Don’t get us wrong, we love a white kitchen. They’re timeless, airy and they tend to make a space feel bigger. But, if done correctly, a black kitchen can make just as much of an impact. Black cabinets and accents can add an edgy, yet sophisticated and modern look to a space. The key to… Continue reading A modern Overland Park revamp shows that black just might be the best neutral color
If you’ve had the misfortune of learning about someone who died abruptly and unexpectedly via social media, you may have been left with more questions than answers. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram facilitate the fast spread of information. But, by custom, the details of many deaths are left hazy—often in ways that can compound trauma. “A… Continue reading On Facebook, don’t be vague about death
For much of last year, I played a little parlor game. After you’re fully vaccinated, I’d ask anyone I chatted with, where’s the first place you’re going to go? My own answer to this question was always the same: I’m going to go to The Peanut, where I’m gonna sidle up to the bar for… Continue reading From the editor: Why our July issue is a love letter to KC bars
Kansas City is an amazing bar city—and it has been for a long, long time. We’ve argued before that the birth of Kansas City as we know it came when the city took a pass on the whole Prohibition thing. As the rest of the country ripped up its bar culture and had to start… Continue reading The 87 best bars in Kansas City right now
When Gigi Jones was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2015, her entire life changed. She says it was for the better. The diagnosis led to a lifestyle change, at the center of which was a plant-based diet, which gave way to a career change. Jones became Gigi the Vegan, a certified dietician and health and… Continue reading Cookbook author and cafe owner Gigi Jones is your local vegan ambassador
The best dive bars in Kansas City—really, the best dive bars in the lower Midwest, and maybe the country—are quietly clustered in a historically Croatian enclave of Kansas City, Kansas, called Strawberry Hill. They are the best not because of their convivial atmosphere, or their thoughtful selection of beers and spirits, or their charming regulars,… Continue reading Strawberry Hill might just have the best collection of dive bars in America
Last November, Brian Roberts quietly launched a pop-up retail business called Black Pantry, where he sold sundry home goods and foodstuffs—everything from soaps and candles to artisan hot sauce and jam—out of a small trailer at locations around Kansas City. His core mission: Give Black brands a spotlight. Roberts returned to his native Kansas City… Continue reading Brian Roberts builds community support for Black-owned businesses with his shop Black Pantry
Business is guaranteed for the Stilwell restaurant, located inside downtown’s new Loews Hotel (1515 Wyandotte, St., KCMO). It would have been enough for the space to just be beautiful—and it is, polished and modern with a skyline view. But the cocktails at Bar Stilwell in the lobby and Horsefeather Social, the hotel’s stunning upper patio,… Continue reading Downtown’s new Loews Hotel has five stars and one very refreshing summer cocktail
If you’ve graduated out of your twenties, you’ve probably got one day a week to get all your alcohol in. (The following day is for recovery; the rest give you reasons to drink.) The density of bars in Westport can help you make the most out of your Big Night Out—even if you’re too old… Continue reading How to enjoy Westport bars after age 30
Don’t walk into an AKT studio expecting a bouncy, clap-to-the-beat Jazzercise class. AKT, named for celebrity fitness trainer/mastermind Anna Kaiser, is a cardio-intensive and strengthening dance workout equipped with blood-pumping music, resistance bands and disco balls. I took a combo class that was half band work and half dance cardio. By the time Britney Spears’… Continue reading AKT is Leawood’s newest boutique cardio dance fitness studio lauded by Shakira
Armourdale’s Coach Club (1102 Osage Ave., KCK) looks from the outside like any old dive—a pair of beer lights glow dimly in the thin window slats, and the name of the bar is painted in black on the aging building’s facade. But not just anybody can wander in and order a Bud. There’s a buzzer… Continue reading What you need to know about private drinking clubs in Kansas
After an additional year of training after the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, athletes are back at it, with the U.S. Olympic trials in full swing. The trials will continue through this weekend, concluding with men’s and women’s gymnastics in St. Louis. Hosted in Tokyo, the Olympics will be from July 23 to… Continue reading Olympians with KC connections to watch for at the 2021 Tokyo games
Not so long ago, enjoying beers at a bar was as simple as going to a bar and ordering beers. How quaint! In the thirteen years that I’ve been writing professionally about craft beer, I’ve watched it evolve from a scene with a few stronghold cities into a nationwide subculture. There are people with a… Continue reading We made the perfect Saturday beer tour of KC craft breweries
After a year with almost no Fourth of July events in Kansas City, the 4th is back in a big way. Whether you want to enjoy the classic down-home charms of RiverFest, immerse yourself in events focused on the sacrifices of our military at the World War I Memorial or soak up some irie vibes… Continue reading 4th of July weekend events in KC: Riverfest and Reggae fest return, big changes at Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular
