Starting a new business always favors the bold and scrappy, but doubly so during an international pandemic. In the case of Justin Easterwood, who launched his regionally diverse craft barbecue spot, Chef J BBQ, in the West Bottoms one week before coronavirus closures started to pile up like cordwood, it wasn’t that much of an… Continue reading West Bottoms is home to a new elite pit that serves up Texas-style barbecue
If it wasn’t for accidentally walking down the wrong street in Los Angeles in 2015, LaToya Rozof’s dress shop might not exist. The Olathe boutique owner studied fashion merchandising and business at Kansas State before working in human resources for fourteen years. She was in LA, where her husband is from, exploring the Garment District… Continue reading 79Roze dress shop owner LaToya Rozof is the body positive hype woman we all need
All photos taken by Shawn Brackbill. See more on his website. For many small towns in the West, the biggest weekend of the year is the annual local rodeo. It’s something folks look forward to all year in places like Phillipsburg, Kansas, or Pendleton, Oregon, or Cheyenne, Wyoming. Most of these events have been canceled… Continue reading Photo essay: Kansas towns face unknowns as the coronavirus pandemic halts rodeos
Everyone seems to want to go to Tropicana at the same time. At least, that’s how it feels whenever I visit Paletería Tropicana on Southwest Boulevard, which, in the evening, is more often than not flush with eager patrons, with a line stretching out the door. The congregation is varied: There are gaggles of youths… Continue reading We toured all the Mexican paleterías in KC—each one brought something different to the table
It’s cliche to say that great things are often born of bad situations. But in the case of Observation Pizza, well, cliches are cliche for a reason. Nick Vella—a Michigan-born chef of Maltese heritage—was chef de cuisine at The Savoy at 21c before the coronavirus pandemic. Bored and restless, Vella started making pizzas and delivering… Continue reading Observation Pizza’s Kid Rock-themed pie would be worth eating at the top of a Four Seasons
Best Barbecue Sandwich Winner: Joe’s Kansas City Runner Up: Q39 Best Barbecue Sauce Winner: Joe’s Kansas City Runner Up: Jack Stack Best Restaurant When Someone Else is Paying Winner: The Capital Grille Runner Up: Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social Best KCK/Wyandotte County Bar Winner: Yard House Runner Up: Johnnie’s on 9th Best Barbecue Winner:… Continue reading Best of KC 2020 readers choice winners: Food & Drink
Best Electrician/Company Winner: Teague Electric Runner Up: Power Up (Anthony Plumbing, Heating and Cooling) Best Personal Trainer Winner: Kathy Boucher Runner Up: Eric Reynolds Best Toy Store Winner: The Learning Tree Runner Up: U.S. Toy Best Wine Shop Winner: Gomer’s Runner Up: Luka’s Best Roofing Company Winner: Pyramid Roofing Runner Up: Christian Brothers Best Pet… Continue reading Best of KC 2020 readers choice winners: Shopping & Services
Best Public School Winner: Johnson County Community College Runner Up: Lee’s Summit High School Best Health Nonprofit Winner: Children’s Mercy Runner Up: Planned Parenthood Great Plains Best Tour Company Winner: Barley Bus Runner Up: Overland Limousine Best Johnson County City, Village or Town Winner: Prairie Village Runner Up: Overland Park Best Local Landmark Winner: Union… Continue reading Best of KC 2020 readers choice winners: City Life
Best Live Theater Production Winner: Heart of America Shakespeare Festival Runner Up: Dear Evan Hanson Best Art Instruction Winner: Kansas City Art Institute Runner Up: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Best Local Actor (Live Theater) Winner: Cathy Barnett Runner Up: Gary Neal Johnson Best Running Event Winner: Hospital Hill Run Runner Up: Trolley Run Best Local… Continue reading Best of KC 2020 readers choice winners: Culture, Sports & Entertainment
Best Crossfit Winner: CrossFit 816 Runner Up: Overland Park Crossfit Best Soaking Pool Winner: The Elms Hotel & Spa Best Hair Removal Salon Winner: European Wax Center Runner Up: Salon Sara Rieman – Elevate Esthetics Parlor Best Dentist Winner: John Humphrey Jr. – Kansas City Dental Works Runner Up: Leawood Family Dental Best Body Piercer… Continue reading Best of KC 2020 readers choice winners: Health, Beauty & Wellness
Melanie Sherman’s interest in clay and porcelain was a slow-burning passion stemming from her worldly travels and historical interests. The local ceramist was born in Germany and spent her youth visiting cities around Europe. “When I got into ceramics, I was especially interested in the history of porcelain and how porcelain travels, like how it… Continue reading Porcelain ceramist Melanie Sherman has the most stunning portfolio
This is an interesting time in our world’s history, to say the least, and to many, it feels like some events are repeating themselves. That’s how it feels to John Brown, who anchors political coverage for the Fox TV station in St. Louis and who recently authored a new local history book, Missouri: An Illustrated… Continue reading A St. Louis author’s new book shows Missouri’s history in long-lost archive images
