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You might as well see the whole thing. IMAGE CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fcs-2025 monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/5e451143-b0ed-47ed-a8bb-600a0a962da2/fcs25streetcar1.png home - FCS: Best of 2025 - Make it stand out The big news in Kansas City in 2025 was the long-awaited opening of the KC Streetcar expansion to UMKC’s campus in October. Since the Main Street extension opened, ridership has more than doubled! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/196c80f2-642d-429a-a2e3-7dbc459feeda/fcs+varsity.png home - FCS: Best of 2025 - Make it stand out Varsity Club’s signature cocktail, The Bangarang, is unique in that the customer chooses the spirit. This writer strongly suggests gin. 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PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f05996c6-9c0d-449d-89bd-47acd41b3df9/10+PTs.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BPT Edition - Make it stand out The large portion tenderloin at PT’s is enough for a couple of meals. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/74dd6d78-c5d1-4fda-8221-5dc77be39238/11+Gnome.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BPT Edition - Make it stand out The right amounts of the right kinds of seasoning makes the BPT at Thirsty Gnome special. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/6ee65901-d114-454d-9aab-cb8620413480/08+Raes.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BPT Edition - Make it stand out The combination of sausage gravy and Rae’s tenderloin is fantastic, but the fried potatoes and onions on the side are chef’s kiss. 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PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/6c1f36c5-c9cc-4df1-af3e-14c452bf930e/04+3Halves.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BPT Edition - Make it stand out In terms of combine surface area and girth, the Iowa-Style Tenderloin at 3Halves in Liberty may be the city’s largest. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/efefa093-3f6a-4008-92c5-3ce390e60ef7/03+Sandys.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BPT Edition - Make it stand out The Hot Off the Pig is one of four ways to order a tenderloin sandwich at Sandy’s. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e5e9e197-4189-48d9-84e6-593eda4a774f/02+Hayward.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BPT Edition - Make it stand out As someone who traditionally cuts and stacks my BPTs? I appreciate that Hayward’s does that part for me. 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PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/devansdozen-burgers25-pt2 monthly 0.5 2025-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ecf44384-2eee-4fdb-b26b-5bd6fa838070/IMG_2541.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part II - Make it stand out For the better part of a century, Town Topic Hamburgers have been a Kansas City staple - but did they manage to crack this list? PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/5d9abd1f-79f2-4808-b3e5-ae3b8180f419/IMG_4434.jpg home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part II - Make it stand out Whiz Burger with Onion Rings from Mugs Up Drive In (Independence, MO) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/2fce5f54-4b40-4e73-a420-1821b74c2f28/IMG_E3072.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part II - Make it stand out Spicy Avocado with Onion Rings from Burg & Barrel (Overland Park, KS) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ae3c3ec0-25c8-441c-b05b-491c9176e3e1/IMG_4162.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part II - Make it stand out The JR. with Tater Kegs from Mason Jar Brews & Burgers (Kansas City, KS) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/21c1b2be-ceff-49a1-ba89-5c1baeb77428/IMG_4066.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part II - Make it stand out Frisco Burger with Seasoned French Fries from Governor Stumpy’s Grill House (Kansas City, MO) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/d80c6fb1-6942-4ebe-a685-9a902bc2cc04/IMG_8812.png home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part II - Make it stand out Mini Market Burger with Curly Fries from Westport Flea Market (Kansas City, MO) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f1c0f98f-59ae-4c9e-9c19-f574f899bf86/IMG_3237.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part II - Make it stand out Steak Burger with Smoked Gouda Bacon Mac ‘n Cheese from Anton’s Taproom (Kansas City, MO) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/7a68da5a-88c5-4512-8848-0fba2568ab5b/IMG_2355.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part II - Make it stand out Bobby with French Fries from Snack Shack (Mission, KS) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3d098683-c6f0-423b-8b67-1266801596f1/IMG_4553.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part II - Make it stand out The bE Okie x1000 Smash Burger with Handcut Fries, and a pint of Ginger Shandy, from Brewery Emperial (Kansas City, MO) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/a396cc0e-4e29-4b2f-ab2e-4e7049dfc21e/IMG_2569.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part II - Make it stand out Double Cheeseburger with Tots from Town Topic (Kansas City, MO) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/4a310aa7-de5c-4989-b559-d1fc11094843/IMG_7012.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part II - Make it stand out Classic with Crispy Onion and Rascal Sauce from Rascals Big Red Food Truck (Independence, MO) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1775e61f-8af4-4cdb-99aa-7c9887b8fead/IMG_4599.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part II - Make it stand out Tannin 8oz Burger with Pommes Frites from Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen (Kansas City, MO) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c0ca1132-0d66-4b84-af81-ac420d491678/IMG_2506.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part II - Make it stand out Homerun with Fries from Tay’s Burger Shack (North Kansas City, MO) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/4c70c1da-5958-4195-9f03-69ae674db763/IMG_5064.jpg home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part II - Make it stand out Single Cheeseburgers with Hashbrowns from Hayes Hamburgers and Chili (Kansas City, MO) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/devansdozen-burgers25-pt1 monthly 0.5 2025-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/82178666-9d1a-4a07-b8cc-2e6ee81e8c8e/IMG_3448.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part I - Make it stand out While this beauty from City Diner, in River Market, just missed the cut, it’s a great example of a classic bacon cheeseburger. | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/25f1733a-5516-41d2-86b5-f9c16860d6cb/IMG_6153.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part I - Make it stand out Cheeseburger with Zapp’s Chips from Verdigris (Leawood, Kansas) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/53ea61b9-eef3-4c38-a426-1e99367af5c6/IMG_2710.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part I - Make it stand out Red Neck Burger with Suzy Q Fries from Fric & Frac (Kansas City, MO) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e8b8691f-9f5d-46f3-9a1d-114e49e9ead4/IMG_4222.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part I - Make it stand out Brother Burger with Onion Rings from Knub’s Pub (Shawnee, KS) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/fa598092-17ba-40c6-9631-1cbda73163c9/IMG_4905.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part I - Make it stand out The Ox Half Pound Burger with Garlic - Parsley Fries from Golden Ox (Kansas City, MO) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/bcfec0b7-5294-46cd-b3b7-79336804de96/IMG_6274.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part I - Make it stand out Country Breakfast with Fries at Lew’s Grill & Bar (Kansas City, MO) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b784a1a7-7709-4bbd-b05e-60f0bd8b16c1/IMG_4836.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part I - Make it stand out East Bottoms Burger with Fresh Fried Chips from Pigwich (Kansas City, MO) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b02682d5-6da1-4ac4-b41a-d1f3919320c5/IMG_2654.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part I - Make it stand out Double Cheese with Tot’s from Cosmo Burger, inside Dodson’s Bar & Commons (Kansas City, MO) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/45688f80-502b-430a-a107-ac47295753df/IMG_3273.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part I - Make it stand out The Russell Burger with Fried Fingerling Potatoes from The Russell (Kansas City, MO) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/269253a1-7512-42f8-a6de-80f06c44451b/IMG_4098.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part I - Make it stand out Patty Melt with Seasoned Fresh Cut Fries from Helen’s JAD (North Kansas City, MO) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/459cfba6-c9b4-46db-b54d-f8cf272448ab/IMG_1691.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part I - Make it stand out Double Sweet Heat with Rings and DBS Sauce from Danny’s Burger Shack (Kansas City, MO) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ef100290-b97a-4351-bf2d-1bb1b026c910/IMG_E8493.png home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part I - Make it stand out CBGB Burger w/ Fried Egg with Spicy Purple Slaw and Sweet Potato Fries from Char Bar (Kansas City, MO) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/2611026c-6cf9-48f7-aaa6-7864a07b5fe7/IMG_8169.jpg home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part I - Make it stand out The Weezy with Tots from Bizz & Weezy (Kansas City, MO) | PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/sportsball-mfod2 monthly 0.5 2025-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/97962075-b76d-4665-909c-8881520d0fe4/1948_Negro_League_East_All-Stars.jpg home - Fantasy Baseball - Part 2 - Make it stand out Began the same year as Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game, the Negro Leagues’ East-West All-Star Game was often a bigger draw. Pictured is the East Team from the 1948 game. PHOTO CREDIT - Ernest C. Withers, Public Domain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0beb2d00-a305-49d3-b099-8064b55ab511/Catcher.png home - Fantasy Baseball - Part 2 - Make it stand out Clearly, I was the greatest defensive backstop in the game. 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Unlike Hornsby, I dream of all the Monarchs greats who once called old Muehlebach Field home. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/6cb3d0a3-147d-4458-9996-bdef7638131b/Monarchs+2.png home - Fantasy Baseball - Part 1 - Make it stand out If I can bend the rules of space and time, the DH rule should be no issue. IMAGE CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/guesthost-hroper01 monthly 0.5 2025-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/28cec781-50fe-496a-b0a2-a0906664232e/IMG_2676.jpg home - Picture This: A Weekend Well-Spent in Kansas City - Make it stand out The view of downtown Kansas City from the Liberty Memorial is a favorite for many. 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PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/29161fed-5b37-4ad9-80d5-d1247141047b/IMG_8495.png home - FCS: Best of 2024 - Make it stand out With a motif that celebrates the local teams and nearby Ford factory, the main dining room at Ma and Pa’s Restaurant should be avoided if you don’t like cigarette smoke. Instead, opt out for the newer annex to the left. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/8ccc77af-a251-4a56-ad19-80fc9e52d861/IMG_7653.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2024 - Make it stand out From the decor to the names of the beers, Shawnee’s Friction Beer Co. pays homage to classic rock. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3ea07fcc-922b-4bdc-b32a-5bdd6104005d/IMG_1700.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2024 - Make it stand out The Sweet Heat at Danny’s Burger Shack utilizes jalapeño jam and truffle Dijon mustard to strike a perfect balance of flavor. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/186f187f-e54f-45c3-b4da-f6501a69a141/IMG_7486.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2024 - Make it stand out Moving into the old Tribe Street Kitchen Space, Muni is a cocktail bar and fusion kitchen in the River Market. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1933aa22-ecfb-4d55-9b8b-c4700dd9d119/IMG_0917.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2024 - Make it stand out The Dirty Thai-ger is among the many specialty lattes that set Cafe Cà Phê apart from others in KC. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/d14bc9b6-4b83-49c5-a361-47b8ddcb8e24/IMG_6551.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2024 - Make it stand out A dynamite selection of fritters, donuts, and pine cones has Yos Donuts routinely selling out early. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/02eb02cf-5102-46c9-83ac-fbb039f3792b/IMG_4351.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2024 - Make it stand out In April, over 72,000 fans attended the Sporting Kansas City vs. Inter Miami CF match at Arrowhead Stadium. It was the largest crowd for a soccer match in Kansas City history and Missouri history. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/2d3094fe-9ac9-4d2d-8d9a-e296ad92ed80/IMG_2543.png home - FCS: Best of 2024 - Make it stand out The tangy and flavorful Peking pork chop is an ABC Cafe favorite. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/472bcc6d-971f-44f6-b3c5-871076f0738c/IMG_9506.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2024 - Make it stand out Serving up classic po’ boys, fried seafood, and hearty gumbo, Mudbug brings big Bayou flavors to the City of Fountains. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b3938737-37d1-4c77-b379-2a8467471efb/IMG_1736.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2024 - Make it stand out EPH 4:2 was the name of this wrap by local designer Julia Morris, who sought to illustrate the importance of coexistence. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/4dc06d75-60fd-4322-b285-7f18b323c3ed/IMG_7022.png home - FCS: Best of 2024 - Make it stand out Already recognized for exceptional barbeque, 3Halves in Liberty is quickly becoming a destination for their pork tenderloin. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/670ceb72-54f7-4a7b-a1e7-1f022a1c8d7c/IMG_1754.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2024 - Make it stand out PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f59ffece-0a28-4923-a212-bfcab7222848/IMG_1846+%281%29.JPG home - FCS: Best of 2024 - Make it stand out It may not look like much, but for decades, Harold’s Drive-In has served up one of the best breakfast sandwiches in town. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/nomadd-austinbbq monthly 0.5 2024-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/fc6175e5-18d6-4353-b451-d5848398b337/IMG_0016.jpg home - Shipping Off to Austin - Make it stand out More noteworthy than its status as a state capital, Austin is known by many for being the epicenter of Texas’ signature style of barbeque. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/9d381731-f3eb-4650-8f95-bc571a1ce516/IMG_0512a.png home - Shipping Off to Austin - Make it stand out In Texas, not much is more sacred than barbeque. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/bc3469c9-a399-4468-8e91-93dbd1943231/IMG_9335.jpg home - Shipping Off to Austin - Make it stand out At KG BBQ, Egypt meets Austin as traditional brisket is served alongside za’atar-seasoned mutton dishes. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/667df37d-571e-4989-9cd7-d4ccfb74b803/IMG_9315.png home - Shipping Off to Austin - Make it stand out The little black trailer behind Oddwood Brewing keeps Austinites coming back for their Egyptian twist on Texas ‘que. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/fe2ffe6d-a079-4fc0-85c8-f5a8a6326bba/IMG_9742.jpg home - Shipping Off to Austin - Make it stand out While the brisket and beef rib have garnered Franklin Barbecue deserved national praise, it is the smoked turkey that may be without equal. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f9b85d9d-137f-4d19-a1bb-49ed1755ea7d/IMG_9551.png home - Shipping Off to Austin - Make it stand out On this particular Saturday, customers arrived before 7:00am to get in line for Franklin’s fares. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/83a91a23-0d98-4f32-ac0c-bcd26fa2a925/IMG_0424.png home - Shipping Off to Austin - Make it stand out An extensive line-up of specialty sandwiches and an emphasis on the side dishes are among the factors that set la Barbecue apart from its Austin contemporaries. Pictured are the El Sancho Loco sandwich and a half-pound beef rib. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/92fa8d02-3eb2-461f-9f32-c3cdc03629f9/IMG_0485.jpg home - Shipping Off to Austin - Make it stand out At la Barbecue, the sides are as noteworthy as the meats. The queso-laden Shells & Cheese came strongly recommended. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/fcbaa859-7ed5-40ee-a0ba-469212903ccb/IMG_1020.png home - Shipping Off to Austin - Make it stand out With so many side dishes and meat choices at Terry Black’s, it can be difficult to make a choice. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/46396e83-3bd1-4d01-8bb0-a503937b14f3/IMG_1027.png home - Shipping Off to Austin - Make it stand out Of all the incredible eats I tried in Austin, the banana pudding at Terry Black’s may be the most memorable. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/93ddfe72-a11c-4cf4-8eba-027bf5daebec/Screenshot+2024-10-30+213509.png home - Shipping Off to Austin - Make it stand out The rafters of Franklin Barbecue leave no mystery as to my loyalties. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/792b091c-abdd-4763-8ca0-602c07342027/IMG_9444a.png home - Shipping Off to Austin - Make it stand out But does Austin barbeque love me back? PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/sportsball/24alwildcard1 monthly 0.5 2024-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/880c152d-2b0f-4553-ac5c-e30be948f6e0/IMG_1353a.jpg home - Mr. Dignan’s Wildcard Ride - Make it stand out After an offseason that saw unprecedented spending by the Royals, I felt a need to be there for Opening Day this year. Loving the core we had in place and dreaming of what might be, I made it a point to attend one home game a month this season. After making it to six, I am hoping for the chance to add #7! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/fa42fe6b-b638-487a-857e-1d08ac4ec38d/IMG_1419.png home - Mr. Dignan’s Wildcard Ride - Make it stand out There's been many years where your dog taking the derby is your best hope of seeing a winner. That has certainly not been the case in 2024! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/devansdozen-donuts monthly 0.5 2025-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/dc69f7a1-dbd3-4d02-8948-f90e4c6f32ca/Casey1.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Donut Edition - Make it stand out When I was a child, getting a cake donut from the Casey’s General Store in Grant City, Missouri was such a special treat. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/95621e25-59e0-4027-9380-2b03a2bacdc4/Lois+Donuts+2.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Donut Edition - Make it stand out The greatest donuts in history were made in the kitchen of a woman named Lois Downing in rural northwestern Missouri. You will never convince me otherwise. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ea71cd67-7138-42ab-8ffd-329ab0f42269/442008161_1256813652389318_6273427706508240254_n.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Donut Edition - Make it stand out Those craving donuts in the northeast corner of the metro, know to go to Slivinskis’ in Kearney. The Apple Fritter (CENTER) and Yum Yum (LEFT) are among their best sellers. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/feaa0f98-c565-4ae5-a9cc-bfb39266e28e/IMG_1300.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Donut Edition - Make it stand out While not technically a donut, the fruit-filled Laces (BOTTOM RIGHT) at Hana’s are a top seller. Also pictured are the Glazed Red Velvet (FRONT LEFT), Maple Frosted Old Fashioned (REAR LEFT), and the Peanut Butter Frosted Cake with Chocolate Sprinkles (REAR RIGHT). PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/27c880a1-12a9-4457-916c-ff0da1360116/Ridge1.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Donut Edition - Make it stand out Above all, Ridgewood Donuts is known for their variety of Bismarcks. On any given morning, 12 - 20 variations can be found! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0d8a1fa8-26e4-4542-98d6-6d3029535545/BigDad3.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Donut Edition - Make it stand out The Oreo Creme donut is a fan favorite that keeps Big Daddys’ faithful flocking to their Raymore and Belton locations. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3874c682-6e90-4327-aac9-99348115da6a/Fresh1.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Donut Edition - Make it stand out A decade ago, the Cronut took Manhattan by storm. Here in Kansas City, Fresh Donuts has the best version. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/653335ec-7c5e-4699-af14-908c6eaa763f/FFM1a.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Donut Edition - Make it stand out The Cinnamon Twist (BOTTOM), Classic Glazed (TOP CENTER), and Maple Long John (RIGHT) are among the most popular offerings at Mission’s Fluffy Fresh. 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In a sea of pastry choices, the Salted Caramel Old Fashioned (LEFT) reigns supreme. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/5067738b-1b83-436d-9ad5-d7fec8df6035/Vee1.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Donut Edition - Make it stand out The Longjohns and Apple Fritters at Vee’s Sweets & Treats are massive in size, but somehow even bigger in flavor. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/25482170-d9e2-405f-b0ce-59326a4e8e5c/Jack1.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Donut Edition - Make it stand out The Cinnamon Bear Claw (LEFT) at Jack’s Donuts is brilliant in its simplicity, but on the gaudier side of things, the Peanut Butter Crispy (RIGHT) is a best-seller. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/91132fbc-160f-49a8-b82f-7bbad81c9998/yos1.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Donut Edition - Make it stand out While the Apple Fritter (BOTTOM LEFT) and Glazed Knot (CENTER) are divine, the Cherry Pinecone (BOTTOM RIGHT) from Yos Donuts is a one-of-a-kind certified winner! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/2c627e76-ff45-4250-afe0-34c4b0b59d75/MrD1.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Donut Edition - Make it stand out The famed Honey Dip (BOTTOM LEFT), the Lemon-Glazed Blueberry Cake (CENTER), and the Pineapple Fritter (BOTTOM RIGHT) symbolize the Holy Trinity of Mr. D’s offerings. Does the “D” in fact stand for divine? 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The much larger space has an emphasis on pickleball and other yard games. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/8f87da98-b75b-48f8-93e5-c2c784b37bf8/shack.jpg home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: BBQ Edition, Part II - Make it stand out Some of Kansas City’s elite barbeque comes from a white truck at the back of the Family Center Farm & Home parking lot in Paola. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/6ec3ca6b-a410-45e4-9500-6708fb429cd6/IMG_5005.jpg home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: BBQ Edition, Part II - Make it stand out One of the best ways to enjoy the Texas-inspired brisket at 3Halves is on top of their cheesy mac. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c70912b0-da66-4dae-a930-312d7a3a73f0/IMG_1578.jpg home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: BBQ Edition, Part II - Make it stand out The Triple P at Woodyard is one of the city’s best smoked specialty sandwiches. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c91597c1-7fd8-4a09-b777-085eaf678e4c/IMG_7817.jpg home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: BBQ Edition, Part II - Make it stand out The Turkey & Sausage Gumbo at Scott’s Kitchen is one of the most flavorful barbeque sides in the metro. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/985d905a-4bd9-44f7-9549-a35e9a2d6081/IMG_2955.jpg home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: BBQ Edition, Part II - Make it stand out Whether sliced or in burnt end form, the brisket from Wolfepack is some of KC’s best. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/9bc46cf9-6039-4d73-81cf-3aa716881f41/IMG_5583.jpg home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: BBQ Edition, Part II - Make it stand out The Crown Prime Beef Rib and lamb ribs from Jack Stack are about as decadent as a smoked meat duo can get. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/597544ec-c37d-4088-9d2d-ea0df529cb25/IMG_9764.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: BBQ Edition, Part II - Make it stand out An order of Cheesy Hog Fries from Meat Mitch is always an excellent way to start a meal. 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PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/deb6f919-07c0-448c-bb05-7dd5d911f760/IMG_3735.jpg home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: BBQ Edition, Part II - Make it stand out You have to line up early if you hope to get any ribs or bacon burnt ends from Chef J. Both sell out quick! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/35336d0c-f6f4-45a5-88f9-2d0f95b66b55/IMG_7372.jpg home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: BBQ Edition, Part II - Make it stand out Most would likely agree that the Z-Man from Joe’s is Kansas City’s most iconic sandwich. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ce8f9334-6ef7-49c2-9f22-5a4196eea676/IMG_5234.jpg home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: BBQ Edition, Part II - Make it stand out The Cattleman’s Plate is one of several great combo plate options at Slap’s BBQ. 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PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0afea78f-b212-470b-909b-ceb08c3248ca/IMG_2507.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: BBQ Edition, Part I - Make it stand out It may seem an odd thing to depict for a BBQ joint, but few go to Brobeck’s without trying the Smoked Ham Salad. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/4f75c2c1-b511-4217-a97e-d96b3ae53e89/IMG_4829.jpg home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: BBQ Edition, Part I - Make it stand out Calvin Trillin once wrote, “A mixed plate of ham and beef brownies [from Snead’s] makes a marvelous meal.” Fifty years later, this still holds true. 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PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/cdaaad78-df5e-4b31-8d2c-5f166ceffab5/IMG_5375.jpg home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: BBQ Edition, Part I - Make it stand out When they write “Jerk” on top of your to-go container at Black Belt, they’re not insulting you, merely labeling your order. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3652e6bc-ebf4-43fa-b810-2ed2c2e6eb8a/IMG_4268.JPG home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: BBQ Edition, Part I - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/2b966764-4690-4fd7-95ac-a4eb2f9f17de/IMG_5850.jpg home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: BBQ Edition, Part I - Make it stand out The Hawg Trough Sampler is a fabulous and affordable way to sample all the meats and sauces that Hawg Jaw Que & Brew has to offer. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e60166cc-ac83-4523-8b5d-6124eec2df0e/IMG_7907.jpg home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: BBQ Edition, Part I - Make it stand out Arthur Bryant’s was the first to introduce French fries to Kansas City barbeque. All these years later they are still hand-cut and best enjoyed with a side of sauce. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/43fe8d61-ca65-4079-bc98-a1c3c73ebac8/IMG_2987.jpg home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: BBQ Edition, Part I - Make it stand out Any of the meals featuring burnt ends at Hayward’s are sure to satisfy. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e26e76fb-d863-4469-a16d-61482f094bb2/IMG_8650.jpg home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: BBQ Edition, Part I - Make it stand out In honor of National BBQ Month, Q39 is offering a six-meat sampler with two sides during the month of May. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c4848cbc-2b69-47e9-965e-f9e093eabbda/IMG_4587.jpg home - Devan’s (Double) Dozen: BBQ Edition, Part I - Make it stand out The Sunday Brunch Buffet at Blind Box BBQ offers a rare opportunity to try all of their greatest hits, at an affordable price. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/betterknowadistrikct-strawberryhill monthly 0.5 2024-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/df60199b-82d1-4385-bcf2-cf7b1d59965f/Untitled2.jpg home - Head for the Hill - Make it stand out Located across the Kansas River, there are few views of the city quite like the one from Strawberry Hill’s St. John’s Park. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/7d58e5fe-550b-4313-9208-5a1f9bd73e5a/Screenshot+2024-03-31+210543.png home - Head for the Hill - Make it stand out While Catholic churches are EVERYWHERE in Strawberry Hill, St. John’s is not your typical church. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ef47db2d-6eb9-4991-8764-72b962dbcabd/IMG_2415.png home - Head for the Hill - Make it stand out While Strawberry Hill Bakery has moved to Merriam, it is still a key part of the neighborhood’s story. Their products can be found at many local businesses, most notably Krizman’s Sausage. