42 essential sweets in KC, from bonbons to apple fritters

Sourdough Donuts Caleb Condit and Rebecca Norden

This month, we share our picks for the city’s best bonbons and a lot of other unique sweets that are baked, dipped and drizzled to perfection.

5 great spots for oysters on the half-shell in Kansas City

Photography by Caleb Condit & Rebecca Norden.

Oysters have a unique history here in the Midwest. You might even consider oysters the first food trend of the region, as they were given to travelers along the Sante Fe trail along with the quintessential glass of champagne.

Ombra now offering nose-to-tail butchery in North KC

Menu items at Ombra/Courtesy photo

Husband and wife duo Sarah Nelson and Louis Guerrieri spent years cutting their teeth in the Denver food scene before moving to Kansas City. Both have years of expertise behind them; Louis’ background is in sushi and butchery while Sarah specializes in pastry. When they moved back to Kansas City, both worked at the Golden… Continue reading Ombra now offering nose-to-tail butchery in North KC