This article was originally published on CBD Topicals. To view the original article, click here. If you are looking for an effective relief of pain, then a CBD topical might be the best option for you. CBD and various CBD products are very popular all around the world for the health benefits they offer. Apart… Continue reading Don’t Like the Taste of CBD? Here Are Other Ways to Consume
This article was originally published on CBD Topicals. To view the original article, click here. If you are looking for an effective relief of pain, then a CBD topical might be the best option for you. CBD and various CBD products are very popular all around the world for the health benefits they offer. Apart… Continue reading Best CBD Topicals For Effective Pain Relief
March 24 The coronavirus pandemic picks up steam in the United States. After sports leagues and event organizers voluntarily cancel events, the first local stay-at-home orders are issued by a coalition that includes nearly every local government. March 29 The CDC says masks don’t help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus and urges the… Continue reading An annotated timeline of the battle over mandatory masks
The Chinese chef behind Springfield’s acclaimed cashew chicken passed away on Monday night, according to a post on Leong’s Asian Diner’s Facebook page. The Springfield News-Leader reports that Chinese-born immigrant Wing Yin “David” Leong opened up Leong’s Tea House in 1963, where he developed a cashew chicken recipe to appeal to the tastes of Southeastern… Continue reading The inventor of Springfield-style cashew chicken has passed away at 99
The merger of T-Mobile and Sprint has been looming over the Kansas City area since the two mobile carriers cut a secret deal in 2013. The deal was finally approved by federal regulators in April, bringing sweeping changes to the lives of thousands of Sprint employees in KC. With news of lay-offs and department cuts… Continue reading Important numbers from the T-Mobile/Sprint merger you probably didn’t know until now
From a Texas-based chain coming to Lee’s Summit to a new health-forward cafe in Overland Park, here’s the latest in the KC food world. Comings Texas Two-Step Texas restaurants are coming to KC in pairs. First, Torchy’s Tacos has opened in the shopping center on Ward Parkway. The bougie taco seller started in an Austin… Continue reading What’s new in the Kansas City food scene this August
This article was originally published on iHeart CBD Oil. To view the original article, click here. Muscle soreness is an uninvited guest ninety out of hundred times. You know that your muscles will hurt after a few hours of strenuous exercise. Or you could simply be reaching for a book on the top of a… Continue reading CBD To Treat Muscle Soreness
This article was originally published on CBD Topicals. To view the original article, click here. We all want to live young forever but we know that it is not possible. Many skincare products offer to reduce the signs of aging. However, many of these products are ineffective and may cause side effects. Experts say that… Continue reading How Does CBD Work For Anti-Aging?
If there is one thing we’ve learned these past few months, it’s this: love is essential. In an unprecedented time, Diamonds Direct is taking unprecedented measures to earn your family’s trust and business. From July 23rd–August 2nd, take 20% off virtually the entire Diamonds Direct showroom. Located in Leawood, the showroom will feature an extended… Continue reading Top trends to shop at the Diamonds Direct Summer Showcase
Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, El Dorado Springs, $8 per bag Cedar Creek Beef Jerky comes from El Dorado Springs, about a hundred miles south of KC. The jerky comes in five flavors, but if you’re looking to try something outside of the box, check out the Hot-T-Yaki, which is a spicier teriyaki. Look for Cedar Creek… Continue reading 5 Kansas City beef jerkies you have to try
When you think of the old West, actors like John Wayne or Clint Eastwood may come to mind. But Hollywood’s portrayal is a white-washed version of reality. Olathe-based children’s book author Trae Venerable is looking to change that narrative by casting light on the generations of Black cowboys who worked the open range, building the… Continue reading A local children’s book author is telling the stories of black cowboys
Kenny Cohrs, director of guest experience and special projects at Hereford House and Pierpont’s at Union Station, gives the best beef dish cocktail pairings and their recipes. Filet Mignon Pair it with a smoked Old Fashioned: • 1 oz Four Roses Bourbon • 1 oz Rittenhouse Rye • 1/4 oz simple syrup • 2 dashes… Continue reading Perfect cocktail pairings for steaks and burgers
This article was originally published on iHeart CBD Oil. To view the original article, click here. Are you tired of the usual medications that make you feel nauseous, agitated and moody? If you are, then take it as your cue to opt-out of these medications and try out the newest medical magic in the market.… Continue reading What Should You Consider Before Taking CBD?
