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Best Restaurants Our December issue featured our list of the top forty restaurants in the city and the announcement of our Restaurant of the Year,
Best Restaurants Our December issue featured our list of the top forty restaurants in the city and the announcement of our Restaurant of the Year,
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and if you’d rather leave the baking to the pros, Kansas City has plenty of options. From restaurant-driven classics
This listing of the metro’s top dentists is excerpted from the national 2025 topDentists™ list. The KC list is based on thousands of detailed evaluations
Art Westport The 45th annual Art Westport is the city’s oldest local art show, showcasing arts and crafts by the city’s top talent. Whether you’re
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We scoured the history books, took a look at the last 180 or so years of Kansas City history and cherry-picked the moments and movements that shaped the city we live in today. Some events called for instant celebration or quick action, others for somber reflection and disciplined planning, but each moment in time led us to where we find ourselves now.
Our readers’ top picks for taking care of their beauty, health and wellness needs. Editor’s Pick Best Budtender: Celeste Davis Celeste Davis, winner of the
Summer nights are the perfect time to grab a blanket, lie down and stargaze. Although it can be hard with metropolitan Kansas City’s insistent sprawl,
A grocery store is one of the first notable additions shoppers can expect at the Country Club Plaza, and the historic shopping center’s new owner
More than 700 adventurers set out down the Missouri River at Kaw Point in the world’s longest non-stop river race. It’s known at the MR340
From the Great American Beer Festival to the James Beard awards, KC’s food and drink scene continues to be recognized. Our innovative hospitality industry shows no
The Power List: The 50 Most Powerful People In KC Kansas City thrives on diverse sources of power. It’s a city where immense wealth can
Looking for an over-the-top ensemble or want Instagram-worthy party decorations? Believe it or not, those in the know and not afraid to stand out in
Fall Arts Preview 2023 September Homeward Bound Janelle Monáe heads to the Midland Theatre in of the top can’t-miss KC Fall events. September 9. Midland
For the first time since December 2019, we’re presenting a full update to our list of the forty best restaurants in Kansas City.
It’s soup season. Here are 11 BOWLS of comfort around KC, including the revival of an iconic steak soup and life-changing clam chowder. WORDS MARTIN CIZMAR, NATALIE
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The coronavirus pandemic accelerated many trends. Shortly after the coronavirus pandemic began, housing prices started to creep up as supply dwindled. Two years later, even
Prime Social is a rooftop cocktail lounge designed for conversation, where guests gather to enjoy the moment. Enjoy a modern and refined rooftop experience while
If it’s time for a checkup and you don’t know where to go, you’re in luck. Our annual list of the best oral health professionals
Kansas City Mavericks Blades Tribute Night May 15 Normally, minor league hockey season is wrapping up right about now. But with the pandemic pushing the
The coronavirus pandemic accelerated many trends. At the top of the list is Kansas City real estate. The market was already hot, but the pandemic
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If there is one thing we’ve learned these past few months, it’s this: love is essential. In an unprecedented time, Diamonds Direct is taking unprecedented
Need a real estate agent? If you don’t now, you probably will at some point. When that time comes, we suggest choosing from our list
Bethany Austin, M.D. Co-Medical Director of the Advanced Heart Failure Program at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute Dr. Bethany Austin has been a cardiology
In an age of ecological anxiety, nothing speaks more profoundly to our environmental hopes and fears than the act of recycling. We carefully wash our
[Updated: June 29, 2021] When it comes to finding the best burger in Kansas City, people have strong opinions. There are a few regulars that
Productions centering on and celebrating women of color were rare when playwright Ntozake Shange published For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Was
On June 3, 1979, the Kemper Arena hosted a convention of America’s top architects. The group gathered inside the West Bottom’s sleek modernist arena, a
April 3 Laura Jane Grace and the Devouring Mothers Laura Jane Grace has evolved throughout her 20 years in the punk rock scene, most
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Our definition of a restaurant for the purposes of our top 40 list is a place where you can sit and eat comfortably that maintains regular hours at least a few days per week. Here are a few spots that have great food but didn’t meet that criteria.
