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Airports and Transportation
Explore the Streetcar Stop: WWI Museum and Memorial, 27th + Main
It’s the end of the line for our series tracing the eight new Main Street Extension stops before passenger service kicks off in October.
August 25, 2025 04:31 PM
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Madison McMillen
sail away wine north kansas city
Business
Sail Away Wine is a social wine bar with a unique twist
At first glance, this seems like just another wine-forward restaurant. But stick around for a little longer and you’ll find it’s a carefully curated + creative experience.
September 1, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
Tailleur KCtoday
Food
Kansas City restaurants and bars actually open on Mondays
We’re still searching for answers on why much of Kansas City’s food + drink scene shuts down on Monday nights, so we’ve rounded up a few restaurant options that are actually open.
September 1, 2023
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Bella Rainey
Messenger Coffee
Business
The US Coffee Championship Preliminaries are coming to Kansas City
This nationally recognized, coffee-centered competition series is making its way to Kansas City this fall.
August 31, 2023
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Bella Rainey
KCtoday Casual Animal
Food
Our favorite places to find sour beers in Kansas City
Whether your prefer the sweeter side or just want to shake things up, we are rounding up the best spots for sour beer options in Kansas City.
August 29, 2023
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Bella Rainey
Cafe Caphe KCtoday
Business
Drink Up: Take a look at the best moments from KCtoday’s 2023 Drink Up Month
We laughed, we sipped, we had a grand time. Take a look at July with us as we cap off a month of bev industry celebrations, meet-and-greets, and delicious drinks in Kansas City.
August 1, 2023
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Bella Rainey
KC Streetcar P& L
City
Take a drink tour around Kansas City along the KC Streetcar route
What’s better than a fun bar hop? We got it — one you can go on via free public transportation. Join us for a KC Streetcar drink tour from the River Market all the way to Union Station.
July 28, 2023
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Bella Rainey
Fountain City Winery KCtoday
Business
Drink Up Month: Sip on local wine with Fountain City Winery in Kansas City
Not only does Fountain City Winery embrace the wine culture in Kansas City — it embraces its roots, too. With the City of Fountains reference in its title, plus the home base in the West Bottoms, this spot has KC written all over it.
July 24, 2023
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Bella Rainey
BLVD Rec Dec
Business
Drink Up: Try something new at Boulevard Brewing Co.'s Rec Deck
Head to Boulevard Brewing Co.'s Rec Deck for an expansive, laid-back hall at the top of the Tours & Rec Center. Visitors can play games, enjoy the skyline, and of course — drink beer. Editor Bella sat down with Kaleigh Rangel to learn more about the space.
July 20, 2023
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Bella Rainey
KCtoday with Cindy
Business
Drink Up Month: Sip on local wine with Somerset Ridge Vineyard and Winery
Somerset Ridge Vineyard and Winery creates wine here in Kansas soil. We sat down with owner Cindy Reynolds to chat more about what the vineyard means to KC + how the grape crumbles.
July 18, 2023
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Bella Rainey
Builders Gin - Restless Spirits KCtoday
Food
Drink Up Month: Celebrate Drink Up with the Builders Margarita from Restless Spirits
We’re settling right in with Drink Up Month, and the best way to do so is with a drink in hand. Let’s dive into how to make this Builders Margarita from the comfort of your home, thanks to Restless Spirits.
July 14, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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Explore the KC Streetcar Stop: Westport, 39th + Main
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Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Kansas City’s past — plus hope for the future.
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