A Kansas Citian and Broadway alum shines on her own terms

Photography by Kenny Daniel.

Former Broadway performer Talya Groves is a Kansas City music scene star. Nearly every Friday night, Groves and her band, Talya & Her Boyfriends, command the stage. Singing anything and everything from showtunes to jazz standards to pop songs, Groves’ magnetic presence seems to always captivate the room. Although originally from KC, the singer called… Continue reading A Kansas Citian and Broadway alum shines on her own terms

Best Upscale BBQ Restaurant: Q39

Brisket dinner at Q39. Photography by Clayton Steward.

Barbecue has historically always been a “no frills” cuisine, but Q39’s late owner Rob Magee proved that the meaty genre can, in fact, be dressed up. When you’re making competition-quality meats with such precision, why not have a dining experience to match? Chef Patrick Peluso took over Q39’s smokers in March. He’s no stranger to… Continue reading Best Upscale BBQ Restaurant: Q39