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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,
This month, we share our picks for the city’s best bonbons and a lot of other unique sweets that are baked, dipped and drizzled to perfection.
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
Instead of a “bucket list,” Dave McClung keeps a “Done That” list. He already has more than 1,100 experiences logged. Last fall, the 82-year-old Olathe
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
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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 ten things to do in KC this weekend, June 11—14 including Hadestown, North Kansas City’s Arts in the Park and FIFA Fan Festival.
Here are fourteen things to do in KC this weekend, June 4—7 including Jazzoo, KC PrideFest and The Rainmakers.
Best Cobbler Overland Park Shoe Repair (7522 W. 80th St., Overland Park) In the era of throwaway culture, old-school craftsmanship can feel increasingly rare. That’s
For one family, space was everything in choosing a forever home. When Matt and Jessica saw this home, just thirty minutes southwest of the city,
As Father’s Day and National Bourbon Day approach this June, Kansas Citians looking for a meaningful local gift, or a reason to raise a glass,
Here are thirteen things to do in KC this weekend, May 28—31 including Kevin Morby: Little Wide Open, Big Slick and Kansas City Folk Festival.
Here are eleven things to do in KC this Memorial Day weekend, May 21—24 including Night/Shift: Iconique, Tech N9ne & E-40 and Celebration at the Station.
For years, Frank and Eloise Bott wrote letters to Frank Lloyd Wright. The couple had their sights set on the architect, who happened to be
Chef Dream Kasestatad has spent over a decade firing up Thai cuisine cross-country in his mobile kitchen, Pranom Pop-Up—and to much acclaim. Since Kasestatad started
Global Ice Cream in OP Naturalz Ice Cream (6301 W. 135th St., S# BA, Overland Park), a small Washington state-based chain with flavors inspired by
Here are ten things to do in KC this weekend, May 14—17 including Kansas City Cocktail Festival, The Wizard of Oz and Mobile Music Box.
Here are ten things to do in KC this weekend, May 7—10 including The Wizard of Oz, The Great Gatsby and Arterie Fest.
A restaurant with spectacular city views, another with wildly entertaining owners, a one-of-a-kind disco/eats joint, a cheese and wine place run by monks, a national
Here are eleven things to do in KC this weekend, April 30—May 3 including Count Basie Orchestra, Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and Brookside Art Annual.
It’s an odd piece of art in an odd spot. But this kitschy, eye-catching stagecoach placed just perfectly in an oblong oval median in Independence
At a hotel bar, you can be whoever you want to be, even for just an afternoon. Wander in wearing pajama pants or a ball
Andrea Marie Boswell-Burns knows what you crave while shopping – retro-themed pastries and craft cocktails. At her pop-up vintage boutique, Hula Hoop, you can indulge
Here are eleven things to do in KC this weekend, April 23—26 including Parkville Microbrew Fest, Kelly Cup Playoffs and Michelle Buteau.
Here are twelve things to do in KC this weekend, April 16—19 including Terri Lyne Carrington, Passport to India and Blue Man Group. Nick Hmeljak
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 eleven things to do in KC this weekend, April 9—12 including Stereophonic, Seth Meyers and Ruth Moody Band.
Sly Comeback Seiden’s Furs operated out of its downtown space at 10th and Broadway for 75 years before closing in 2006. The building then sat
Here are ten things to do in KC this weekend, April 2—5 including Whiskey Dynamite, Pat Metheny and KC Current vs. Gotham FC.
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When Devan Dignan came to Kansas City, he was looking to fully immerse himself in all the city has to offer, and being a lover
Caramelo (841 Pennsylvania St., Lawrence, KS) Caramelo’s tortillas aren’t just some of the best in Kansas City—they’re some of the best in the country. Ruben
Here are twelve things to do in KC this weekend, March 26—29 including Planet Comicon Kansas City, Moby Dick: A Sea Shanty and The Freedom Affair.
With spring heating up and fresh produce season around the corner, we’ve rounded up eight farmers markets in the Kansas City area to satisfy your appetite.
Here are eleven things to do in KC this weekend, March 19—22 including Jazz at The Q, The Great Gatsby and Kansas City Fashion Week.
Here are twelve things to do in KC this weekend, March 12—15 including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, KC Current Season Opener and Snake Saturday.
Here are eleven things to do in KC this weekend, March 5—8 including Winterlude Jazz Festival, Kansas City Roller Warriors and “The World in Kansas City.”
Stand by Kansas City hotels, BRBs and community helpers. It’s about time to roll out the red carpet because—hello—here comes the world. Kansas City, the
Here are twelve things to do in KC this weekend, February 26—March 1 including Porgy and Bess, Tango After Dark and Night/Shift.
Kansas City’s Mexican food scene continues to evolve, especially as restaurants like T’AHA, Jarocho and Yoli Tortilleria work to highlight the regional depth of Mexican
Once an innovative burger and shake joint, Winstead’s is now a dying chain—or is it? Is nostalgia enough to keep the iconic KC restaurant open?
Here are fourteen things to do in KC this weekend, February 19—22 including Reel Black Film Fest, Hamilton and Kansas City Brew Fest.
Here are twelve things to do in KC this Valentine’s Day weekend, February 12—15 including Joyce DiDonato, She’s Got Soul and Galentine’s Igloo Soirée.
We almost didn’t share this list—part of us wanted to keep all the best vintage finds to ourselves. But if you’re willing to hit the
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