Why have you been hearing about KC Burgers all of the sudden? Here’s a hint: It’s not because of the burgers.

Photography by Anna Petrow.

If you’ve spent any time doomscrolling lately, it’s possible you’ve come across a video talking about the restaurant KC Burgers. The restaurant has been open for the past six years but has recently been trending. Why? Well, there’s good news and bad news. The bad news is you cannot get the best burger in all… Continue reading Why have you been hearing about KC Burgers all of the sudden? Here’s a hint: It’s not because of the burgers.

Anjin is KC’s lone James Beard Finalist

Photography by Anna Petrow.

Kansas City doesn’t often get to play in the rarefied air of the James Beard Awards—but this year, it is, with Anjin, the Japanese Izakaya restaurant. Located in the Crossroads, Anjin, the intimate, fire-driven restaurant built around Japanese technique and binchotan charcoal grilling, has landed a spot as a James Beard finalist—one of the highest… Continue reading Anjin is KC’s lone James Beard Finalist

Backstage Pass: Take a look behind the scenes at Starlight Theatre

Photography by Ian Simmons.

The hot, humid air hangs heavy at Kansas City’s outdoor Starlight Theatre, and the actor’s costume clings like plastic wrap. A wardrobe assistant peels it off backstage and lets it drop damply to the floor. Standing in his skivvies behind a makeshift partition, the actor steps into his next outfit, gulps a quick drink of… Continue reading Backstage Pass: Take a look behind the scenes at Starlight Theatre

Head To Morty’s For A Chicago Dog In KC

Photography by Kelly Powell.

Stationed in front of a KCK strip mall church, Morty’s Chicago food cart (1919 W. 43rd Ave., KCK), with its bright-yellow Vienna Beef flag, looks as if it’s been plucked straight from the Windy City. It’s known for serving the Italian beef sandwich, but there are several other places in KC where you can get… Continue reading Head To Morty’s For A Chicago Dog In KC