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/851c0d2f-f8b2-456a-b25e-b1309b433e01/EnglishWalnutPovitica550x550-20__66006.jpg home - Head for the Hill - Make it stand out A traditional Croatian pastry, povitica is set apart by it’s high ratio of toppings compared to the layers of bread. Pictured is an English Walnut Povitica, one of Strawberry Hill’s more popular flavors. IMAGE COURTESY OF - Strawberry Hill Baking Company https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0cfebaae-1cd0-480b-a0cf-c6e264a84546/IMG_2474a.png home - Head for the Hill - Make it stand out A beloved dive bar among locals, the ceiling decor at Johnnie’s on Seventh is sure to make you take a second look. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/19b2dbd5-d2d5-41c7-b482-18e568596812/IMG_1510.JPG home - Head for the Hill - Make it stand out My love of Slap’s BBQ, particularly their ribs, is very well-documented. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f29d2b8a-7f68-4398-8600-7f94413ebd67/Untitled.jpg home - Head for the Hill - Make it stand out I am not ashamed to admit that the proximity to Slap’s is what first put Splitlog on my radar. Make no mistake, this is a fantastic KC coffee shop! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b6d2ea4c-5884-40de-b403-b4be3b86ca42/Untitled4.jpg home - Head for the Hill - Make it stand out Claiming to be Kansas City’s “Best Pinball Bar”, the 403 Club has the assortment of machines needed to back that claim. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3aeb6beb-38c8-449d-b11b-8805e98856a0/IMG_2095.png home - Head for the Hill - Make it stand out A hot spot on the famed KCK Taco Trail, the claim to fame for Tarahumaras may actually be their breakfast. Shown here is the Tostadas Rancheros. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/03611a8a-1f08-428e-81e9-55e64edc9f4a/IMG_2468.png home - Head for the Hill - Make it stand out Less than a year old, Hey Sugar stands in contrast to many of the long-held businesses that surround it. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/dd513de4-4e75-47ff-8bf6-0c201e21608a/IMG_2130.png home - Head for the Hill - Make it stand out A neighborhood bar beyond genre or definition, Fat Matt’s is a lot of things. Above all, it’s the home of “Grog”. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/79b1972d-6e45-4d82-a3f2-71d914874997/IMG_2294.png home - Head for the Hill - Make it stand out A popular spot among bookworms, Flagship Books may be the only independent bookstore in KCK. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1b3459f5-1daa-40a0-97d1-873f506d6594/IMG_6552.jpg home - Head for the Hill - Make it stand out It’s not just that the Reuben at Breit’s Stein & Deli is phenomenal, but it’s also absurdly cheap! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/af883b7a-edcc-42ed-b47b-291a0de16ad3/Untitled3.jpg home - Head for the Hill - Make it stand out It’s hard to go wrong at El Camino Real but tacos are always a strong choice. The pictured assortment includes Al Pastor, Asada, Cabeza, Longaniza, and Tilapia. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/cf109e06-cdfc-405f-b382-ce5733b820d2/CQPO7656.png home - Head for the Hill - Make it stand out The Crossroads isn’t the only place in KC to find great murals. Strawberry Hill is filled with them. Unsurprisingly, many in this district find inspiration in strawberries. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/7a4eb5c0-13bf-4f2c-9205-e46ff3615ce0/IMG_2218.jpg home - Head for the Hill - Make it stand out Across the street from St. John’s Park, the Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center seeks to preserve and educate others on the multitude of heritages, ethnicities, and cultural traditions that comprise the residents of the neighborhood. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/6f38302d-8ea3-4966-b347-1c7e147e3ac8/IMG_2307.png home - Head for the Hill - Make it stand out Once you reach Strawberry Hill, you’ll know. Murals and signs, like this one on the side of Easy Inn, welcoming visitors to the neighborhood are quite common. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/kitchendrawer-caitlinclark monthly 0.5 2024-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/95faaf37-8321-4f13-a4cc-eef59c8b4e59/429816706_10104370313264551_7563169859489357386_n.jpg home - Waiting for Tonight - Make it stand out On February 11, 2024 (Super Bowl Sunday), I took my mom to Lincoln, Nebraska to watch Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes face off against Nebraska. While Iowa lost, Clark would record her 1,000th career assist in this game. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f0631ae0-b629-4e0b-aad6-68352039ad2e/429750404_10104370310260571_7152425493276623281_n.jpg home - Waiting for Tonight - Make it stand out Getting to see Clark and the Hawkeyes play in-person is something I won’t soon forget. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/nomadd-manhattanks monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1231002a-8623-47d7-9797-c1a844b5c530/Screenshot+2024-03-14+224441.png home - Manhattan Knight - Make it stand out As fate would have it, UCF kicked off their Big XII existence for football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball against K-State. While I didn’t get there for football in 2024, it’s definitely on my radar. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/bf5f4324-30c1-4d7c-bd35-e1a9015944e7/Screenshot+2024-03-14+223804.png home - Manhattan Knight - Make it stand out The architecture of the century-old apothecary that houses Varsity Donuts is pivotal to the charm. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c03e1fc9-61c3-42ef-bbba-b4fbfc538cd1/Screenshot+2024-03-14+223734.png home - Manhattan Knight - Make it stand out Seriously, look at all that bacon! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/6823fd87-66b1-433a-b2e5-9b62ebc01dd9/Screenshot+2024-03-14+224844.png home - Manhattan Knight - Make it stand out Every person that suggested So Long Saloon mentioned that it was a great place for burgers, but for my brother and me, the daily special looked too good to pass up. And thankfully, it was! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/8325fd57-0850-4fb7-a37c-d93633552da3/Screenshot+2024-03-14+225135.png home - Manhattan Knight - Make it stand out Among the many things the So Long Saloon is known for, the Nancy (a mixture of Busch Light and Pineapple Juice) may be their calling card. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/85a9595a-d785-4801-b705-74732b52826e/Screenshot+2024-03-14+225058.png home - Manhattan Knight - Make it stand out A friend once referred to Auntie Mae’s Parlor as “the coolest bar in the state of Kansas”. I can see why he would think that. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/a82efa14-9269-46a2-a116-124fbed3ff3f/Screenshot+2024-03-14+224932+%281%29.png home - Manhattan Knight - Make it stand out There is nothing hidden about the entrance to Auntie Mae’s basement bar. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3922adee-6e95-4b25-b435-50522edc474e/Screenshot+2024-03-14+224541.png home - Manhattan Knight - Make it stand out Having been to “The Pit” (University of New Mexico) and Carver-Hawkeye (University of Iowa) for basketball games, I have always greatly enjoyed arenas where the seats descend with the concourse on top. Bramlage Coliseum at K-State is such an arena. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3772645b-b681-45f6-869e-ea64a7d97bc5/Screenshot+2024-03-14+224729.png home - Manhattan Knight - Make it stand out Sadly, my UCF Knights were just never in this game. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/5f10dddc-b80f-440a-9774-57b32a6504e6/Screenshot+2024-03-14+225214.png home - Manhattan Knight - Make it stand out While we greatly enjoyed Aggieville on a cold, overcast January day, I can’t wait to see what it’s like on a beautiful fall Saturday before a football game. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/4187a075-5756-4170-84fb-4e5b932f1d37/Screenshot+2024-03-14+225944.png home - Manhattan Knight - Make it stand out Seeing Knightro dance on the Big XII logo these past few weeks felt so rewarding and so long overdue. While it really hasn’t taken long, it feels that finally, UCF has arrived. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/soapbox-paradetragedy monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/4a1979c9-a30a-4198-acde-e316b238704a/427856001_2426127130927915_6201753673139194968_n.jpg home - The D-Word - Make it stand out Yesterday, an unseasonably beautiful day to celebrate the arrival of the Chiefs’ dynasty seemed perfect, until it was far from it. PHOTO CREDIT - Nick Bates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/7a925d12-17f3-4f0e-8de8-8a3462e854d7/427861302_267748863012020_1807288202176144001_n.jpg home - The D-Word - Make it stand out One has to wonder if the level of interaction seen yesterday between future Hall of Fame Tight End Travis Kelce and fans will be possible anytime soon in any market. PHOTO CREDIT - Nick Bates https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fountaincityfoodie-kcrw24 monthly 0.5 2024-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/00f3987e-2e86-47a2-b26d-b4a75a8b39e2/418870336_3332589100364886_2788405248425719608_n.jpg home - KCRW 2024 in Review - Make it stand out The Caveman Crispy Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Corn. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/aff0d4c4-50ca-4d23-9af5-6f9bbaa90fd6/Union+on+Hill.png home - KCRW 2024 in Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c6caae9c-c7e8-4eae-9820-65036ccbdd0d/418730671_1374395523213056_6518505281842187360_n.jpg home - KCRW 2024 in Review - Make it stand out The Pork Belly Bites were not what I expected but were fantastic! 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PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c4acf384-042d-439b-bc3f-b228290c5760/417234970_1523681748366458_2560235473012231149_n.jpg home - KCRW 2024 in Review - Make it stand out A top-notch Pork Tenderloin sandwich, a basket of onion rings, and a soda for $10 is tough to beat. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/2e0ae3eb-781e-44ce-8db7-a8037c0609f7/Tenderloin.png home - KCRW 2024 in Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/380a1595-130b-45eb-a7e5-7cb2a7e7e735/417280232_7587994814584717_3242867565748451199_n.jpg home - KCRW 2024 in Review - Make it stand out This tile sign is one of many homages that the Tenderloin Grill pays to their original location. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0f3a0caa-d9bd-44c6-845d-7f91d3c946b2/419407520_897667721913397_1520281446536371393_n.jpg home - KCRW 2024 in Review - Make it stand out Even if this had been the best cheesecake I ever had in my life, would it really have justified doubling the price of a meal to $40? PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/soapbox-2q23-in-review monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/4ca6b93c-e1a4-4a03-943f-ecdcfb9de13d/IMG_2955.jpg home - 2Q23 in Review - Make it stand out Wolfepack BBQ opening a stand-alone restaurant in Columbus Park was one of MANY barbeque highlights in 2023. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fcs-2023 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/dd5f8f68-6da1-4ca5-abaa-0f09ce0c77a8/IMG_6084.JPG home - FCS: Best of 2023 - Make it stand out The opening of a new terminal at Kansas City International Airport not only defined 2023 in KC, it will define this city for generations to come. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/37d01090-8bcc-4c46-9135-e7126a352acb/Rewind.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2023 - Make it stand out Rewind Video and Dive breaks the norms of a typical speakeasy concept, which is what makes it so fun. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/bbfcb491-464f-4c50-9d57-93b5913cb69c/IMG_1840.JPG home - FCS: Best of 2023 - Make it stand out Vine Street Brewing Co. made history as the first black-owned brewery in the state of Missouri. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c1b4a334-d26f-4d61-84fd-ebb39d2046fe/IMG_4104.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2023 - Make it stand out A commitment to quality ingredients makes the burger at Harp Barbecue very special indeed. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0b99c02a-f06e-49a2-b19e-fdc1041abaa7/Corazon.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2023 - Make it stand out The Spicy Mayan Mocha from Café Corazón is a nice balance of spicy and sweet. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/92878628-f727-475f-a5cd-81af724a12e7/IMG_7104.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2023 - Make it stand out The variety at Big Daddy’s Donuts is rarely matched. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/40939eb3-5c07-44d1-bd71-d3ee5c856b19/IMG_5946.JPG home - FCS: Best of 2023 - Make it stand out A mixed plate of Korean Fried Chicken from Kobi-Q. On the left, the Spicy Sichuan Dry Rub and on the right, the Sweet-Garlic Glazed. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0c82c633-f5f7-4832-b933-eb040d7f93d8/406208780_1575730993238187_8356991313752894232_n.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2023 - Make it stand out Many imitators of Chicago deep dish lack a basic understanding of what deep dish pizza actually is. That is not the case at Third Coast where they use Kansas City ingredients to turn out a delicious Chicago-inspired pie. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b5d4f86a-78f9-44e8-9e95-09cbee8a580d/IMG_3549.JPG home - FCS: Best of 2023 - Make it stand out Barbie headlined a summer of blockbusters that brought movie-goers back to theaters. The popularity of this imaginative take on the iconic toy was something the KC Streetcar authority capitalized on. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b8977950-ea0b-4b82-824f-0637e623de44/IMG_4002.JPG home - FCS: Best of 2023 - Make it stand out The pork tenderloin at Big Mouth’s is a little nontraditional but wholly delicious. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/78259521-c157-4ba7-88de-95ad97796405/draft+1.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2023 - Make it stand out From April 27 - 29 of this year, tens of thousands descended upon the Liberty Memorial Lawn to see the next wave of players get drafted into the NFL. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fcs-bbqsides23 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/4bf50af7-b2a3-437a-8fe7-d2efe97d65fa/IMG_5866.jpg home - FCS: BBQ Sides - Make it stand out Jack Stack Barbecue has long been seen as a haven for barbeque sides. Their cheesy corn, pit beans, and onion rings all get their due love in these rankings. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/d70a28aa-658e-4c24-a32b-50c6493f4599/399951450_894959165589058_4822622395500709591_n.jpg home - FCS: BBQ Sides - Make it stand out Nearly every BBQ joint in town serves potato salad but nobody’s is better than the stuff at Woodyard. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0d8dfbda-6049-4e55-a20d-2961d9675aa0/IMG_5472.jpg home - FCS: BBQ Sides - Make it stand out The pasta salad from Porky’s Blazin in Grain Valley is a closely-guarded family secret that owner Scott Roberts credits to his grandmother. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1e2fdfeb-4aa7-4071-b479-03e303dd616b/IMG_3774.JPG home - FCS: BBQ Sides - Make it stand out The Apple Slaw at Q39 sets the bar for coleslaws in Kansas City ‘que. The bits of Granny Smith Apple are what makes this slaw so special. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/aeac232e-1b2f-4a37-b566-f03474eb4700/IMG_6640.JPG home - FCS: BBQ Sides - Make it stand out “Sweet dreams are made of this… “ I am inclined to believe The Eurythmics were singing about F325’s Whiskey Sweet Potato Casserole. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e257af56-283b-4fb6-8a89-5d37e783f9a1/BB%2B2.jpg home - FCS: BBQ Sides - Make it stand out Those giant pieces in the top left may appear to be chicken tenders but they are in fact the battered fries from B.B.’s Lawnside BBQ. Only two or three come in an order but really, that’s all you need. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/9afce6ca-4a47-4a36-ba9f-ea28903aa4a9/IMG_8264.jpg home - FCS: BBQ Sides - Make it stand out No plate at Higginsville’s Red Shanty Café is complete without a mountain of their house-made chips. Shown here with a dusting of the Voodoo seasoning. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ba18bda0-7d89-4b6a-84e0-76bef1302f2e/IMG_9622.jpg home - FCS: BBQ Sides - Make it stand out The Bates City fries are perfect as-is but the fully-loaded Clusterfluck from the Shawnee location is never a bad idea. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/fa3df76a-2a88-48ec-b668-8f01265d8798/IMG_1678.JPG home - FCS: BBQ Sides - Make it stand out There’s a lot of good fried okra in Kansas City, but none compare to the version served up at Lansing’s Low-N-Slow Midwest BBQ. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c6ade497-bfd4-43ec-baf9-bc4837797a6f/IMG_8354.jpg home - FCS: BBQ Sides - Make it stand out The deep-fried corn-on-the-cob from Jonathan’s may not look like much but I assure you, Cajun-spiced buttery goodness lies within. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/62dd43d7-0202-436e-8536-e73bf6ce6b9c/400113628_253438964400594_5205400019072160405_n.jpg home - FCS: BBQ Sides - Make it stand out As a side dish, or a fully-loaded bowl, no visit to Smoke Brewing is complete without the best mac ‘n cheese in town. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/22362f4c-eeae-45e6-9094-b64d73249324/IMG_4768.jpg home - FCS: BBQ Sides - Make it stand out On a cold day, there are few things that can warm you up like a cup of SLAP’s chili or their Baked Potato Casserole (pictured). PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/9b711cb0-b8b8-4ef6-9042-ae0826f2fbfd/IMG_2602.jpg home - FCS: BBQ Sides - Make it stand out The variety of quality sauces from Meat Mitch is simply astounding. The WHOMP! line-up is KC’s best. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e4bdce3c-2ebf-4d57-a8e6-b7e544557f74/IMG_9682.jpg home - FCS: BBQ Sides - Make it stand out If world peace is attainable, I am fairly certain that Char Bar’s Cheesy Hushpuppies are the answer. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fcs-bbqmeats23 monthly 0.5 2025-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/608b7d2f-23a0-40b6-8965-7ebea77deaec/400108511_685119933586432_4104544662224762306_n.jpg home - FCS: The Meats - Make it stand out The Dotte Box from Holy Smoke BBQ features four of their meats, and one of them even made this list! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/6c2233c0-bc2e-40f8-bdff-9617139a55f6/IMG_6082.jpg home - FCS: The Meats - Make it stand out The top sirloin point from Danny Edwards, as featured on the Big D sandwich, takes the prize as the top sliced beef in KC. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f493b684-beea-4aff-92dc-e4641f14d508/IMG_6401.JPG home - FCS: The Meats - Make it stand out The Smokin’ Irishman sandwich from Auggie-Q features the best smoked corned beef in the city. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/9ecd1c15-5a7d-420e-a697-cfdce7a50152/399690943_210709325305971_8676730829342527369_n.jpg home - FCS: The Meats - Make it stand out SLAP’s beef polish sausage is shown here as one of three beef options in the Cattleman’s Plate. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/d530bd8e-2f13-4677-9bab-ddc3e956c4bc/IMG_7045.jpg home - FCS: The Meats - Make it stand out The Biscuit Sandwich from Night Goat Barbecue is a delightful mess that features their sliced pork belly. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/dd73e6b3-0d18-4edf-88ee-951d40dd3a1b/IMG_1693.jpg home - FCS: The Meats - Make it stand out Year after year, the ribs at Joe’s continue to set the bar for what a St. Louis cut, or any, pork spare rib should be. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/6df9eb41-1902-4b83-bf66-cec4c50a0dfa/399796475_733642468162266_5091404128676770999_n.jpg home - FCS: The Meats - Make it stand out Turkey is frequently featured in Kansas City barbeque but often overlooked. The version from Chop’s BBQ in Smithville is the best in town. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/2eb04d98-fd6e-4360-b031-039b433be0cc/370237095_860309062345584_7947351318861248451_n.jpg home - FCS: The Meats - Make it stand out The Bussdown from KC Turkey Leggman, a gargantuan smoked turkey drumstick covered in a mountain of four-cheese mac, is not for the faint of heart. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/66418dcf-68e0-45ab-9d59-a1d303ebe261/IMG_6002.JPG home - FCS: The Meats - Make it stand out No other smoked bone-in chicken can compare to the birds being served up at Crazy Good Barbecue in Olathe. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/86e92350-fe34-4eac-9e44-21a4c22772fe/399751868_886475552834347_3281179669238538259_n.jpg home - FCS: The Meats - Make it stand out Both the Crown Prime Beef Rib and the Lamb Ribs from Jack Stack made the cut for this year’s Fountain City Superlatives. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fountaincityfoodie-romabakery monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/5d19dee6-172c-4213-988a-c65e32d482e9/IMG_1690+%281%29.jpg home - Everything but the Bread - Make it stand out No platter from Joe’s Kansas City is complete without a couple slices of buttered, toasted Roma bread. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/d13ddd06-f9dc-48de-ac82-c20581d8b7b0/IMG_7189.jpg home - Everything but the Bread - Make it stand out The Brisket Philly from Taste of Kansas City BBQ & Grill utilizes the white bread hoagie from Roma Bakery. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/eab9ac6b-2212-4530-8b93-2f84f384e6b6/387512741_1025886385423486_5548441897687204635_n.jpg home - Everything but the Bread - Make it stand out There is just something about the sturdy but soft Roma buns that makes them so perfect for both the new-school BBQ joints and iconic spots like Gates Bar-B-Que. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/a110d474-8c35-416b-a265-a490c7370359/IMG_6861.JPG home - Everything but the Bread - Make it stand out The most popular sandwich on Danny Edwards’ menu, the Big D Special, utilizes Roma’s marble rye. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1a835f32-6c1f-468a-8a26-dd74d9498a0a/387513813_633584842007148_8079615709472605164_n.jpg home - Everything but the Bread - Make it stand out At Harp Barbecue, the split-top brioche bun “with the shine” is the only choice for their pulled pork sandwich. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/9979a753-43d9-4349-b562-63773d4b3600/IMG_1513+%281%29.jpg home - Everything but the Bread - Make it stand out Hidden in plain sight, Roma’s white bread is an entrant in several platters across town. Shown here is Slap’s BBQ. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fountaincityfoodie-meatlessbbq monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/094638a5-be28-4458-af46-96d20ef43e92/386472566_1074888770165722_3810932654326796182_n.jpg home - Bar-V-Que - Make it stand out Sights like this are a reminder that barbeque has never been friendly to those who don’t eat meat. A few places in KC are changing that. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/94ee24c6-0b36-41b5-9be8-a1fa389b296a/jackknife.jpg home - Bar-V-Que - Make it stand out The Jackknife, with smoked jackfruit, from Char Bar is one of the city’s premier meatless barbeque sandwiches. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/bc5265a0-15c9-488f-9811-ee8491c3bf21/384537541_961193491613916_4753520213568009261_n+%281%29.jpg home - Bar-V-Que - Make it stand out At F325, smoked jackfruit features in their salads but can also be ordered on a bun, topped with slaw, as seen here. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e2c58602-3315-495b-bc7c-b553b05720b7/384539488_164472420046696_429254737829574575_n.jpg home - Bar-V-Que - Make it stand out Joe’s Z-Man may be the most iconic sandwich in the metro. However, a closer look will reveal that this version doesn’t have brisket, but smoked Portobello. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/da9ff6b7-f8f0-417d-be83-e6896d027e7c/harp.jpg home - Bar-V-Que - Make it stand out As a side dish, or a vegetarian entrée, there is nothing quite like the Sweet Potato Burnt Ends at Harp. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/be96d1fd-7485-4a6d-9aa3-6d7ea7982255/384538163_749100203650866_634436842469783874_n.jpg home - Bar-V-Que - Make it stand out Jazzy B’s offers an entirely vegetarian section to their menu. Many of the entreees, like the Bruschetta Sandwich, feature smoked Portobello mushroom. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b345ca89-f829-45ff-8f92-92d6ee25857c/386856109_633550658987571_1966195786416552322_n.jpg home - Bar-V-Que - Make it stand out Always pushing the envelope of what barbeque can be, Wolfepack offers a smoked Portobello mushroom sandwich. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/nomadd-stlbbq monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/245912c3-a929-4b14-a624-654a969867c3/IMG_8953.JPG home - Q in the Lou - Make it stand out Four hours east of Kansas City lies St. Louis, Missouri. And while they cannot compare to the World Capital of BBQ, “The Lou” is a barbeque city in its own right. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f5692794-cc04-4131-a57a-86c963eafe11/kander.png home - Q in the Lou - Make it stand out Jason Kander’s tweet in 2020 poured gas on the longstanding Internet feud between Missouri’s two largest cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/d9c27c2d-b493-4091-b27f-0a3f1e31e382/IMG_8520.JPG home - Q in the Lou - Make it stand out The Well-Fed Beast from Beast Craft BBQ Co. includes pulled pork, brisket, rib tips, and kielbasa. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b28058e2-60a6-4b0d-913e-e0efe109d8c6/sando.jpg home - Q in the Lou - Make it stand out The Sweet & Spicy Melt at Beast Craft BBQ Co. is heaven stuffed between two griddled slices of sourdough. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/6b12b711-2383-4e3e-ba24-fbadcdc935f3/IMG_8820.jpg home - Q in the Lou - Make it stand out Both Navin’s BBQ and the best sandwich on the menu, The JERK, take their name from the famed Steve Martin film. Shown here is The JERK with a side of mac & cheese. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c1aca0a7-2857-47e3-9a3f-6823c50f1abd/347236280_802127047728713_1923974862551877577_n.jpg home - Q in the Lou - Make it stand out Navin’s BBQ isn’t shy about the name’s origin. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f3c93891-3a37-476f-a9da-3458f7c7cab3/IMG_9311.jpg home - Q in the Lou - Make it stand out Beyond just the St. Louis-style cut, Pappy’s Smokehouse proves that St. Louis can put out some great ribs as well. Pappy’s spare ribs are some of the best in the nation. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/8fe4d1c4-cdc3-4e40-a326-70e56388944d/290690336_10103744015320651_4261518673119035826_n.jpg home - Q in the Lou - Make it stand out My love affair with Pappy’s fried corn on the cob began in 2009. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3da4b782-a940-45ba-b93d-512cfbf6f19f/IMG_9045.JPG home - Q in the Lou - Make it stand out Salt + Smoke’s Bestie Combo with St. Louis cut ribs, brisket, smoked wings, creamed corn, and beef fat fries. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/be200f27-f1df-4885-9373-eedea0a6f106/347243760_240092388708497_7390808275003203241_n.jpg home - Q in the Lou - Make it stand out Seriously, you have to try the fried bologna! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/914315dd-2d70-491a-b1c9-20b98c099af9/IMG_9170.JPG home - Q in the Lou - Make it stand out A 3 Meat Combo with with brisket, ribs, pulled pork, potato salad, and fries from Sugarfire Smoke House. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/dfcc10d1-3168-408b-b842-2429ac30cb03/biscuit.png home - Q in the Lou - Make it stand out The Fried Chicken Biscuit at Sugarfire is a must. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/devans-dozen-burntends monthly 0.5 2025-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/2a100e01-e9ce-477f-8479-fa0a2b5cb399/IMG_6798.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Burnt Ends Edition - Make it stand out In 1972, Calvin Trillin wrote about the “burned edges” of brisket at Arthur Bryant’s and took burnt ends from being a Kansas City secret to a nationwide delicacy. PHOTO CREDIT: disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/696ae73a-86f5-413e-8218-d0550cbc9d18/IMG_3230.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Burnt Ends Edition - Make it stand out Burnt End Plate with cheesy corn and hot potato salad at A Little BBQ Joint. 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PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/adbb0263-727a-4122-b4bc-0dfa66781f98/IMG_2788.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Burnt Ends Edition - Make it stand out Burnt Ends Half & Half Plate from LC’s BBQ with beef burnt ends (RIGHT) and pork burnt ends (LEFT). PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3ecca299-49a6-4ae0-84f2-1191a6c43aeb/IMG_9538.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Burnt Ends Edition - Make it stand out The Mr. Burns sandwich, featuring beef burnt ends, from Q39. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/98dc52ea-a8ae-4a5c-b68c-66012341f64b/IMG_4133.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Burnt Ends Edition - Make it stand out The Burnt End Dinner from Branding Iron BBQ. 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PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e5052de3-a517-4d1a-b211-421d1a55b625/IMG_0862.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Burnt Ends Edition - Make it stand out An order of burnt ends with potato casserole and an ABT from the BBQ Shack. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/38b245fc-09a6-4271-a4b7-94f7b0cc0b4f/IMG_4052.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Burnt Ends Edition - Make it stand out The “DOM” sandwich, featuring beef burnt ends, from Smoketown BBQ. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3ff2eb0b-0fe4-4330-ac26-1577d8054ae7/Perry+Fosters+-+Johnson+County+Historical+Society.