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🌶️ Don’t sweat the Sriracha shortage

KC’s Spicin Foods has a solution for locals sweating the Sriracha shortage
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Find this local option on grocery store shelves or the Spicin Foods gift shop. | Photo via Spicin Foods
Summer is heating up, but hot sauce lovers across the country are sweating something else: Huy Fong’s possible Sriracha shortage.

The red hot brand with its iconic rooster symbol is undergoing production delays due to its peppers being “too green.” To make a long story short, you won’t see Huy Fong back on grocery store shelves until after Labor Day.

Before any pepper-lovers start panicking — KCtoday is already on the capsaicin case. City Editor Maddie made her way to KC’s Spicin Foods to talk its hometown alternative: Pain is Good Sriracha Hot Sauce.

There are two things to keep in mind about this local micro-batch manufacturer. First, that it’s been crafting award-winning hot sauces, salsas, drink mixes, and barbecue sauces in the metro since 1999. And second, that it’s having no trouble procuring its signature Sriracha’s red chile peppers.

Locals looking for their hot sauce fix can find Spicin Foods at:
  • Grocery stores like Price Chopper, Sun Fresh Market, and Hen House (sorry, no Hy-vee)
  • Local specialty shops like Made in KC Marketplaces
  • Or stop by the Spicin Foods giftshop (111 Southwest Blvd., KCK) to taste test everything from its Chiefs-collab BBQ line to “Hot Ones” staple Da Bomb Beyond Insanity.
Our verdict? Let’s just say City Editor Maddie left with a bottle of Sriracha + a newfound respect for the teary-eyed celebs on “Hot Ones.”
Asked

Besides barbecue sauce, what condiment do you think KC should be known for?
A. Our salsas are underrated.
B. Signature burger sauces, like Tay’s Burger Shack.
C. KC bees make the best honey.
D. We bring the heat with hot sauce.
Dish on our dips
 
Events
Tuesday, May 21
  • B2B Expo | Tuesday, May 21 | 2-6 p.m. | Mark One Electric, 1414 Genessee St., KCK | Free with RSVP | Make connections with fellow business leaders and entrepreneurs while discovering new, local products + services.
  • A Royal Affair | Tuesday, May 21 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Filipino Cultural Center Foundation, 9810 W. 79th St., Overland Park, KS | $35-$45 | Kick off Heartland International Fashion Week at this black-tie (or native traditional attire) event with light bites and live entertainment.
  • Trailblazing Talks with Sylvia Earle, Oceanographer | Tuesday, May 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Kauffman Center, KCMO | $45-$68 | With 7,500+ hours logged underwater, listen to the first female Chief Scientist of NOAA Dr. Sylvia Earle talk ocean conservation.
Wednesday, May 22
  • Summer Socials | Wednesday, May 22 | 6-9 p.m. | Kansas City Power & Light District, KCMO | Free | The theme for this month’s free neighborhood gathering at PNC Plaza: Tacos & Tequila.
  • “Act of Defiance” Release | Wednesday, May 22 | 7-8 p.m. | Unity Temple on The Plaza, Sanctuary, 707 W. 47th St., Kansas City, MO | $37 | Celebrate 40 years of Jack Ryan + “The Hunt for Red October” with the release of the newest book in the iconic Tom Clancy series.
Thursday, May 23
  • Customize a Hat Workshop | Thursday, May 23 | 7-9 p.m. | Creative Culture, 5235 W. 116th Pl., Leawood, KS | $65 | Fit a hat to your head and personality in this DIY class, and be sure to stop by the milkshake bar for a creativity-fueling treat.
Friday, May 24
  • Kansas City Tattoo Arts Festival | Friday, May 24-Sunday, May 26 | Times vary | Sheraton at Crown Center, 2345 McGee St., KCMO | $25-$50 | Mingle with all kinds of ink masters, catch seminars, participate in tattoo competitions, and shop vendors selling everything from supplies to jewelry.
Events calendar here
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If you’re one of the whopping 110 million Americans over age 50 — or a wise millennial planning ahead — SmartAsset’s free quiz makes it easy to find vetted financial advisors who serve your area. Research suggests that people who work with a financial advisor could end up with 15% more money to spend in retirement.¹

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News Notes
Weather
  • If this weekend’s severe storms had you hunkering down, you weren’t alone. Damaging debris lead to school + business closures across the metro on Monday, with WyCo Lake Park closing until further notice. (FOX4)
Civic
  • We never thought we’d be so happy to pay our bills... KC Water customers can finally resume internet + phone payments after a prolonged network outage. A grace period is in place for those who had bills due between Saturday, May 4 and Friday, May 31. (FOX4)
Development
  • Merriam is set to demo four properties as part of its downtown revitalization plan. The plots — at 5005, 5015, and 5017 Merriam Drive + 5713 Kessler Lane — include the former Marv’s Barbershop, Ryukyu Martial Arts, a house, and empty green space. A timeline for development is TBA. (Johnson County Post)
Traffic
  • Wallet? Check. Keys? Check. Seatbelt? Double check. Law enforcement across the metro will conduct more seatbelt patrols over the next few weeks, as part of this year’s Click It or Ticket campaign. Patrols will increase throughout the high-traffic Memorial Day weekend. (FOX4)
Legacy
  • Johnny Hurd, an icon in Kansas City’s two-stepping scene, died on April 27 in a car accident. Hurd, 67, was known as a pioneer for the partner dance style, welcoming younger crowds interested in sharing the dance floor. (Kansas City Star)
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Pet accessories. Have the prettiest pooch at the park with these themed prints for summer thanks to Covey Collection.
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Madison
From the editor
I like to consider myself a hot sauce connoisseur — that is, until I reached the end of my Spicin Foods taste testing. Da Bomb Beyond Insanity humbled me beyond belief.

Here’s my selfie with the single drop of hot sauce that brought me to tears for three minutes:

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The smile of a woman who doesn’t know what’s coming for her. | Photo by KCtoday
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