Food + Beverage

Signature CoMo Food

What is the most quintessential Columbia food? Article by Jordan Durham | Photography by Sarah Jane Shorthose What comes to mind when thinking about Columbia’s food scene? Is it a savory bite? A rich aroma? Is it the feeling of cheese or grease running down your fingers with no napkins in sight? Is it Italian? Pub fare? Asian-inspired? And where exactly do you find the food that is the most 'CoMo'? With restaurant staples, wandering food trucks and special pop ups the food scene here is...

Food + Beverage

Kickoff and Cocktails

Belly Market & Rotisserie crafts to-go tailgate mixers for game days Article by Jordan Durham | Photography by Sarah Jane Shorthose The perfect cocktail for your tailgate at the game or at home is one perfectly crafted and ready to go when you are. Belly Market & Rotisserie’s Amy Rothwell has made your game days easy and tasty with four to-go craft cocktail mixes to choose from, all you do is bring the spirits and ice. We feature two here and the other two you’ll have to go in and ask out...

Arts + Culture

Taste of the Wild

Cover artist Clay Rogers explains his artistic vision for Columbia-based paintings Article by Jordan Durham | Photography by Sarah Jane Shorthose For this month’s cover art, we wanted to to go bold and feature a local artist who understands the sights, sounds, moments and traditions that encompass Columbia. We are lucky to showcase a painting by Clay Rogers, owner of Clay Creates, LLC and assistant athletics director for Mizzou Athletics, as this month’s cover artist. Rogers discovered his...

Food + Beverage

Bite of the Tiger

Upper Crust partners with Sodexo Live! for enhanced game-day food experience Article by Jordan Durham | Photography by Sarah Jane Shorthose A new culinary flavor is coming to Memorial Stadium for this year’s University of Missouri football season. Columbia-founded Upper Crust Food Services is partnering with Sodexo Live! to bring enhanced concession offerings to fans throughout the stadium. Adam Guy, chief executive officer of Upper Crust, understands Mizzou game-day traditions and the...

Beauty

Three Businesses, One Beautiful Vision

From salon chairs to wedding aisles, Kaylee Concannon has built a collection of businesses centered on making women feel their absolute best. Article by Shea Sullivan Kaylee Concannon has always been a dreamer, noticing little details and finding reasons to romanticize everyday life. A wife and mother of two, she has also always loved beauty. She initially studied marketing, but a college biology class brought sudden clarity. “It hit me like a brick that cosmetology was the avenue I was meant...

Style + Beauty

A Healthier Kind of Glow

Bringing a customized, natural-looking glow to clients wherever they are Article by Shea Sullivan | Photography by Sarah Jane Photography For more than 20 years, Jacque Truesdell has cared for others as a registered nurse. When she began learning more about the long-term effects of sun exposure, her love of a sun-kissed look inspired a new way to help people feel their best. She launched Golden Glow by Jacque , a mobile spray tanning business centered on confidence, convenience and skin...

Style + Beauty

Beautiful Moments Begin with Betz

A Columbia family tradition designed to honor every meaningful moment. Article by Shea Sullivan | Photography by Sarah Jane Photography In the heart of downtown Columbia, a visit to Betz Jewelers feels less like stepping into a traditional fine jewelry store and more like being welcomed by family. That feeling is intentional. For four generations, the Betz family has built its business around personal relationships, expert craftsmanship and the privilege of helping customers mark the moments...

Arts + Culture

Where Handmade Still Matters

For more than 40 years, Bluestem has connected shoppers, local artists and meaningful handmade craftsmanship. Article by Shea Sullivan In downtown Columbia, Bluestem Missouri Crafts is the kind of place where a hand-thrown mug, a carved wooden bowl and a pair of handcrafted earrings each come with a story worth keeping. That story began in October 1983, when five artists—Sandy Litechy, Mary Benjamin, Marilyn Verner, Sue Luger and Cindy Messer—shared a dream of creating a place where...

Life + Culture

Unchained at Last

Giving neglected dogs the freedom every family companion deserves. Article by Shea Sullivan For many dogs, freedom is something most of us never think twice about. It's chasing a tennis ball across the backyard. Curling up on the couch after a long walk. Greeting their family at the front door with an excited tail wag. But for far too many dogs, life has looked very different. When Melody Whitworth moved from South Florida to Missouri, she was shocked by what she saw. Neighborhood after...

Life + Culture

Raising Kids Intentionally

A business runs on mission, vision, and values. So should the most important organization you'll ever lead. Article by Julia Myers The strongest influence on a child usually comes from family. I grew up eating PB&Js in the parking lot of Six Flags, because I'd logged 600 minutes of summer reading to earn the ticket inside. I knew my parents valued two things: reading, and affordable fun we could share as a family. What I didn't know then was that they were teaching me with their actions as...