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Burnt Ends Edition - Make it stand out While not in the KC metro, it was at Perry Foster’s that my love affair with burnt ends began. This same BBQ joint was a favorite of legendary Chiefs’ linebacker Derrick Thomas. PHOTO COURTESY OF: Johnson County (MO) Historical Society https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/flashbakc-bbqstories monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0866834e-3f6d-4642-9938-caed8a019d50/KC.jpg home - Once Upon a Time… in Kansas City - Make it stand out The World Capital of Barbeque wields an influence that goes well beyond smoked meats. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/98ee34e8-490a-48df-9c7d-4cb40aa8d15c/IMG_2886.JPG home - Once Upon a Time… in Kansas City - Make it stand out Today, KC Masterpiece is a nationally distributed and recognized brand with a variety of flavors. Not only did the classic sauce begin in Kansas City, it actually was key in defining what Kansas City, and American, barbeque sauce is. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0e330e91-6fdb-4bfc-b56b-9a132563ae8d/IMG_2874.JPG home - Once Upon a Time… in Kansas City - Make it stand out Today, barbeque chips continue to be the second most popular flavor of potato chip in America. Kansas City’s own Guy’s barbeque chips are not only “legendary” by name, their legendary by default. They were the first barbeque flavored chips ever made! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/a4cac9bf-0f17-4111-beb4-ccb3251e6134/56764543_10102321072015441_8051031752447098880_n.jpg home - Once Upon a Time… in Kansas City - Make it stand out Since 2019, Minsky’s Pizza has collaborated with Joe’s Kansas City on a seasonal offering. PHOTO CREDIT - Sarah Carey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/65870fef-8931-4e92-978b-1cae55b4d80b/IMG_2892.jpg home - Once Upon a Time… in Kansas City - Make it stand out Barbeque sauce aisles such as these do not exist without K.C. Masterpiece. In defining what American barbeque sauce is, Dr. Rich Davis created an entirely new market segment! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/devans-dozen-porkribs monthly 0.5 2025-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/40a4dd46-5ae7-4ee2-8f3d-4a623e344468/355406251_802547978111778_5995866195656586571_n.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: (Pork) Ribs Edition - Make it stand out Not only does Louisburg BBQ serve up some of the best ribs in the metro, they’re also some of the largest. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/df3ed4fc-981e-4d45-bcac-65222750645c/IMG_9275.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: (Pork) Ribs Edition - Make it stand out It is hard to imagine a better way to enjoy the ribs at RJ’s than served with crinkle-cut sweet potato fries and some of the best cheesy corn in town. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/eeabe51c-58e8-4e4c-b290-b1bb5639a85e/IMG_6145.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: (Pork) Ribs Edition - Make it stand out Sure you can head to Leawood for a slab of these tasty ribs, or you can just grab some the next time you fly out of KCI! 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PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/954bdf9f-b290-4903-bf8b-5968e197b23b/Full+rack+of+ribs.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: (Pork) Ribs Edition - Make it stand out No longer do you have to make a trip to the Northland to get the amazing ribs at Scott’s Kitchen; they’re also available at select Royals’ games! PHOTO COURTESY OF - Scott’s Kitchen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/eb01aae0-cea1-4355-8726-e9a83156d3d2/356255900_1649538312224963_1093211372941158708_n.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: (Pork) Ribs Edition - Make it stand out Ever since they started making barbeque, Woodyard has been known for their ribs. Both their Kansas City ribs (above) and babybacks have garnered praise from multiple national outlets. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/5d12a871-d7d5-4b1c-8e4c-d7afbb247f4c/IMG_7903.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: (Pork) Ribs Edition - Make it stand out While the babyback ribs at Bryant’s are a treat in their own right, they are best enjoyed with one of Arthur’s iconic “President’s Choice” sauces. For me, the Rich & Spicy wins out with the ribs. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b58cd4f5-d848-4a6d-b44f-3e6c8d8dcdbf/355474474_1308149830115228_1239122372047495729_n.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: (Pork) Ribs Edition - Make it stand out Somehow, the babybacks at Porky’s taste even better than they look! And it’s hard to imagine a better-looking rib. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/a46dc78f-f794-4bc0-8ef0-450ebb5f6cc8/IMG_9578.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: (Pork) Ribs Edition - Make it stand out For over 50 years, Hayward’s has continued to put out some of the best ribs in the city. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/19084fc9-53a2-4b02-977c-fb9da0ecf2c0/IMG_1508.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: (Pork) Ribs Edition - Make it stand out The only thing that has ever prevented me from ordering at least a few bones at SLAP’s is availability. Ribs are one of the first meats to sell out. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/48a8a9ef-afbb-4164-8852-68bebc1b6091/IMG_1673.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: (Pork) Ribs Edition - Make it stand out My first-ever slab of Kansas City ribs was from (Oklahoma) Joe’s. Who knew they’d be the only slab I’d ever need? PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/kitchendrawer-theater23 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e30746f4-6ed5-40da-b0f1-8069d503a278/353785519_1687904298318729_2780540406760037469_n.jpg home - A Year at the Theater - Make it stand out What can I say? It’s been a fantastic year. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b0d92daa-d761-44c3-8eff-798d21495076/Pretty+Woman.jpg home - A Year at the Theater - Make it stand out The season kicked off in December with a Broadway adaptation of a rom-com. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/818b7a93-62dc-4428-8308-5001c2cd4c60/Hadestown.jpg home - A Year at the Theater - Make it stand out Did I do my best to sneak a photo of the set before the show began? You bet! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/4ba56005-2e16-42a7-ab76-3524ddb5df7f/IMG_5047.jpg home - A Year at the Theater - Make it stand out My Fair Lady was such a nice switch of venue. Opportunities to visit Kauffman are rare and I was reminded what an incredible venue it really is. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/9dd932d4-0335-4f3f-b24b-900b8190f980/333122994_741530340688933_5813469884148134070_n.jpg home - A Year at the Theater - Make it stand out Are you supposed to take photos during theatrical performances? No. Did I break the rules and sneak one during the curtain call? Sure did. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/77956eef-5a79-41a8-8165-0150b91453a1/340841957_275374041504304_3202609439032728094_n+%281%29.jpg home - A Year at the Theater - Make it stand out I loved the Hamilton set so much because it not only reflected the original set so well, it made use of the natural brick in the auditorium. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/84d3c3fe-cac3-42fe-af82-fdd20ee18c8e/Annie.jpg home - A Year at the Theater - Make it stand out They probably should just name the show Sandy because the dog was clearly the star of this fantastic show! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b6725516-7ac0-41aa-8690-28ab5a4f652b/344756127_183749207493910_248603306997548468_n.jpg home - A Year at the Theater - Make it stand out Going into Les Mis, I knew very little about the show, just that it was incredibly popular. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/68201202-6307-4e77-a324-9c4f8027779b/353951151_1589739874768955_2804512298920519928_n.jpg home - A Year at the Theater - Make it stand out It was a beautiful night in Kansas City on May 30, for the final show of my PNC Broadway season. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/devans-dozen-tedlasso monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/d59de17c-f1d3-434b-9bd1-2897358808c8/348381123_1216222502417866_2830509998663847593_n.jpg home - Devan’s (Half) Dozen: Ted Lasso Edition - Make it stand out Since the earliest episodes of Ted Lasso, the iconic Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque has heavily featured. Earlier this year, Arthur Bryant’s started hanging a Lasso-inspired “Believe in BBQ” sign in their front window. PHOTO CREDIT: disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/525b6a4e-c106-4c1a-a716-6dc27a9aa7cf/Screenshot+2023-06-02+171150.png home - Devan’s (Half) Dozen: Ted Lasso Edition - Make it stand out On a pair of occasions in Season Three, Coach Lasso is seen rocking a Kansas City Current t-shirt. 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PHOTO CREDIT: Ted Lasso, Apple TV+ https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fountaincityfoodie-bbqbible2 monthly 0.5 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/a59df00a-379f-4b57-a5ba-cf0ca72c728c/IMG_0630.JPG home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (KS) - Make it stand out Before they closed their doors, Jousting Pigs was home to some of the best crispy pork belly in town. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/2ae9820c-081d-40fe-bc75-af3a12e73895/344389961_245564164664282_6645556607257797906_n.jpg home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (KS) - Make it stand out The two meat plate from Buck Tui is always served on a bed of jasmine rice with sides of house BBQ sauce and tiger sauce. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e95794de-a118-4582-b3b5-cb90f1de2dd5/IMG_5998.JPG home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (KS) - Make it stand out If you’re looking for the best smoked chicken in Kansas City, look no further than Crazy Good Barbeque in Olathe. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0e29a124-5f55-42ed-acfc-e9bd2d42732b/IMG_5921.JPG home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (KS) - Make it stand out Getting a three-meat plate at Overland Park’s Harp Barbecue, is a great way to sample all they have to offer. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/7184de20-9805-4b3e-ac05-5f0a2ef7cd61/IMG_4180.JPG home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (KS) - Make it stand out The Sausage Burnt Ends at Fritz’s are a real hodgepodge. Be wary of the sneaky hot link! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0cb16fbb-d11f-44e8-b4a3-a8269fc5b4ca/IMG_0935.jpg home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (KS) - Make it stand out The mix of pulled pork, halved sausage, white queso, and BBQ sauce makes the XXL Sausage Sandwich from Moose’s a must! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c4317eef-a0ab-45eb-980a-3a2007709cba/IMG_7702.JPG home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (KS) - Make it stand out While they haven’t been around that long, something tells me that Smoketown won’t be a secret for much longer. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c8df5a5c-4056-4e93-9904-74ea5da39d7c/IMG_6754.JPG home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (KS) - Make it stand out Operating as a mobile barbeque concept, Smoak Craft out of Olathe can be found at Kauffman Stadium during the 2023 season. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/81a0b5d3-09a5-41dc-b35f-0ef3d023aa33/IMG_1678.JPG home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (KS) - Make it stand out When you visit Low-N-Slow Midwest BBQ in Lansing, getting the fried okra is a must! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/68e93ee8-6ef7-40fa-9b45-3144d7054dc4/IMG_0862.JPG home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (KS) - Make it stand out An order of beef burnt ends with the cheesy potato casserole from The BBQ Shack is a pro move. Just don’t forget about the ABT! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/7c6a948e-9f0f-4177-8c99-2b31c35fa550/IMG_5941.JPG home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (KS) - Make it stand out It’s impossible to talk about the best of Kansas City barbeque without mentioning SLAP’s. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/9fbce76b-62fc-44d3-b438-ccb20a027a66/IMG_7400.png home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (KS) - Make it stand out The Rocket Pig with a side of fries from Joe’s KC - what’s not to love about this order? PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/13d4a3d4-e58f-4f3b-a534-d6ea93267c72/IMG_1899.jpg home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (KS) - Make it stand out The Mac N Cheese bowls from Quentin’s in Bonner Springs are (dare I say it?) LEGENDARY. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3e013a4b-f88e-401e-b074-e5ec5eefffee/IMG_7016.jpg home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (KS) - Make it stand out At Wyandot Bar-B-Q, the rib tips with a side of fries is an excellent way to go. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fountaincityfoodie-bbqbible1 monthly 0.5 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/de8d2e2a-0e94-4aeb-8409-83f53c603305/IMG_6135.JPG home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (MO) - Make it stand out The unexpected closure of North Kansas City’s Smokin’ Guns BBQ in the Fall of 2022 was one factor in my decision to publish the sum of my Kansas City barbeque knowledge while I still could. These really were the best burnt ends in Kansas City. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/86004f62-4295-4c28-b3bc-2d12bc3e62ac/IMG_4127.JPG home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (MO) - Make it stand out The smoked pork chops from Kurzweil’s Country Meats in Harrisonville are unlike anything offered in the metro. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f5abe130-0c89-45ec-b3d4-4c55e12912e7/IMG_6494.jpg home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (MO) - Make it stand out There’s just something about the signature “chopped meat” at Long Barbeque Company in Pleasant Hill. And there’s no better way to enjoy it than on the famed Hot Mess Fries. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0f97c0ff-8ed9-4dd9-b444-0933c49fea67/IMG_5911.jpg home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (MO) - Make it stand out My affinity for Hawg Jaw’s Irish Hawg sandwich, and their incredible fries, are well-documented. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/bfa3dd72-27f6-44d6-8230-3cac19f60fa2/430409391_1446980932563722_5281257200134491669_n.jpg home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (MO) - Make it stand out Since 1987, Smokehouse Barbecue has offered traditional, but elevated, Kansas City barbeque. For the sauce averse, you may want to request it on the side. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/463b0778-7da4-4cf1-b4fa-300770aa2c72/IMG_5005.jpg home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (MO) - Make it stand out 3 Halves Brew Pub & BBQ has a lot of great options but getting their cheesy macaroni topped with smoked meat (brisket pictured) is an excellent choice. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ac9d0412-2959-4d37-a6b7-1492e12686ec/340811320_1609561889547567_8716631837742665365_n.jpg home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (MO) - Make it stand out When it comes to Kansas City restaurants, there are only a few as iconic as Arthur Bryant’s. The sliced pork sandwich with handcut fries is a throwback to a past era. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b33eeb8c-331e-4772-8f09-84329c0712d9/BB+2.jpg home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (MO) - Make it stand out I know those look like chicken tenders in the top left, but those are actually the famed Battered Fries from BB’s Lawnside! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c3735ac5-a4da-4c42-843d-68d911ed0442/IMG_9682.JPG home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (MO) - Make it stand out There are few delicacies in this city greater than the Cheesy Hushpuppies at Char Bar. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/20464409-f7cd-4559-83dd-588ff78adbea/FBPL2127.jpg home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (MO) - Make it stand out Chef J is probably the most well-known of a recent influx of "craft BBQ joints” in Kansas City. I had the distinction of writing the first-ever Yelp! review for Chef J. I knew right away that this place was elite. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/dfbfc566-0018-4052-a968-8319489d33d9/IMG_6598.JPG home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (MO) - Make it stand out Here in Kansas City, Gates is an institution with multiple locations on both sides of Stateline. With a history that very few BBQ joints can match, the most impressive thing about Gates is that after all these years, they are still family-owned and operated. Shown here is the Emmanuel Cleaver location, which this publication most recommends. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b7d38f4b-2b25-4441-8ed1-e98a0eabce81/IMG_7813.JPG home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (MO) - Make it stand out Operating out of the former Lueck’s General Store, Dunn Deal BBQ has brought the flavors of Texas to Grandview. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/18a6f321-c823-4059-94da-b7ff1b9f5f4e/IMG_6795.jpg home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (MO) - Make it stand out Originally located on the outskirts of Lee’s Summit, Jazzy B’s is now located in a strip mall on Blue Parkway. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f9b1df25-86cc-4efc-95e3-7034e26bd446/339221937_791367929052640_3932959302249905506_n.jpg home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (MO) - Make it stand out Night Goat Barbecue is a barbeque concept that operates out of Fox and Pearl on Saturday mornings. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e7d971af-b347-46b6-82b4-0a34a2cb5219/IMG_5476.JPG home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (MO) - Make it stand out My obsession with the babyback ribs at Porky’s Blazin Bar-B-Q is well-documented by now. They are the best babybacks I’ve ever had. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/53ed6fab-9e0f-41c4-8a0e-4977b8e99a1e/IMG_7722.jpg home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (MO) - Make it stand out Drawing inspiration from the traditions of Central Texas, Wolfpack BBQ serves up, arguably, the best sliced brisket in Kansas City. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/d0e3771e-9ec1-4835-97de-2eb1ad5b3bb2/IMG_5399.JPG home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (MO) - Make it stand out For many locals, the yellow trays at Bates City Bar-B-Que are iconic. For me, if the tray is filled with some of the city’s most amazing fries? I’m all in! PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0493eb1c-86ce-4298-b3ac-109bc73d8efc/IMG_6401.JPG home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (MO) - Make it stand out Auggie-Q is one of the few BBQ joints to regularly offer smoked corn beef. As expected, they absolutely nail their take on the Reuben. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/8f69454f-cee7-4b08-83bb-31a55d7485c9/IMG_1615.JPG home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (MO) - Make it stand out It may not look like much but Off the Hook BBQ’s simply named Baked Potato, topped with a meat of your choice and four-cheese mac, is tremendous. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/163a4aa0-0e56-4191-876f-18550457d694/IMG_7519.JPG home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (MO) - Make it stand out When it comes to Weston’s Tin Kitchen, the order is simple. The Smoked Chicken is some of the better bone-in chicken you’ll find at a BBQ joint. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/afae6327-a9d3-4df3-a4ab-3b5ce7a5c2df/340072245_146029015104024_7421485036190640212_n.jpg home - The KC “BBQ Bible” (MO) - Make it stand out From a barbeque standpoint, the smoked pork belly appetizer is one of the better meats on the Oink & Moo menu. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/kitchendrawer-23nfldraft monthly 0.5 2024-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c7e499e0-4fec-4cd8-b085-0823a3e695bc/339413843_778962133447542_1296085359810264015_n.jpg home - Lucky 63 - Make it stand out There have clearly been signs that the NFL Draft is coming to Kansas City, such as this wrapped KC Streetcar which has branding for all 32 NFL teams. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/eafad296-d85a-4a8d-939a-690c68ab7cdc/McDonald.jpg home - Lucky 63 - Make it stand out Tommy McDonald was inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998. PHOTO CREDIT - Philadelphia Inquirer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ca2fad4b-0aa5-4c23-aae7-33f3a9e72e2a/licensed-image.jpg home - Lucky 63 - Make it stand out Since being drafted out of the University of Cincinnati, Travis Kelce has accomplished things unmatched by any tight end in NFL history. PHOTO CREDIT - Dustin Bradford / Getty Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/a8e92a18-8b33-4ff3-991c-9bbaf7bcb70a/licensed-image+%281%29.jpg home - Lucky 63 - Make it stand out Jamaal Williams broke out with the Detroit Lions in 2022. He had 17 rushing touchdowns which led the league. PHOTO CREDIT - Nic Antaya / Getty Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/aeb001b8-5d73-48ff-906a-0eb58a91a97c/Glover.png home - Lucky 63 - Make it stand out Fondly remembered for his ability to get to the quarterback in New Orleans, Glover was originally drafted by the Raiders and waived way too soon. PHOTO CREDIT - SB Nation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/bedeba2a-6fef-4387-9c44-c86f0ec90369/Carson.PNG home - Lucky 63 - Make it stand out When healthy, Chris Carson was a brilliant running back. Sadly, injuries hampered his career and ultimately ended it. PHOTO CREDIT - Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/fc8c7a2d-927a-4cde-a42b-765509bc29ec/SuperBowl.jpg home - Lucky 63 - Make it stand out Chiefs Kingdom packed into KC Live! for Super Bowl LVII. They all hope they get to do it again on February 11, 2024. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/distrikct-airport monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/5f845029-a0ae-4018-9b2b-26bf87332540/IMG_6236.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! - Make it stand out Walking into the airport, I couldn’t help but think, “Is this really in my city?” but thanks to a focus on “sense of place” there’s no question that this airport is all KC. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1681506649289-GWT1E4OALITQINLEWKX9/IMG_2424+%281%29.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! - Pulled Pork Sandwich The Pulled Pork Sandwich from Smoke ‘n Magic, topped with crunchy, vinegary slaw and a side of crispy, crinkle-cut fries tossed in the rib rub, and covered with Level Up Sauce, is a veteran order. PHOTO CREDIT - Black Magic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1681506651165-EHYCQNSUAY7734RI4K30/IMG_6105.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! The Made for KC Barbeque Experience was the brainchild of OHM to bring the authenticity of the Kansas City’s competition circuit to the new terminal. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1681506651259-6LWARSUU6JDWGYPXHP1M/IMG_6126.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! - Crinkle Fries w/ Level Up Sauce Crinkle fries from Smoke ‘n Magic with Level Up sauce is an amazing combination. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1681506649323-2AGNXUTI7LC7NK74FZOS/IMG_2418.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! - Bloody Mary Breakfast burritos aren’t the only morning option. Smoke ‘n Magic serves a mean BBQ Bloody Mary. PHOTO CREDIT - Black Magic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1681506650250-R1C41HQQ41OA44NXNTDM/IMG_6128.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! One of my favorite design elements in the Made for KC space is the long-term loan of two cows from the American Royal. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1681506649935-7WPOO2ZHCYUO5REA04FN/IMG_2427.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! - Ribs St. Louis style pork spare rips served with Smoke-Kissed Cheesy Corn and Pit Beans. PHOTO CREDIT - Black Magic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1681505999581-HOEJ4L8ZAKR9JPOQMT70/IMG_6151.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! - Cheesy Hog Fries Curly fries loaded with pulled pork, bacon, pepperjack fun-do, cheddar, pickled jalapenos, ranch, and just a bit of honey. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1681506069512-9BXYL66OJ4383SOHQ8X3/IMG_6145.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! - Smoked Pork Ribs Platter St. Louis cut pork spare ribs served with BBQ Pit Beans and Chopped Coleslaw. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1681505901232-T697QWAAHD9JUO45OGLQ/IMG_6154.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! - Two Meats All-Star Platter Shown here with beef brisket and Kansas City beef burnt ends. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1681505902003-QVTD9UEIQG4UX3IITW1Z/IMG_6160.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! - The Smash &amp; Grab Double brisket patties on a toasted bun with smoked bacon, pepperjack, charred mayo, and pickled jalapeno. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1681597948614-51Q1S6IKEH0NM830WSY2/IMG_6173+%282%29.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! - Carne Louca Sandwich Shredded beef with garlic, onions, olives, bell peppers, and cheese on a French baguette. Served with an order of battered-style fries. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1681597948381-I0EM0TU2FKPF7MI8Z573/IMG_6176+%281%29.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! - Coxinha Breaded fried dough stuffed with shredded chicken and cream cheese. Served with a side of chimichurri sauce. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1681597950466-QNDD3YBLNA8ISAQMGQYU/IMG_6169+%281%29.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! - Pao de Queijo Gluten-free pieces of baked cheese-stuffed bread. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1681597951287-P2YJIRVHF955LM0G7TM6/IMG_6178.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! - Brigadeiro A traditional Brazilian dessert. Shown are a chocolate truffle rolled in chocolate sprinkles and a coconut truffle rolled in shredded coconut. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1681599676710-6ZI590EKIX0IXEYTO2T3/IMG_6230.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! - Meatloaf Topped with brown gravy and French onions, and served with sides of bacon green beans and goat cheese mashed potatoes, this was hyped up as “the best meatloaf in the city”. After trying it myself? No lies detected. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1681599679793-KIU1917ON53ONQCQSJZS/IMG_6206+%281%29.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! - Hummus Vegan offering served with za’atar pita. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1681599679981-SD8XQYXUZDWF5UQQVZUE/IMG_6213+%281%29.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! - Calamari Crispy, breaded fried rings of calamari served with sides of spicy tomato oil, honey horseradish, and grana padano. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1681599676474-Z0AF5J4GH2GTJ588V9GM/IMG_6211+%281%29.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! - Arugula Salad With shaved fennel, toasted nuts, Turkish apricot, goat cheese, and pomegranate prosecco vinaigrette. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1681599681989-TWB96PPHHCCS0J76MZ5L/IMG_6218+%281%29.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! - Betty Club Roast beef, honey pit ham, sharp cheddar cheese, pickles, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and French onion mayo piled high on Texas toast, served with a side of fries. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f7ea6c95-9e92-4fa8-b307-d3a13c0559f6/IMG_6130.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! - Make it stand out The display in Node B of alto saxophones that have been re-purposed into bird sculptures is a real eye-catcher. The obvious homage to Kansas City’s own Charlie “Bird” Parker is my favorite display in the new terminal. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/5a53efc1-71f3-4058-9af1-4e9de9bf5df3/1.jpg home - Minor Hub? Major Grub! - Make it stand out Transplanting medallions from the old terminals is one of several thoughtful touches in the new airport. 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Devan’s Dozen: Part 2 Hearts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/caf77539-f227-408e-8c45-e33eabce042d/IMG_7005.JPG home - Devan’s Dozen: Part 2 Hearts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e61a9e6b-c130-4a60-80a5-8d4a8c8e2bc8/IMG_6944.JPG home - Devan’s Dozen: Part 2 Hearts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/a1ab73a7-0812-41c3-9e3a-d90b6ef9e925/338940577_233368782683213_551118577592752799_n.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Part 2 Hearts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/de732bc8-2f34-4d07-aba4-778218ec1db1/IMG_6941.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Part 2 Hearts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/808657c6-b4ff-4625-b9f9-a12266165652/Heart+Gallery+2.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Part 2 Hearts - Make it stand out Unless otherwise noticed, all photos in this article were taken by, and are the property of, disKCovery. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fountaincityfoodie-porkys monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3aeb25c5-8c5f-4c29-8483-3cfa7ae1af52/IMG_5462.jpg home - Destination Q - Make it stand out The flag-adorned red barn on South Buckner Tarsney may feel a bit random, but there is a history there. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/6054cafb-d5ff-4bc2-bbad-959bfe4c7e0c/IMG_5477.JPG home - Destination Q - Make it stand out There were undoubtedly signs that the babyback ribs at Porky’s were going to be something special. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0e584856-6a7a-4f90-a0d5-3f8a7facdf9b/IMG_5472.jpg home - Destination Q - Make it stand out Roberts modestly told me his grandma’s pasta salad is just “vinegar and sugar and spices” but we both know that it’s so much more than that. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/cd7b0637-90dd-49c4-8deb-f6e11905236d/IMG_5470.jpg home - Destination Q - Make it stand out Porky’s incredibly lean beef burnt ends (seen here on bun) are also chopped up and used in the beans. Owner Scott Roberts is very intentional in order to get the best quality. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0b3e496b-9236-4abd-95aa-612abe8b1f7d/IMG_5483.JPG home - Destination Q - Make it stand out Porky’s is so much more than the best babyback ribs on the planet. The pulled pork and turkey (pictured) are also memorable. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/flashbakc-perryair monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/8a4ccd55-531a-446a-ae6b-ae67fb751a8c/IMG_4843.jpg home - Fit For a King - Make it stand out Regardless of the reason that people travel to Kansas City, once they get here, most of them share a common purpose - dining on some of our world-class barbeque. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/32bf1805-c683-4cce-b9ee-871143a76bd1/IMG_5940.JPG home - Fit For a King - Make it stand out Today, there are over 125 barbeque joints, like SLAP’s BBQ (PICTURED) in the Kansas City metro. Without Henry Perry, that most likely would not be the case. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/a21b196a-d210-4d8e-a7ed-8c7119435fd7/KC+Sun+1917.png home - Fit For a King - Make it stand out An advertisement for Henry Perry’s restaurant in a 1917 edition of The Kansas City Sun showing the variety of smoked meats that he offered. PHOTO CREDIT - The Kansas City Sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ff352ced-0c76-4909-a151-a438017d7b83/Sauce1.png home - Fit For a King - Make it stand out While Henry Perry likely introduced the world, and maybe the country, to barbeque sauce, his sauce was vastly different than the Kansas City-style sauce most know today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3e83a3db-74e6-44a0-ba93-7c33d3e22d04/US+Census+1900+Highland+Avenue+1940+KC+Library.png home - Fit For a King - Make it stand out A photo taken by the U.S. Census Bureau of Henry Perry’s restaurant at 1900 Highland Avenue circa 1940. In many ways, Perry’s restaurant may have been the first integrated restaurant in the city. PHOTO COURTESY OF - Kansas City Public Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b9e1ea3b-724d-43d6-a7f8-24d22ad91250/Arthur+Gates.png home - Fit For a King - Make it stand out Both Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque (LEFT) and Gates Bar-B-Q (RIGHT) draw a direct culinary lineage from the Father of Kansas City Barbeque - Henry Perry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3cd84335-afa1-44d0-a252-5c10fbe835ba/IMG_2323.jpg home - Fit For a King - Make it stand out Bernetta McKindra, the granddaughter of Henry Perry, next to local artist Philip Bergantine, who painted a portrait of McKindra’s grandfather, The Barbecue King. Due to how overlooked Perry has been in Kansas City, it is within the last few years that McKindra has come to understand who her grandfather was and his contributions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/15f052c5-0eb0-4bd2-8182-270310ef2a7a/New+Airport+1+-+Arredondo.jpg home - Fit For a King - Make it stand out An abundance of local favorites, like Stockyards Brewing Co. (pictured), ensure that the new Kansas City International Airport has a real “sense of place”. PHOTO CREDIT - Adam Arredondo https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/kitchendrawer-patmahomes monthly 0.5 2024-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/8460b404-fae2-40aa-a19b-92514e440654/PW2.jpg home - A Chance Encounter - Make it stand out It may not look like much, but for one fateful summer, historic Phil Welch Stadium in St. Joseph, Missouri was home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e4574b33-5da1-4599-9f3c-020793f5d0e7/Mahomes1.png home - A Chance Encounter - Make it stand out A young Patrick Mahomes plays with his dad on the field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis. Mahomes’ father, Pat, pitched for the Twins for five seasons. 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PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/84b8486e-690c-4fb3-ac6c-1a0252d55978/IMG_4307+%281%29.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BBQ Sandwiches Edition - Make it stand out The Jester’s gooey cheese blend and Texas Toothpicks make it unique among KC specialty sandwiches. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/afb9e241-f051-4d24-a0a0-dd9fb2965747/IMG_9534.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BBQ Sandwiches Edition - Make it stand out Ever since Q39 opened in 2014, the Mr. Burns has been the star of the sandwich line-up. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/2e91cd63-22cb-49c4-bbe4-76c5ca628c39/IMG_5551+%281%29.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BBQ Sandwiches Edition - Make it stand out When ordered with jackfruit, the Jackknife is not only one of the premier BBQ sandwiches in the city - it is the premier BBQ option for vegetarians. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/45770fb2-1407-487d-87af-97c007ebb2ae/321604892_2232228446939133_6457485776756376301_n.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BBQ Sandwiches Edition - Make it stand out While the “DOM” is traditionally served on a bun, I can never pass up a chance to ask for my sandwiches to be served on some of the best Texas Toast I have ever had. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/748bd429-c1f7-457f-8e22-b9f518179de0/IMG_9390.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BBQ Sandwiches Edition - Make it stand out The Big Pig at Jack Stack lives up to the name as it is so tall it can be difficult to get a proper bite. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/299cb760-5901-4aad-a6b2-955921762a5a/Hawg.png home - Devan’s Dozen: BBQ Sandwiches Edition - Make it stand out A lot of BBQ joints love to smoke corned beef and offer a BBQ Reuben around St. Patrick’s Day but Hawg Jaw offers their version year-round. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/188e449b-5b8f-4f34-bcba-09a240e8878f/IMG_4866.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BBQ Sandwiches Edition - Make it stand out In many ways, the Z-Man at Joe’s Kansas City is The Godfather of Kansas City BBQ specialty sandwiches. It definitely provided a winning template for other BBQ joints. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/438e5eb2-43a0-4f19-a922-5a70778e458c/321933644_897430918349080_8737680442718586997_n.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BBQ Sandwiches Edition - Make it stand out The XXL Loaded Sausage Sandwich at Moose’s is one of the metro’s elite sandwiches and is on its own worth a trip to Gardner. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/8e877689-a230-4c60-96f8-fab13887bb72/IMG_6078.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BBQ Sandwiches Edition - Make it stand out Many would be quick to point out several similarities between the Z-Man and the Big D, but the Big D is it’s own sandwich. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/4b6e227c-5278-43ce-9b0b-17cb78296671/IMG_4007.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BBQ Sandwiches Edition - Make it stand out Intentional or not, the way that the jalapeno bottle caps often resemble pig snouts only adds to the visual appeal of the Rocket Pig. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fountaincityfoodie-kcrw23 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/2b4b4c24-019f-4a2a-8a96-7cbe629149b2/IMG_3685.jpg home - KCRW 2023: A Preview - Make it stand out For years, visiting Rye - KC for some fried chicken and pie has been the one constant on my KCRW journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/7142cf18-14f8-4772-9a5a-8c954188a416/IMG_9682.jpg home - KCRW 2023: A Preview - Make it stand out If you do opt to visit Char Bar for lunch or dinner, instead of brunch, the cheesy hushpuppies are one of the best appetizers in KC. Of course, you can always order them at brunch too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/4d651307-5319-42ac-820b-7e1355a48adc/Blind+Box.jpg home - KCRW 2023: A Preview - Make it stand out The bread crumbs on top are one factor that makes Blind Box’s cheesy corn the best in the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f6fbcff4-5904-4b8c-85d8-79f7ec9f7c38/Trezo.png home - KCRW 2023: A Preview - Make it stand out I am only slightly obsessed with the tiramisu at Trezo Mare. Their KCRW Lunch Deal is about as good as it gets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c11b7a37-10df-42e3-b33f-eca5b3599fca/323546195_1865045667190230_7978751227929107335_n.jpg home - KCRW 2023: A Preview - Make it stand out What can I say? I love the fried chicken dinner from Brass Onion. The mashed potatoes are perfection. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/soapbox-2q23 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/21bfb6d7-b483-41a1-bb85-57986deb3803/IMG_2908.jpg home - 2Q23: Year of the Pit - Make it stand out With the permanent closing of Smokin’ Guns BBQ & Catering last month, I lost my favorite place for beef burnt ends in the city. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fcs-2022 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/a439e27c-40ec-4ca5-b98f-c4f280d9b541/IMG_1760.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/404540b1-9c8b-4485-99af-4ac1ab87b221/IMG_3181.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2022 - Make it stand out It should come as no surprise that a bar that takes inspiration from Ernest Hemingway would have such a wide whiskey selection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/9d4cfe45-8143-4a88-bad0-fe64efd1be1a/IMG_2489.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2022 - Make it stand out I am still having dreams about the Smoked Maple Cured Pork Chop at KoZak’s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/6ba0a14e-86c5-4f07-aad4-ee04a9367999/IMG_7068.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2022 - Make it stand out Hidden beneath our city’s soccer stadium, is its most exclusive speakeasy. A space where photos are largely prohibited, the only way to experience it is to be a member, or a guest of one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3ffaa3d3-75e3-4e63-9477-1545b0759e0a/IMG_7187.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2022 - Make it stand out The coffee is why Oddly Correct cracks this list, but I am slightly obsessed with their breakfast sandwiches as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f404d888-32bb-4afd-86cc-73ebeb925dd3/IMG_5651.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2022 - Make it stand out Adam Freese’s Fly Over This, located outside the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, was one of my favorite Parade of Hearts entries because it so perfectly captured the essence of what disKCovery is all about, as well as the chip that many Kansas Citians bear on our collective shoulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/50051b4d-9452-4e04-82f4-534bb8559462/IMG_2806.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2022 - Make it stand out This time of year, as it gets cold out, nothing warms me up quite like a plate of Pad Key Maw at Baramee Thai Bistro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/60b4559f-f77e-48da-a6ab-d8fa04d735e7/IMG_0727+%281%29.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2022 - Make it stand out Billie’s Grocery’s take on the Reuben is one of my favorites in town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/8a3d7fa5-45d3-42a7-b034-d6e4b535604e/IMG_3217.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2022 - Make it stand out As much as I love all the offerings at Tacos El Tio, the buche is definitely my favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/4e780029-ebed-4151-aed1-a4a6d9c9923c/IMG_2534.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2022 - Make it stand out Seriously, this thing is massive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e88e2153-4e7b-4737-a610-d0697342b9cc/317503966_450954593882205_1984324143933066376_n.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2022 - Make it stand out Among my favorite memories of 2022 was this one - catching my first-ever foul ball at a Major League Baseball game. A special thank you to Tim Anderson of the Chicago White Sox for sending this one my way. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fountaincityfoodie-wolfepackbbq monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b0773b20-9830-4899-8311-f8059090af55/IMG_7715.jpg home - Pack Mentality - Make it stand out Craft barbeque and craft beer is always a winning combination. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1a01d05d-661d-4765-b6e7-340acb91c0ba/IMG_2626.jpg home - Pack Mentality - Make it stand out You typically don’t expect to see something like smoked pumpkin curry soup on the menu at a BBQ joint but then again, Wolfepack BBQ is anything but typical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/73fb6178-c788-46a6-aa45-cfd7c0a92af6/IMG_7693+%281%29.jpg home - Pack Mentality - Make it stand out With Callsign Brewing eager to continue having a food concept in their new brewery space, it was a perfect opportunity for Jared Wolfe and Sam Parker to establish their own brand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e59492a9-d5e7-4bae-bca7-1ef21f680127/people1-pnens1sau0yc1d5icdzvdvf50oahznv55af663bwrk.jpg home - Pack Mentality - Make it stand out Sam Parker (LEFT) and Jared Wolfe (RIGHT) may have co-founded Wolfepack BBQ, but it takes a whole team to do what they do. IMAGE COURTESY OF - Wolfepack BBQ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e4a59b60-4c25-436a-8bc1-1cb51a011ccc/IMG_7720.jpg home - Pack Mentality - Make it stand out At Wolfepack BBQ, authentic pit beans, with large chunks of brisket, is what you’ll find. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/53ed6fab-9e0f-41c4-8a0e-4977b8e99a1e/IMG_7722.jpg home - Pack Mentality - Make it stand out Brisket in Kansas City does not get much better than what they’re serving at Wolfepack BBQ in North Kansas City. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/kitchendrawer-monopoly3 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e98a923c-cdb2-42be-9cc9-d10620d0f575/IMG_3268.jpg home - The City Board - Make it stand out After much anticipation, Monopoly’s Kansas City Edition hit select store shelves on October 26, 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f843b5cd-4b1b-4fee-9e2d-e70ff5fe3760/IMG_3250+%281%29.jpg home - The City Board - Make it stand out On first glance, the game looked A LOT better than expected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/411a8e13-d5da-463c-ad3d-39cc60ed29c5/IMG_3280.jpg home - The City Board - Make it stand out The Monopoly: Kansas City Edition properties are filled with a lot of familiar favorites and a few that don’t quite belong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3a0066ba-d969-43b9-95f0-395db82f4bd8/IMG_3278.jpg home - The City Board - Make it stand out Engel & Volkers clearly paid a pretty penny to be included in this game, but the advertising was not nearly as offensive as I expected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3669826e-f1dd-44f9-82ee-ae2d519d4a7e/IMG_3285.jpg home - The City Board - Make it stand out It’s not just the properties. The Community Chest and Chance cards incorporate so many aspects of this city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ba54c44c-2846-48a4-aad1-c2d5c92bd984/IMG_3269.jpg home - The City Board - Make it stand out What the heck is Kansas CITY Speedway? Also, where are the Royals and the Current? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/52592689-0ce6-449c-bcc6-ca011e33a8bc/IMG_3255+%281%29.jpg home - The City Board - Make it stand out Honest Question: Why does the board feature essentially the same view of downtown Kansas City, Missouri twice? There are so many beautiful places in this city that there was no need to be redundant. I would have welcomed a picture of a Kansas site, maybe Kaw Point, in the center. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fountaincityfoodie-party-in-the-pit monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1a10d9c0-eb1b-4ec6-8cbb-43a3495dcb13/IMG_2328.jpg home - Party in the Pit - Make it stand out On October 11, nearly 20 of the city’s top pitmasters threw a party outside Fox and Pearl on the Westside to celebrate Kansas City barbeque and those who support the BBQ community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/06138acf-a5ae-4966-93ac-09228ceb3969/IMG_2297.jpg home - Party in the Pit - Make it stand out Wearing a brown shirt on a night full of barbeque sampling was an unintentional, but wise, decision. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/038b3c74-1e87-4d20-9a37-c73bed2ed837/IMG_2209.jpg home - Party in the Pit - Make it stand out My very first stop was to get this delectable beef slider, made from Wagyu chuck roll, from Todd Johns and the Plowboys Barbeque team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/47584698-e752-4b62-9bff-18b637a0c98e/IMG_2221.jpg home - Party in the Pit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c73c3e76-8827-4a28-918b-bbd71e4691d4/IMG_2299.jpg home - Party in the Pit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3edd8f4b-cc63-499b-ae24-d5fd5b11cdd8/IMG_2310.jpg home - Party in the Pit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/18294850-7f97-4d88-a5ea-fed8f839e377/IMG_2262.jpg home - Party in the Pit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/32eb1869-ee3f-423f-9dc3-e8c30e7ea62e/IMG_2320.jpg home - Party in the Pit - Make it stand out Bernetta McKindra, the granddaughter of Henry Perry, next to local artist Philip Bergantine, who painted a portrait of McKindra’s grandfather, the Father of Kansas City Barbeque, for Party in the Pit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/a09ceb8d-2bd1-4d03-9305-8b0892a9ab7c/IMG_2289.jpg home - Party in the Pit - Make it stand out Chef J BBQ preparing another order of their beef brisket sliders with pickled onion. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/kitchendrawer-stop-the-shops monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/576dcfe5-4cfa-4f4b-86ef-e68a0ae7d68b/IMG_2024.jpg home - Stop the Shops - Make it stand out Costco had an entire block dedicated to the winter holidays in September already! When does this madness end? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/45e9140a-1d60-4f19-a96b-d6deeabd356e/IMG_2026.jpg home - Stop the Shops - Make it stand out Christmas Villages on October 1st?! What a bunch of bullshirt! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/6a3028b5-3fce-41cd-982c-91de92fd7e3b/IMG_2028.jpg home - Stop the Shops - Make it stand out Unless these deer are here to celebrate the start of hunting season, they can be put away until after Thanksgiving. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/soapbox/stop-the-chop monthly 0.5 2024-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/98ccddd2-667b-4c6b-9fd9-b8de614bd60e/Broncos.jpg home - Stop the Chop - Make it stand out Kansas City has always been a sports town. It’s that passion that makes GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium the world’s loudest outdoor sports environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0aef59bf-29a7-4cbe-8540-62f9626eb22a/Logo.PNG home - Stop the Chop - Make it stand out For the first decade in Kansas City, this was the Chiefs’ logo. Even after moving on from this logo, Native American imagery was prevalent in team branding and apparel. IMAGE COURTESY OF - sportslogos.net https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/d1bcfc4b-3d21-4fdd-8a93-bb8c2933381d/Getty+Images+-+Texans+Playoff+Game.JPG home - Stop the Chop - Make it stand out A Kansas City Chiefs fan at a playoff game in Houston in 2016. Dr. Stephanie Fryberg’s research found that depictions, such as this one, can have severe impacts on the mental health of Native American adolescents. PHOTO COURTESY OF - Getty Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b9852533-ca00-434d-9f44-464f13cfae3b/Commanders+Bus.jpg home - Stop the Chop - Make it stand out The Washington Commanders arriving in Kansas City on August 19 for a preseason match-up with the Chiefs. From 1932 - 2019, the Washington Commanders had a nickname that is widely considered to be a racial slur. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ba604fee-fea0-4aa2-8600-3a38cf6673ed/Bartle.JPG home - Stop the Chop - Make it stand out While Mayor H. Roe Bartle, known as “The Chief” or “Chief Lone Bear”, was not Native American, he was a purveyor of mockery and harmful stereotypes against natives. Today, the NFL team that was named for him continues to do the same. 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PHOTO CREDIT - National Football League https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/7c90d39e-99f3-4147-aa59-79106316e832/Broncos+2021.jpg home - Stop the Chop - Make it stand out While the Tomahawk Chop is not a tradition for Chiefs Kingdom to be proud of, several other traditions, such as the best tailgating scene in all of professional sports, is. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fountaincityfoodie-quickies monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/2fe9d85d-3f70-4f7e-abc1-429815ba278e/IMG_5958.jpg home - On the Corner - Make it stand out For almost two decades, the drive-in on the corner of 10th and Kansas in Armourdale sat vacant - but no more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/803d60ba-9fcc-4d81-b3fc-20a343b275a2/Heart.png home - On the Corner - Make it stand out The Parade of Hearts took me into Armourdale, but the food at Quickies is one reason that I will return over and over again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/82029ca2-3342-4dd5-a408-5e2dca8c69cf/IMG_5968.jpg home - On the Corner - Make it stand out A Patty Melt and onion rings was the first meal I ever ordered from Quickies Burgers & Fries. It definitely would not be the last. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0452f2f8-a9ca-432b-978b-6650369addc2/Combo.jpg home - On the Corner - Make it stand out The Pork Tenderloin (LEFT) and Italian Steak Sandwich (RIGHT) are among the daily specials at Quickies. Both are served on buns from local favorite, Roma Bakery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/9716abe3-735a-407b-8e28-9cb648564fa3/Sauce.png home - On the Corner - Make it stand out I quickly learned that a side dish at Quickies isn’t complete without the signature sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/2f6a91d8-8ba6-43a5-9b93-49e3a165fd65/IMG_9376.jpg home - On the Corner - Make it stand out Quickies’ All-American is one of the best hot dogs in KC. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fountaincityfoodie-plowboys monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/cf31f304-e15c-4d82-9016-f2f155e34982/IMG_0499.jpg home - Until We Meet Again - Make it stand out While Plowboys Barbeque began in Blue Springs in 2013, for the last seven years, the restaurant has brought a necessary barbeque presence to the heart of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/346f3474-4781-45bd-b104-e7c213fc143b/IMG_0461.jpg home - Until We Meet Again - Make it stand out While the BBQ Nachos get all the attention, the real star is the pulled pork. As a topper for the nachos, on a sandwich, or as an entree - it is KC’s best. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/601b38d3-6a4e-4529-a0b9-4a8613772f03/IMG_0455.jpg home - Until We Meet Again - Make it stand out A combination of competition success and booming sales of sauces and rubs necessitated the need for Plowboys to become a restaurant in 2013. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/7732f37b-cc28-4b39-b105-e5aeeeb1e868/IMG_0448.jpg home - Until We Meet Again - Make it stand out A note on the door of the downtown location during the final week told the story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/5ea26f26-e472-4c73-be08-bd3749afc391/IMG_0480.jpg home - Until We Meet Again - Make it stand out One last meal at one of KC’s best BBQ joints. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/devans-dozen-friedchicken monthly 0.5 2025-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/fd8ff090-db18-470f-bc88-4d13de2f1af7/IMG_4578.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Fried Chicken Edition - Make it stand out While Gus’s Famous Fried Chicken is not exactly a Kansas City fried chicken place, it remains one of the best places in the city for this dish. KC seems to agree as more locations are on the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/68a37359-a82b-4a8a-ba47-c2615af7c52f/IMG_6673+%281%29.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Fried Chicken Edition - Make it stand out The fried chicken meal at Cosentino’s is not just one of Kansas City’s best - it’s a phenomenal value. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/28227f5b-b974-4f2d-9cc2-a7bba9d2299d/IMG_6647+%281%29.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Fried Chicken Edition - Make it stand out Corner Cafe has been serving up great fried chicken for a long time but the Independence location is most definitely the preferred one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/86c91050-f541-4e20-8b51-55954ebb3856/IMG_5271.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Fried Chicken Edition - Make it stand out Peachtree’s meals offer the ability to mix and match, which is a godsend! I love their catfish just as much as their fried chicken. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/4d00e9b2-eade-4953-a37d-2dcb4b5ee44c/Screenshot+2022-07-01+125651.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Fried Chicken Edition - Make it stand out From its inception in 1973, RC’s Restaurant & Lounge has been a family restaurant. And for most of that time, they’ve been serving up some of KC’s best fried chicken. PHOTO CREDIT - Martin City Telegraph https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ced97832-bd1a-44a1-ac90-524dd0f7d7a5/IMG_6532+%281%29.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Fried Chicken Edition - Make it stand out The Half Chicken Dinner at Silo Modern Farmhouse actually features three preparations of chicken, as well as some of KC’s best brussel sprouts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/a1229bcf-ab7d-4f72-a3a9-abde39a09357/Screenshot+2022-07-01+124832.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Fried Chicken Edition - Make it stand out Third Street Social offers a more traditional fried chicken as well as a Nashville Hot option for those who love spice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c3fcc2f8-83b1-4884-9185-85d5be92ef0d/IMG_3683.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Fried Chicken Edition - Make it stand out The fried chicken with mashed potatoes and ham gravy at Rye is often ranked among KC’s best, for very good reason. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/086210b2-7ead-4491-a347-7f12bd418ad6/IMG_7222.JPG home - Devan’s Dozen: Fried Chicken Edition - Make it stand out Pronounced NEE-SEE, Niecie Ward operates a classic fried chicken joint in every sense of the term. While the food is fantastic, the service is even better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/bb58feea-334e-43e7-b53e-799a396e1f17/IMG_6707.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Fried Chicken Edition - Make it stand out Earlier this year, Lula Southern Cookhouse disrupted the Kansas City food scene by immediately becoming one of the best places in the Metro for southern comfort food favorites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3ad38b44-4ca5-46e1-9140-0a7e6a9034be/IMG_6010+%281%29.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Fried Chicken Edition - Make it stand out It may be hard to believe but one of the absolute elite chicken dinners in KC is at an Italian restaurant, Cascone’s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/2bb03777-46cc-42d3-a8a6-5ff5ebe56dd3/IMG_9511.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Fried Chicken Edition - Make it stand out Is there anything that Char Bar does not do well? Already an entrant in Devan’s Dozen for burgers and BBQ, their fried chicken receives my highest ranking yet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/cf41fb3c-5342-411c-bf70-d9953df9855a/Screenshot+2022-07-06+142548.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Fried Chicken Edition - Make it stand out I owe a debt of gratitude to the stranger who first put Red Door’s Thursday special on my radar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/a1663605-ebdb-40a4-9bac-28db5497b0c4/IMG_6630.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Fried Chicken Edition - Make it stand out CM Chicken is not local to Kansas City, and not exactly what you envision when you think of fried chicken, but their version is still ridiculously tasty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b51d3533-ed78-41b3-ab1d-0d06ed909e90/IMG_7757.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Fried Chicken Edition - Make it stand out While one of my favorite fried chicken joints is now just a memory, the amazing sour cream brined chicken from Brookside Poultry Company lives in on the form of boneless thighs at J. Rieger & Co.’s Electric Park. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/nomadd-omaha monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/217bbb5b-6331-4c8b-8ced-1e5836ffe925/Omaha1.jpg home - The Big O - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/8134fa05-9200-43d8-a647-464c84f938f7/CWS1.jpg home - The Big O - Make it stand out In 2019, I had the opportunity to attend the College World Series. Back then, it was TD Ameritrade Park. Vanderbilt scored 2 runs in the 9th to defeat Louisville 3-2. Days later, they won the College World Series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/80e211c4-0e56-4806-9209-510d59eb4c0d/IMG_6612.jpg home - The Big O - Make it stand out The Feta Fries from Amsterdam Falafel & Kabob are tasty enough to justify a trip to Omaha. