Excelsior Spring has the World’s Longest Water Bar and it’s Dry

Photography by Jeremey Theron Kirby

Even though the Hall of Waters is dry, you can still visit the impressive art deco structure that once housed the “world’s longest water bar.” What is a water bar, you ask? At the Hall of Waters, it’s a long counter—similar to what you might find at a diner—with built-in spigots directly connected to the… Continue reading Excelsior Spring has the World’s Longest Water Bar and it’s Dry

KC James Beard Award winner talks growing up in Sonora, future plans and her perfect day in KC.

Photography by Barrett Emke.

For many who live in the Northern regions of Mexico like Sonora, Chihuahua or Coahuila, a vacation usually means heading north and into the U.S. But that wasn’t the case for KC’s Yoli Tortilleria owner and James Beard Award winner Marissa Gencarelli’s family. They would venture south. While her friends were traveling to Disneyland, Marissa… Continue reading KC James Beard Award winner talks growing up in Sonora, future plans and her perfect day in KC.

Celebrate National Gyro Day With Nick The Greek’s Special BOGO

Nick The Greek's Fry-Topped Gyros / Photo Courtesy Of Nick The Greek

Nick the Greek is celebrating National Gyro Day (Sept. 1) with one heck of a deal. This Friday, all locations of the Greek restaurant chain will be offering buy one gyro, get one 50 percent off.   The metro’s first Nick the Greek restaurant opened in Olathe (14321 135 St. Olathe, KS) last year. The chain… Continue reading Celebrate National Gyro Day With Nick The Greek’s Special BOGO