Kansas City is a meat town and always has been. A century ago, one of the world’s busiest stockyards sprawled across 230 acres of the West Bottoms. When the cattle barons galloped south to Oklahoma City and west to the Kansas beef triangle, barbecue rose in their place, and since the 1920s and ’30s, Kansas… Continue reading Fox and Pearl’s meaty menu is an ode to Kansas City’s stockyard roots
A confession: The first time I went to Arthur Bryant’s, I hated it. I skated across that greasehouse floor on a Sunday afternoon and ordered the burnt ends with slaw. I left shaking my head. Maybe it was good back in the ’70s, but now that’s some kind of tourist trap. I was wrong. Six… Continue reading Why Kansas City is America’s best barbecue city
We have released an updated version of this list: click here. We spent the last year eating ribs, brisket and cheesy corn at 50-plus barbecue pits from Weston to Ottawa. Here are the 10 best barbecue spots in Kansas City right now. New Technologies applied to fitness exercise | Sports bench press for shoulders smiling… Continue reading The 10 best Kansas City BBQ spots — we ate at 50-plus spots to pick ’em
Nothing pairs better with smokey and zesty barbecue than a creamy and milky side dish. These cheesy corn favorites check all the boxes of what we’re looking for in the Kansas City-created side platter. Jack Stack Jack Stack invented cheesy corn, and on our recent tour, we found that it still reigns supreme. The combination… Continue reading Here’s where to get the best cheesy corn in Kansas City
French fries are the perfect barbecue companions: they’re like salty palate cleansers between the hunks of meat on your plate. Here are our favorites. Joe’s KC Everything you want in a French fry: thin enough to be crispy (without edging into shoestring territory) and dusted with a finger-licking seasoning blend with everything from brown sugar… Continue reading These 5 KC barbecue restaurants have the best french fries
There was a time, not so long ago, when you could still find rib sandwiches on menus around Kansas City. Yes, real rib sandwiches — with ribs. One time, I told a doctor of my lunch plans at Bates City Bar-B-Que in Shawnee. “After a sandwich like that, your next stop will be the dentist!”… Continue reading Bone-in rib sandwiches are a KC barbecue classic. Sadly, they’re disappearing
There’s a lot of history behind that piece of smokey brisket on your fork and the bottle of lip-smacking sauce in your fridge. Find out how Kansas City became the iconic barbecue destination that it is today. 1869 On July 3, the first bridge across the Missouri River brings a boom to Kansas City. Locals… Continue reading A historical timeline of Kansas City barbecue
The Kansas Chief Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens in their home opener at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday, and photojournalist Jeremey Theron Kirby was there to capture it for 435. The Ravens, who won their first two games against the bottom-feeding Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals, came into the game hoping to grind out a win against the… Continue reading PHOTOS: Chiefs beat Baltimore Ravens in home opener
There’s a lot to experience at Kansas City’s Japan Festival, from calligraphy workshops to displays of ancient Japanese samurai armor. This year, you can also see a man capable of slicing off human limbs — Kill Bill style. This year’s festival, hosted by the Heart of America Japan-America Society, will feature displays by elite Japanese… Continue reading A Guinness world record holder will perform at this year’s Japan Fest
October 2 Boyz II Men Before Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” spent 17 weeks atop the Hot 100, Boyz II Men held the record for their Mariah Carey collaboration “One Sweet Day” — and for “I’ll Make Love to You” before that and “End of the Road” before that. The classic R&B hitmakers fittingly… Continue reading October 2019’s best Kansas City concerts, festivals and events
Many Kansas Citians were devastated to hear about the closing of the beloved Tivoli Cinema in Westport, a long-running indie movie theatre that had been operating for nearly 40 years. (Read about 5 other KC indie theatres here). However, fans can rejoice as the Tivoli is returning, thanks to the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art.… Continue reading Kansas City’s beloved Tivoli theater is making a surprise comeback
Last night at Union Station, Kansas City’s most influential fashion figures took photos on the red carpet, perused vendor booths and sipped on themed drinks like Five Farms Fashionista and Hussong’s Pink Stiletto. Kansas City Fashion Week is here, and the first official night of fall 2019 buzzed with excitement and anticipation of what this… Continue reading RECAP: Opening Night at Kansas City Fashion Week
Metta Siebert and Hanna Thompson, 35, aren’t only identical twins. They’re also mirror images of each other. Thompson is left-handed while Siebert’s right-handed. Their facial features are the same but flipped. Growing up, they did nearly everything together, including attending the same college. Siebert, who lives in Kansas City, says she and Thompson, who lives… Continue reading These identical twins both have breast cancer. Here’s their story