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1c492b9d-9622-4ac9-a9e0-90db73caa8f1/Benson+1.PNG home - The Big O - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/31ec642a-6cea-4d9a-bc25-e43d9a0138dd/IMG_6600.jpg home - The Big O - Make it stand out A plaque outside of the Dundee Dell shares some of the neighborhood’s interesting history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/44a3738c-6fe7-478e-829d-3276296822b4/Ika+Ramen.jpg home - The Big O - Make it stand out At Ika Ramen, the Miso is my go-to order. Sure it’s the only ramen I’ve had there, but I’ve never found a bowl I like more anywhere! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e8e0883e-0b64-49de-a9fc-482a344794b0/SInful3.jpg home - The Big O - Make it stand out Years ago, I conquered “The Gluttony” on my first visit to Sinful Burger. My advice? Bib up and go for it! Just beware of the melted cheese within, it will obliterate your taste buds! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/32850ab7-0566-4f04-9866-6433a6a3555e/Vis+Major.png home - The Big O - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ad5c38fb-1f12-4f19-8f90-aadece240a37/Zoo.jpg home - The Big O - Make it stand out Inside the wonderful tropical rainforest exhibit, you can see beautiful tropical birds like these at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c502116c-d1bd-4436-80db-d0459f04e21d/Storm.jpg home - The Big O - Make it stand out It may seem weird to see a statue of a St. Louis Cardinals legend at the Royals’ minor league affiliate but Bob Gibson is an Omaha native of which the city is very proud. Gibson is not the only Nebraskan in Cooperstown. The same is true of Grover Cleveland Alexander, Richie Ashburn, Sam Crawford, Billy Southworth, and Wade Boggs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/caf40ea5-acdf-4888-a15b-a6b42ef25015/IMG_6742.JPG home - The Big O - Make it stand out But hey, by all means, if you must - get yourself some Runza! After all, you’re in Nebraska! https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fountaincityfoodie-taleof2whiskeys monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/06a13631-1fe7-4ad2-94d1-39c43dac2ece/IMG_7611.jpg home - A Tale of Two Whiskeys - Make it stand out Both aged six years, from the Spring of 2016 to the Spring of 2022, Weston’s Holladay Distillery and Kansas City’s J. Rieger & Co. both recently released a bottled-in-bond bourbon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b84e4543-64ef-45e8-bf0e-c2fda1634871/IMG_7420.jpg home - A Tale of Two Whiskeys - Make it stand out The “Ancient Cave” was formerly a meat curing facility and the original barrel-storage facility for the Holladay brothers’ bourbon. Now it’s been converted to a theater for use on their daily tour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/cc02b758-69d1-43ef-902b-2ccb9b59759c/286394282_511874934054492_6339170903773113924_n.jpg home - A Tale of Two Whiskeys - Make it stand out When the West Bottoms lost the train depot, Alexander Rieger built a hotel near the new depot - Union Station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f68843eb-4236-4197-bd40-c7c3ece016f1/ShawhanMedicinal+%281%29.jpeg home - A Tale of Two Whiskeys - Make it stand out During Prohibition, the Holladay Distillery operated legally, creating spirits for “medicinal purposes”. IMAGE COURTESY OF: Holladay Distillery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/63700da5-c300-480a-bd61-d836483b9640/IMG_7297.jpg home - A Tale of Two Whiskeys - Make it stand out The rebirth of J. Rieger & Co. saw it move from the West Bottoms to the East Bottoms, wholly maintaining its riverfront roots and “O! So Good!” brand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/2916c79a-b070-49d3-a500-8632ebe73eae/IMG_7423.jpg home - A Tale of Two Whiskeys - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/6dffc8f0-b798-4c5f-9545-9342c2bb008a/IMG_7301.jpg home - A Tale of Two Whiskeys - Make it stand out Once believed to be lost forever, thanks to the relentlessness of Ryan Maybee and Andy Rieger, J. Rieger & Co. is alive and well in 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f2fb2f96-e1d1-42dd-a4ff-fbb918a68d2b/IMG_7441.jpg home - A Tale of Two Whiskeys - Make it stand out Up the hill from the historic limestone springs, lies Warehouse C, the massive, federally bonded, 7-story rickhouse where Holladay aged their Ben Holladay Missouri Straight Bourbon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ad7412ae-09c3-47a2-ad3c-9b264255af18/IMG_7469.jpg home - A Tale of Two Whiskeys - Make it stand out When it comes to cocktails, the Ben Holladay features exceptionally well in their take on the Old Fashioned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c91a6db3-5752-4554-9f2b-6b36cef8d955/IMG_7620.jpg home - A Tale of Two Whiskeys - Make it stand out The different variables present on each floor of the rickhouse play a role in the overall profile. For their initial run, the bottles were approximately 80% taken from the fifth floor and blended with the other 20% which came from the ground floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/11b3c264-4133-4803-9097-3faa9b807db4/IMG_7333.jpg home - A Tale of Two Whiskeys - Make it stand out Of J. Rieger’s featured cocktails built on their in-bond bourbon, the summery Whiskey Smash is the clear and obvious choice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/153f7d69-8129-4a7a-8f85-4a24003ec801/IMG_7616.jpg home - A Tale of Two Whiskeys - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/flashbakc-rosedalearch monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/a4c4c4b3-d764-44b0-bd26-87990e980f6d/IMG_6768.jpg home - The Other Monument - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/927d8c56-a1f3-4317-8713-aa49fc2312bd/IMG_6774.jpg home - The Other Monument - Make it stand out The overlooks at the Rosedale Memorial Arch offer an incredible view of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b9d6da97-3bb5-4e49-b3d1-6c64271049e9/IMG_6779.jpg home - The Other Monument - Make it stand out The parapet of the Rosedale Memorial Arch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/74abc9b5-da8a-4ca5-96e8-fb79c8fc0b61/Rainbow1.jpg home - The Other Monument - Make it stand out Rosedale Arch, and nearby Rainbow Boulevard, are dedicated to the memory of Rosedale’s “Rainbow Division”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f8be937a-2f7c-48de-b8c7-d6b4b11717ed/280380092_545781193731924_3591699596033169644_n.jpg home - The Other Monument - Make it stand out In 1993, this tablet, which bears the name of Rosedale soldiers who lost their lives in combat, was added to the memorial. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ebaae8fa-8109-4a58-b1b3-b7c14707736d/DSC_1333+%281%29.jpeg home - The Other Monument - Make it stand out Over the years, a number of improvements have been made to make the Rosedale Memorial Arch more accessible to all. PHOTO CREDIT - LeAnn Sarah Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/6cfb731a-3ac2-400b-bea3-6849f0f48cc0/IMG_6885.jpg home - The Other Monument - Make it stand out This season, Sporting Kansas City’s (MLS) secondary kit featured a crest of a shuttlecock (Nelson Atkins) superimposed over the Rosedale Arch that left many fans wondering, “what is that arch thing?” Slowly but surely, Kansas Citians are learning. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/devans-dozen-bbqsauce monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/430d0fc2-0d90-4171-9e4e-1330eca318dc/BBQ.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Sauce Edition - Make it stand out Sauce & Spice KC by Wanda Vehlewald is a Parade of Hearts installation that pays homage to the World Capital of BBQ by highlighting two equally important aspects of the city’s culinary calling card - dry rubs / spices and assorted types of sauce. This artwork is a testament to this city’s love affair with the art of “low and slow”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f24ca98e-4e72-4ff1-9f73-1b4b2c3fa6e9/279722744_1185908285282343_5225759572399355475_n.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Sauce Edition - Make it stand out The barbeque sauce aisle (Yes, that’s a thing!) in any Kansas City grocery store can be quite difficult to navigate with dozens and dozens of options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0c1e4525-2771-4bbb-be02-18c429df94eb/Blind+Box.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Sauce Edition - Make it stand out Blind Box BBQ offers a variety of sauces. Their most recent release, the Sucker Punch, is a sweet and sour type sauce. PHOTO COURTESY OF - Blind Box BBQ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/679c9028-ac39-487b-a749-a6df707f065d/Jones.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Sauce Edition - Make it stand out Within weeks of the Jones Bar-B-Q episode of Queer Eye being released in 2019, the Jones sisters’ signature sauce was impossible to find in stores or online. PHOTO COURTESY OF - Jones Bar-B-Q https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/a74e1b75-5ae2-4913-a0af-6b95eb14269e/Hawg.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Sauce Edition - Make it stand out In addition to an excellent trio of signature sauces, Hawg Jaw Que & Brew offers a house-made smoked ketchup that is one of the best ketchups you will find. PHOTO CREDIT - Bill Robbins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/fc516e61-4bea-45fa-bcea-17554d1e8568/Zarda.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Sauce Edition - Make it stand out Zarda is known, perhaps, more than anything for the wide variety of sauces they have covering nearly every style and flavor profile that exists for BBQ sauce. PHOTO COURTESY OF - Zarda Bar-B-Q https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/9a2b7df7-1743-44f0-b7fa-e48ff2239fe7/Chops.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Sauce Edition - Make it stand out The names may be simple but Chop’s trio of sauces is anything but. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1c0485e7-e2b1-4e99-8f5a-8d4b778cd401/Plowboys.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Sauce Edition - Make it stand out Plowboys boasts the best line-up of sauces in Kansas City. And as an added bonus, they also sell a number of champion-level dry rubs that are perfect for at-home smokers. 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With 154 hearts, to not place hearts in some of the lesser populated counties feels like a swing and a miss. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ec2cd327-8206-42d6-bff2-37193214b041/Locks.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Heartland Edition - Make it stand out Kansas City - All In It Together steps away from the Parade of Hearts rule of “DO NOT TOUCH THE HEARTWORK” to allow passersby to make their own contribution to the piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/51cdd255-332c-4a9b-a8b8-3a9d52e7c9d4/Bird.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Heartland Edition - Make it stand out Charlie “Bird” Parker | Heart of Kansas City Jazz - Shannon Lewis, Parade of Hearts, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e92e62d7-2b5a-4fcd-84cd-551c288c9862/Monarchs.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Heartland Edition - Make it stand out Monarch Tribute sits in front of the former home of one of the greatest pitchers in the history of baseball, Kansas City Monarchs’ legend Leroy “Satchel” Paige. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0e14b2de-6673-47c7-be39-45e22d5f6ce0/Flowers.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Heartland Edition - Make it stand out Flowers in Remembrance - Sara Engman-Slaughter, Parade of Hearts, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/14a4d6a1-bf31-49f5-9e95-cf75da721b7b/Books.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Heartland Edition - Make it stand out Community Bookshelf - Dimensional Innovations & Whiskey Design, Parade of Hearts, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/afab2c48-a9d5-4aeb-99fd-a567aed51cfc/Moss.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Heartland Edition - Make it stand out A Walk in Nature - Kim Bruhl, Parade of Hearts, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/747f2b5b-1d1a-4d53-9982-6d4dd787fcef/Sundae.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Heartland Edition - Make it stand out A Summer Sundae Kinda Love - Trew Love, Parade of Hearts, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/8dbb6751-e55d-45f4-b9c6-b06ad2efef3c/Flyover.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Heartland Edition - Make it stand out Fly Over This - Adam Freese, Parade of Hearts, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e9121be2-fd1f-43a5-ab3f-5bb7fd8ecb2d/Smithville.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Heartland Edition - Make it stand out Visiting my friend Jessica’s heart in Smithville meant also getting to make a long-overdue return to Chop’s BBQ. 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All answers are cuts and types of meat utilized in Kansas City barbeque. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/flashbakc-herstorypt5 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/cb66ac67-2cb2-43bc-921f-236e70378504/IMG_4592.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part V - Make it stand out While it’s snowy now, in the spring and summer, the Women’s Leadership Fountain, Kansas City’s oldest surviving fountain, is a sight to behold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/43e55c21-19ca-46f6-8694-c00ea11502e9/Susan+Coin+1.png home - Herstory of the City, Part V - Make it stand out In 1979, suffragette Susan B. Anthony, who spent time in Leavenworth, Kansas, became the first woman to ever appear on U.S. money. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e1cc04e2-f22c-40c0-8ff3-7528a6300fb1/Phoebe+Jackson+County+Historical+Society.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part V - Make it stand out Phoebe Jane Ess helped establish over 30 different clubs in Kansas City and was the leader in the fight for equality for a number of marginalized classes. PHOTO COURTESY OF - Kansas Historical Society https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/40975c72-87bd-41fe-a7a2-e4ffd0b305ea/Ida_M._Bowman_Becks++Unknown.png home - Herstory of the City, Part V - Make it stand out Ida Bowman Becks was renowned for her public speaking ability and her unmatched debate skills. PHOTOGRAPHER - Unknown https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/192727c1-528f-49c0-8ecf-51cf32a06785/Womens+March.png home - Herstory of the City, Part V - Make it stand out Marches like this one were fairly commonplace in the early 1900s as women, and allies, fought for the right to vote. PHOTO SOURCE - Unknown https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/80c9be99-3e71-4d48-8ea8-55f3f944fd9d/Esther+Brown+Kansas+Historical+Society.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part V - Make it stand out Esther Swirk Brown was the daughter of Russian-Jewish immigrants who fought for racial equality in Kansas. PHOTO COURTESY OF - Kansas Historical Society https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/aea554c8-9a42-46a8-99c5-8d8d2614a479/South+Park+School.png home - Herstory of the City, Part V - Make it stand out In 1947, the opening of the state-of-the-art South Park School created an obvious disparity between the educational opportunities available for white children and black children. This prompted Esther Swirk Brown, and others, to act. PHOTO COURTESY OF - Johnson County Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/08d2b2bc-2aef-45c1-b5cd-31088c1cc487/Brown+Park.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part V - Make it stand out Today, a placard at Brown Park in Merriam, Kansas remembers the contributions of Esther Swirk Brown. PHOTO CREDIT - Deborah Keating, UMKC https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/flashbakc-herstorypt4 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/12b1c418-3611-4a0e-9526-7ee9f597c079/IMG_4499.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part IV - Make it stand out Located in the heart of the Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City actually has the largest intact Film Row in the nation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/4e674ca4-4f03-456b-90ae-5028c12dfaf2/1999+Hattie+Hollywood+Cemetery.jfif home - Herstory of the City, Part IV - Make it stand out In 1999, the new owners of Hollywood Cemetery decided to honor Hattie McDaniel’s final wish, best they could, by installing a memorial to her, 47 years after her death. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3c22267a-c802-4a4c-ac26-79c487ceaccd/Hattie+Bettman+Archive.png home - Herstory of the City, Part IV - Make it stand out In 1940, Hattie McDaniel became the first African-American to win an Oscar, taking home Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her portrayal of Mammy in Gone With The WInd. While the moment represented a broken barrier, McDaniel’s win, and the roles she played, were not without controversy. PHOTO CREDIT - Bettman Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/807f956a-6a8c-4e77-b6cc-81870dad7125/Harlow+Hughes+Bettman+Archive.png home - Herstory of the City, Part IV - Make it stand out Jean Harlow (left) pictured with aviator and movie director/producer Howard Hughes (right). Howard Hughes’ decision to re-shoot Hell’s Angels for sound and re-cast the female lead made Jean Harlow a star overnight. PHOTO CREDIT - Bettman Archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/afc32162-ab71-4603-bab2-d5b21a501e11/Harlow+Union+Station+Missouri+Valley+Special+Collections.png home - Herstory of the City, Part IV - Make it stand out Jean Harlow (right) pictured at Kansas City’s Union Station with her mother, “Mama Jean” (center), and her grandmother (left). Harlow visited Kansas City often throughout her career. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/9c5bd07a-5f66-479e-a12f-d7449172874f/RogersHome.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part IV - Make it stand out The house in Independence, Missouri where Ginger Rogers was born is still standing today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ad4daa76-a1a1-439d-b842-6ec3fc7e458c/Ginger+Kitty+Foyle+imdb.png home - Herstory of the City, Part IV - Make it stand out For her work in 1940’s Kitty Foyle, Ginger Rogers won the Academy Award for Best Actress. PHOTO CREDIT - imdb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/88b14e4c-47b4-4124-9fd8-1455152b29e6/IMG_4478.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part IV - Make it stand out A poorly maintained Walk of Fame at 18th & Wyandotte remembers some of the film giants of Kansas City. Jean Harlow, Joan Crawford, and Ginger Rogers are among them. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/flashbakc-herstorypt3 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f56cf47b-cfe9-46fb-a188-0e06f82bf88d/IMG_4264.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part III - Make it stand out When the original Hannibal Bridge was completed in 1869, it established Kansas City as the dominant regional power. The current Hannibal Bridge (pictured) was erected in 1917. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/af5c743d-6503-4ecd-9893-66179eba625c/Annie+Chambers%2C+Missouri+Valley+Special+Collections.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part III - Make it stand out Annie Chambers’ “resort” was the crown jewel of Kansas City’s Red Light District for nearly 50 years. 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ORIGINAL PHOTO SOURCE UNKNOWN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c3cd5067-d495-4a23-a422-e4886283c9d0/IMG_4259.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part III - Make it stand out Today, the corner of 3rd Street and Wyandotte is home to this famed mural of the Lewis and Clark expedition but at the height of Kansas City’s Red Light District, this was the site of Annie Chambers’ bordello. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/d639d279-d079-45e9-9b3a-00bb52684296/Nell+Donnelly+Reed%2C+State+Historical+Society+of+Missouri.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part III - Make it stand out From a young age, Nell Donnelly Reed showed an aptitude with the needle and thread that allowed her to convert hand-me-downs into fashionable garments. PHOTO COURTESY OF: Missouri State Historical Society https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3b4730dd-84de-4721-a7a8-54e1afce24f4/IMG_4238.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part III - Make it stand out In 1931, Nell Donnelly made national headlines after she was kidnapped in front of the Tureman Mansion, where she lived with her husband Paul. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f79b38f5-e999-478c-b824-1a4923c05240/Nelly+Don%2C+University+of+Missouri.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part III - Make it stand out An exhibit highlighting some of the famed Nelly Don dresses. PHOTO COURTESY OF: University of Missouri https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/9fdfeaee-8d3a-4866-bb35-3453724ce3f5/D9013201-15C5-4CEB-9EFB-6434CA6A8CC6.jpeg home - Herstory of the City, Part III - Make it stand out The land for the James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area, near Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was donated to Jackson County by Nell Donnelly Reed after Senator Reed’s death. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/flashbakc-herstorypt2 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ee406dac-2551-4142-89f1-9101f827d218/IMG_4181.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part II - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/86ed436c-af82-4230-9b6c-33f4d4de3155/Big+Slick.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part II - Make it stand out Every summer, celebrities descend upon Kansas City to raise funds for Children’s Mercy Hospital. Kansas City’s own Rob Riggle (left), Eric Stonestreet (center), and Paul Rudd (right) are among the five local celebrities who host the event annually. PHOTO COURTESY OF: Big Slick KC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/fa1b51ee-df45-4f0a-9e05-969733259441/Berry.png home - Herstory of the City, Part II - Make it stand out Alice Berry Graham (left) and Katharine Berry Richardson (right) founded the Free Bed Fund Association for Crippled, Deformed, and Ruptured Children in 1897. Today, you may know this organization as Children’s Mercy Hospital. PHOTOS COURTESY OF: Children’s Mercy Hospital https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c9dbc53f-f3bb-42f8-b81d-a81461b96388/IMG_4252.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part II - Make it stand out The Children’s Mercy Hospital Building that Dr. Kate opened in 1917 is still standing in Pendleton Heights. Today, it is the Administration Building for Kansas City University. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/flashbakc-herstorypt1 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/4750ba66-65ba-4261-97ca-5650019cfb4f/IMG_4189.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part I - Make it stand out The Luzier Cosmetics Building, located at 3216 Gilham, is among the nearly 1000 buildings in Kansas City that Nelle Peters designed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/7cc05743-fb0e-4390-96e0-5efb299fff19/Nelle+Peters%2C+Missouri+Valley+Special+Collections.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part I - Make it stand out Nelle Peters designed nearly 1,000 Kansas City buildings during the first half of the 20th Century. PHOTO COURTESY OF: Missouri Valley Special Collections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3df09465-7ed3-429a-a567-6bfdd52626ae/Ambassador+Hotel%2C+Missouri+Valley+Special+Collections.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part I - Make it stand out In 1925, 12 major hotels were constructed in Kansas City, Missouri. Nelle Peters designed four of them. Among those was the Ambassador Hotel at 35th and Broadway which contained 105 apartments, 108 hotel rooms, and a beautiful rooftop garden. PHOTO COURTESY OF: Missouri Valley Special Collections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/7d4b7ca7-39d5-4b5d-9adc-d4241096eee7/LitBlock.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part I - Make it stand out Located west of the Country Club Plaza, every apartment building in Nelle Peters’ famed “Literary Block” is named for a famous writer. Pictured here are The Mark Twain (top left), The Robert Browning (top right), the Eugene Field (bottom left), and The James Russell Lowell (bottom right). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/571e9f30-880f-466b-9eab-df166f8c7192/Carrie+Whitney%2C+Missouri+Valley+Special+Collections.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part I - Make it stand out Carrie Westlake Whitney, for all intents and purposes, was the Mother of the Kansas City Public Library system. PHOTO COURTESY OF: Missouri Valley Special Collections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/66ff15e0-572c-4934-914b-ab90e65d4e5a/9th+%26+Locust+Library%2C+Missouri+Valley+Special+Collections%2C+1897.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part I - Make it stand out A reading room inside of the 9th & Locust Kansas City Public Library circa 1897. PHOTO COURTESY OF: Missouri Valley Special Collections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/36720f08-4745-4849-8320-8a4f8e3dc8f1/First+Edition%2C+Buckingham+Books.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part I - Make it stand out In 1908, Whitney authored the most comprehensive history of the area’s first 100 years. Today, many credit her with preserving that chapter of KC history. PHOTO COURTESY OF: Buckingham Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/a6035b97-a18b-4207-93c2-ba731b2471ff/IMG_4172.jpg home - Herstory of the City, Part I - Make it stand out Today, the Community Bookshelf, at the Library District’s parking garage, is a favorite site for photos. Included among these books is Carrie Westlake Whitney’s own history of Kansas City. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/betterknowadistrikct-armourrd monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0cbc87bd-a97b-48fd-b168-1b4545f7c04e/IMG_3556.jpg home - Mi Armour - Make it stand out In the summer of 2018, North Kansas City installed a gateway sign welcoming visitors to their city that ensures nobody who drives by will ignore the Armour Road district, as I foolishly did in my first year or two in Kansas City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/fa62d08c-0511-4757-9d94-604018b6dd55/IMG_3534.jpg home - Mi Armour - Make it stand out Hawaiian Bros. has turned the traditional Hawaiian plate meal into a Kansas City staple and is slowly spreading across the nation. Pictured here is the mixed plate with Honolulu Chicken (left) and the Huli Huli Chicken (right). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3b5b59f3-35ee-4b65-b399-c609c056bb9d/IMG_7341.JPG home - Mi Armour - Make it stand out I won’t lie. I’m a little obsessed with the flatbreads at Sail Away Wine - especially the BBQ Chicken. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/cd79562c-d675-4496-98dc-87de89a242d7/IMG_7329.JPG home - Mi Armour - Make it stand out The friendly confines at 309 Armour Road are the perfect setting to sail away for a couple hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/dc0dc89b-1e00-4587-b489-db40330711e1/IMG_3710.jpg home - Mi Armour - Make it stand out In 2005, Sports Illustrated named Chappell’s Restaurant & Sports Museum on Armour Road one of the top ten sports bars in America. That’s what happens when the floors and ceilings are covered with over a million dollars in sports memorabilia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3a995994-aa47-4223-8594-a93398d28828/IMG_3735.jpg home - Mi Armour - Make it stand out Topped with bacon and served on a grilled, buttered Wolferman’s English muffin, adding a fried egg to the Chappell’s Burger just makes sense to me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/9d808240-73ac-469b-ae08-dfe36c5d898a/IMG_3672+%281%29.jpg home - Mi Armour - Make it stand out While Screenland Armour is an amazing spot to catch the latest indie films and Hollywood blockbusters, it’s not uncommon to see some throwback movies or all-time classics on the marquis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/896f6f4f-44db-4f8c-864c-3de3b687be33/Tay2.png home - Mi Armour - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/soapbox-paytoplay monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/09f7d284-caee-46f1-8bec-786ee8338897/A0B04315-57E5-40E6-B685-4BB22F26D1DC.jpeg home - Pay to Play - Make it stand out There’s an old saying that, “If you ever want to know the reason for anything, follow the money.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/adb42430-4f03-4d6e-b420-fc2b3d6ed06e/KC+Board.jpg home - Pay to Play - Make it stand out It is now painfully obvious why the last Kansas City Edition of Hasbro Gaming’s Monopoly looked the way it did. 