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Local libations: A round of KC-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable KC nod there — these craft beers found around Kansas City take local pride seriously.
July 23, 2024 04:53 PM
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Monica Garske
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Midtown’s first play cafe opens next month
Hümanette will open on Friday, August 9 in Brookside
July 23, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Food
Savor Kansas City’s signature cocktail: the Horsefeather
It’s a classic for whiskey-sipping locals, but little known outside of the Midwest. Read on to explore the drink’s origins + how to make your own.
July 22, 2024
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Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Kansas City.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Small Business
Step inside Tail Waggin’, the Crossroad’s pet store paradise
With more people than ever opting to be paw-rents rather than parents, this downtown pet store is celebrating a decade of community support.
July 16, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Farmers markets in Kansas City
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up seven farmers markets around Kansas City.
July 16, 2024
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Bella Rainey
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Kansas City’s dog-friendly guide
Explore these dog-friendly places in KC that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.
July 16, 2024
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Travis Meier
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Food
Raise a glass — Drink Up Week is coming
We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Kansas City, MO from July 22 to July 26, 2024.
July 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Soak up the sunflowers at this festival
This is the only time during the year you can enter these sunflower fields.
July 11, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Small Business
Four mew-tiful Kansas City cat cafes
Claw into these cafes across the metro featuring cats waiting for fur-ever homes.
July 9, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Charm Chats: What can introverts do in Kansas City?
A reader wrote in asking for help finding activities for introverts and Editor Charm answered the call.
July 5, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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