Jan 8, 2021 | city guides, cocktails, Kansas City, Missouri
From the team behind The Monarch Bar and Verdigris, comes The Mercury Room. This the second bar the Exit Strategy has opened during a pandemic, the first being Verdigris in June 2020. The Exit Strategy includes David Manica, Christian Moscoso, Dominic Petrucci, and... 
Jun 14, 2020 | cocktails at home, ingredient travel, Kansas City, whiskey
The base of any good cocktail is a quality spirit. Many classic whiskey cocktails rely primarily on the flavor of the spirit, so it’s important to find one you like. Tasting whiskeys at a distillery or in a barrel room gives you a chance to try before buying a... 
Mar 22, 2020 | cocktails, cocktails at home, Kansas City, Maine, Oregon, Portland
I got a little feedback on my last post that there was still a step between it and a drink directly from a bartender, in terms of difficulty. Lucky for you, I know some awesome brands that help simplify some of my advice down even further. In support of us being at... 
Jan 26, 2020 | bourbon, champagne, city guides, cocktails, gin, Kansas City, lists, mezcal, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey
If you’ve visited Kansas City before, you know that it’s a food and beverage town. It has great breweries, some high quality distilleries, many incredible restaurants and BBQ. While I have recently written about several other cities, I have neglected to... 
Nov 18, 2019 | city guides, cocktails, Day Trips from Kansas City, gin, ingredient travel, Kansas City, lists, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey
Although I’ve lived in Kansas City for nearly 18 years, I don’t know that much about its history. While Kansas has always had stricter liquor laws than Missouri, I didn’t know what it was like during prohibition. Kansas enacted prohibition... 
Mar 30, 2019 | art, city guides, cocktails, Day Trips from Kansas City, food, Kansas City, shop local
Hey all! It’s hard to believe we’re sliding into April on Monday – mostly for those of us who witnessed snow this morning. People are always looking for new spots to try out in Kansas City, whether you’re a local or visiting. Our little city is growing up and getting...