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Given the readership of my Monopoly board piece, I feel somewhat culpable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1f2163d0-7caa-4ba4-a18f-93706a30fa0e/Pay+To+Play.png home - Pay to Play - Make it stand out At these prices, who can justify purchasing Boardwalk from Hasbro Gaming and Top Trumps USA? https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/kitchendrawer-monopoly monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/85edb3dc-962d-43df-8da2-119b83f8a3ce/IMG_1731.jpg home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out The Monopoly board that we all know and love is actually based on Atlantic City, New Jersey but don’t worry - a Kansas City edition is in the works! PHOTO CREDIT - Rachel Dignan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0b395f92-fcf1-4a6a-9c58-0fd2afdaafdf/Lucas+Monopoly+3.png home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e476515b-383f-454c-9ba8-a8e6de5c82da/CC2.png home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out A KC edition of Monopoly will include Community Chest and Chance cards tailored to our city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/9c67e1fb-125b-47f1-a3f7-5aa34c3a58f2/DarkPurple.png home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out Changing out the Income Tax space for a City Tax was an obvious choice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/aec2763c-7855-4598-bded-48babe4ff4d1/Sky+Blue.png home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/d6aa0f1c-8301-4f96-ba4e-ad413c439fdf/A057C8C6-A7C3-427C-8B2C-8001B25ABF2F.jpeg home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out Modeled after Paris’s Arc de Triomphe, the Rosedale Arch is one of my favorite spots in the city and offers a phenomenal view of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. PHOTO CREDIT - LeAnn Meyer, LeAnn Sarah Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/2914e0b8-36f0-46f5-86e3-dffe99e2e916/Purple.png home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b9fe08b2-bf83-428e-b6e2-9b674aaa36b2/Orange.png home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out When your favorite monopoly has some of your favorite places in KC… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/03f11aa6-c3b6-4af9-8808-e5721864bb8f/18th+%26+Vine.jpg home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out Adjacent to the 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District, the Negro National League was founded here, at the Paseo YMCA in Kansas City. Today the Paseo YMCA has been renamed for Hall of Fame manager and player Buck O’Neil. Murals painted by Alexander Austin at the site celebrate the greatest legends in Kansas City Monarchs history. PHOTO CREDIT - LeAnn Meyer, LeAnn Sarah Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/74b2a1b6-f82e-4d8e-bd85-7b38711bbc8e/Red.png home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3f618c60-efb4-4be4-bbef-acc44ad81b0c/yellow.png home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/cb5135da-daf0-4833-b2a1-79a1fac864cb/truman.png home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out More than a re-creation of President Truman’s office, Harry S. Truman actually officed out of Truman Library in his retirement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/8732b9cb-9724-4ad0-a65d-806d04fbb519/Green.png home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/a0d2a026-f0b4-4b75-be63-a3b019ba9234/Blue.png home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out To put any barbeque restaurant on the board without the others just felt wrong. This is the World Capital of BBQ after all! Replacing LUXURY TAX with a space dedicated to all of our BBQ joints made sense because, well, what greater luxury is there than always being within 10 minutes of world-class barbeque? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/395b656a-421c-447f-b13c-9f3560044739/E70BEEC6-FF00-425E-B927-6BEC8DB9FB16.jpeg home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out Every winter, it’s not officially the holiday season until the lights on the Country Club Plaza have been flipped on. PHOTO CREDIT - Jenny Turner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b15c5478-be5f-4114-99ef-aed4dfe6dcea/Utility.png home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out The utilities offered a chance to incorporate our city’s premier entertainment district and our status as City of Fountains into the board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/30c9b608-3853-4e15-80f3-7a30be67441d/CC1.png home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out Community Chest and Chance cards could provide an opportunity to highlight the Kansas City landmarks and traditions that don’t make it on to the board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c1e99d86-6fa4-458a-906a-2814dda332d9/Utility2.PNG home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out In lieu of the railroads, I stuck with the transportation theme of the classic game. The Union Station block maintains the original Monopoly train logo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e9ff08e1-715b-48ab-b63d-540d50099222/Streetcar.png home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ef67ac61-73d0-4297-a49a-3db5a306ccce/Screenshot+2022-01-27+180253.png home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out Kansas City’s own Charlie “Bird” Parker invented bebop and is considered by many to the be the greatest saxophonist who ever lived. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/d9195e42-1199-4ebb-a55e-7b00268d4219/Chance1.png home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out While the tokens are not currently up for discussion, the Chance cards definitely are. You may not always win at Monopoly but Kansas Citians know that the Independence Avenue Bridge is undefeated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/7320ad0b-0ef1-47c5-9506-12f788684e4d/DSC_1320.jpg home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out The Scout at Penn Valley Park is a Kansas City icon. We simply cannot have a Kansas City Edition of Monopoly without it! 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DESIGNED & CREATED BY - Devan Dignan, disKCovery | TEMPLATE CREDIT - Jeff Geerling, Seminopoly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/6265b82a-6371-4f76-a0c9-16056574c8ae/Chance3+%281%29.png home - Mr. Monopoly Goes To Kansas City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fountaincityfoodie-kcrw22 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/6c68f6c8-c55e-46e0-b97c-e9a72cddd1b3/IMG_3590.jpg home - KCRW 2022 In Review - Make it stand out When you have a lunch deal that includes tiramisu, as Trezo Mare did - you’ve got my attention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/13c85492-9c9b-4f98-a15d-88b228e64d53/0AFDD305-9D22-4D15-90EF-CA237B69ED66.JPG home - KCRW 2022 In Review - Make it stand out The Chicken Piccata at Trezo Mare was garnished with spinach and lemon slices, served on a pile of whipped, garlic mashed potatoes, and covered in a lemon caper pan sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1dcdb390-53e4-4fb0-b3a5-a1e3856464c5/Trezo.png home - KCRW 2022 In Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e892ed97-763a-4dda-af04-e241c931eda4/IMG_3615.jpg home - KCRW 2022 In Review - Make it stand out At The Ship, I opted for the KC Reuben and upgraded my chips for the Caesar Side Salad. Luckily, I was able to swap half my sandwich for half of my friend’s Cubano. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/d5bf0bdb-4104-4f4d-ac98-b9077d7812e8/The+Ship.png home - KCRW 2022 In Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b64385aa-9caa-4b15-8089-1832bdf91bc0/272233169_796459671195511_1997809513315370090_n.jpg home - KCRW 2022 In Review - Make it stand out As fantastic as these fried green beans were, I’m just obsessed with the wasabi cream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c1df16fd-023c-427a-81dc-e2bbd412319a/IMG_3653.jpg home - KCRW 2022 In Review - Make it stand out While I loved the jollof rice with chicken, the plantains, which were perfectly charred and had just the right amount of firmness, were the unexpected star of the meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/bd2f3c11-a95b-4908-ad9d-6142cb1070ee/Fannie.png home - KCRW 2022 In Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/79d7cb85-9dc6-41ae-9bcf-a9e01e908518/IMG_3645.jpg home - KCRW 2022 In Review - Make it stand out While the samosa first caught my attention, I had a hard time deciding between the samosa and the spicy gizzards - so I ordered them both. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/5c62ca36-3f32-4477-ad1b-bf1fe1eb3950/IMG_3686.jpg home - KCRW 2022 In Review - Make it stand out The fried chicken at Rye is among Kansas City’s elite and has become a bit of a Kansas City Restaurant Week tradition for me.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/fccd71be-8522-4eca-8428-139948dcbb9f/Rye.png home - KCRW 2022 In Review - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/c9ad7a45-f0a6-4459-8d66-d5a9566d7a61/IMG_3689.jpg home - KCRW 2022 In Review - Make it stand out Did I need both ice cream and heavy whipping cream with my Dutch Apple slice? No. But did I love it? You bet. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fountaincityfoodie-harolds monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/41bf94a7-ef8b-4bb6-a554-716105896964/IMG_7612.JPG home - A Model of Consistency - Make it stand out Since 1958, Harold’s Drive-In has been in Columbus Park, serving up their double cheeseburgers and black walnut shakes to the last four generations of Kansas Citians. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/7fd92b2b-1f39-43cf-8497-7d85bee447ad/IMG_7616.JPG home - A Model of Consistency - Make it stand out While not much has changed for Harold’s in 63 years, one recent change was the decision to be open on Mondays as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/57c31d60-ed6c-4f25-b5c6-8756c9803d94/IMG_7643.JPG home - A Model of Consistency - Make it stand out Harold’s double cheeseburger meal deal includes a medium drink and side for under $9. Like many customers, I opt to upgrade my drink to the black walnut shake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/74b8c5e9-c03c-4b07-8842-331f303a0231/IMG_7654.JPG home - A Model of Consistency - Make it stand out The sausage, egg, and cheese from Harold’s is the best breakfast sandwich in the city and owner Deb Walker’s favorite item on her menu. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fcs-2021 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/852a3d30-81af-484f-a9ac-67b1c627d5ff/IMG_6533.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2021 - Make it stand out Among the things I’ll miss most about 2021 - driving across the old Buck O’Neil bridge. The bridge is set to be replaced with a far less aesthetic version by 2024, with construction already in progress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/521cf372-c33d-40d5-a545-10a0c891d9ff/IMG_7320.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2021 - Make it stand out The tap wine system at Sail Away Wine on Armour Road is easy to navigate, offers a wide selection, and gives the customer a perfect one ounce, three ounce, or five ounce pour every single time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/29cb2953-a689-4221-b256-d87198b5abfe/Fox.PNG home - FCS: Best of 2021 - Make it stand out Fox & Fire BBQ began parked outside of Callsign Brewing in Northtown in the summer of 2020. In the Fall of 2021, Fox & Fire relocated to Kearney and Callsign Brewing moved to a larger space in North Kansas City shortly after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3ee6d82b-b00d-4a1f-a61c-fed031e6f500/IMG_6706.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2021 - Make it stand out The Smoked Chicken Hash Benedict is the perfect blend of a sweet and savory breakfast that can only be found at The Depot in Leavenworth, Kansas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/f657b301-e83f-4bb1-91af-0d766192a1cf/IMG_7190.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2021 - Make it stand out While not technically a new brewery, or even a new location, the expanded Casual Animal Brewing Company is worth noting. A number of breweries relocated or expanded the size of their tasting rooms in 2021 and they were all well done and most welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/a7d60a8d-70e3-44fb-a541-75de1bf9fbaa/IMG_4619.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2021 - Make it stand out Located in downtown Shawnee, Drastic Measures is a cozy speakeasy that offers a first-rate cocktail program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/de21ef34-2386-4da1-9161-75055ac3e113/IMG_6679.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2021 - Make it stand out A bit bougie? Perhaps. However, I cannot resist the best of fall flavors and the S’more Latte at Rochester Brewing Company, complete with toasted marshmallow garnish, was exactly that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/6fecdaef-e1d6-4993-b40a-5fead0d25db7/IMG_7687.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2021 - Make it stand out When it comes to Third Street Social’s fried chicken, it is hard to beat the flavor of the Nashville Hot (pictured on right) but be warned, it can be rather messy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/fb59fbf2-a2ee-4974-8424-3052aad560b6/IMG_3985.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2021 - Make it stand out Since the summer of 2021, a temporary exhibit on Midcentury Modern furniture designer Paul McCobb has been on display at the Johnson County Museum. Set to close on January 8, 2002, nearly the entire exhibit was collected and curated by Kansas City’s own Samuel Hildreth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/9cfda3e4-aea7-4552-a578-5d2e988571b7/IMG_4985.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2021 - Make it stand out Loaded with Capicola, Pepperoni, Smoked Bacon, and Banana Peppers, the Detroiter at Stone Canyon Pizza was the best pizza that I tried for the first time in 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/8b6b40db-7476-45d4-8e6f-d4370ddee082/IMG_4397.jpg home - FCS: Best of 2021 - Make it stand out Making it’s debut in the summer of 2021, the Kansas City Jazz car is one of the best wraps in the history of the streetcar, in this writer’s opinion. It pays homage to an important era in this city’s history and is beautifully done. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/devans-dozen-12daysofchristmas monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ef15c02e-b73b-4454-b883-d856998ea3d6/261934232_601775941134179_4062731557898449635_n.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Christmas Edition - Make it stand out The lighting of the Country Club Plaza always marks the beginning of the holiday season in Kansas City. PHOTO CREDIT: Jenny Turner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1428e89c-afa5-4053-a563-eba6c78c6648/Cows.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Christmas Edition - Make it stand out Cattle kill four times as many people per year as sharks do. Where am I going to put all these lactating death machines? PHOTO COURTESY OF: Pixabay / Public Domain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/aa4c6dc0-7a0c-48eb-a96c-0bb2edf157e3/drumline.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Christmas Edition - Make it stand out One Band, One Sound baby! If you don’t think of Atlanta A&T when you hear “drumline” , we can’t be friends. PHOTO CREDIT - Drumline (2002), Twentieth Century Fox https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/soapbox-cryingforbuck monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/bb4c6574-c17f-4dc7-926b-97634a055e94/IMG_7163.jpg home - Crying For Ol’ Buck - Make it stand out During the fourth quarter of the Sunday Night Football game between the Kansas Chiefs and the Denver Broncos on December 5, 2021, the Kansas City Chiefs recognized Kansas City Monarchs legend Buck O’Neil for his long overdue induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, which had been announced just hours earlier. From the crowd reaction, you would’ve thought the Chiefs scored a touchdown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/cd729363-d1a5-4cdd-af61-a90097055cc0/Monarchs.jpg home - Crying For Ol’ Buck - Make it stand out The day before O’Neil’s induction, I took some first timers to the Negro League Baseball Museum and finally added the ‘42 Monarchs cap to my collection. A hat that was apparently O’Neil’s favorite. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/kitchendrawer-belowthefoldmovie monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/5d0ce1d1-b4d7-4f16-94d6-12265afbc4c2/5.jpg home - Close to Home - Make it stand out Earlier this year, Kansas City filmmaker Clayton Scott made his directorial debut with the premiere of Below the Fold as part of Panic Film Fest at Screenland Armour in North KC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/0088a754-4406-4303-9a6b-485b2f678633/2.png home - Close to Home - Make it stand out The cast of Below the Fold poses for a picture with writer-director Clayton Scott (fourth from right) after the film’s world premiere at the Screenland Armour in North Kansas City. PHOTO CREDIT - Jessica Wigger https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ffac729d-aef9-48c7-ad23-611cdc37150a/3.jpg home - Close to Home - Make it stand out Below the Fold writer-director Clayton Scott and his wife Sara at Panic Film Fest on April 15, 2021. Scott first presented his script to Sara on Valentine’s Day, 2016. Sara appears in one of the movie’s scenes. PHOTO CREDIT - Jessica Wigger https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3e443906-c120-4957-b38c-290a9384f23d/4.jpg home - Close to Home - Make it stand out After the conclusion of Below the Fold on April 15, I caught up with the director’s sister, Jessica Wigger. For Scott, this film was a family affair and that showed at the premiere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/3e58982d-b728-49f8-8945-ce35cbc0fe8e/Oldtowne.PNG home - Close to Home - Make it stand out Sarah McGuire steals the show with her portrayal of Lisa Johnson. This scene was filmed inside Allendale, Missouri’s Oldtowne Cafe. Below the Fold utilized neon green light shone through the blinds to meld the Oldtowne Cafe’s interior and the exterior of Lawrence’s Ladybird Diner into a single restaurant. PHOTO COURTESY OF Below the Fold (2021), Mutiny Pictures https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/nomadd-walkintheparks3 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/4bb73e81-feae-405c-ad01-85d13937c8ef/1.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. III - Make it stand out The Grand Prismatic Spring at Yellowstone National Park is truly a spectacle to behold. PHOTO CREDIT - disKCovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/d6eab604-86d1-40f6-a01b-72685200d297/2a.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. III - Make it stand out Even the lakes at Yellowstone aren’t normal. The West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake is not without it’s own thermal and geologic features. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/ee44d6a6-ab17-4142-8611-c6084826562c/2.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. III - Make it stand out American Bison grazing in Hayden Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/2fd30ea3-6759-43f3-a63c-5351808c4c0f/3a.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. III - Make it stand out A bison that was clearly used to the crowds patiently waits for the eruption of Old Faithful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/a859df9a-0601-464f-8518-164bad3a33aa/4.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. III - Make it stand out It seems preposterous that any other canyon would call itself the “Grand Canyon” but Yellowstone’s version is indeed grand. I cannot even begin to fathom the scope of the actual Grand Canyon having never been. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/494f4ba2-bec8-4886-8655-8a12d74aaa41/5.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. III - Make it stand out Thick waves of fog that smell of sulfur rolling off Excelsior Geyser. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/85fd28b1-e168-4ca6-8b59-e4d9441041b6/7.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. III - Make it stand out The Red Spouter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/b988fcc3-c789-4f71-a290-31452345ae58/8.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. III - Make it stand out Minerva Terrace at Mammoth Hot Springs in the northern part of Yellowstone National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/e83a4cb1-51d1-4d9f-a7c1-e97e7152c46d/Bear.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. III - Make it stand out As we approached Lehigh Valley at the crack of dawn on our final full day in the parks, we finally saw a freaking bear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/a9749f9c-e814-4a82-b84d-b3d056275aff/6.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. III - Make it stand out Lehigh Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/db5f9e94-d4c0-4c5b-9b43-1c315525e7d8/11.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. III - Make it stand out The only reason that anyone should ever visit Gardiner, Montana, the Roosevelt Arch was not actually built to honor Theodore Roosevelt. He just happened to be vacationing at Yellowstone when the cornerstone was laid so he was asked to give some remarks at the dedication. He never returned to see the completed gateway to the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/37d22836-7664-4570-8a7e-7001fccde4f0/3.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. III - Make it stand out You didn’t think I was going to write this entire piece and not include a picture of Old Faithful erupting did you? https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/kc2026 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1634819585119-FHDAL2X2Y2IW27KKDBTZ/kc2026.jpg home - #kc2026 - Make it stand out The “We Want the World Cup” Streetcar rolls through the Crossroads Arts District in preparation for FIFA’s 2021 site vist. PHOTO CREDIT - Tyler McBee, Sporting Kansas City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1634827761106-BLCUJJR5KN9XAIXGOIBD/Terminal.png home - #kc2026 - Make it stand out All week long, the Kansas City International Airport has ensured that all arriving in our city, including the FIFA delegation, know that WE WANT THE WORLD CUP. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/nomadd-walkintheparks2 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632940248108-POWDRRDF3YYPQSQ00SN6/7.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. II - Make it stand out The second park of our journey was Grand Teton National Park. This photo was taken at Schwabacher Landing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632939839512-NX4PYIDSZY1I3JC295CW/8.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. II - Make it stand out It’s been three months and I’m still dreaming about this shortstack from Smitty’s in Idaho Falls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632940143778-WZ9700SZJEF7AH9BD000/1.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. II - Make it stand out Saw a moose cow and her calf on the way to Driggs, Idaho. Unfortunately, I did not get a good shot of the calf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632940646892-HW3NDJ6UUS0324UYV3C6/2.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. II - Make it stand out Elk crossing a river bed at around 9:45pm. Dawn and dusk are the best times for wildlife viewing due to increased animal movement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632940512961-SG693NDL8QRJXZ515N95/4.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. II - Make it stand out Sunset at the Tetons. We are 99% sure that the woman who shot this photo for us thought we were a couple. We didn’t see a need to correct her. It was so nice to hear how great we looked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632942255044-4IFNKAHOCGGQM34G5QWA/13.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. II - Make it stand out DD’s Pro-Tip: The shuttle runs from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily. What this actually means is that you will want to be parked no later than 9:00am and in line no later than 9:30am for the first shuttle of the day. Of even greater importance, you will want to conclude your hike and be in line for pick-up by 3:00pm at the latest or else, you may just be adding 2.2 miles to your walk back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632955851142-8HPNS6GT5PY3ZULILG73/16.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. II - Make it stand out Hidden Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632944589025-8Q6GFJIH86DXAM2JXHKL/14.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. II - Make it stand out View of Jenny Lake from Inspiration Point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632944675566-E6K4Q5W8RAJ6BP6DVGV6/12.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. II - Make it stand out Past Inspiration Point, we directly encountered a bull moose who was enjoying a drink. Unfortunately, other visitors on the trail did not respect his personal space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632947011458-I6KP7WV3EV53FHMNSYGH/15.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. II - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632954463449-A7GK3QSV5D6HC5LCR5RF/17.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. II - Make it stand out The old school soda fountain at the back of Victor Emporium in Victor, Idaho had amazing service and dare I say it? Was an incredibly cute space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632952801562-OVTTLN4P35EOFISJ8HHY/1.png home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. II - Make it stand out The best French onion soup I have ever had (left) is enough reason to visit Sidewinders American Grill in Jackson Hole. Their fun take on the pretzel (right) is just an added bonus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632955551473-7Y07D109TLVZW2YW4087/18.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. II - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632955695920-FW2G4MP8OW510W8OI1GI/6.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. II - Make it stand out Schwabacher Landing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632955728947-UH6OW99U42PMUKP7NML7/9.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. II - Make it stand out We got pretty closet to a buck elk. After years of never seeing an elk, they were plentiful at Grand Teton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632955921166-0YHE1GUJMV08LP74ZHK9/23.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. II - Make it stand out Our super-sweet rental car at Jackson Lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632955967917-D187NAQKNE2LBQCOY85Y/21.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. II - Make it stand out Observation Point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632956001298-NTF5G0908KNH95PBR87N/27.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. II - Make it stand out Grand Teton National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632956108966-IKZ5R37ZMJOOK14FC4BI/24.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. II - Make it stand out Pronghorns at Antelope Flats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632956398325-LGNICVCWVGWN7XYG4ITK/3.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. II - Make it stand out Sundown at Grant Teton National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632956690388-L7D3WBUV2RUWYHQXMXLY/1.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. II - Make it stand out Oxbow Bend https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fountaincityfoodie-sauced monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632265730663-F3YPY0WFMOAJH3YMN5VE/IMG_5009.jpg home - Seasoned. - Make it stand out Tucked away in the courtyard of Corrigan Station, I had long heard about Sauced but never realized how close the burger stand was to my office. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632265838653-XMAALY6WPIRT7PXE98NG/IMG_5006.jpg home - Seasoned. - Make it stand out Hidden away between the Academy Bank building and Corrigan Station, this “industrial chic” courtyard made me feel like I had stumbled upon an exclusive and underground lunch spot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632265949210-RYPPTK3LKHZ3MEVIC1YX/IMG_5026.jpg home - Seasoned. - Make it stand out If that is not an Instagram-worthy burger, I don’t know what is! It would be impossible to believe that such a photogenic sandwich could be anything less than delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1632270143502-CMH2I05B5LLXUNTQAFPV/IMG_5017.jpg home - Seasoned. - Make it stand out The drizzled Chik Bites at Sauced were neither drizzled or bites. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/soapbox-big12ucf monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1631316228175-O9PRGZQYKURPTW90HQ2N/01+T-Mobile.jpg home - Oh, What A Knight! - Make it stand out Every March, the T-Mobile Center plays host to the Big XII Men’s Basketball Tournament which annually attracts approximately 75,000 college basketball fans to the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1631317446590-QLHMC6TMTX51LF36EET3/UCF+Peach+Bowl.jpg home - Oh, What A Knight! - Make it stand out The University of Central Florida Knights defeated the #7 Auburn Tigers 34-27 in the 2017 Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl. A week later, the Colley Matrix named the undefeated Knights the #1 team in the nation and UCF claimed an NCAA-recognized National Championship in FBS College Football. IMAGE COURTESY OF: Getty Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1631317722258-LJI48V78ULXG8XEMNCWT/IMG_6973.JPG home - Oh, What A Knight! - Make it stand out Every March, downtown Kansas City comes alive as 75,000 college basketball fans descend upon the city. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/nomadd-walkintheparks1 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1629842729119-K13GZIGMMKLIXZP55UDC/Idaho+Sign.png home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. I - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1629842806095-D7E5Y2Z73ZZJGBZI40UW/Library.png home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. I - Make it stand out A statue of the main characters from Where The Red Fern Grows in front of the Idaho Falls Public Library pays homage to local author, Wilson Rawls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1629842881256-4VOOC2IV25M9TLA1R31M/Eagle+Rock.png home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. I - Make it stand out Eagle Rock Fountain - Idaho Falls, ID https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1629842929124-D6TU95V7IUL8IILDP4EL/Scotty.png home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. I - Make it stand out For over 50 years, Scotty’s Drive-Ins has served their delicious burgers, hand-cut fries, and a multitude of milkshake flavors. However, we came for a treat that can only be found in Idaho - Finger Steaks (PICTURED RIGHT). