What to expect from this summer’s cicada emergence

If you haven’t seen a cicada yet, there’s a strong chance that you will soon. Or at least hear one, for that matter—because this year, the cicada emergence is twice the fun. Brood XIX, which features four species of 13-year cicadas, spans much of Missouri, southern Illinois and Arkansas and extends eastward to Virginia, North… Continue reading What to expect from this summer’s cicada emergence

Smoke Screen: BBQ that’s not really Cue

Photography by Zach Bauman.

Words like “green,” “fresh,” “delicate” and “subtle” aren’t typically used to describe the fare at a barbecue joint. But Whole Harvest Kitchen isn’t a typical barbecue joint. In fact, it’s not a barbecue joint at all. It’s a vegan (they prefer the term “plant-based”) whole-foods restaurant in Leawood’s Town Center Plaza that offers several smoked… Continue reading Smoke Screen: BBQ that’s not really Cue