In October, Dawn Romano will have her 12th surgery since her double mastectomy in February 2016. She hopes this one is her last. Romano, 53, is a two-time breast cancer survivor. Her first diagnosis led to 33 rounds of radiation. Eight years later, her skin was so damaged it refused to heal after her mastectomy.… Continue reading Cancer survivors share their post-mastectomy experiences
Most babies born today are birthed the same way they were 100 years ago, but technology associated with childbirth has changed tremendously. Technological advancements with prenatal care have helped save the lives of thousands of mothers and babies thanks to early diagnosis and intervention. Examples of technology innovations include ultrasonography for diagnosis of genetic problems… Continue reading These technological developments in labor and delivery have saved lives
As if women didn’t have enough to worry about, childbirth and aging can cause issues like incontinence, vaginal laxity and dryness. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, about 40 percent of women also suffer from various forms of sexual dysfunction like arousal issues, decreased orgasms and excessive pressure during intercourse. And that’s no… Continue reading Here’s how vaginal rejuvenation actually works
Menopause arrives too early for some women and stays way beyond its welcome for others. This impolite guest carries a variety of symptoms including low libido, fatigue, weight gain and hot flashes. For years, hormone replacement therapy was routinely used to treat menopausal symptoms. In the early 2000’s, large clinical studies showed possible health hazards,… Continue reading Are hormone injections safe? We dug in to find out
Often referred to as a “silent killer,” ovarian cancer is one of the most dangerous diseases a woman can have. One in 78 women is at risk of developing ovarian cancer in her lifetime, and of those diagnosed, 60 to 70 percent are found in the advanced stages, according to the American Cancer Society. Dr.… Continue reading Keep an eye out for these ovarian cancer symptoms before it’s too late
Like it or not, sweating is good for you. Sure, it can smell at times, and it’s the culprit of the yellow pit stains on your favorite white tee, but sweating is a basic body function we need to survive. We spoke with father-son pair Dr. Michael Munger, family medicine physician at Saint Luke’s, and… Continue reading What your sweat is trying to tell you
Nearly 47 million U.S. women used some form of contraceptive from 2015 to 2017. The second most common form is oral contraceptive, behind only pregnancy prevention surgery, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With countless theories just a click away, women may be left wondering how the pill actually works and what… Continue reading Every question you have about the birth control pill, answered
When you think of fall colors, warm plums, mustard yellows and deep taupes probably come to mind. This fall’s biggest shade to wear deviates from warm tones and tries its luck in a cool green hue. Rock pistachio green in a monochromatic outfit, or sneak it in a statement purse. The trendy color varies from… Continue reading Pistachio green is the color everyone is wearing in fall 2019
Instead of breaking out your puffy parka on the next chilly night out, consider a cape. These cozy cloaks offer mysterious yet drapey and elegant silhouettes. The best part is that they layer well over any outfit, from snug sweaters and denim to formal cocktail dresses.
A floral trend dating from the ’80s is making its return in elegantly rustic sculptural arrangements. Homeowners and wedding-planning couples are decorating their spaces with versatile dried flower arrangements using the traditional flowers they’ve always loved — just dried instead of fresh-on-the-stem. Crossroads flower studio The Cottage Rose composes elaborate dried flower arrangements that range… Continue reading This Crossroads florist shop brings back a ’70s trend
Plate Review Our September issue featured a review of Brookside’s “Italiano Moderno” restaurant Plate, which reopened in an opulent new space following a devastating fire. Restaurant critic Natalie Gallagher found the new location “fraught with missteps, inconsistencies and, at times, painfully bad cooking.” She faulted interior design that resembles “an industrial storage facility dressed up… Continue reading What readers had to say about our ‘freaking harsh’ review of Brookside’s Plate
Michael Maccambridge’s new book, ’69 Chiefs: A Team, A Season, and the Birth of Modern Kansas City, brought to life the greatest memory of my youth: the Chiefs running roughshod over the old American Football League to earn the right to vanquish the Minnesota Vikings and their “Purple People Eaters” in Super Bowl IV. My… Continue reading New book looks back at the Chiefs’ 1969 Super Bowl win
It’s not just your imagination. Kansas City is in the middle of a hotel boom. The number of hotels calling the metro area home is set to skyrocket by about 20 percent in a four year period, from 288 in January 2017 to 326 by the end of 2021. “So few destinations have been as… Continue reading Kansas City is in the middle of a hotel boom — can it last?
