Here are eleven things to do in KC this weekend, January 30—February 2, including Anthony McGill and Emanuel Ax Duo Recital, Live+Local and New Moves.
Here are eleven things to do in KC this weekend, January 30—February 2, including Anthony McGill and Emanuel Ax Duo Recital, Live+Local and New Moves.
Authentic North Indian cuisine opens in OP In the middle of working to open an Indian restaurant near their home, a Lee’s Summit couple learned of a great space in Overland Park, abruptly switched gears and opened in the OP location just last month. Kiran Kaur and Andy Singh opened Spice of Bombay Indian Kitchen… Continue reading What’s new in Kansas City food and drink: January 2025
Mitch Morse and Alexander McCarty have been looking for the perfect Johnson County spot for an Ace Pickleball Club for more than 18-months. Now they have leased a 30,000-square-foot space at 1445 S. Mahaffie Circle in Olathe. Their Ace Pickleball Club will offer 11 indoor courts on a monthly membership model, along with an event… Continue reading A Pickleball Club Is Headed To Olathe
The Black Pantry, a shop with a mission to spotlight Black brands and businesses, continues to grow. Owner Brian Roberts started his shop as a pop-up trailer, eventually moving in and sharing a space with Made In KC’s Martini Corner store. Now the shop is getting a space all its own, with a few new… Continue reading The Black Pantry Opens In A New Space & Debuts A Cocktail & Coffee Bar
Although she initially wanted to be a rapper like Missy Elliott, Kansas City’s first poet laureate, Melissa Ferrer Civil, discovered the magic of the written word through Maya Angelou’s poem, “I Will Rise.” Civil lost her older sister at 12, and it was in the wake of that heartbreak, when the world seemed especially dark… Continue reading Meet Melissa Ferrer Civil, KC’s first poet laureate who’s putting community first
For nearly a century, Waldo Grain Co. has operated in this red barn-like structure on Wornall Road. But its roots stretch further. According to the owner’s family lore it started nearby in 1916 as a rural feed store at the city limits, selling chicken feed, hay for workhorses and other farm supplies. Now, after being… Continue reading After Over A Century Of Being A Family-Run Operation, Waldo Grain Changes Ownership
The annual semifinalists nominations were released by the James Beard Awards this morning and Kansas City’s food and drink scene has something to celebrate. By our count, the KC area has nine semifinalists, including five in the prestigious “outstanding” categories. This might be the most nominations we’ve ever received. The past two years, we had… Continue reading Here Are The 9 KC-Area Spots Nominated For James Beard Awards
Here are ten things to do in KC this weekend, January 23—26, including Sensatia, Hiplet Ballerinas and Lunar New Year Festival.
After more than two decades on the Country Club Plaza, Brio Italian Grille has closed. A sign on the door of the restaurant (502 Nichols Rd., KCMO) says: “Sorry, this location has closed. Thank you for your patronage over the years. It was our pleasure serving you.” A restaurant employee confirmed the closing but could… Continue reading After Two Decades, Brio On The Plaza Closes
A Crossroads food hall will soon have a new kitchen offering bison meatballs, brunch and perhaps a crème brulée pizza. Food Pedaler plans a February opening on the first floor of Parlor KC (1707 Locust St, KCMO). Owner Todd Barlow grew up in the metro, learning to cook Southern dishes by his grandmother’s side. He… Continue reading Food Pedaler, A Vendor Offering Steak Nights & Brunch, Joins Parlor
At this new Northland spot, customers can have a traditional Ethiopian breakfast all day, along with traditional entrees, appetizers and desserts. The two owners, Obse Lamesa and Lalise Terefe (pictured below), are natives of Ethiopia and both worked at Amazon. They said they looked around at their co-workers, wondering who they had the most in… Continue reading An Ethiopian Restaurant Has Opened In The Northland
Owning her own restaurant had long been a dream of Wan Phen “Penny” Mufuka. Now she has five. The newest one, simply to be known as Penny’s in the Village, is now open in the The Shops of Prairie Village. Mufuka, 57, immigrated from Thailand in 1994, and worked for area restaurants – moving up… Continue reading Penny’s, A Thai Street Food Restaurant, Is Now Open In Prairie Village
As the LA wildfires continue to spread, displacing tens of thousands of people from their homes, our local chefs, restaurants and bars are using food and drink to help raise funds and provide aid. If you’re looking for a way to be of service or help contribute, check out these chefs and restaurants hosting events… Continue reading These Local Chefs & Restaurants Are Using Food To Raise Funds For The LA Wildfires
It’s an odd piece of art in an odd spot. But this kitschy, eye-catching, close to life-size fiberglass stagecoach has a story to tell. Do you know what it is? Hint: This is its second greater Kansas City metro location. We want to hear your clever responses. Send them to editor@kansascitymag.com.
Here are eleven things to do in KC this weekend, January 16—19, including On Stage with Emmanuel Pahud, Ailey Trio and Winnie-the-Pooh Day.
Kansas City’s sports bars on the Missouri side could see a little more action on those NFL Sundays when the Chiefs have a bye or play on a different day of the week. Thanks to the passage of a new Missouri law allowing sports betting, this time next year, Missourians won’t have to cross State… Continue reading Sportsbooks Hit the Jackpot
KC’s premier annual dining event, Restaurant Week, is happening this month from January 10-19. You know the deal – Each participating restaurant will have a coursed menu available at a discounted rate. Sure, you can visit an old favorite, but with over 200 restaurants participating, we recommend trying a restaurant you haven’t before. Be sure… Continue reading Restaurant Week Is Here. Here Are 6 Spots We’re Excited To Try.
