Powell Observatory is perfect for a summer night

David Young

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

Looking To Try Absinthe? Here Are 2 KC Distilleries Serving It Parisian-Style

Michael Stuckey, owner of Lifted Spirits Distillery. Photography by Kelly Powell.

Absinthe isn’t a common U.S. libation, and it’s even less so in Kansas City. In my extensive efforts to seek out places that serve the licorice-tasting spirit, I found only two spots offering a traditional absinthe cocktail: Lifted Spirits Distillery and J. Rieger & Co.  Rooted in Paris’ Bohemian 19th century cafe culture, absinthe struggles… Continue reading Looking To Try Absinthe? Here Are 2 KC Distilleries Serving It Parisian-Style