How a whole-hog workshop forced me to confront life, death and all the blood and guts in between

Photography by Tyler Shane.

For this section of the magazine, I typically embrace the gluttonous task of dining out on the magazine’s dime to help determine where you, dear reader, should spend your hard-earned cash. I chose to waive that privilege this time around so I could attend an intensive whole-hog workshop in March. The three-day event consisted of… Continue reading How a whole-hog workshop forced me to confront life, death and all the blood and guts in between

What’s new in kansas city food & drink: June 2023

Photography by Caleb Condit and Rebecca Norden.

Popular local chef opens ‘Japanese farmhouse’ restaurant Chef Amante Domingo from The Russell recently opened new fine dining restaurant Noka (334 E. 31st KCMO). Located in downtown’s Martini Corner, Domingo likens his new place to a “Japanese farmhouse,” offering an internationally inspired small-plates menu. Items such as miso striped bass, tempura-fried beef tongue, shrimp risotto… Continue reading What’s new in kansas city food & drink: June 2023