How much do you know about Kansas City bars? After reading out Bar Guide issue this July, come back and take this quiz. 1. Opened in April of 2015, this bar’s name references the Konami Code, a cheat code that appears in many Konami video games and some non-Konami games. 2. This KCK bar prominently… Continue reading Only true Kansas City bar connoisseurs will get at least 8/10 on this pub trivia quiz
Marcus Yates is driven by rhythm. His love of dancing and desire to inspire others to move differently sparked his career as a songwriter and producer. And he wants his smooth and ethereal brand of R&B music to speak for itself. The Kansas City native graduated in 2010 from Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing… Continue reading Local R&B artist Marcus Yates crafts love in his latest singles
It starts with Manifesto. The subterranean speakeasy opened in 2009, introducing KC to homemade grenadine and applewood-smoked Four Roses bourbon. For a full five years thereafter—that’s a century in bar years—it was tops in town. We happened by in mid-March of last year, joking with bartenders about the unthinkable prospect of some type of short… Continue reading Why Kansas City’s world-class cocktail scene is the best in the Midwest
Prosthodontists are the superheroes of fixing complex dental issues—they are highly trained in dental implants, jaw issues, crowns, bridges and dentures and focus on the restoration and replacement of damaged or missing teeth using artifical materials. This list is excerpted from the 2020 topDentists™ list, a database that includes listings for dentists and specialists in… Continue reading Prosthodontics
Dentists in general dentistry address concerns in overall oral health and minor cosmetic procedures, like filling cavities, fitting dentures and crown work. General dentists help you maintain overall good oral health before disease and issues arise—which is why it’s recommended that you visit your dentist every six months. This list is excerpted from the 2020… Continue reading General Dentistry
Essentially doctors of the mouth, oral medicine physicians specialize in medical diseases and issues such as mouth ulcers and cancers, salivary gland disorders, TMJ and taste and smell problems. Oral medicine physicians also often work alongside oral pathologists, who focus on the lab-based diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases around the mouth. This list is… Continue reading Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon combines dental expertise and surgical training and diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, tumors, defects and deformities not only in the mouth, but also the head, neck, face, jaw and surrounding tissues. This list is excerpted from the 2020 topDentists™ list, a database that includes listings for dentists and specialists in… Continue reading Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
If you’ve ever had braces, you’ve probably spent a lot of time with an orthodontist. Orthodontists work to algin teeth, jaws and bites. Not only does fixing misaligned teeth help with aesthetic purposes, but crooked teeth can be harder to clean, cause chewing issues—which can cause head and neck pain—and can lead to jaw disorders,… Continue reading Orthodontics
Pediatric dentistry might just be the most evolving branch of dentistry since teeth evolve so much from infancy to teenager. Dentists in pediatrics address concern in overall oral health and minor cosmetic procedures in children and young adults and help them maintain overall good oral health before disease and issues arise—which is why it’s recommended… Continue reading Pediatric Dentistry
Bleeding and irritated gums are no good and can lead to serious bacterial issues down the road. Periodontists focus specifically on diagnosing and tackling the problem, whether it’s mild gingivitis or severe periodontitis. This list is excerpted from the 2020 topDentists™ list, a database that includes listings for dentists and specialists in the Kansas City… Continue reading Periodontics
If your tooth gets or infected or inflamed because of deep tooth decay or traumatic tooth injury, you’ll likely need to see an endodontist. Endodontists diagnose tooth pain treat soft pulp—or blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue—inside your teeth and perform root canals. This list is excerpted from the 2020 topDentists™ list, a database that… Continue reading Endodontics
Fitz and The Tantrums July 1, 8 pm After a decade, upbeat indie act Fitz and The Tantrums are veterans of the scene. They’ve always been a live act above all, and they’re back on the road and coming to Grinders in the Crossroads, where you’ve got plenty of room to get sweaty dancing to… Continue reading Fitz and The Tantrums at Grinders and 7 more KC events for July 2021
For over a year, we’ve been dying to get out of the house. To see friends, run into acquaintances and eavesdrop on awkward Bumble dates. Now that the world is opening back up, even a casual Sunday evening at the neighborhood watering hole sounds exhilarating. But the handful of folks who wandered down to the… Continue reading Bar of the Year: Condor’s Cove captures the post-pandemic zeitgeist
