Fans packed The K to watch the celebrity charity baseball tournament Friday. The stars in town for the weekend Big Slick charity event played four innings in a fast paced 45 minutes with home runs, dropped balls and all sorts of other shenanigans. Before the game commenced David Koechner led the crowd in a tribute… Continue reading Big Slick Plays Ball
This year marks the 16th anniversary of Big Slick, a celebrity-driven fundraiser for Children’s Mercy. What started as a celebrity poker tournament and party hosted by KC natives Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd and Jason Sudeikis has grown into an annual weekend of festivities with the aim of raising money for pediatric cancer research. The main… Continue reading Big Slick’s Big Weekend – is here
These prominent golden-agers talk about lifelong achievements, what they learned through the years, what they are planning on next and how living longer is a rewarding daily adventure. Written by David HodesInterviewed by David M. Block, David Hodes and Pete Mundo Cliff Cohn Birth date: August 21, 1938, Age: 86 “The most dependable people of… Continue reading 8 Over 80: Cliff Cohn
Here are ten things to do in KC this weekend, May 29—June 1, including Festa Italiana, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils and Big Slick.
Openings 1888 Coffee (3504 Gillham Rd.) Kansas City’s beloved Hyde Park neighborhood is getting a new coffee shop this spring. 1888 Coffee will be a locally-owned and family-operated café. It will officially opened its doors that last day of May. 1888 Coffee is moving into the space that formerly housed Mother Earth Coffee. “We created… Continue reading Openings, Closings & Other KC Restaurant News
Turk and Kansas Citian Ezgi Karakus decided at age 11 the cello was her path. Karakus, who has lived in KC for more than a decade, completed her Doctor of Musical Arts in cello performance at UMKC’s Conservatory of Music and Dance. She’s not only a member of KC’s Ensemble Iberica but also a principal… Continue reading Turkish cellist Ezgi Karakus puts down roots in KC
It’s the morning and you are a little groggy going through your morning routine, looking down at the weight scale like you do every morning. Too much. Too heavy. Not matching your goal. Same as it ever was. But, you tell yourself, you didn’t eat hardly anything yesterday. No breakfast, a salad at lunch, a… Continue reading Weight Loss Drugs That Finally Work? MAYBE.
Every year, the American Heart Association’s Kansas City Heart Ball brings together community leaders, medical professionals and philanthropists for an evening dedicated to advancing heart health. This year, the event was held at the Loews Hotel and raised more than $1.25 million. An event highlight is the “survivor spotlight,” a portion of the evening that… Continue reading Heart Ball
Here are ten things to do in KC this Memorial Day weekend, May 22—25, including The Lion King The Musical, Homegrown Harmony Festival and Celebration at the Station.
These prominent golden-agers talk about lifelong achievements, what they learned through the years, what they are planning on next and how living longer is a rewarding daily adventure. Written by David HodesInterviewed by David M. Block, David Hodes and Pete Mundo John Dillingham Birth date: January 9, 1939, Age: 86 “Study history because life works… Continue reading 8 Over 80: John Dillingham
Celina Tio’s professional pedigree is hard to beat. With a James Beard award and a Top Chef appearance, she’s one of KC’s prized chefs. Like many in her industry, Tio likes to keep busy and isn’t one to rest on her laurels, always moving onto the next project. Most recently, her Crossroads restaurant and bar… Continue reading There’s more than meets the eye at Celina Tio’s restaurant The Belfry
Because the night, as Springsteen wrote, belongs to lovers. A funny thing about summer nights: Surprisingly few people seem to fully enjoy the “night” part. Oh, sure. People may love the mystery and drama inherent in the darkness, but how often do they actually get beyond the city lights, find a true country dark sky… Continue reading Powell Observatory is perfect for a summer night
Summer nights are the perfect time to grab a blanket, lie down and stargaze. Although it can be hard with metropolitan Kansas City’s insistent sprawl, you can find some good viewing spots less than 100 miles from downtown where stars, planets and other nighttime phenomena can be spotted. Here they are. Weston Bend State Park… Continue reading Stop and See the KC Stars
Openings Earl’s Provisions (651 E 59th St.) & Sea Capitán Cocina Costera (5070 Main St.) Owners of KC adored East-Coast-style oyster bar Earl’s Premier and Italian restaurant Bacaro Primo, Todd Schulte and Cory Dannehl are at it again. The duo is expanding Earl’s Premier to include a market, which is exciting, but there’s more. They’re… Continue reading The Weekly Dish: Openings, Closings & Other Restaurant News
A little over a year ago, Mel Engel and her husband, Todd Engel, opened up an ice cream shop in the Northland, and just like its rock ‘n’ roll-inspired flavor names, the shop is a huge hit. The Engels, who both grew up in the Kansas City area, wanted their shop, Alice Scooper’s (1207 N,… Continue reading It’s Ice Cream Time
After closing in 2023, Anne Clark decided to run a catering service out of her Midtown restaurant You Say Tomato. At the time the decision to shift gears was a better way to use her limited resources due to staffing concerns and not knowing how long she would be able to stay in the location.… Continue reading Quirky cafe You Say Tomato Is back in business
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, there are 98 sizzling summer nights. With the warm weather and late sunsets, it’s the perfect time to take most any activity outdoors. From just lingering on a lawn and gazing at the stars to eating al fresco and enjoying an outdoor performance or game of mini golf, we’ve… Continue reading 14 Ways to Add a Little Sizzle to Your Summer Night
Owners of KC adored East-Coast-style oyster bar Earl’s Premier and Italian restaurant Bacaro Primo, Todd Schulte and Cory Dannehl are at it again. The duo is expanding Earl’s Premier to include a market, which is exciting, but there’s more. They’re also opening a new restaurant in the former Blu HWY steakhouse restaurant in the South… Continue reading KC Restaurateurs Todd Schulte and Cory Dannehl Are Opening A Restaurant & A Market This Summer. Here’s What We Know.
