In June, Boulevard made a major upgrade to its space, adding a fourth-floor “Rec Deck” with old-school cruise ship-style shuffleboard courts that are host to weekly leagues. That project falls under the auspices of Amber Ayres, Boulevard Brewing’s director of tours and recreation. Ayres, who lives in Waldo with her husband, six-year-old son and two… Continue reading Amber Ayres of Boulevard Brewing tells us her perfect day of food and drink in Kansas City
While we can’t stop ourselves from becoming older, we can definitely do something about feeling older. For many of us, we use aging as an excuse to live a lesser quality of life. The aches, pains and other ailments that we deal with become accepted as the new norm when nothing should be further from… Continue reading Experience the EVRNU difference and achieve total body wellness
Great coffee stouts start with great coffee. The best examples I’ve had have all come from a careful consideration of how to meld brews of beans and barley. Kansas City’s new Rochester Brewing & Roasting Co. (2129 Washington St., KCMO) has a built-in advantage on this front. The cavernous West Crossroads space both roasts and… Continue reading Rochester brews both coffee and beer -— and makes this coffee beer
Miracle Pop-Up 2000 Grand Blvd., KCMO ’Tis the season to get jolly with Christmas-themed cocktails at the holiday pop-up bar on Rockhill Grille’s second floor. Don’t forget your ugly sweater. The Wine Bar at Affäre 1911 Main St., KCMO Co-owner and beverage director Katrin Heuser pours funky natural wines at a newly appointed bar… Continue reading Restaurants we’re loving this December 2019
*Photos courtesy of the restaurant’s Facebook pages Bibibop Asian Grill Columbus, Ohio-based Bibibop Asian Grill (505 W. 75th St., KCMO. bibibop.com) is now open in Waldo in the former Pizzeria Locale space. The fast-casual concept allows guests to customize their meals a la Chipotle. Bibibop bowls are inspired by the traditional South Korean bibimbap dish:… Continue reading Comings and goings in Kansas City’s December 2019 food scene
People always say you can’t find good sushi in Kansas City. They sneer and shake their heads under the mistaken impression that San Francisco sushi chefs serve fish caught off the Bay. In truth, American sushi exists because of air cargo, and elite stateside sushi restaurants serve Japanese fish because American fish markets lack the… Continue reading Brookside’s Sayachi brings age-old sushi style to the city
