary scene. Alongside her eponymous Renee Kelly’s Harvest restaurant in Shawnee, she also built up a following with…
Before the pandemic, I had a nice social life. I bet you did, as well. I actually—and maybe this describes you, too—had two social lives. One with the hubs, and one without.…
Boulevard Brewing Company has been crafting fine beer in Kansas…
While bonbons are typically everyone’s go-to for Valentine’s Day, we…
Talk about an old-school-meets-new-school Valentine’s Impulse Purchase. André’s Confiserie Suisse’s…
Recipes
The latest cocktail experience from the creators of The Monarch…
Everyone loves a good flatbread—thin and crispy or thick and…
Chef Bobby Stearns is a fan of hearty fare—especially when…
Just how good is chef Adam Glass’s Shrimp Étouffée? He…