Food + Beverage

 Quaint

A Neighborhood Craft Cocktail Bar Article by Jenny Vergara | Photography by Janie Jones As a Johnson County resident, Matt Murphy opened his cigar store and lounge, Fireside Cigar, three years ago in the Arbor Creek Village shopping center, located just off 159th Street and South Mur-Len Road in Olathe, Kansas. Having worked for years in the cigar business in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, before moving to Kansas City 10 years ago, Murphy knows firsthand the importance of building a loyal...

Local Services

Game Show Battle Rooms

Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Janie Jones Step Into the Spotlight at Game Show Battle Rooms: Where Fun Takes Center Stage If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into the glitzy world of game shows, surrounded by the buzz of friendly competition and the laughter of loved ones or colleagues, Game Show Battle Rooms offers the perfect opportunity to make that dream a reality. With its unique, immersive environment, this franchise has quickly become a go-to destination for family outings...

Life + Culture

Down the Rabbit hOle

An immersive children’s literature museum Article and Photography by Katie Currid While childhood can have memories of family vacations, an obsessively-watched cartoon or a favorite toy opened on Christmas morning, there’s something uniquely transporting about opening a book you read as a kid. Children’s books are enjoyed over and over, and remind us of times in our childhood bedrooms, sitting on an adult’s lap and the coziness of that time of focus and quietude that seems reserved only for...

Life + Culture

Behind the Exhibit

The Charolette Street Visual Arts Award Article by Allison Swan | Photography by Janie Jones Since 1997, the Charlotte Street Visual Artist Award has supported exceptional visual artists in Kansas City. This competitive award recognizes local artists who are creating remarkable work and demonstrating both achievement and potential. The award offers financial assistance, vital recognition and greater visibility, with the goal of encouraging the ongoing artistic and professional growth of these...

Life + Culture

Gifting with Clairvaux

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Style + Beauty

Suit Yourself

Article by Katie Currid | Photography by Hannah Schreiner To most people, casual wear is a pair of jeans and a relaxed T-shirt or maybe a sweatshirt. To Dwight Colerangle, it’s a suit.  “People don't like to wear suits because they feel like suits are just for work,” says Dwight. “You can actually wear a suit to a birthday dinner. You can wear a suit to travel if you want to.” Dwight, also known as King Dwight, or @kingdeewight on Instagram and TikTok, is a fashion influencer in the Kansas...

Life + Culture

Mavericks in Motion

Article by Lauren Powers In the heartland of America, where the Chiefs and Royals dominate the sports landscape, a fresh contender is carving out its place in Kansas City’s athletic lineup: the Kansas City Mavericks. This hockey team is more than slapshots and power plays; it’s a story of community, transformation, and the love of the game. When Lamar Hunt Jr. and James Arkell started this adventure, it wasn’t just a business venture. It was a mission to grow hockey in Kansas City. Lamar Hunt...

Food + Beverage

Healthy Dining In KC

Article by Angela Broockerd Dining out and not being able to find healthy options is a thing of the past, as most restaurants provide options for dietary restrictions and offer healthy alternatives to traditional dishes. Whether it is gluten- free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, paleo or mediterranean there are many restaurants and cafes that exclusively offer a variety of delicious options that don't sacrifice taste and texture.  Whole Harvest This vegan, full-service restaurant makes every...

Wellness

A New Way to Workout

Kansas City-based mobile fitness tool "Fit Truk" makes the gym accessible to all Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Becca Spears City Gym owner and former professional athlete Hailee Bland Walsh and personal trainer Josh Guffey know what it is like to start businesses from scratch. Together, they have over 40 years of fitness experience, have retained loyal, lifelong clients and have overcome the global pandemic of 2020 that threatened to take it all away.  Walsh and Guffey...

Travel

Where Urban Meets Rustic

Article by Angela Broockerd Nestled on 42 acres along the banks of the Arkansas River in Buena Vista, Colorado, sits a quaint little town, South Main, developed by Jed Selby. Discovered while on a kayaking trip, Selby, a former professional kayaker,  envisioned an urban space in a rural setting, with a walkable neighborhood, tree-lined streets and accessibility to everything within walking distance. Jed and his sister, Katie, bought the property in 2003, and while there was skepticism that the...