This article was originally published on CBD Topicals. To view the original article, click here. The potential of CBD to cure a large number of diseases is now being acknowledged in different parts of the world. An important proof for verifying this fact is the approval of Epidiolex, a CBD-derived medicine, by the FDA. This… Continue reading CBD For Epilepsy: Does It Really Work?
High-End Steakhouses Capital Grille Capital Grille has been a fixture on the Plaza since its opening in 2001. It’s part of a national chain, but Kansas Citians hold a special place in their hearts for this longstanding paragon of excellence. Almost a year ago, Capital Grille moved to a larger location a couple blocks down… Continue reading 9 essential KC steakhouses to put on your beefy bucket list
Nothing says summer quite like a home-grilled burger. The smell of charcoal, the sizzle of a patty hitting a hot grill and the sight of your burger sandwiched between all of your favorite toppings are the embodiment of the outdoor season. But if you’re going to go through all that work, you want a satisfying… Continue reading We blind-tasted 9 local burger patties—the best is expensive, unique and totally amazing
Have you exhausted every beef recipe in your files? After months of social isolation, that’s understandable. In conjunction with our celebration of all things beefy, we now present three recipes that go beyond our standbys. That starts with our editor’s take on smoked and sous vide brisket and continues with a taquito recipe that’s been… Continue reading Combine smoking and sous vide cooking to make perfect (and punctual) beef brisket
When she started her interior design business twenty-five years ago, Mary Luther struggled to come up with a business name. The name of her favorite childhood book, Look Through My Window, stayed with her and was seemingly the perfect metaphor for her business. “I couldn’t come up with a good title and I thought, ‘Why… Continue reading Designer Mary Luther breathes new life into a once dark and moody Overland Park home
Mizzou and KU are standing in solidarity with their international students in opposition to new federal guidelines that require international students to leave the country if they have to take all of their classes online. As universities scramble to figure out how to operate in the midst of the ebb and flow of a pandemic,… Continue reading KU and Mizzou announce opposition to federal guidelines on international students
On a cloudy day near the end of May, Patrick Montgomery, Kale Swing and Tyler Hines of KC Cattle Company traverse their hilly three-hundred-acre property on the edge of Weston, searching for one of their four newborn calves. “Why don’t you go check the tall grass over there?” says owner Patrick Montgomery, gesturing toward a… Continue reading Experts say the world’s best hot dogs come from this Weston, Missouri ranch
This article was originally published on iHeart CBD Oil. To view the original article, click here. Discovered in 1940, Cannabidiol, popularly called as CBD, is one among the 113 cannabinoids of the cannabis plant which the researchers have identified. It takes up around 40% of the extracts obtained from the plant. There are several ways… Continue reading CBD Therapeutic Properties In A Nutshell
This article was originally published on CBD Topicals. To view the original article, click here. Different types of CBD products are now available in the market. We all might have wondered how these products are manufactured. There are several procedures involved in making CBD products. It starts from the cultivation of the hemp plant to… Continue reading All About Extracting CBD With CO2
Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes might be bringing more than just a Super Bowl trophy to Kansas City this year. After asking the Whataburger franchise to bring a storefront to Kansas City back in 2018, it looks like this could be the year it finally happens. Mahomes grew up in Texas, where Whataburger’s headquarters… Continue reading Whataburger is coming to Kansas City — and Patrick Mahomes is to thank
In the late 1870s, Kansas City was a cowtown. The West Bottoms were home to the second largest stockyard complex in the country. Kansas City sits in the center of the country but also on the edge of one of the largest grasslands of the planet, with cattle drives crossing the open range from Canada… Continue reading Yes, Kansas City is a cowtown—and that’s the ultimate compliment
In the earliest days of the coronavirus pandemic, when the closures and cancelations were coming fast and furious, there was very little good news to be had. Every new development in the world seemed to be for the worse. Well, except for cheesy corn in the grocery store. The sudden and unexpected emergence of the… Continue reading How Jack Stack quickly pivoted to survive the coronavirus crisis
What’s better than a half gallon of cold, colorful, quenching tropical slushy on a hot summer day? The same thing, but boozy. If you’re looking for a half gallon—or, hey, a full gallon—of a smooth-drinking and flavorful frozen daiquiri, you’ll find it in the Power & Light District. KC Daiquiri Shop (“Sho’Me DAQ!!!” is what… Continue reading To-go daiquiris by the gallon from this Power & Light bar are quenching our thirst this summer