If it’s time for a checkup and you don’t know where to go, you’re in luck. Our annual list of the best oral health professionals in the Kansas City area will help you out. This list is excerpted from the 2020 topDentists™ list, a database that includes listings for dentists and specialists in the Kansas… Continue reading Top Dentists in Kansas City for 2021
Peanut Additive South KC is getting its own offshoot of the Peanut chain, The Pitch first reported. The original Peanut on South Main is one of our favorite bars in the city, as is the downtown location that’s also been owned by Melinda Kenny since 1981. Kenny licenses the name to a company called Peanut… Continue reading Here’s what’s new in Kansas City food and drink in July 2021
A hopeful summer is ahead. Embrace it with these vibrant, retro-inspired looks perfect for a night on the town. HALLS Amanda Uprichard dress, $255 THRESHING BEE Sugar + Lip set, $67 Coach straw bucket purse, $72 Novy Jewelry earrings, $17 Novy Jewelry necklace, $24 LADY BYE Pacifica dress, $119 Pearl headband, $30 CLOTHOLOGY:135 Beulah dress,… Continue reading Summer fashion 2021: Looks we’re loving for this hopeful season
Tyler Harp of Harp Barbecue has done a lot to help lead a new generation of pitmasters in KC since bursting onto the local scene in 2019, claiming our crown as the best ‘cue in the city later that year. Now, he’s doing his own festival. It’ll be on Saturday, July 17, at the Uptown… Continue reading Tyler Harp is throwing his own barbecue festival in July
Kansas City magazine takes tacos very seriously. Our March issue feature story proves it. To prepare for the feature, which covered the 35 essential tacos in Kansas City, our team collaboratively ate hundreds of tacos, ranging from juicy birria to breakfast tacos to a Northland’s famous cheese-dusted fried taco. So when these giant tacos out… Continue reading Insanely massive tacos are now available in the Northland—here’s the deal
Why can you still smoke in Raytown bars? “One word: America,” says Mayor Michael McDonough. “Just kidding—I told myself I was going to come right out of the chute with that.” McDonough is joking. But like any truly funny joke, there’s some truth. Raytown and Blue Springs are some of the last parts of a… Continue reading Why Raytown is one of the last American suburbs where you can still smoke in bars
If you missed the annual JuneteenthKC parade through 18th Street last Saturday, don’t fret. There are still plenty of upcoming ways to celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. JuneteenthKC, the oldest organizer of the holiday in Kansas City, is returning to in-person festivities after a mostly virtual… Continue reading Here’s what’s happening for Juneteenth 2021 in Kansas City
Will Soo never met a dish he couldn’t turn into a dumpling. Who doesn’t love a dumpling? Almost every cuisine around the globe has a version of these plump little purses packed with their own unique fillings. There are Japanese gyoza, Polish pierogies, Pakistani samosas, Italian tortellinis—all descended from a Chinese innovation. Soo learned to… Continue reading This dumpling spot is worth driving to Lawrence for
[gtx_gallery]The Lyric Opera of Kansas City released the schedule for its upcoming season, and the lineup ranges from timeless stories to modern icons. Even if opera isn’t your forte, the Lyric Opera hopes to welcome all audiences after a canceled season according to a news release. “While some things may be different, we remain committed… Continue reading Steve Jobs and Hollywood hits highlight Lyric Opera’s upcoming season
A local man’s passion for Pontiacs has grabbed national attention during the buildup to an impressive auction featuring his collection of seventies Trans-Ams. That era of Trans Am is, of course, one of the most famous movie cars of all time—it’s what Burt Reynolds drove in his Smokey and the Bandit movies—and it’s rare to… Continue reading A ‘Hoard’ of Smokey and the Bandit Trans Ams will be auctioned outside KC this weekend
Kansas City is filled with cool homes, that’s for sure. There are Tudors and bungalows lining the streets of Brookside, Victorians in Pendleton Heights, Greek Revivals along Ward Parkway and even Italianates in pockets of Olathe. And in a few spots around the city, you’ll find a Drummond. The mid-century home style by builder Donald… Continue reading This Overland Park Drummond home is a mid-century modern masterpiece
You’ve reached an important chapter of your life. It’s time to take care of yourself physically, emotionally and spiritually. And we’re here to help. Our Guide to Aging Well has plenty of resources to help you navigate the changes of growing older and living life to the fullest. Aberdeen Village 17500 W. 119th St., Olathe… Continue reading Our Guide to Senior Living Communities in Kansas City for 2021
After taking a hiatus on last year’s in-person runway show and doing it in film format at the Boulevard Drive-In, the West 18th Street Fashion Show returns with an in-person event this Saturday, June 12, with the theme “Summer Tableau,” drawing inspiration from Mardi Gras house floats in New Orleans, complete with musical performances. Head… Continue reading The West 18th Street Fashion Show returns this weekend with a unique walkthrough event
Where were you when you realized that—after dozens of false starts and busted projections—we were finally on to the new normal? I was on the patio at my favorite taproom in town, which had remained shuttered for the entirety of the pandemic, when I realized I had spent about three hours there, talking to two… Continue reading From the editor: Where were you when you realized that we were finally on to the new normal?
