No Alcohol? No Problem. SipSteady founders Kayla Mason and Sarah Pretorius are elevating KC’s mocktail movement—even in our sports stadiums

Photography by Joe Zlatnik.

Despite meeting over margaritas—or maybe thanks to—Kayla Mason and Sarah Pretorius joined forces, creating SipSteady, a PR agency dedicated solely to promoting zero-proof brands. According to Mason and Pretorius, the nonalcoholic beverage trend really gained traction when the pandemic hit. Folks were analyzing their lifestyle choices and, as a result, thinking about their health. Drinking… Continue reading No Alcohol? No Problem. SipSteady founders Kayla Mason and Sarah Pretorius are elevating KC’s mocktail movement—even in our sports stadiums

Opening This Weekend: A Japanese-Inspired Hifi Cocktail Lounge 

XO's 35-seat interior / Photo Taken By Josh Pruitt of Ivywild Visuals

Over the past couple of years, there’s been a stateside surge in the Japanese-style “listening bar,” a lounge where audiophiles can grab a drink while intentionally listening to and appreciating music, often from records. KC’s first will open in the West Side this weekend. XO (709 W. 17th St.) blends the essence of Japan’s postwar… Continue reading Opening This Weekend: A Japanese-Inspired Hifi Cocktail Lounge