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KANSAS CITY INSIDER TIPS, LOCAL FAVORITES... AND ALL THAT JAZZ

Noteworthy Kansas City Dishes and Drinks for Spring and Summer 2019

  Patio season has arrived, meaning popular KC restaurants now showcase spring and summer menus featuring seasonal ingredients and warm-weather-appropriate options. From wine slushies to jerk chicken and everything in between, there’s no shortage of new dishes and drinks to try this season.

The Reinvention of Kansas City’s West Bottoms

  By Kathryn Greene Kansas City was once branded as a Cowtown. But what sounds like a contemptuous nickname from city dwellers is a historically accurate one, derived from the West Bottoms neighborhood.

Meet KC’s Latest James Beard Award Finalist

  Kansas City’s reputation as a city filled with outstanding dining experiences continues to grow, most recently emphasized by chef Michael Corvino’s selection as a finalist for the James Beard Award—one of America’s most prestigious food awards.

What’s New in KC for Spring and Summer 2019

  From expansive, ever-shifting art installations to a new gathering place for baseball fans, the warmer months in Kansas City bring a series of new additions that promise to delight visitors and residents alike.

Celebrate 2019 Jazz Appreciation Month in KC

  Kansas City and jazz are one and the same—and they have been since the artform experienced its initial heyday in the region in the early 1920s. Today, those musical roots still run deep; the genre is as vibrant as ever, fueling more than 40 live jazz venues on a regular basis.

11 KC Spots Loved by Queer Eye’s Fab 5

With the arrival of seasons three and four of Netflix’s smash-hit reality show Queer Eye—filmed entirely in Kansas City and surrounding areas—get to know 11 of the Fab 5’s favorite restaurants, cafes and hangouts around town.