Jonathan Bender

Reporter

Jonathan Bender is a former KCPT Food Content Editor and the founder of the Recommended Daily. He is the author of "LEGO: A Love Story," "Cookies & Beer" and "Stock, Broth & Bowl." He lives in Kansas City, Missouri, where has judged the American Royal World Series of BBQ, eaten sandwiches for a month, and pitched grain as a brewer’s assistant — all in pursuit of learning more about what Kansas Citians eat and drink.

The Block

Room 39 Carves Out Its Identity

by Jonathan Bender

The Block

Christopher Elbow Hits The (Sweet) Spot On “The Block”

by Multiple Reporters

The Block

Novel Start to KCPT’s New Series, “The Block”

by Multiple Reporters

Eats & Drinks

Hayward’s New Home, Fried Lobster Rolls & Other Weekend Possibilities

by Jonathan Bender

Eats & Drinks

Tap List | The Draught Lottery and East Forty’s Birthday

by Jonathan Bender

Eats & Drinks

Meet the Makers, Rosé All Day & Other Weekend Possibilities

by Jonathan Bender

Eats & Drinks

Tap List | A Sneak Peek at Boulevardia’s Taps & Tastes

by Jonathan Bender

Eats & Drinks

Strawberry Hill Pub Crawl, Strawberry Festival & Other Weekend Possibilities

by Jonathan Bender

Eats & Drinks

Tap List | Wind Shift Brewing Is Open in Blue Springs

by Jonathan Bender

Eats & Drinks

Celebration At The Station, Catio Party & Other Weekend Possibilities

by Jonathan Bender

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Stories by Jonathan Bender

Room 39 Carves Out Its Identity

Christopher Elbow Hits The (Sweet) Spot On “The Block”

Novel Start to KCPT’s New Series, “The Block”

Hayward’s New Home, Fried Lobster Rolls & Other Weekend Possibilities

Tap List | The Draught Lottery and East Forty’s Birthday

Meet the Makers, Rosé All Day & Other Weekend Possibilities

Tap List | A Sneak Peek at Boulevardia’s Taps & Tastes

Strawberry Hill Pub Crawl, Strawberry Festival & Other Weekend Possibilities

Tap List | Wind Shift Brewing Is Open in Blue Springs

Celebration At The Station, Catio Party & Other Weekend Possibilities

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Join our family of curious Kansas Citians

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Feature Series

We Are Flatland

JonathanBender

Reporter

Stories by Jonathan Bender

Room 39 Carves Out Its Identity

Christopher Elbow Hits The (Sweet) Spot On “The Block”

Novel Start to KCPT’s New Series, “The Block”

Hayward’s New Home, Fried Lobster Rolls & Other Weekend Possibilities

Tap List | The Draught Lottery and East Forty’s Birthday

Meet the Makers, Rosé All Day & Other Weekend Possibilities

Tap List | A Sneak Peek at Boulevardia’s Taps & Tastes

Strawberry Hill Pub Crawl, Strawberry Festival & Other Weekend Possibilities

Tap List | Wind Shift Brewing Is Open in Blue Springs

Celebration At The Station, Catio Party & Other Weekend Possibilities

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