How interior designers from Nell Hill’s showcase a Prairie Village couple’s collected pieces

Photography by Matt Kocourek

The Cantrells have only been living in their Prairie Village home for four years, but it’s full of treasured items they have collected over a lifetime. “We’re always finding little pieces here and there,” says Barbara Cantrell, who, along with her husband John Cantrell, enjoys antiquing when traveling. “We collect items that we love.” The… Continue reading How interior designers from Nell Hill’s showcase a Prairie Village couple’s collected pieces

Furniture maker Nicci Wyels talks about her new store and emerging trends

Photography by Kelly Powell.

Shawnee native Nicci Wyels had an art background. She dabbled in nearly every medium before delving into a honeycomb shelf DIY Pinterest project using wood found in her father’s workshop.  Soon, family and friends were asking her for their own set of honeycomb shelves, prompting Wyels to put them on Facebook Marketplace, where she sold… Continue reading Furniture maker Nicci Wyels talks about her new store and emerging trends

Review: This tiny restaurant is Weston’s best-kept secret

Nick Martinkovic inside his Weston kitchen/Photography by Zach Bowman

Nick and Andrea Martinkovic’s fourteen-seat restaurant, Noah’s Cupboard, is the epitome of a hidden gem. The food is fit for fine dining, but the restaurant has slipped under the radar of almost all local media since opening in 2018.

Elephant Wings owner Ameet Malhotra talks Metallica, Indian food and his perfect day in KC.

Elephant Wings owner Ameet Malhotra/Photography by Jeremey Theron Kirby

The day Ameet Malhotra was first in talks with the Northland’s Iron District to explore becoming one of their food vendors, Metallica also announced the release of their new album, 72 Seasons. It was a fateful occurrence for the Indian-born chef, who has seen the band forty-nine times. Once it became official that Malhotra would… Continue reading Elephant Wings owner Ameet Malhotra talks Metallica, Indian food and his perfect day in KC.

Harp Barbecue adjusts to post pop-up life

Photography by Caleb Condit & Rebecca Norden.

The longest I’ve ever waited in line for barbecue was four hours. I had the misfortune of passing through central Texas two weeks after Food Network aired a show featuring the legendary Snow’s, and the line of tourists stretched for more than a block and four-plus hours.  The second longest I’ve waited for barbecue, though,… Continue reading Harp Barbecue adjusts to post pop-up life

10 Things To Do In KC This Weekend, March 2-5

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros. Courtesy Image.

Here are ten great things to do this weekend in Kansas City, including: Six: The Musical at Kansas City Music Hall, Taylor Swift Night at the Truman and Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros at the Midland. Six: The Musical After sweeping a couple dozen awards in the 2021-22 Broadway season, Six has arguably become one… Continue reading 10 Things To Do In KC This Weekend, March 2-5