Beloved taqueria expands with second location

From farmer’s market pop-up in 2019 to full-service restaurant, Taco Naco is having a wildly successful ride. Ranked 22 on our Top 40 KC Restaurants list, the beloved taqueria is now working on a second location in the heart of Westport (4141 Pennslyvania Ave. Suite 103 KCMO). The new restaurant is replacing the former Mexican… Continue reading Beloved taqueria expands with second location

Sustainable Swimwear

Photo provided by Helen Jon.

With summer around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about swimwear. Some of our favorite suits are made by local designer Helen Jon, who is creating eco-friendly clothing by mindfully constructing her pieces. This is the antithesis to fast fashion swimwear, which is often ill-fitting, poorly made and intended to only last a season.… Continue reading Sustainable Swimwear

Local filmmaker sees his vision come to fruition

Photo provided by Victor Wilson Jr.

As an artist, Victor Wilson Jr. doesn’t like talking about his work. He’d rather show you. The filmmaker, who calls himself “Pudgy,” grew up on Kansas City’s East Side and has always been a storyteller. Wilson was a cultural maverick back in elementary school, where as a young student he became transfixed on the arts. … Continue reading Local filmmaker sees his vision come to fruition