Nick Mader knows his way around a hop cone. The brewer-owner of Alma Mader Brewing opened his industrial-chic space on the Westside last year and quickly wowed us with his lagers. You’ll still find some of the finest lagers in town available for pickup—Alma Mader’s smallish tasting room remains closed as the brewery has pivoted to… Continue reading Alma Mader has mastered the hop-bomb triple IPA
The igloo trend has come to KC. The Fontaine luxury hotel on the Plaza brought the stylish plastic bubbles to their rooftop through mid-February. Similar igloos have been popping up all over the country as bars look for creative ways to extend patio season. The Fontaine’s version comes with a view of the Plaza’s holiday… Continue reading First ultra-trendy igloo bar has landed in KC
“I was living in Boston, and I noticed that tourists who were from out of the country would be kind of fascinated with these creatures and would take photographs of them. It suddenly made me see that something that I had taken for granted was unusual to a lot of people. I started to dig… Continue reading Squirrels are not native to modern Kansas City—this is how they got here
Brunch is great at all, but there’s something special about lingering over a nice breakfast on a weekend morning. There are a ton of great Kansas City breakfasts, and we scoured both sides of the state line to find the best morning dishes for the first meal of the day, from sweet pastries and pancake… Continue reading 34 best breakfasts in Kansas City that will make you a morning person
As young mothers who understand the demands of a growing family, Megan Allen and Sarah Filipovits wanted to simplify the process of home decorating. Through Gather Home KC, their stylish company borne out of the pandemic, the two women streamline finding specialty pieces that range from mid-century velour barrel chairs to rattan headboards by offering… Continue reading How two moms started trendy online furniture business Gather Home KC
Normally we associate road trips with summertime, but sometimes it’s worth braving the cold if it means experiencing extra holiday cheer. This year it might be good to get away and experience a different sort of holly-jolliness. Here are three towns in Kansas and Missouri that take Christmas to the next level. Noel, Missouri 3… Continue reading 3 small-town Christmas traditions from Kansas and Missouri to celebrate this year
When Wayne Metcalfe started making the nutcracker now on display at his Rayville, Missouri, farm, he wasn’t quite sure how big it would be. That’s because while he knew the approximate proportions, he didn’t work out all the math. “My wife loves nutcrackers, so I used a nutcracker she had as kind of a model,”… Continue reading The tallest known handmade nutcracker in the country is in Rayville
When the steeple of light lit up for the first time in 1994, it was described as “a beacon of beauty, an electric obelisk of mystery, a beam of love, a tower of illumination, a sentinel of hope, a parable of radiance.” The light beams projected from the semi-enclosed roof of the Community Christian Church… Continue reading Frank Lloyd Wright-designed church raises money to restore his vision
In 1935, the Fairy Princess tradition began at the Kline’s department store on Walnut Street in downtown KC. What began as a promotional tool for the store’s new department, the Fairy Princess stuck around for decades to come. When the store closed in the early 70s, the Princess disappeared with it. But soon after, the… Continue reading KC’s Fairy Princess tradition finds a socially-distant way to spread joy this holiday season
A Kansas City restaurant has been named one of the ten best new restaurants in the nation by Esquire magazine. Fox & Pearl isn’t new, exactly, having opened in the middle of last year and been named our Restaurant of the Year for 2019. But it’s still a notable national nod for Chef Vaughn Good’s… Continue reading A Kansas City spot was named among nation’s 10 best new restaurants by Esquire magazine
Baby, it’s cold outside, but for those of us who are not quite ready to brave dining indoors amid the pandemic, outdoor dining is still the safest option. We’ve rounded up a few places that are going the extra mile to make sure you can comfortably enjoy a drink or a meal outside right now.… Continue reading Stay warm—and safe—at these 4 heated outdoor patios in Kansas City
There’s a tension inherent in hosting for the holidays this year. On one hand, it’s not exactly responsible to hold a big multi-generational family gathering. On the other hand, normalcy and cheer are especially welcome. Well, we’ve got a happy medium—a simple recipe for smoked turkey breast that offers a big payoff for the least… Continue reading Switch it up this Thanksgiving and smoke a turkey with this simple recipe
Making a list and checking it over and over? Check out our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. TOPSY’S POPCORN Multiple locations topsyspopcorn.com Topsy’s Popcorn – it’s the good stuff. The colorful tins, the inviting aroma, the delicious crunch—there’s a special magic in Topsy’s Popcorn. Pop open… Continue reading 2020 Kansas City Magazine Holiday Gift Guide
For one family, space was everything in choosing a forever home. When Matt and Jessica saw this home, just thirty minutes southwest of the city, they knew it was the place for them. The house not only sits on a sprawling eighty acres of land but also has some history behind it: The limestone portion… Continue reading This updated Kansas farmhouse has a unique history
You remember, in first grade or so, when you had to trace your hand onto a piece of construction paper and fashion it into a turkey? Maybe you put a little black and white Pilgrim hat on it and named him “Mr. Gobble.” This art project, which has lined the hallways of elementary schools for… Continue reading This Thanksgiving, try these recipes for local Native American foods
Kristen Kneidel RN, BSN, is founder and manager of The Aesthetic Place. She describes this unique med spa nestled in Leawood, KS as a self-care destination that caters to all. Her slogan, “where care of the face and soul meet,” describes her vision for providing expertise in aesthetics as well as the importance of building… Continue reading The Aesthetic Place: Where care of the face and soul meet
The New York Jets came to Arrowhead without winning a game in the 2020 season. The Kansas City Chiefs made sure it stayed that way in a dominating victory over the hapless franchise that appears headed for another rebuild. Chiefs superstar QB Patrick Mahomes threw for 400 yards and five touchdowns as his counterpart, Sam… Continue reading Photos from the Chiefs trouncing of the Jets at Arrowhead
Prospero’s Bookstore on West 39th Street is three floors chock-full of fifty thousand used books stacked from the ground to the ceiling—there are books tucked into literally every crevice of this space, like between stairs and under tables. In the store’s twenty-three years of existence, co-owner Tom Wayne says that, eerily, some books have faster turnaround… Continue reading 5 charming local bookstores to support right now
When it comes to the holiday season, nothing brings families together like food—especially a good charcuterie board. “Cheese boards are such a great way to host because you do all the prep work in advance,” says Sarah Juenemann, owner of Grazing KC (grazingkc.org). “You don’t have to be working in the kitchen. You can enjoy the… Continue reading Cheese, please: How to make the best charcuterie board this season
Lawrence’s Lucky Dog offers more than just commercial-grade food for dogs and cats; it also sells hand-made bandanas, pet-specific CBD items and a range of accessories that fit any pet personality. The shop also has a full bakery, which co-owner Jennifer Thomas says was a happy accident. “I was kind of doing it out of… Continue reading 5 pet shops your pups will love just as much as you do