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1630099023041-JLUB2G001FN30O1FCSC7/Chukar.png home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. I - Make it stand out Hanging out with Charlie the Chukar before the game. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1630098353030-4UWK1IBR0M08TZ8TDA9F/KC+Sign.png home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. I - Make it stand out There was no hiding the reason that we made a detour to Melaleuca Field in Idaho Falls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1630370984984-QWBNZVS94UML347X6OJ5/Butler+Cards.png home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. I - Make it stand out Little did we know that signing some baseball cards for a pair of Royals’ fans was just the beginning of Billy Butler’s kindness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1630371076097-8G5KWJQHVV1SZKRB9BMK/Madres1.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. I - Make it stand out As part of Minor League Baseball’s “Copa de la Diversión”, the Idaho Falls Chukars played a handful of games this season as “La Madres de Idaho Falls”, making them the first professional baseball team to have a female name and logo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1630369641233-EBUBJN8Q78U4KSBRII4B/Billy.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. I - Make it stand out After the game, Billy Butler found us and asked us to join him on the field to take a picture. He wanted to hold the sign and we were too happy to oblige. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1630371299158-X9MB85LSG8JPKN7INHJF/Beer.jpg home - A Walk In The Parks, Pt. I - Make it stand out When I called an audible and made this sign, Billy Butler’s wife Katie immediately texted him a photo of the sign. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fountaincityfoodie-kozaks monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1626572261064-23KSHSZXL6BCXVEIBP8L/Kozak.jpg home - The Family Restaurant - Make it stand out Social media images like this one of Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cake Pops being frequently shared by my sister-in-law is what first put KoZak’s Laketown Grill on my radar. PHOTO COURTESY OF: KoZak’s Laketown Grill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1626572621425-TMSS96P9JWJUEWPWYJ5I/IMG_8889.JPG home - The Family Restaurant - Make it stand out The Southwest Egg Rolls are a must-order at KoZak’s. The filling of chicken, corn, black beans, cheddar, and monterrey cheeses are carefully tucked into a golden brown fried won ton wrapper and served with a side of chipotle ranch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1626572705942-T5DL6XZO5UW9QBCYEE6O/IMG_8893.JPG home - The Family Restaurant - Make it stand out If you can find a better cornbread than the one being served at KoZak’s Laketown Grill, well, please tell me! I would love to sink my teeth into it. I just think you’re going to have a hard time finding one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1626572831706-MJJ8OIHCL82AZCVPY578/IMG_8902.JPG home - The Family Restaurant - Make it stand out The tender ribbons of beef brisket at KoZak’s puts some of this city’s best-known BBQ joints to shame. The jalapeño Texas toast from Kansas City’s own Roma Bakery makes the Smoked BBQ Brisket Grilled Cheese a really special sandwich. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1626572961416-PQAUWYWX9QHPKTTRA972/IMG_8906.JPG home - The Family Restaurant - Make it stand out KoZak’s social media presence and rotation of daily specials and featured desserts have helped to grow them a loyal following. The Key Lime Pie (pictured) is one of many delectable desserts offered at KoZak’s. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/nomadd-cincinnati monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1624236955001-LIQYUHXX02D9JVCBEAPF/IMG_0373.JPG home - Sing The Queen City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1624235960423-6DY9V49TLAPJ7ZJRADKJ/IMG_9799.JPG home - Sing The Queen City - Make it stand out With an estimated cost of $250 million, TQL Stadium opened on May 16, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio as one of the newest soccer-specific stadiums in the United States. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1624236132563-G9JJZ9JKY06RKHVU2ZCF/IMG_9845.JPG home - Sing The Queen City - Make it stand out In a city long known for its Bavarian influences, having a Munich-style beer hall in Cincinnati’s stadium only makes sense. The First Financial Club is an amazing space that celebrates Cincy’s widespread German heritage and the best of the Queen City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1624236306119-Y06VG9RMC2N311BXHYMB/IMG_9892.JPG home - Sing The Queen City - Make it stand out The Izzy’s “Reubenator” with one layer of corned beef and one layer of pastrami and their signature potato pancakes. For over a century, Izzy’s has been serving up mouthwatering eats in Cincinnati. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1624236656399-OOJIPN3WDSOYNYYTD1UY/IMG_9933.JPG home - Sing The Queen City - Make it stand out Attending a home game for baseball’s oldest team was the reason I chose to visit Cincinnati in the first place. The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 9 - 4 on May 21, 2021, thanks in large part to a three homerun game from Jesse Winker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1624236754121-FGIFNFT2DCXQ747SIJGN/IMG_9963.JPG home - Sing The Queen City - Make it stand out A pre-game photo with the mascots. From left to right - Mr. Redlegs, Gapper, Myself, Rosie Red, and Mr. Red. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1624237212884-S2QSMJ4VGJJDWMK6RTW2/IMG_0230.JPG home - Sing The Queen City - Make it stand out Although Cooperstown may never induct the all-time hits leader, Pete “Charlie Hustle” Rose is still beloved in Cincinnati. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1624238521577-SB35PPNLL24GAIRP5OTF/IMG_0814.JPG home - Sing The Queen City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1624239046610-4H6MRFKMGSZR5K40IETQ/IMG_0084.JPG home - Sing The Queen City - Make it stand out Passenger pigeons were once the dominant species in North America but are sadly now extinct. Martha, the last known of the species passed away at the Cincinnati Zoo in 1914 at the age of 29. Designed by John A. Ruthven, Martha, the Last Passenger Pigeon at the intersection of 8th & Vine in downtown Cincinnati was commissioned to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Martha’s passing and to warn future generations about the dangers of extinction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1624238990978-Y8HVY9J71SCIC2BQLCMX/IMG_0121.JPG home - Sing The Queen City - Make it stand out With multiple locations across Cincinnati, Holtman’s Donuts is open until they sell out and rest assured, these incredible pastries will sell out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1624239003848-06N4GYDKGGZCWTRU4MP5/IMG_0142.JPG home - Sing The Queen City - Make it stand out A flavor of donut I had never tried before, this Crème Brûlée donut from Holtman’s is probably the best donut I have ever had. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1624239144837-SSM30R1VNZ97LROKJ4KG/IMG_0164.JPG home - Sing The Queen City - Make it stand out Welcoming more than one million visitors each year, Findlay Market features more than 50 vendors and is routinely considered among the world’s best artisanal markets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1624239202192-9UGB49ENA62VR4VOKAQY/IMG_0244.JPG home - Sing The Queen City - Make it stand out Opened in 2004, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center tells the stories of those who helped enslaved people escape to the North and seeks to educate people to "abolish human enslavement and secure freedom for all people." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1624312767465-MB7TW29WSFLPRPV8TSJT/Pillar.png home - Sing The Queen City - Make it stand out This room at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center has the appearance of being underwater. Every marble in the pillar (right) represents an African who was lost at sea due to the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Carved into the stone walls are the names of the ships of slave merchants (left). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1624239310574-1WCX21QXXD6CZPK9NC9F/IMG_0637.JPG home - Sing The Queen City - Make it stand out View of the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge from the shores of Covington, Kentucky. In the bottom left you can see Paul Brown Stadium - home of the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1624239372889-P80SCBBMGEFCOX4ARZJA/IMG_0692.JPG home - Sing The Queen City - Make it stand out A pair of coney dogs from Skyline Chili topped with shredded cheddar, mustard, chopped onions, and the signature chili sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1624239422357-ZY541IZPUFA6DS7WCM2F/IMG_0707.JPG home - Sing The Queen City - Make it stand out Contrary to other variations of chili, the preferred way to serve the Cincinnati style is on a bed of spaghetti noodles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1624239609913-V9QRHT72Q4XNBIDX0XZT/IMG_0890.JPG home - Sing The Queen City - Make it stand out Opened in 2005, the American Sign Museum in Cincinnati has a collection of vintage signs from all across the United States. The ROHS storefront pictured was actually relocated in its entirety from downtown Cincinnati. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1624239750439-GDSKBQRK5MV882WQHZP9/IMG_1033.JPG home - Sing The Queen City - Make it stand out Located within a renovated church and inspired by this nation’s 27th President, Taft’s Ale House may be the most awesome brewery I have ever set foot in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1624239794816-Q0IPY09EYVTOB65GVH2G/IMG_1030.JPG home - Sing The Queen City - Make it stand out Even though I was directly across the street, it took me nearly five minutes to “find” Taft’s Ale House because the building was not what I expected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1624239661316-N8R0XDORP9X9XLXGGO1Y/IMG_0991.JPG home - Sing The Queen City - Make it stand out While it is not a chain that is slowly making its way across the country, Tom + Chee began in a tent on Cincinnati’s Fountain Square. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/soapbox/chefpencilclapback monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1621084961331-ZHU4X8M2YCY0P1WCZ2Q1/Slaps+5.jpg home - The Q Capital’s Clapback - Make it stand out An article from Australia-based Chef’s Pencil went viral this week as they failed to include traditional barbeque stalwarts like Austin, Kansas City, and Memphis in their rankings. Award-winning restaurants like SLAP’s BBQ (pictured) were not even considered due to lack of geographic knowledge on the part of the unnamed writers at Chef’s Pencil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1621051864025-F1WJXDYSDLXLLNNVUX2N/Chef+Map+1.PNG home - The Q Capital’s Clapback - Make it stand out A combination of a general lack of barbeque knowledge, arbitrary metrics, and data mischaracterization led international food blog Chef’s Pencil to crown some surprising cities as the best BBQ cities in America while ignoring a number of highly regarded BBQ meccas. IMAGE COURTESY OF - The Incompetent Staff of Chef’s Pencil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1621085308957-BQD2VTEHDAJS9A9TJVU1/IMG_8681.JPG home - The Q Capital’s Clapback - Make it stand out A place like Harp’s Barbecue (pictured) was deliberately excluded from Chef’s Pencil’s findings. Despite being a Kansas City BBQ joint that is quickly earning a local and national reputation for excellence, the uneducated writers at Chef’s Pencil decided that Harp is not KC BBQ because it is located in Raytown. Thank our lucky stars that they likely chose to evaluate Dicky’s Barbecue Pit though! (INSERT EYE ROLL) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1621087776616-09FDG1H2588TQ6GP151W/IMG_9113.JPG home - The Q Capital’s Clapback - Make it stand out In 2018, an anomaly led to Scott’s Kitchen being the highest Yelp reviewed BBQ joint in Kansas City less than a year after it opened. While Scott’s Kitchen is a fantastic restaurant that I definitely recommend, it does show how Internet rankings can be skewed and information can easily be misrepresented. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1621085463406-GQYRDBQQ2LYFM0Y5X07S/IMG_1581.JPG home - The Q Capital’s Clapback - Make it stand out Anthony Bourdain famously included Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que (pictured) as the lone BBQ restaurant in his global list of 13 Places to Eat Before You Die. Located in Kansas City, Kansas, Joe’s has received numerous awards and distinctions from a number of recognized media outlets. However, Chef’s Pencil, due to the manipulation of geography, chose to exclude Joe’s from their study of over 2000 barbeque restaurants. But don’t you worry, Lion’s Choice likely helped St. Louis land in the top 10! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1621084789599-PDHE8KPAMT27K140M9HM/Chef%27s+Pencil+Header.png home - The Q Capital’s Clapback - Make it stand out In stark contrast to every other article I read on their site, no writer at Chef’s Pencil stepped forward to take credit for this farce of a study. Any writer affiliated with this project knew this was something they did not want in their portfolio. IMAGE COURTESY OF: The Dishonest Cowards at Chef’s Pencil https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/devans-dozen-streetcar monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1617752771197-T64RUOE557OA27LXU9JQ/IMG_8520.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Streetcar Edition The Radical Wraps of RideKC’s First Five Years Published May 6, 2021 First Friday in the Crossroads Arts District is a rite of passage for anyone who hopes to don the distinction of calling themselves a Kansas Citian. While First Fridays are a year-round affair, there has always been something particularly special about the first friday of May. Every year, it seems that Mother Nature gives KC a much-needed break in the weather so that local artists can share the fruits of their wintertime labor with the onlooking masses. As thousands descend upon the Crossroads, it is as if food trucks and street vendors spring up from the sidewalks below. As the sun goes down, offices, lobbies, and retail spaces transform into art galleries. This is the weekend that Crossroads awakens from a long slumber. The district arises from hibernation like an ephemeral butterfly whose beauty we can only hope to bask in. For the summer and fall months to come, the artistic brilliance for which the Crossroads is known is on full display. In many ways, that weekend is the unofficial harbinger of summer in KC. While every May’s First Friday is special, there will always be one that stands heads and shoulders above the rest. Exactly five years ago today was a special day for this city and there will never be another First Friday quite like it. As someone who lives and works downtown, I could feel the electricity in the air the moment I woke up. There was a levity around the city as businesses and restaurants offered a slew of incredible promotions and geared up for a celebration. And there was much to celebrate! It felt like I had dropped those notarized blue envelopes containing a ballot checked “YES” into the blue metal USPS box thousands of times. It seemed as if I’d spent decades navigating the construction on Main Street. And yet, the day I thought would never come had arrived. For on May 6, 2016, the RideKC Streetcar made its inaugural voyage. I wish I could describe what it was like to be in the Crossroads that day. It was as if, what is now, the entire Streetcar loop was somehow blanketed in a collective case of the goosebumps. There was a sense of civic pride that emanated from complete strangers and the streets of the city herself that I have only felt one other time - during the 2015 World Series parade. If you have experienced this organic groundswell of pride and civic accomplishment, then you know exactly what I am talking about. If you have not, I can never hope to adequately describe the feeling. <KLING! KLING!> I remember the first time that I heard that bell ring. On that day, May 6, 2016, over 12,000 people rode the Streetcar; and I was one of them. Over the past five years, I have taken the KC Streetcar hundreds of times but I will never forget that first ride. I remember crowding into this glossy white bullet like sardines in a tin. For my entire ride from 16th Street to the River Market, I could not see anything except for the bodies around me and the strap that I was holding onto. In fact, I would not have been able to tell you that the seats were cerulean until I took my second ride the following week. Nonetheless, it was exhilarating. There have been many moments since I moved to Kansas City where I felt like we had “arrived” as a city but for me, that ride was the most notable. Where other major cities had tried and failed, Kansas City had succeeded. We had provided free, energy-efficient public transportation to our urban core. Since it made its first run, the RideKC Streetcar has been a symbol of progress in this city and a source of civic pride. In more recent years, that display of civic pride has been much more literal. Select cars have had their token white and graphite enveloped by beautiful wraps and designs that highlight the best of our city. More than a simple mode of transportation, the streetcar has become a canvas to celebrate Kansas City’s accomplishments and showcase the creativity of locals. In recognition of the RideKC Streetcar’s fifth birthday, I decided to look back, and rank, the best Streetcar wraps of the past five years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1615234405592-RE02B7HRVK3N1Y9HN65A/Birthday.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Streetcar Edition In 2017, the KC Streetcar celebrated its first birthday after welcoming nearly 2,000,000 passengers in its inaugural year. PHOTO COURTESY OF - RideKC Streetcar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1615234438853-LPHPAO7XUGZZVNCTFQ47/Basketball.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Streetcar Edition Every March, downtown Kansas City throws the ultimate party as we welcome the Big XII Men’s Basketball Tournament to the T-Mobile Center. In 2017, that party became a two weekend affair when KC hosted the Midwest Regional of the NCAA Tournament. PHOTO COURTESY OF - RideKC Streetcar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1615234483137-K0J0OJ4VCN22U3WZZE1Z/Xmas.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Streetcar Edition In December 2019, the holiday season was made just a bit more magical in KC by the addition of the “Season’s Greetings” streetcar. PHOTO CREDIT - Malcolm Kenton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1616895536061-VW8DQXRBHCVVNVK81E2Q/IMG_7339.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Streetcar Edition When the Coronavirus pandemic hit the United States in March of 2020, the KC Streetcar joined us all in masking up and raising awareness about the need for social distancing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1615234536649-A9783VDKTIU883Y7BFV6/Party+Car.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Streetcar Edition As part of the Art in the Loop project, The Party Car, designed by local artist Amy Kligman, was the earliest full wrap of the KC Streetcar that I can recall. When RideKC surpassed the 5 million rider mark a few months after the wrap’s debut, it was the perfect car to celebrate on. PHOTO COURTESY OF - RideKC Streetcar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1615234652940-OJYVW38QC1LKVQ2SRXXK/Pride.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Streetcar Edition During the month of June, RideKC becomes PrideKC. As can be seen in the image above, the initiative includes a number of transit options that extends to the streetcar and buses. PHOTO COURTESY OF - RideKC Streetcar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1615234597451-UBA7OKD63438W0W8CHS6/Royals.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Streetcar Edition In 2019, RideKC teamed up with our beloved Boys in Blue to give us this wrap that featured Whit Merrifield (pictured) and Adalberto Mondesi sliding safely into second. PHOTO COURTESY OF - RideKC Streetcar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1615319456785-0RHQ930ZIYMRZGPRVTEA/Chiefs+2.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Streetcar Edition The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped KC Streetcar sits in front of Union Station after the Chiefs brought home the Lamar Hunt Trophy for the first time in 50 years. 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PHOTO COURTESY OF - Sporting Kansas City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1615234887194-8AVVI5X9DBMD4GNUDNE5/Caterpillar.png home - Devan’s Dozen: Streetcar Edition Art in the Loop’s “Mervin the Monarch” crawls his way through downtown in 2019. Micro-habitats installed along the route actually helped grow the population of monarch butterflies and caterpillars in the city. PHOTO COURTESY OF - RideKC Streetcar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1616895756429-SFU9164T9BULQUZLH2SM/2A5ECC75-772A-4BDE-99A5-09E7C6BD7424.JPG home - Devan’s Dozen: Streetcar Edition As part of a year long celebration of the 101st anniversary of the founding of the Negro National League and the Kansas City Monarchs, the Negro League Baseball Museum partnered with RideKC to honor the museum’s founder, Buck O’Neil, with this streetcar wrap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1617752920444-S264C1BVS61AU39IZ288/IMG_1668.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: Streetcar Edition I snagged this poster on May 6, 2016 when the RideKC Streetcar made its debut. It now proudly hangs in my friend’s dining room. I will never forget that first ride. PHOTO CREDIT - Jonathan Wilson https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/distrikct-parlor monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1618764154338-6RBFV7LVNVVLH3XGVMJY/IMG_7435.jpg home - Parlor 101 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1618766382917-0IBZ37LC7MJE0AQSS9LD/IMG_8775.jpg home - Parlor 101 The Southwest (pictured as a rice bowl) features shredded chicken, grilled veggies, shredded cheddar jack cheese, spring greens, and black beans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1618765975815-NKJTLB72LUDGW2896NDS/IMG_8757.jpg home - Parlor 101 Providence Pizza specializes in a variety of pizza styles including Sicilian and Neopolitan but their most unique - and their best - is the Detroit-style pizza. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1616882704887-VWIOXK5WE2OWD5AQ72BO/IMG_8272.jpg home - Parlor 101 Parlor features a pair of bars with a wide range of spirits and draft craft beers. The smaller of the two is the upstairs bar (pictured) which services the balcony patio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1616882506965-RC8O347EUSLONBEBQO20/IMG_7471.jpg home - Parlor 101 My very first meal inside Parlor was the Comeback Sandwich from Mother Clucker and it has continued to be a Parlor staple for me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1616883595705-JVF4HFOQQN8RJ5FH2T2S/Burger.jpg home - Parlor 101 Celebrated local chef Michael Corvino’s popular burger led to him opening his own burger joint inside of Parlor - Ravenous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1616882555842-Q0EMQY4LWRPXW6NR4LIP/IMG_8268+%281%29.jpg home - Parlor 101 The Kimchi Fried Rice at Sura Eats is a collection of flavors and textures that is sure to delight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1618775682584-OHUZT0YT5RB3TJL6QT3R/IMG_7432.jpg home - Parlor 101 An eclectic space inside and out, this large mural adorns the southern exterior wall of Parlor KC. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/kitchendrawer-truman monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1615134416910-SY8CXAKJ09JAXS98VPBV/IMG_6927.JPG home - There’s Something About Harry During the 2021 NFL Playoffs, the statue of President Harry S. Truman that stands in front of the courthouse now named for him, showed its support for the hometown Kansas City Chiefs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1615430428522-939024JO8REMHC055DN0/IMG_8049.jpg home - There’s Something About Harry Now a part of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown, the Muehlebach Hotel has played host to several notable celebrities and historic figures. During the Truman presidency, it became known as “White House West” due to the amount of business that President Truman conducted here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1615144541787-PIRYBO7XTK6EK4VQ1SXB/Clinton%27s.jpg home - There’s Something About Harry While Clinton’s Drugstore, where a young Harry S. Truman first worked is long gone, Clinton’s Soda Fountain preserves a mid-century charm and continues to serve up sodas and sundaes in the same fashion that our 33rd President once did for three dollars a week. PHOTO COURTESY OF: Clinton’s Soda Fountain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1615131911199-9V7YB32W1V3ZK5U06TEE/Liberty+Memorial+November+11+1961.jpg home - There’s Something About Harry On November 11, 1961, President Harry S. Truman rededicated the National World War I monument. Truman was the only WWI combat veteran to ever become President of the United States. PHOTO SOURCE: Public Domain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1615133288513-JQKNU9RRLJ1ZD56EU9HB/IMG_7652.JPG home - There’s Something About Harry The last remaining Dixon’s Famous Chili location is, appropriately, in Truman’s hometown of Independence, Missouri. The original location boasted only six stools at the counter meaning this location’s dining counter alone is larger than the original restaurant that Truman frequented. Also of note, not a single bottle of ketchup to be seen on the diner counter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1615138469780-9S6TS4RMU486Z70ULVKF/Dewey.jfif home - There’s Something About Harry The single most famous image of our 33rd President, this iconic moment happened in St. Louis, Missouri. President Truman was staying at The Elms in Excelsior Springs two days prior when he learned that the Chicago Daily Tribune got it wrong. PHOTO CREDIT: Getty Images / Frank Cancellare https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1615428226461-AOM4ASGOY314HL5RHC1C/IMG_6303.jpg home - There’s Something About Harry Every bottle of Arthur Bryant’s sauce carries the moniker “The President’s Choice” as a reminder that this was once the preferred barbeque of Kansas City’s only US President. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1615133690403-UQK5OACSR2FDGKMA69XJ/Library+1.jpg home - There’s Something About Harry This is not simply a recreation of Truman’s office, Harry S. Truman actually did office out of the Library in his retirement. In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed The Medicare Act into law in this very office and gifted Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman the first two Medicare cards ever issued in recognition of Truman’s longtime campaign for government healthcare. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1615430644380-2D5OLL2EEWD6A5KG9CSS/IMG_8061.jpg home - There’s Something About Harry After a multi-million dollar renovation and change in ownership, The Savoy is no longer the same restaurant that Truman once enjoyed, but the most historic elements, including his Booth #4, are still in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1615832337625-S8FA5TR6SLSQC627HBYX/IMG_8162.jpg home - There’s Something About Harry Still beloved in Kansas City today, in 2017, the Swope Park Rangers (now Sporting Kansas City II) of the USL (United Soccer League) partnered with the Truman Library on a bobblehead of the President and First Lady that commemorated the famed 1948 “Whistle Stop Campaign”. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fountaincityfoodie-foxfire monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1614451937084-E729MYGQ679VQ9XZNZF3/IMG_7918.jpg home - The Microquewery Parked by the patio of Callsign Brewing, Fox & Fire Barbecue has been serving up highly sought after small-batch barbeque since July, 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1614452326514-HYJOAZ5YQO2PWDJ0J9WX/IMG_7930.jpg home - The Microquewery Andy Fox’s attention was captured by beef brisket in Texas and takes a lot of pride in his own version of the signature smoked meat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1614452161968-OS3JP2518NMCTE981B92/IMG_7922.jpg home - The Microquewery As the namesake implies, every beer on the Callsign Brewing menu is named in honor of a fallen military aircraft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1614452547401-AZQ8I1A1RM8QMZRJ6I39/IMG_7574.jpg home - The Microquewery Fox & Fire offers microque in macro portions. The first time that I ate at Fox & FIre, I really assumed the tray of food being carried into the brewery was my table’s entire order - not just my meal! Pictured is a Four Meat Plate with Tex-Mex cheddar sausage, beef brisket, pulled pork, pork belly burnt ends, mac-n-cheese, and beef brisket chili (seasonal). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1614452917069-HI17ZVEO32YKOPGBD35Z/IMG_7925.jpg home - The Microquewery Usually the first meat to sell out, the pork spare ribs have a Texas dry rub and a honey glaze. Pictured above, a half slab with a side of agave-lime slaw and pinto beans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1614453254817-STOK19W81N55E6825F8Y/IMG_7577.jpg home - The Microquewery Braised with Dr. Pepper and brown sugar, the pork belly burnt ends exemplify well-made “meat candy”. The Tex-Mex cheddar sausage is among Fox & Fire’s most popular items. