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Food recs: Kansas City’s best bars and restaurants for cocktails
The garnishes in these mixed drinks are bigger, and the flavors are bolder — they might even be 'fat-washed' or clarified with Hidden Valley Ranch. Whether they include alcohol or are making mocktails, bars and bartenders are becoming more creative than ever.
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Book recs: Relax your mind and travel back in time with these suggested reads
Books have the ability to take you to another time. This month on Up To Date, author Steve Paul, and BLK + BRWN bookstore owner Cori Smith share the literature that brought them to the 1930s Harlem jazz scene, the 1980s war on drugs, through the twists and turns of the life of a mad genius and more.
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In Missouri governor's race, Bill Eigel embraces reputation as a 'disruptor' among Republicans
Eigel, a state senator from Weldon Spring and a member of the far-right Missouri Freedom Caucus, was previously considered unlikely to win the Republican nomination to replace Gov. Mike Parson, but polls now show a tighter race. Here's where he stands on some of the biggest issues facing the state, including abortion, immigration, and tax cuts.
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Missouri governor candidate Jay Ashcroft wants to cut taxes and shrink state government
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has name recognition but trails in fundraising and endorsements in his bid to replace Gov. Mike Parson. Here's where he stands on some of the biggest issues facing the state, including abortion and taxes.
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A Fan's Notes: O, Romeo!
Writer and sports commentator Victor Wishna greeted this week's news of the Kansas City Chiefs' interim-become-permanent coach the way many others did:…
Kansas City's Hotel Muehlebach: 100 Years Of Memories
In May of 1915, the Hotel Muehlebach opened its doors in downtown Kansas City with a 500 balloon release from the roof. In the 100 years since, there have…
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Mezzo Soprano Joyce DiDonato Returns Home After Grammy Win
Prairie Village native Joyce DiDonato just won a Grammy for best classical vocal solo and travels the world performing in opera houses far and wide as one…
A Fan's Notes: Happy Together
For the 29th time, the annual NCAA Division I Basketball Championship -- that is, "the tournament" -- has arrived in Kansas City. With thousands upon…
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How Did Thanksgiving End Up On The Fourth Thursday?
Why not on a Friday? And why not the last Thursday? There is an explanation. But you have to go back to things decreed by presidents Washington, Lincoln and Roosevelt (FDR, that is).
A Viral Story About A Kansas Woman's Death Is A Case Study In Vaccine Misinformation
A funeral home obituary stated that Jeanie M. Evans died unexpectedly "from a reaction to the Covid (sic) vaccine." That information wasn't verified by news outlets that repeated it.
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