Openings The Brass Monkey (307 Admiral Blvd, KCMO, brassmonkeylounge.com) There’s a new speakeasy-style cocktail lounge in town. The Brass Monkey, which officially opened to the
Westport’s historic downtown hub is home to one of the most walkable and diverse dining scenes in KC. This week, you have an excuse to
Here are ten things to do in KC this weekend, January 23—26, including Sensatia, Hiplet Ballerinas and Lunar New Year Festival.
After an extremely successful two years with their Palestinian restaurant Baba’s Pantry, the Kamal family has expanded their brand. Their newest concept, Baba’s Bakery, is
Wichita’s Chick N Max has long had its eye on the Kansas City metro. Now it is reamping up its expansion plans here and throughout
Meat Mitch’s Master Dinner Series is picking back up next month and starting off with a bang. The first dinner Barbacoa on May 8 is a collaboration
Popular local chef opens ‘Japanese farmhouse’ restaurant Chef Amante Domingo from The Russell recently opened new fine dining restaurant Noka (334 E. 31st KCMO). Located
From farmer’s market pop-up in 2019 to full-service restaurant, Taco Naco is having a wildly successful ride. Ranked 22 on our Top 40 KC Restaurants
Not long ago, the standard American diet called breakfast “the most important meal of the day.” It was, according to dieticians and grandmothers, in our
One of Kansas City’s renowned barbecue restaurants, Q39, is celebrating their ninth year in business by bringing back some customer favorites. The restaurant has a
Kansas City was in desperate need of quality dumplings, and Katie Liu answered the bat signal.
Whether you’re feeling a romantic night with your significant other or want to spend time with your girlfriends for #GalentinesDay, we have you covered
The annual winter Restaurant Week in Kansas City starts this Friday, January 10 and goes until January 19. The promotion includes hundreds of restaurants throughout KC, with
September 1 Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats Roots rocker Nathaniel Rateliff hails from the town of Hermann, Missouri, just three hours east of Kansas
Here are eleven things to do in KC this weekend, February 5—8 including The Fantasticks, KC Carnival Ball and Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed.
A year ago, Kansas City magazine produced a special issue spotlighting 17 “super agers.” We dubbed this issue Nine Over 90, Eight Over 80, and
The 2026-2027 season for Broadway in Kansas City is shaping up to be one for the books, featuring everything from a revitalized Phantom of the
After 15 years in business, Story in Prairie Village has closed. The American restaurant was owned by Carl and Susan Thorne-Thomsen; Carl was a James
Here are nine things to do in KC this weekend, January 29—February 1 including New Moves, Beethoven and Beyond and Party Arty: Painted Night.
Here are twelve things to do in KC this weekend, January 22—25 including Lunar New Year Festival, Kimberly Akimbo and Emily Catalano.
One of our city’s most iconic breweries is adding a major addition to its taproom. Boulevard Brewing Co. is expanding its Tours & Rec Center
Here are nine things to do in KC this weekend, January 15—18 including Cowtown Vintage & Art Exchange, The Band That Fell To Earth and Minería Symphony Orchestra.
Here are ten things to do in KC this weekend, January 8—11 including Kansas City Mavericks vs. Tulsa Oilers, Monster Jam and Molly Healey String Project.
If you needed proof that Kansas City’s food scene keeps leveling up, this year’s best new restaurants deliver it. The lineup ranges from two remarkable
Here are seven things to do in KC this weekend, January 1—4 including Kansas City Mavericks vs. Fort Wayne Komets, Snow Creek and Songbird Sessions: Georgia Lee Bruders and Maya Bledsoe.
Here are ten things to do in KC this weekend, December 25—28 including Union Station’s Holiday Reflections, DJ Thundercutz and A Christmas Carol.
Even in the age of digital streaming, independent record stores across Kansas City are alive and well. There’s something grounding and intentional about the tactile
Advent Health’s 28th annual Living in Vitality Conference buzzed with energy as 1,200 women filled the room to celebrate connection, empowerment and a full day
Here are thirteen things to do in KC this weekend, December 18—21 including Hallmark Christmas Experience, Brass and Boujee and the Kansas City Symphony’s Christmas Festival.
When times are good, there’s fried chicken. When you’re down on your luck, there’s fried chicken. As food costs soar (with no end in sight),
The era of Happy Gillis, Columbus Park’s beloved breakfast-and-lunch staple, has come to a close. The corner cafe cycled through three sets of owners over
Here are fifteen things to do in KC this weekend, December 11—14 including Leslie Odom Jr., Grand Marquis and the Nelson-Atkins’ Night/Shift.
