Nov 18, 2019 | cocktails, Day Trips from Kansas City, gin, 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... 
Aug 4, 2019 | food, Kansas City, mezcal, rum, tequila
Kansas City has been a BBQ town since the early 1900’s when Henry Perry arrived from Memphis and started smoking meat in a trolley barn near 18th & Vine. The BBQ in KC is characterized by three things: the wide variety of meats (even fish) that are used; the... 
Mar 30, 2019 | art, 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... 
Jun 14, 2014 | food, Kansas City
For almost 13 years, Brian and I have tried to keep the weekly ‘date night’ alive and well in our marriage. While it has certainly been easier for us as DINKs (dual-income, no kids), it can be a challenge to remain creative — there have been... 
May 18, 2012 | armchair travels, food, Kansas City
Yesterday was Brian’s birthday. In the Beard house, this usually means one thing – dinner out, preferably foody and new (at least to us). Enter, Affäre. This trendy, German tapas restaurant, located in the Crossroads District, was the perfect choice for... 
Oct 3, 2011 | food, Kansas City
Ever since moving away from the coast (Maine and California) to the Midwest, I’ve missed being by the water. (This may have some impact on the travel locales I visit as well.) Then I discovered a little treasure nestled into my neighboring city that let me feel...