Listen Stars Are the Light, Moon Duo The neo psych-rock band makes a dramatic departure with the disco-tinged Stars Are the Light. The band’s seventh album has softer edges, funkier beats and openly embraces digital beeps, blimps and boops as it aims to “connect the body to the stars.” Read Joe Posnaski, Houdini Former Kansas… Continue reading New sights, sounds and reads to look out for in October 2019
An era of baseball field fireworks shows, bobbleheads and mascot photos might be nearing its end. On August 16, the Unified Government sent an eviction notice to the Kansas City T-Bones, ordering the 15-year-old minor league ballclub to pack up and leave their Kansas City, Kansas, stadium by Sept. 13 after failing to pay over… Continue reading Does the T-Bones eviction mean the end of local minor league baseball?
In January, Barbara Harper, 71, was fatally shot while driving home from her night shift at the post office. Harper’s murder was a case of mistaken identity, as her alleged killer was seeking to avenge an incident at a strip club. The crime would likely be unsolved were it not for surveillance cameras that captured… Continue reading Could cameras and other tech solve KC’s violent crime epidemic?
I hope that you’ve enjoyed this literary and visual feast of all things Kansas City barbecue. Before you leave this figurative table, I offer a benediction — really, a rallying cry. Calvin Trillin, one of the biggest fanboys that Kansas City has ever had, once famously compared the “City of Fountains” to Rome. In that… Continue reading Why Kansas City needs to start celebrating its own BBQ as much as Texas does
Al Habashi House This humble Middle Eastern eatery serves its food on Styrofoam plates and plastic trays, but the vibrant dishes and generous portions here are fit for royalty. For around $9, order the house combo featuring fresh baba ghanouj, falafel, tabouli, salad and rice, or get it with protein — the lamb and beef… Continue reading Our favorite restaurants in the Columbus Park and River Market neighborhoods
1 Free State Octoberfest The oldest brewery in Kansas captured fall in a bottle — you can almost hear fallen leaves rustling with every sip. 2 Paulaner Oktoberfest Wiesn Germany’s best-selling Oktoberfest beer uses three types of hops and a nice dose of dark barley for a complex but quaffable brew. 3 Warsteiner Oktoberfest A… Continue reading 8 Oktoberfest beers you need to try this fall
Wednesday night is taco night at The Bite in River Market, and every single table is full. Patrons are happily enjoying colorful plates of plant-based nachos, pozole and ceviche, chatting with one another, laughing like they’re all in on a good secret. Taqueria Vegana has been hosted once a week at City Market sandwich shop… Continue reading We’re craving these vegan nachos right now
Now Open Fresh Fish in Brookside Fans of Jarocho chef Carlos Falcon’s omakase dinners, offered by reservation at his two Veracruzstyle seafood restaurants, can now enjoy a third option with this budding restaurateur’s new venture. Sayachi Sushi and Oyster Bar (6322 Brookside Plaza, Kansas City, Mo. 816-437-7513) is open in a space formerly belonging to… Continue reading What’s happening in KC food and drink this October 2019
On the first Friday of every month, Kansas City residents gather in the Crossroads Arts District to celebrate art, music and local businesses. This month’s event on August 2 resulted in tragedy. Our condolences go out to the victim’s family and friends. [gtx_gallery]
The Chiefs returned to action with a 38-17 exhibition drubbing of the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead on August 10. MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes only played a single series but a cheerful crowd didn’t seem to mind. [gtx_gallery]
The Green Tie Gala was an evening filled with support, love and most of all, hope. The Green Tie Gala is able to make a donation over $280,000.00 to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society thanks to our dedicated Chairman, Chuck Cuda, and our generous attendees. The Green Tie Gala is proud to be a part… Continue reading Green Tie Gala
In April 2017, an early morning fire destroyed Plate, a popular Brookside Italian spot. The cozy, 1,400-square-foot restaurant was just a side project for owners Christian and Andrea Joseph, and they weren’t sure they’d ever want to reopen. Christian Joseph has spent the last two decades doing sales in the healthcare industry, but his resume… Continue reading Brookside’s Plate came back from a devastating fire — there’s still a lot of work to do