Last year, pickleball was said to be the fastest-growing sport in America. In KC, it’s seemingly everywhere now—and over in St. Louis, they’re at least as riled as we are. Local pickleball pro Katherine Tomlin, a certified pickleball coach and co-host of the pickleball-focused podcast In a Pickle with Kat and Jamie, explains why this… Continue reading A local pickleball pro gives 4 reasons why pickleball is exploding in KC
Esports are absolutely huge. If you aren’t part of the gaming universe, it’s hard to understand how incredibly gargantuan gaming has become. Last year, total spending on video games in the US, including games, consoles and accessories, reached $56.9 billion. That’s more than movies and recorded music combined. It’s gobsmacking. Nowhere is this growth more… Continue reading Overland Park’s new Levelup Esports Arena is (literally) changing the game
When CBD American Shaman founder Vince Sanders scouted a spot in Leawood for his envisioned medspa clinic, it wasn’t much. “It was empty,” he says. “Gravel floors, no plumbing, no electrical. That strip mall has been there twenty years, but nobody ever built out that spot.” The massive local CBD company—they recently sent Russia its… Continue reading American Shaman’s Medspa & Clinic combines CBD with traditional medspa treatments
It’s a hexagonal jar, pretty and small—just four ounces. The blue label is printed with delicate cherry blossoms. The batch number is marked in tidy script: 12. And inside, a stormy scarlet liquid, glossy, shiny, layered with secrets. This is the chili oil by J. Chang Kitchen. James Chang sells the cult favorite condiment about… Continue reading Suggested pairings for this local chili oil: literally everything in your fridge
Summer is back, and people are ready to make up for lost time. It’s time to get out there and enjoy the season in Kansas City, and our June cover story will help you do that. From Missouri’s largest pool to beer slushies, we’ve got your guide to an ultimate KC summer. This morning, Kansas… Continue reading Watch: Associate Editor Nicole Kinning talks Kansas City summer activities on Fox 4
It’s very possible I take this Father’s Day gift guide too seriously. When I flip through similar articles published elsewhere, I’m often startled by how superficial they feel compared to gushy Mother’s Day guides. Did this other writer even spend three-hundred-and-sixty-four days a year on the hunt for the perfect objects for their annual Father’s… Continue reading The ultimate Father’s Day gift guide—we tried and tested every item
Auschwitz: Not Long Ago. Not Far Away. June 14 Recent and Close Hate is on the rise. From Holocaust denial and cemetary defacement to mass shootings at synagogues in Poway and Pittsburgh, Jew hate once more spreads like a vengeful cancer. But anti-Semitism is not the only prejudice on the move. Demonization of “the other’’… Continue reading Union Station’s Auschwitz exhibit and 7 more KC events for June 2021
Troostival, a Kansas City Black-owned music festival, will host its first pop-up concert, and big band Brass and Boujee is taking the stage. The free pop-up show takes place June 4 at 7 p.m. at the Union Station KC Streetcar stop. Brass and Boujee, with its iTunes-charting blend of hip-hop and jazz, will perform along… Continue reading Local music festival Troostival announces free pop-up show this Friday
John Michaels takes landscaping seriously. Michaels and his wife recently built their four-thousand-square-foot dream home in Prairie Village, but he still does all his own lawn work. “I love it—and I’m picky,” he says. “I don’t want big riding lawn mowers going across my lawn, rutting it up.” Another thing Michaels didn’t want: the sweetgum… Continue reading An odd, bitter battle over a nuisance tree in Prairie Village