Arts and Entertainment Editor Nina Cherry Nina Cherry, our arts and entertainment editor, lives where creativity meets city life. Cherry’s holiday gift picks reflect that
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It’s Friday night and you want to dance—or at the very least bob your head to the music. We’ve got you covered. From slinky jazz
When Italian Sausage Co. opened its flagship in Gladstone four years ago, the deli made waves with hefty, double-fisted sandwiches that practically require unhinging your
The holidays are one of the best times of the year to get together with friends and loved ones, impress a client and spark some
Here are fifteen things to do in KC this weekend, December 4—7 including Winter WonderBand, Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve and PJ Party Crawl.
Here are thirteen things to do in KC this Thanksgiving weekend, November 27—30 including Country Club Plaza Lighting Ceremony, The Nutcracker and Rec Deck the Halls.
As the holiday season settles over Kansas City, there’s a renewed desire for meaningful moments, local pride, and gifts that tell a story. Few places
Here are ten things to do in KC this weekend, November 20—23 including Samara Joy, Rob Riggle and A Christmas Carol.
Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room, one of Kansas City’s top fine dining restaurants, is closing. The Crossroads restaurants, which has been in business for
Tucked away in the heart of the Ozarks just over two hours from Kansas City, Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in
In 2023, I wrote about the new sushi wave rolling through Kansas City. Around that time, the Plaza’s Kura Sushi started delivering sushi on a
Here are ten things to do in KC this weekend, November 6—9 including Thundergong, The Kansas City Current Quarterfinal Match and Tower Con.
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
Jason Sudeikis is coming home and bringing a few friends for a charity bash In 2005, Kansas City musician Billy Brimblecom Jr. lost his leg
Prickly Pear Nature Trail (2 miles, easy) Located in Lee’s Summit, the Prickly Pear Trail contains a variety of rock formations that keep the hike
Here are thirteen things to do in KC this weekend, October 30—November 2 including Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Lakecia Benjamin and Dracula.
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Openings The Parker Hollow (100 Main St., Parkville, MO) Downtown Parkville has a new spot to check out. The Parker Hollow opened earlier this month
Jenny Steineger was crafting lavender-filled eye pillows with sex trafficking victims when she had an epiphany. It was 2018, and she was volunteering at Veronica’s
Here are fourteen things to do in KC this weekend, October 23—26 including Brass and Booojee, Cuco and Sugar Skull.
Here are fourteen things to do in KC this weekend, October 16—19 including Swan Lake, Fred Armisen and Kemet Coleman & The Phantastics.
One of the best parts of any good festival experience is the small, joyful act of wandering among the food trucks, waiting to see what
Here are thirteen things to do in KC this weekend, October 9—12 including Christian McBride & Brad Mehldau, Heartland Book Festival and RENT.
Here are fifteen things to do in KC this weekend, October 2—5 including Chappell Roan, Chicano Art Festival and KC Oktoberfest.
Kansas City is about to turn pink. As Chappell Roan brings her tour to town Oct. 3 – 4, local bars, cafes and bakeries are
An Unforgettable Escape in the Heart of the Ozark Mountains For more than 60 years, Gaston’s White River Resort has been a cherished destination for
Here are thirteen things to do in KC this weekend, September 25—28 including Cinderella, 18th and Vine Arts Festival and Vintage Market Days.
There’s a new speakeasy-style cocktail lounge in town. The Brass Monkey, which officially opened Friday, is an immersive experience, complete with moody lighting, vintage charm
Prairie Village’s newest ice cream shop, Clementine’s, is finally open. Taking over the former CHILL ice cream parlor, Clementine’s, a nationally recognized microcreamery known for
Unlike some, I wasn’t as starstruck by the idea of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce opening a steakhouse in our city. I guess you could
Here are sixteen things to do in KC this weekend, September 18—21 including American Royal Cutting Horse Show, Plaza Art Fair and Life of Pi.
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Here are 14 things to do in KC this weekend, September 11—14 including Lake Street Dive, Chiefs Home Opener and Crossroads Flea.