Nighthawk has an incredibly smooth house hard seltzer

Photo by Kayla Masisak

There’s no time to explain the laborious process behind the house hard seltzer at Nighthawk lounge below the Hotel Kansas City (1228 Baltimore Ave., KCMO) on a Saturday night. “Dude, we were soaking the almonds in a grappa earlier this week,” says bartender Johnny Lancaster. “I’ll tell you about it if I can get a… Continue reading Nighthawk has an incredibly smooth house hard seltzer

No Alcohol? No Problem. SipSteady founders Kayla Mason and Sarah Pretorius are elevating KC’s mocktail movement—even in our sports stadiums

Photography by Joe Zlatnik.

Despite meeting over margaritas—or maybe thanks to—Kayla Mason and Sarah Pretorius joined forces, creating SipSteady, a PR agency dedicated solely to promoting zero-proof brands. According to Mason and Pretorius, the nonalcoholic beverage trend really gained traction when the pandemic hit. Folks were analyzing their lifestyle choices and, as a result, thinking about their health. Drinking… Continue reading No Alcohol? No Problem. SipSteady founders Kayla Mason and Sarah Pretorius are elevating KC’s mocktail movement—even in our sports stadiums