The Kansas City Zoo’s annual after-hours party, Jazzoo, is one of the city’s most popular fundraising events. The “creative black tie” event is held the first Friday in June, and this year’s theme, Safari Soiree, is sure to bring out all the party animals. Here are few party pics from last year’s bash. Every year… Continue reading Jazzoo is almost here
The idea for sisters Gwen McClure and Teri McClure Elliott’s business began in Lyon, France. In the mid-90s, Teri visited Gwen, who was living there at the time and working for the FBI. After spending days wandering countless boutiques and markets, the sisters had a “what if” moment. What if they opened an antique shop… Continue reading A local French antique seller gives tips on adding Parisian flair to your space
Here are nine things to do in KC this weekend, May 15—18, including Sierra Ferrell, Kansas City Mavericks Western Conference Finals and Emma.
There’s a lot more to a restaurant’s success than food and drink, and at many of the most beloved restaurants in KC, that “more” starts with John O’Brien. Walk into any of the restaurants O’Brien and his team at Hammer Out Design have designed—like Brookside’s Earl’s Premier and Bacaro Primo or the West Bottoms’ Voltaire… Continue reading John O’Brien, designer of KC’s hottest restaurants, talks design, his latest project and his perfect day in KC
Closings Chingu (4117 Pennsylvania Ave., chingukc.com) Chef-owner of Westport’s Korean restaurant Chingu, Keeyoung Kim, took to his restaurant’s social media to announce it will be shutting its doors. The last day of service will be May 24. To read more about the beloved restaurant’s closing, read here. Openings Laila Lounge (1717 W. 9th St.) Coming… Continue reading The Weekly Dish: Openings, Closings & Other Restaurant News
Popular Crossroads wine bar closes Big Mood Natural Wines took to social media to announce it will be shuttering its doors. “Beyond wine, Big Mood became way more than I had ever anticipated – we played host to so many brilliant collaborations, conversations, first dates, weddings, musicians, food pop ups, wine makers. To the fans,… Continue reading What’s new in Kansas City food and drink May 2025
When Kansas City band The Freedom Affair remarks on their chaotically good beginnings, they look back fondly on the eagerness they shared from the start.
Chef-owner of Korean restaurant Chingu, Keeyoung Kim, took to his restaurant’s social media today to announce it will be shuttering its doors (4117 Pennsylvania Ave.). The last day of service will be May 24. “This choice wasn’t easy, but it’s what’s best for my health and my family—especially after welcoming our baby boy this past March,”… Continue reading Westport’s Korean Restaurant Chingu Will Shutter Its Doors
Here are eleven things to do in KC this weekend, May 8—11, including Kemper Museum Block Party, Kansas City Monarchs Home Opener and Samantha Fish.
Honeysuckle inhabits a dual and conflicting reality in the KC metro area. On one hand, local ecologists actively eradicate the invasive plant species, saying it smothers and can kill forested habitats. Meanwhile, honeysuckle shrubs and flowers are popular with local gardeners, and one of the plants, of which several varieties are available at stores, will… Continue reading The pretty and popular non-native Honeysuckle smothers forested areas
It is often said that there is no middle ground when it comes to In-A-Tub, a fast-casual restaurant in the Northland. You either love it or you hate it. It’s notable for serving the KC taco, stuffed with ground beef and deep fried but sprinkled with an unusually bright-orange cheese powder, similar to the kind… Continue reading This Food Critic Tries In-A-Tub For the First Time
These prominent golden-agers talk about lifelong achievements, what they learned through the years, what they are planning on next and how living longer is a rewarding daily adventure. Written by David HodesInterviewed by David M. Block, David Hodes and Pete Mundo Paul Copaken Birth date: August 26, 1937, Age: 87 “Start where you are, use… Continue reading 8 Over 80: Paul Copaken
Openings Slow Rise (11228 W. 135th St., Overland Park, KS, slowrise.co) Back in February, we asked the question “Is Slow Rise doughnuts the most popular pop-up in KC?” The answer from social media users was a resounding yes, with many noting how hard it was to get their hands on the handcrafted filled sourdough doughnuts.… Continue reading The Weekly Dish: Openings, Closings & Other Restaurant News
KC restauranteurs and husband and wife duo Pam and Ted Liberda recently announced their decision to leave their restaurant, Waldo Thai, on Instagram. “A grateful farewell to Waldo Thai. Our last day of service will be Saturday May 17th,” the post states. The post continues with a heartfelt farewell from Pam and Ted and refers… Continue reading Waldo Thai Isn’t Closing
Back in February, we asked the question “Is Slow Rise doughnuts the most popular pop-up in KC?” The answer from social media users was a resounding yes, with many noting how hard it was to get their hands on the handcrafted filled sourdough doughnuts (customers were getting in line for the pop-up as early as… Continue reading Slow Rise Doughnuts Is Opening A Brick-&-Mortar. Here’s What You Can Expect.
Cue the Cannons For many Kansas Citians, Celebration at the Station marks the unofficial start of summer. Every year on the Sunday before Memorial Day, tens of thousands of attendees gather for a free, family-friendly commemoration honoring fallen soldiers through a program centered on live music, fireworks and food trucks galore. Patriotic anthems performed by… Continue reading The best things to do in KC this month: May 2025
The Kentucky Derby takes place this weekend, Saturday May 3. It might be the most exciting two minutes in sports, but the watch parties are just as lively. Attending a Derby gathering means dressing in elegant spring-wear while sipping on mint Juleps and, of course, wearing an extravagant hat you’d never wear otherwise. Whether you’re… Continue reading Where To Watch The Kentucky Derby In KC