What do ice cream shops do in winter? At Brookside’s French Custard, they create a club—the Cold Weather Ice Cream Club, that is. Every other week, this beloved neighborhood spot releases a unique pint flavor in limited quantities, like Tahini Maple Blondie and Cookie Butter Monster Mash. Don’t worry: Anyone can become a member of… Continue reading French Custard Has Started An Ice Cream Club
For years, Johnny Youssef had his eye on the 115-year-old vacant stone church before he was able to snag it. A TikTok-famous house-flipper and renovator, Youssef knew the historic building had potential. In 2015, Youssef learned it was for sale but wasn’t in a position to buy it. However, in 2022, after years of driving… Continue reading An historic Kansas City church is transformed into a luxury wedding and entertainment venue
If you’ve ever purchased a carton of Campo Lindo Farms eggs from your neighborhood grocery store, you’ve opened it to find a personalized note from farmer Carol Maddick. The notes often detail the latest happening on the farm, the good and the bad (recently, Maddick wrote about the loss of her beloved old horse). It’s… Continue reading Meet Carol Maddick, the writer behind the notes in the Campo Lindo Farms egg cartons
Nestled in downtown Kansas City, a new trend is making waves at Blanc Champagne Bar—caviar served directly on your hand alongside a glass of champagne. Bubbles and a Bump is the name of this innovative menu item that consists of Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs champagne and five grams of luxurious Osetra caviar. Once the… Continue reading Blanc Champagne Bar Is Serving Up The Latest Caviar Trend
Here are ten things to do in KC this weekend, January 9–12, including Chicago the musical, KC Restaurant Week and Monster Jam.
Mildred’s is on a roll. The family-owned breakfast and lunch spot, a KC favorite for the past 30 years, continues to expand. The restaurant has added a third location to its roster and we had the privilege of getting a first look. Mildred’s newest site sits in the South Plaza’s former Mission Taco Joint (5060… Continue reading Here’s What You Can Expect From Mildred’s Third Location
The bond between a K9 officer and their dog is strong. So strong that when a police dog retires, they more often than not become the sole responsibility of their handler—the officer they worked with most closely. Last year, when Kansas City Police Sgt. and K9 Officer Matt Taylor was eligible to retire, he decided… Continue reading A local nonprofit formed to help support Kansas City’s police dogs
Nick and Leslie Goellner began pioneering modern cuisine in KC when their restaurant The Antler Room opened in 2016. Now, the couple is planning a new spot in the Crossroads – Anjin, a casual “cool neighborhood restaurant” inspired by their travels to Japan. “It’s going to be like if you took The Antler Room and… Continue reading Owners Of The Antler Room Are Opening Anjin: A Japanese-Inspired “Cool Neighborhood Restaurant”
The American Royal spent 2024 celebrating its 125th anniversary, rounding out the year by announcing a partnership with another KC institution: Hyer Boots. Hyer Boots, the Kansas City brand credited with inventing the original cowboy boot out of a cobbler’s shop in Olathe in 1875, went about designing and crafting a limited-edition boot just for… Continue reading American Royal and KC’s Hyer Boots create a limited-edition cowboy boot
by Shauna Gilden, John Martellaro, Ryan Reed, Tyler Shane, Hampton Stevens and Kyle Wisecarver | photography by Katie Currid and Pilsen Photo Coop It’s been a couple years since we updated our list of KC’s best restaurants. Coming fresh off the pandemic, the 2022 version made only minor updates to the list released in 2019.… Continue reading The 30 Best Restaurants in Kansas City
Locally owned coffee shops are few and far between in Grandview. That’s why ASE, the city’s newest swanky coffee shop and bar, reads like a breath of fresh air. Located off 71 highway and Highgrove Road, ASE (1800 Highgrove Rd., Grandview, MO) resides in a building with owner Nate Thomas’ lower level chiropractic office (complete… Continue reading ASE Coffee Shop & Bar Opens In Grandview
The manager of the former Flying Horse Taproom in East Brookside is taking over the spot and turning it into a bistro. James Landis plans to open Faculty Tables and Patio (600 E. 63rd St., No. 100) later this month. The bistro will have such entrees as seared trout, oxtails, slow-braised pork shanks, seven vegetable… Continue reading Brookside’s Flying Horse Is Turning Into A Bistro
Hello, Kansas City! It’s been just over two years since I retired from television in December 2022, and what a whirlwind it’s been. From leaving Kansas City and moving to the snowy landscape of Golden, Colorado, to diving into the entrepreneurial world with the launch of Weather 20/20, a long-range weather forecasting business with a… Continue reading Former Kansas City meteorologist Gary Lezak talks about his latest enterprise: a long-range weather forecasting app
Nestled at 40th Street and Pennsylvania Ave., Westport Coffeehouse is more than meets the eye. By day, the Midtown building is a typical cozy and casual coffee shop, serving up lattes, sandwiches and pastries. However, by night, the cafe’s downstairs operates as an intimate music venue and comedy club offering eclectic entertainment. Regular performers range… Continue reading The best events in KC this month: January 2025
Here are ten things to do in KC this weekend, January 2–5, including Talya and Her Boyfriends, Something Wonderful: A Holiday Market and Capone.