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fountaincityfoodie-easyaspie monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1613507806006-BCLDXPIJCOBQTXDPEMK3/1.jpg home - Floatworthy My first-ever order from Easy As Pie included a miniature Peanut Butter Dream (top left), Pecan (top right), Key Lime (bottom right), and Strawberry Rhubarb (bottom left). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1613506960286-PJD89MHJIFTH95CJESZW/Ann+-+%40lauren.pusateri.png home - Floatworthy Since she was a senior in high school, Ann Lewis always made pies for family holidays. In 2017, she started making them for other people’s families and Easy As Pie was born. PHOTO CREDIT: Lauren Pusateri https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1613507533713-OHDKO3E2NK4Z3QE36LRX/Cherry+Lime.png home - Floatworthy Originally conceived for a photo shoot, Ann’s Cherry Limeade pie has become one of her bestsellers. PHOTO CREDIT: Easy As Pie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1613507204189-XNV91ALY5QIMB731EPEE/Variety.png home - Floatworthy Easy As Pie offers a wide array of floatworthy treats including pies, mini pies, galettes, pop tarts, hand pies, pot pies, and quiches. PHOTO CREDIT: Easy As Pie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1613507338802-LTEIN6MCF0HX5D6YEYDD/Key+Lime.png home - Floatworthy The Key Lime pie from Easy As Pie is truly transcendent. PHOTO CREDIT: Easy As Pie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1613508314371-P7J32PGCAZ7SSI8MTHZ8/Artsy.jpg home - Floatworthy While Sunday’s holiday does not celebrate the dessert, do you really need a reason to imbibe in delicious, wonderful, home-baked, locally made pie? PHOTO CREDIT: Easy As Pie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1613508061012-JTHCV3CK0J6PGH3YPG9C/bacon+mozz+red+pep+spinach+quiche.png home - Floatworthy “I love my savory stuff, just as much as my sweet stuff.” - Ann Lewis. Pictured is a bacon, mozzarella, red pepper, and spinach quiche. PHOTO CREDIT: Easy As Pie https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fountaincityfoodie-reubens monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1612471611929-Z0O8EGWP0R50PCCSOYJQ/IMG_6530.jpg home - Irish I Had a Reuben! Breit’s Stein & Deli has been slingin’ affordable drafts and sensational sandwiches in Strawberry Hill since 2003. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1612471472409-8CRVFWDVVEU0IYH6S20H/IMG_6548.jpg home - Irish I Had a Reuben! It is hard to find a better lunch value than Breit’s Reuben in terms of quality and cost. The traditional griddled sandwich cannot be beat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1612472201245-ZMH9XZ649Y1YAH87SV4L/IMG_6782.jpg home - Irish I Had a Reuben! Founded in 1887, and moved to their current building in 1901, Browne’s Irish Marketplace is the oldest Irish business in North America. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1612472049183-PSRCHN1FMXHBE8OR2ZPY/IMG_6488.jpg home - Irish I Had a Reuben! In a matter of months, The Combine has already gained a reputation for serving up one of the best Reubens in KC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1612472171777-VIKJ2X1I7EKRE69E796L/IMG_5923.jpg home - Irish I Had a Reuben! While the smoked corned beef already makes the Irish Hawg unique among Reubens, it is the house-made spicy sauerkraut and the addition of a second smoked meat that makes this sandwich so special. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1612570567167-TL3XHV6SK7IRLS210HY7/IMG_6636.jpg home - Irish I Had a Reuben! The Central Branch Reuben at Milwaukee Deli was the first Kansas City Reuben that I knew I had to have again, and again. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/flashbakc-blakc05 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611782539592-CXJPHVHW1J0NSN9H4YK6/IMG_6918.jpg home - blaKC (5/5) Independence, Missouri was the origin point for the California, Mormon, Oregon, and Santa Fe Trails in the mid-1800s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611776680501-2GPCPIZB4XEU5PGRCNUB/OregonTrail.png home - blaKC (5/5) For many, the classic computer game, The Oregon Trail was their first introduction to Independence, Missouri. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611800945752-8X7ZDGTI2Z2YKWP38DGE/Hiram_Young___Courtesy_of_the_Jackson_County_Historical_Society__Independence__Missouri_.jpg home - blaKC (5/5) Hiram Young. PHOTO COURTESY OF: Jackson County Historical Society https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611800234059-LBQOVRZGE6JRPNLQ4UY1/IMG_6903.jpg home - blaKC (5/5) Today, Hiram Young Park, and it’s plaza in the shape of a wagon wheel, on Hiram Young Lane is a testament to his impact on Independence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611800481596-FOPOSX4WUQ2IIBB8B6AA/Cathay_Williams_Only_Woman_Buffalo_Soldier_U.S._Army.jpg home - blaKC (5/5) Under the name “William Cathey”, Cathay Williams became the first African American woman to serve in the US Army. PHOTO COURTESY OF: U.S. Army https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611801191200-Z7XNHY2LL5365Y59SXAT/IMG_6648.jpg home - blaKC (5/5) This bust of Williams, in Leavenworth, KS, commemorates the lone female Buffalo Soldier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611787099463-MTJ57ILIK7V3FRILKXW7/IMG_6893.jpg home - blaKC (5/5) Though the building has changed, the St. Paul AME Church, funded by Hiram Young and presided over by Hiram Revels, is still going strong today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611801320457-RB0JLUG5EUCQ4DPTKIPS/Hiram+Revels+-+Library+Of+Congress.png home - blaKC (5/5) Before he represented Mississippi in the U.S. Senate, Hiram Rhodes Revels spent a few years in Independence, Missouri and Leavenworth, Kansas establishing churches. PHOTO COURTESY OF: U.S. Library of Congress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611788541184-LQ4CJZKO7TR1PNH2BXKH/IMG_7041.jpg home - blaKC (5/5) The Black Archives of Mid-America document the history of African Americans in the Midwest, with a specific emphasis on KC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611801888631-HSDZSR2W0N4E4M751OQR/SCOTUS.jpg home - blaKC (5/5) In 1954, the United States Supreme Court ruled 9-0 against the Topeka Board of Education which paved the way for the nationwide integration of public schools. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/flashbakc-blakc04 monthly 0.5 2025-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1610763530409-SAT1DD8FV5BGJZBDK3BG/DSC_5369.jpg home - blaKC (4/5) Now named the John Buck O’Neil Center, the Paseo YMCA was the site of the founding of the Negro National League in 1920. PHOTO CREDIT: LeAnn Sarah Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1612410476517-9LI2M67T4SSCZGU7KTSL/Tweet.png home - blaKC (4/5) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611725459002-P92Z6C6I5O5GDZV4EWIJ/Monarchs+-+NLBM.png home - blaKC (4/5) The Kansas City Monarchs, 1920s. PHOTO COURTESY OF: Negro Leagues Baseball Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611715361116-GX4HQP3S75XQ0ZM3ED3W/IMG_7015.jpg home - blaKC (4/5) Today, on the site where Municipal Stadium once stood, Monarch Plaza remembers the legendary athletes who played there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611725547957-PZXEYI7PA9MPR3I88SQ0/Bullet+Joe.png home - blaKC (4/5) Wilber “Bullet” Rogan, also known as “Bullet Joe”, was the predominant pitcher of the early Negro National League. What “Rube” Foster had been during the barnstorming era, Rogan was in the 1920s. PHOTO COURTESY OF: Baseball Hall of Fame https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611724543952-BFLB1BJWDIS56KNHTGVB/Paige+1942+Yankee+Stadium+-+LA+Times.png home - blaKC (4/5) Satchel Paige at Yankee Stadium in 1942 for a game against the New York Cuban Stars. PHOTO CREDIT: Matty Zimmerman / Associated Press https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611724320305-OWACNXHCQ4HQT6F4ITWZ/IMG_7144.jpg home - blaKC (4/5) Now on display at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Paige’s original gravestone from “Paige Island” in Forest Hills Cemetery gave no birth year for Paige. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611767772663-HOWFB40I0GGWNQ5UQVOM/IMG_6446.jpg home - blaKC (4/5) In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Negro National League, the Kansas City Streetcar is currently wrapped to honor the Kansas City Monarchs. #22 was, longtime first baseman and manager, Buck O’Neil’s jersey number. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611722269951-XOMCW57DJDCA2T1DXJ1K/IMG_7113.jpg home - blaKC (4/5) The first black coach in Major League Baseball history, Buck O’Neil (CENTER) was pivotal in the Chicago Cubs signing future Hall of Famers Lou Brock (LEFT) and Ernie Banks (RIGHT). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611715640735-3N0QN2NUO3KORDC6T6BZ/IMG_7050.jpg home - blaKC (4/5) Believing that the legends of the Negro Leagues belonged in Baseball’s Hall of Fame, O’Neil refused to campaign for a “Negro Leagues Hall of Fame”. Instead he led the campaign to open the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum at 18th & Vine. O’Neil served as the museum’s honorary chairman until his death in 2006. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611719531966-7FPIMAN94A1ZC0UIVPQ8/IMG_1391.JPG home - blaKC (4/5) After O’Neil’s death, the Baseball Hall of Fame honored him with a statue and a Lifetime Achievement Award named for him. Fittingly, they erected this statue right outside of the Plaque Gallery as if to remind everyone that O’Neil would forever be “just a bit outside” the Hall of Fame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611716189364-HJFL08KKRRUPKJUHXWYT/Mini+Buck.png home - blaKC (4/5) Buck O’Neil was laid to rest in Forest Hills Cemetery in Kansas City - the same cemetery as his close friend and teammate, Satchel Paige. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611716868248-E0L6AH5HP7HA9W7XYOH0/IMG_7102.jpg home - blaKC (4/5) When Jackie Robinson was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers, it was a huge victory for equality but it was also the beginning of the end for the Negro Leagues. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/flashbakc-blakc03 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611613753407-DKJ3JFQ2FJI8BX7SOJNO/IMG_7066.jpg home - blaKC (3/5) The Gem Theater opened its doors in 1913 as a silent movie theater for African Americans. Today, thanks to the renovation of 18th & Vine, the Gem Theater has found new life as a performance venue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611631412086-0H8O3HJKEYEIQSMO8Y5R/IMG_7092.jpg home - blaKC (3/5) Jazz may have been born in New Orleans, but it grew up at Kansas City’s 18th & Vine District. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611630440480-B6GZODWZHSXTYJ1UVVSS/IMG_6821.jpg home - blaKC (3/5) Count Basie played with Walter Page and Bennie Moten before he became the most prominent jazz bandleader in America. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611632093033-361UEMUMBZDIE2S5KFUK/IMG_7173.jpg home - blaKC (3/5) The Jazz District of 18th & Vine was once bathed in neon by the hundreds of nightclubs and cabarets in Pendergast’s Kansas City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611630307516-4LMWURS5N1NGDQ1AM764/IMG_7204.jpg home - blaKC (3/5) At 17th and Paseo, this bust of Charlie “Bird” Parker’s head, with the inscription “Bird Lives”, stands as a monument to “The Father of Bebop” and one of Kansas City’s most prominent sons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611629924157-X3ZJAHHYPZ1O3JB23V9T/IMG_6832.jpg home - blaKC (3/5) Wall graffiti on Brooklyn Avenue pays homage to Jay “Hootie” McShann, who gave Charlie Parker his big break. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611632275045-2IEE2L716WDQYC5W5595/IMG_7245.jpg home - blaKC (3/5) Charlie Parker is buried in Kansas City’s Lincoln Cemetery, next to his mother Addie. A notable error, there is a tenor saxophone on his tombstone even though Parker played the alto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611632476295-S06T5B1PEGV9851H7J1L/IMG_7191.jpg home - blaKC (3/5) Today, there are only two saxophones in existence that are, without a doubt, known to have belonged to Charlie “Bird” Parker. One of them, this Grafton plastic alto saxophone, was played by Parker at Massey Hall in what many consider “the greatest jazz performance of all time”. It is on display at the American Jazz Museum in Kansas City. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/flashbakc-blakc02 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611291886019-QME84VVWLKVFIMXY6WDM/Jayhawk.jpg home - blaKC (2/5) The University of Kansas Jayhawk mascot, Big Jay, is a caricature that pays homage to the abolitionists in the Kansas Territory. PHOTO CREDIT: LeAnn Sarah Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611607583661-T8BTI351WNMTFVHRSTV0/IMG_6731.jpg home - blaKC (2/5) Located minutes from downtown, the Quindaro Overlook in Wyandotte County, Kansas honors the tradition, and preserves the ruins, of the Quindaro Townsite. Visible from the overlook is the Quindaro Bend of the Missouri River and the façade of the town’s brewery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611607762674-0SOBVAD3J4U76VD0TE0Q/IMG_6747.jpg home - blaKC (2/5) An oft overlooked landmark, Western University students raised money to commission the first ever statue of abolitionist John Brown. Today, it marks the site of Western University’s campus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611606257057-RF4C0718WOUECYFDY2I1/Matthews%2C+Kansas+Historical+Society+2.jpg home - blaKC (2/5) Captain William D. Matthews was one of the first black commissioned officers in the history of the United States military. PHOTO COURTESY OF: Kansas Historical Society https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611605659866-GUWRAIRL4H97QFMHFSTF/Island+Mound+-+Harpers+Weekly+3141863.jpg home - blaKC (2/5) This image, depicting The Battle of Island Mound, appeared in the March 14, 1863 edition of Harper’s Weekly. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/flashbakc-blakc01 monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1610762963804-2E7XB4D3FXEKMOD7U6N7/IMG_6603.jpg home - blaKC (1/5) Founded in 1946, Gates Bar-B-Q continues to be owned and operated by the Gates family. Gates draws a direct culinary lineage to the Father of Kansas City Barbeque. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611602954511-VOADIUNQCVTELOGYSOL4/Perry.jpg home - blaKC (1/5) Advertisement for Henry Perry’s restaurant from The Kansas City Sun in 1917. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611602073465-LMVXZ5FKTTOJZSJLBHQM/Perry%252C%2BCall%2B1932%2B-%2B2.0.jpg home - blaKC (1/5) Clipping from The Kansas City Call, Circa 1932. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611603666159-RC96SOHMSG6KHAQMHVNT/IMG_7025.jpg home - blaKC (1/5) Located in the historic 18th & Vine District, this mural at The Kansas City Call honors founder Chester A. Franklin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611195928211-E72JR2J6QSWFF4WHC771/lucile-bluford+-+Black+Archives+of+Mid-America.jpg home - blaKC (1/5) Lucille Bluford captained the editor’s desk at The Call for nearly half a century. PHOTO COURTESY OF: Black Archives of Mid-America https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611603801211-UKZRL2CHA3ZRMPS2J4F2/IMG_7037.jpg home - blaKC (1/5) The Call has been telling the stories of this city from this building, at the corner of Woodland and 18th in KCMO, since 1922. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611604084993-HEP8EC71I4VX0QH0MI3Z/Carter+Army%2C+KPRS.jpeg home - blaKC (1/5) After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, “Skip” Carter moved to New York to attend the RCA School of Electronics and New York University. PHOTO COURTESY OF: HOT 103 JAMZ! Radio https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/kitchendrawer-hidive monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1610676170859-3Q0R0NROTJBGXUSJ8S5J/IMG_6611.jpg home - A Most Dangerous Game Since they opened their doors in 2013, Hi-Dive Lounge’s vintage vending machine has been a star attraction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1610421519728-S04S2FF4U42WYMAU6TIK/Chwazi.png home - A Most Dangerous Game The smartphone app Chwazi takes all the work out of selecting who goes first. Have everyone place their finger on the screen (left) and Chwazi will highlight a winner (right). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1610421571400-7AEI01PVAJN5MQ9M52F2/Beers.jpg home - A Most Dangerous Game With a mix of desirable craft beers, easy drinking yard beers, and a hodgepodge of bottom-dwelling brews, letting the Mystery Machine decide your fate is a thrilling gambit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1610942254687-GH51T1JKHZ92OWV3HDTN/IMG_6843.jpg home - A Most Dangerous Game In Fingers, the goal is to guess how many fingers will remain on the table. In this example, if the guesser had said, “two”, they would get to select their drink of choice. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/devans-dozen-bbq monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1608325589421-LQ2EIQGT6JFIDDPGCVXG/Jack+Stack+1.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BBQ Edition With five locations across the metro, Fiorella’s Jack Stack BBQ has long been a favorite of Kansas City residents and visitors alike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1608342626932-CW17Z6QUBDOITXFKNRCF/BB%2B2.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BBQ Edition BB’s Lawnside has been serving up their signature combination of barbeque and live blues down on 85th Street for thirty years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1608590794709-ORTKEV00TS359M27GWQN/IMG_6078.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BBQ Edition The Big D sandwich features Danny Edwards’ smoked beef point and is loved by Food Network’s Guy Fieri and Danny’s regulars alike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1608678465016-O17P3SVF4PQAERZ63FH0/IMG_6132.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BBQ Edition For nearly 20 years, Smokin’ Guns BBQ in North Kansas City has been serving up their World Champion Barbeque including Kansas City’s best beef burnt ends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1608324784144-4II16XW5EL4OGOB3BKNN/Q39.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BBQ Edition Q39 became a citywide favorite seemingly overnight. Only three years after they burst onto the barbeque scene, Q39 opened a second location in Overland Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1608591071270-YUX3C39W7WQ3T40WP1YL/IMG_6101.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BBQ Edition Originally the preferred specialty wood provider for Ollie Gates and other legendary restauranteurs, today, Woodyard Bar-B-Que is known nationwide for their pecan-smoked pork spare ribs cooked low and slow in this brick-encased triple smoker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1608325480881-KIBU2EEY4BEC3F4QMQ9P/Slaps+6.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: BBQ Edition Since 2014, SLAP’s BBQ has served up some of the premier smoked meats in KC. Unlike most restauranteurs, the Pearce Brothers continue to be active, and successful, on the competitive BBQ circuit. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fountaincityfoodie-chefj monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1607633853115-X05RJ6TMHRTZHIMB6ASR/IMG_5745.jpg home - New Kid on the Block A pop-up during the height of the pandemic, Chef J recently expanded their hours as they become a more permanent part of the West Bottoms and Kansas City BBQ landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1607637254131-HYM7MU7PHTLAQTZO93JC/Chef+J.png home - New Kid on the Block https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1607640159411-U5EPQTQ3WOA7T3A94XUI/IMG_5756.jpg home - New Kid on the Block The Bacon Burnt Ends at Chef J BBQ bill themselves as “Limited” with good reason. With a char that is reminiscent of the best beef burnt ends and surprising meatiness not often found in pork belly, these glazed cubes are a real treat. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fcs-bbqsides monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1608224252205-T7SOIES2E8KSUXR82I2D/IMG_5959.jpg home - FCS: BBQ Sides https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1607983931433-HUDET860HLD34HM8QYOT/Jack+Sides.jpg home - FCS: BBQ Sides The hickory pit beans, cheesy corn, and colossal onion rings at Jack Stack are quite the formidable trio of KC barbeque sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1607906638369-ESDQ20TZ1YOMXXIE991W/cheesy+corn.jpg home - FCS: BBQ Sides The flaky breadcrumb crust that adorns the top of each serving of cheesy corn at Blind Box BBQ are one of many factors that make it the city’s best. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1608088378065-URWNLW0CDIA7PIL6W2K2/Hawg+Fries.png home - FCS: BBQ Sides Hawg Jaw Que & Brew’s crispy seasoned fries are crunchy on the outside, mealy on the inside, and take the top spot in this year’s French fry rankings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1608678280103-Z1T5R8KKVNUIPEUAWVVK/IMG_6140.jpg home - FCS: BBQ Sides The fried green beans at Smokin’ Guns BBQ have a delightful snap. They are best when served with the housemade ranch dressing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1608413411571-AEVF94R72FY4O6MCF1Y2/Char+2.jpg home - FCS: BBQ Sides At Char Bar, the cheesy hushpuppies combine the traditionally southern staples of hushpuppies and grits into a fantastically new and exciting appetizer. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/fcs-bbqmeats monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1607574382505-NG4YFUV0LI7WT24FM55Z/Filling+Station+2.jpg home - FCS: BBQ Meats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1608678499701-U0PRUW1DY6R3BG30ZKKD/IMG_6128.jpg home - FCS: BBQ Meats There is no shortage of great places to find a plate of beef burnt ends in KC but as far as I’m concerned, the best ones are in Northtown at Smokin’ Guns BBQ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1608224440308-58CDX5HIEYSWIO1T1XWY/IMG_5954.jpg home - FCS: BBQ Meats The cheddar jalapeno sausage at SLAP’s BBQ in Strawberry Hill is the standard bearer for everything a smoked sausage can be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1607893133254-JO3TZFKTMCBJC5NWCFE0/Joes+4.jpg home - FCS: BBQ Meats Having tried the best that Memphis and St. Louis have to offer, I am convinced that Joe’s spare ribs aren’t just the best in KC; they’re the best in the nation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1608412790079-SGDBKFR7DKGJOOH54AKL/BB+1.jpg home - FCS: BBQ Meats BB’s colossal wings, tossed in Peach Sweet Heat sauce, are a ménage trois of sugar, spice, and smoke. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/home/devans-dozen-paseo monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1607632891664-0VGLBTM7XWX9ZJ1EJQ9Y/IMG_5805.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: The Paseo Edition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1607551375380-IATOYJBCHQ234E51IATS/Paseo4.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: The Paseo Edition Still evident today, the congruence of parks, monuments, and streets into the already existing landscape was the hallmark of George Kessler's vision for Kansas City and his crown jewel - The Paseo. (Image from the Historic Kansas City Foundation Postcard Collection) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1607549836474-JRL1WL80JF1FKA53Y2H4/Fountain+1.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: The Paseo Edition Located at 9th St. and The Paseo, The Women's Leadership Fountain was the second of George Kessler's fountains and the oldest surviving fountain in a city renowned for them. PHOTO CREDIT: KC Parks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1607551495803-0D00D8JIPJ7K4SEI2D8Z/Paseo1.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: The Paseo Edition On January 24, 2019, City Council voted 8-4 to change the name of The Paseo Boulevard to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. Opponents of this action cited a lack of constituent support and flaws in the process. PHOTO CREDIT: Elizabeth Orosco, "Northeast News" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1607551653047-N82GUGUBZFQZUWBT8591/Paseo2.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: The Paseo Edition In the most rapidly completed public works project that I can remember, Kansas City scurried to replace road signs along The Paseo. Workers were witnessed replacing signs on nights, weekends, and holidays at a frenetic pace which only serves as a further indictment of the questionable nature of this action. PHOTO CREDIT: AP Photos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1607633019658-PHBI6525W3HQ1QNDUJR6/IMG_5812.jpg home - Devan’s Dozen: The Paseo Edition The Spanish Cannon at 12th & Paseo - in recent years The Paseo has grown in importance to the Latin community. 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Hi, I'm Devan, and I am the Chief Blogger behind disKCovery! Originally from rural Missouri, I have made my home in Kansas City since 2012. I am a proud alum of both the University of Central Missouri (UCM) and the University of Central Florida (UCF). I am an avid sports fan who loves to support my collegiate and professional teams alike. I am happiest when I am hopping on a plane or train, watching a good flick, or sharing a few drinks or a good meal with my family and friends. I am a “Fountain City Foodie” through and through. Over the past decade, I have dined at more BBQ joints in the Kansas City metro than anyone on record. My all-time Fountain City Fantasy Meal would be to enjoy a Joe’s Kansas City Rocket Pig with a side of their fries, and a couple of KC Bier Co. Hefeweizens, while watching batting practice at Kauffman Stadium with the late, great Buck O’Neil. An expert on nothing but always ready to chat about many things, I am simply a guy who relishes the chance I have every day to be a tourist in my own city. I love learning about where our city has been and uncovering all that is best about it now. Now, from time to time, my wanderlust may take me away from here, but the vast majority of what I write keeps things local. So, no matter what side of Stateline you call home, or even if you are just visiting; welcome! I hope that I can help you discover KC. https://www.kcdiscovery.com/connect daily 0.75 2021-02-03 https://www.kcdiscovery.com/browse daily 0.75 2021-02-02 https://www.kcdiscovery.com/kansascity daily 0.75 2025-04-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1612212028893-53Y0P6KGW9G2G29AN86K/DSC_1333.jpg KC - Two States. Here’s the thing. We’re used to it. The memory of “The Great State of Kansas” being congratulated after the Kansas City Chiefs, who play in Missouri, won Super Bowl LIV, is all too fresh in our minds. For those who live on the Missouri side of the city, explaining that you are not from Kansas is a rite of passage. Across the border, Kansans have a similar struggle. We get it. It can be confusing. Of course, there is a Kansas City, Kansas. But, there is also a Kansas City, Missouri. Prepare to have your mind blown when you learn that both Kansas City, Kansas and the state in which it resides are actually named after Kansas City, Missouri.* Kansas City is a sprawling metroplex that incorporates Bates, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Jackson, Lafayette, Platte, and Ray counties in Missouri. And, it also claims the counties of Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Miami, and Wyandotte in Kansas. All 14 counties are Kansas City. The Kansas City Chiefs (NFL), Kansas City Royals (MLB), and the Kansas City Current (NWSL) play their games in Missouri. Sporting Kansas City (MLS) and the Kansas Speedway (NASCAR) call Kansas home. Yet, they all have a Kansas City address. They all play for the same city. This city. *And Kansas City, Missouri (or as it was originally known, the Town of Kansas) actually took its name from nearby Kansa Native American tribes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fcff8a32a3bc801d4aa14df/1611017050582-UOB9G7VQPQUY2KN0F14W/Streetcar.jpg KC - One City. Getting the picture? To outsiders, it may seem like we are two cities, divided by a clearly defined border. In actuality, we are one city united by that very same Stateline. More than Missourians or Kansans, we are two million people who are proud to call ourselves Kansas Citians. KCMO? KCK? The first two letters are, unapologetically, KC. We are incredibly loyal to our professional teams; almost to a fault. In the past 15 years, Kansas City has won the Super Bowl, World Series, US Open Cup, NWSL Championship, and the MLS Cup! We’ve also hosted the MLB All-Star Game, MLS All-Star Game, and the NFL Draft. Come 2026, we’re hosting the FIFA World Cup! Kansas City has hosted the NCAA Final Four more times than any other city. We’re home to a hodgepodge of passionate and fierce collegiate allegiances. We have a world-class arena and entertainment district that makes the Big XII Tournament the ultimate party every March. The Negro Leagues were founded here. “Playing under the lights”? Yeah, Kansas City invented that. The first nighttime professional baseball games were played here. The national monument to World War I? Also in KC. Mickey Mouse was conceived here. The Happy Meal was born here. And, as for jazz, the truest of American artforms? We revolutionized that here too. We have more fountains than any city in the world except Rome. We have more boulevards than any city in the world except Paris. We have more barbeque restaurants than any city in the world except … well, us. You might’ve heard. We have the most. And the best. Kansas City is the World Capital of Barbeque. We are the City of Fountains. We are The Paris of the Plains, Chiefs Kingdom, Cowtown, The Soccer Capital of America, Home of Jazz, The Gateway to the Southwest, Royals Nation, and The Heart of America. We are KC. Everything you have heard about us is true. Well, except “Flyover Country.” We’re not that. Never that. Flyover Country is a myth. 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