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Southern flavor meets Midwest hospitality at Laney’s Get Down
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Visit KC’s free passport lets you explore the city and save money at the same time.
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Kansas City, MO from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
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2024 Vision: Predictions for Kansas City’s next year
Will the Chiefs win the Super Bowl? What will happen with the Plaza? Here are our best predictions.
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Plan Ahead: Kansas City Restaurant Week 2024
The 15th annual Kansas City Restaurant Week is Friday, January 12-Sunday, January 21.
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River Market trolley café’s grand opening is this weekend
Enjoy donuts, alcohol pairings, and more sweet treats as the trolley transfers to a new track.
December 7, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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A new pup and people playground is opening near Pennway Point
CITYDOGs KC is all set to open right around the corner from the KC Wheel.
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Missouri’s first Black-owned brewery wins $25K grant
Vine Street Brewing in Kansas City was awarded $25,000 to fund expansion, training and more beer.
November 7, 2023
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Sipping on craft beer with Brewery Emperial
Editor Bella sat down with the master brewer at Brewery Emperial to chat about all things craft beer and unravel the history of the biz.
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Asked: Where’s your Kansas City happy place?
We want to know where your go-to happy spot is in the City of Fountains.
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Answered: Which local winery is your favorite?
Kansas City is bustling with bars — but don’t count out the winery scene. Here are the local wineries that stood out the most to our readers.
September 13, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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