I’ll tell you what: The old guy still has it. Michael Smith has been in the restaurant business for a very long time. His resume includes stints running fine dining kitchens in France and working under lauded chefs like Chicago’s Charlie Trotter. In 1999, Smith was awarded the title of best chef in the Midwest… Continue reading New hot spot Farina shows why Michael Smith is Kansas City’s most celebrated chef
On Friday, April 12, the Crossroads Arts District will get another addition to its burgeoning brewer and distiller collection when Mean Mule Distilling Co. opens its tasting room and bar at 1733 Locust, just down the street from Parlor and spitting distance from Lifted Spirits Distilling Co. (Should we start calling it the Crossroads Drinking… Continue reading Mean Mule Distilling Co. opens tasting room and bar in East Crossroads on April 12
In today’s hectic, fast-paced world, making time for your health and wellness is more important than ever. We’ve gathered several local experts to share the rejuvenating and reinvigorating treatments and services they offer so that you have all of the resources you need to look and feel your best. It’s time to treat yourself!’ Monarch… Continue reading Beauty Guide 2019
Hiking is a relatively new hobby in Kansas City. As recently as 1989, it was nearly impossible to buy a pair of hiking boots in Kansas City. Richard Ballentine and William Eddy know; they tried when they were researching for their book, Hiking Kansas City. Hiking wasn’t unknown to locals when Ballentine, 82, and Eddy,… Continue reading Five favorite KC hiking trails — from the authors of the original hiking guide to Kansas City
