Category: Neighborhoods

Kansas City, KS: More than just a stop along the way

Jan. 01, 2021

“Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in California anymore,” my wife said in her best Judy Garland impression as we crossed the state line and entered Kansas City, KS. Having followed the Missouri River south for almost 300 miles, our next stop was Lewis & Clark Park at Kaw Point, where the Kansas River loses itself in the Missouri. As a history buff, I was eager see the place where the Lewis and Clark expedition party had camped more than 200 years earlier. As a hungry man, I was eager to find a…

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10 Minutes or Less from Kansas Speedway: What to do during NASCAR Race Weekend

By Rebekah Baughman on Oct. 05, 2020

NASCAR racesare upon us, coming October 16-18! Whether you've grabbed your tickets to see the Hollywood Casino 400 in person, or plan on watching somewhere else nearby in Kansas City, KS, here's a roundup of things you can do to do just 10 minutes or less from Kansas Speedway. …

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KCK Taco Trail 101

By Rebekah Baughman on Sep. 21, 2020

Let your tastebuds lead the way on the most epic taco experience Kansas City has to offer. The KCK Taco Trail will take you to authentic taquerias, mouth-watering meat markets, homey Tex-Mex eateries and everything in between. No downloading an app or purchasing a passport required! Simply sign up, eat tacos, check in and redeem your rewards…

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Get Your Caffeine Fix: 4 Coffee Shops & Cafés in Kansas City, KS

By Rebekah Baughman on Aug. 20, 2020

If someone asked me a few years ago for a great place to go for coffee I probably would suggest somewhere other than Kansas City, KS. Sure - there were a couple Starbucks locations, gas stations and other franchise spots to help cure the afternoon lull, but a quaint, quiet spot to read or chat with a friend? You’d probably be better off searching elsewhere in KC. However, if you were to ask me today, my answer would be entirely different. It seems as if recently local coffee shops and café have been popping up all about KCK. Here are four that you must try…

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Kansas City, KS Local Artist Spotlight: Shai Perry

By Guest Blogger on Apr. 21, 2020

Get to know some of the local artists whose work can be found woven all throughout Kansas City, KS…

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Support Local KCK: Veracruz Flavor To Go With Jarocho

By Alexandra Hicks on Apr. 20, 2020

The world might be in a weird a place right now, but some things haven’t changed: date nights and supporting local. We may not be “eating out” in the traditional sense of visiting a restaurant, but my fiancé and I find opportunities each week to support a local eatery by ordering take out or curbside. Our most recent endeavors was to Jarocho’s Mexican Seafood in Kansas City, Kansas. …

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Support Local KCK: 1889 Pizza Brings Authentic Italian Dining to the Comfort of Your Home

By Mindy Hargesheimer on Apr. 20, 2020

Where #StayHomeKC meets #SupportLocalKCK; KCK restaurants are giving families and individuals alike the opportunity to continue feasting on our favorite foods and put forth our economic support during unforeseen and challenging times…

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Support Local KCK: Joe’s Kansas City Offers Curbside Pickup to Meet Quarantine Demands

By Natalie Fieleke on Apr. 17, 2020

We began our first week of quarantine with a meal plan, but by the end of the week I was faltering under the weight of working-from-home, homeschooling and feeding my son 22 snacks a day. By Friday, it was restaurant curbside pickup to the rescue! My kids were begging to go somewhere, anywhere, in the car so we decided to celebrate the weekend with Joe’s Kansas City Barbecue at their original Kansas City, Kansas gas station location. Like many restaurants, Joe’s has stepped up to the…

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Kansas City, KS Local Artist Spotlight: José Faus

By Guest Blogger on Apr. 13, 2020

Get to know some of the local artists whose work can be found woven all throughout Kansas City, KS…

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Kansas City, KS Local Artist Spotlight: Vania Soto

By Guest Blogger on Apr. 13, 2020

Get to know some of the local artists whose work can be found woven all throughout Kansas City, KS…

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