One of KC’s newest cocktail lounges, The Brass Monkey, isn’t exactly a speakeasy, but it sure feels like one. There’s a trail of playing cards scattered on the sidewalk outside that leads to a red door on Admiral Boulevard. Head down a stairwell, flip a hidden switch and wait for a staff member to grant… Continue reading How a Deck of Cards Rules Your Drink Order At This Speakeasy‐Style Lounge
As the federal government remains shut down, the future of those with SNAP benefits (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is uncertain. The recent news comes from an article published today from The Washington Post, stating that the current administration has decided to “release enough funds to pay for half of November’s SNAP benefits, following a court… Continue reading A Guide to KC Restaurants feeding the Community During the SNAP Crisis
When the sun sets and the holidays begin to glow; there’s one place where the spirit of Christmas shines a little differently. Imagine twinkling lights winding through forests; wildlife silhouetted against starry skies, and the rare chance to drive a private golf cart through a cave decked in holiday wonder. It’s where nature meets the… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Visit Nature at Night at Top of the Rock this Holiday Season
The Country Club Plaza is on the cusp of a groundbreaking transformation—literally. Kansas City council members recently approved a zoning amendment that allows for a 275-foot-tall, 18- to 20-story building to fill the large vacant lot (4720 Jefferson St., KCMO) on the west side of the Plaza. The unanimous vote more than doubled the existing… Continue reading How a height-limit amendment could reshape the Plaza skyline
