While stuck at home, you may as well make something delicious. A few renowned Kansas City chefs have shared their recipes for you and your family to try out during your coronavirus self-quarantine. You just may find your new go-to. Plowboys Burnt End Chili This smoky, slightly spicy chili by Todd Johns, Plowboys Barbeque owner… Continue reading Looking for recipes while stuck at home? Try some of these local chef recipes
Lon Weaver has a mantra that’s somewhat unique: If you don’t like it, don’t come back. “I hope you like it, but if for some reason you don’t, don’t try it again because it’ll be the same,” Weaver says. Consistency is the hallmark of Lonnie Q’s, a bustling counter-service barbecue spot on the eastern outskirts… Continue reading Topeka’s Lonnie Q’s BBQ has a bomb-proof business model and killer taters
Our March issue investigated some of Kansas City’s best-kept secrets, including the cancelation of a play at Shawnee Mission East High School following a disturbing double murder and the little-known observation deck on top of City Hall downtown. We were surprised and humbled by the response: The story was shared thousands of times on Facebook,… Continue reading What readers had to say about our Secrets of the City
The coronavirus came as soon as the wedding season was supposed to start. As things currently stand, the CDC has recommended no more than ten people to any sort of meeting, Mayor Quinton Lucas has prohibited all events, and the Kansas City metro is under a stay-at-home order, leading to disappointed soon-to-be brides and grooms.… Continue reading It’s not just restaurants — KC wedding industry experiencing ‘hardship beyond belief’ during coronavirus pandemic
Jay Dillon’s atypical journey to the outdoor furniture industry started when he lived in New York City and was on the hunt for patio furniture for his rooftop. “I was pretty quick to realize that I couldn’t afford the high-end specialty retailers, which run four or five thousand dollars for a set,” Dillon says. “That… Continue reading An outdoor furniture showroom coming to the suburbs uses recycled plastic from Asia
