KC In the News

"You’re going to want to eat a lot of barbecue in Kansas City, but luckily, you can easily do that for cheap. Line up for Arthur Bryant's Legendary Kansas City BBQ or hit up local favorite Jack Stack BBQ. Once you’re full, head to the Boulevard Brewing Company for a tour or ride the KC Streetcar — both for free."

"When you’re in the mood for a more bookish buzz, look no farther than Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters in the Crossroads neighborhood."

"For hungry travelers, the city of Kansas City, Missouri, is forever synonymous with two things: barbecue and steakhouses. While both are undoubtedly worth tucking into, there’s far more to dining in KC than smoky, meaty pleasures."

"There are many different sides to this great city in America’s heartland that truly seems to be coming into its own."

"Kansas City is known for barbecue, jazz and fountains, but it has a secret: It’s a great place to shop. The city’s retail roots go deep. Nowadays, you’ll find a vibrant 'maker' movement, scores of shops selling vintage goods and antiques, and many locally owned shops popping up in various nook neighborhoods."

"This is what happens when a husband and wife—Nicholas and Leslie Goellner—travel around the country, (him) cooking at and (her) managing restaurants, before returning to their hometown of Kansas City, Missouri, to open the ideal neighborhood spot."

"KC, better known in the rest of the country for barbecue and its music scene, has grown a vibrant economy based in good part on service businesses in architecture and innovative administrative support models (especially for health care providers), accounting for some 100,000 jobs in professional and business services."

"Flourishing under new Executive Chef Pablo Muñoz-Sevilla, Tannin serves globally accented Midwest comfort food alongside a diverse wine list that includes almost 100 glass pours (also available as a taste)."

"Kansas City-style whiskey, Maybee says, includes Sherry as part of the mix. It’s a practice that dates to the 1800s, a time when straight whiskey was hard to find and blending was a necessity."

"Named by Anthony Bourdain as one of the top places to eat before you die, Joe’s is one of those places where every single item on the menu is popular — from the crispy burnt ends to the smoked chicken to even the non-barbecue fare, like the dirty rice. "