Eats & Drinks

Mud Pie offers both vegan and gluten-free baked goods along with its coffee.

Mud Pie’s Recipe for Vegan Success on 39th Street

Mud Pie Vegan Bakery & Coffee has bake up a unique niche on 39th Street, arguably the most eclectic street in Kansas City.

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Four grilled cheese sandwiches on a tray

Weekend Possibilities | Grilled Cheese Fest, Chiefs Fantennial 5K, And KC Bier Co. Oktoberfest

Kansas City’s weekend possibilities include the Grilled Cheese Fest, the Chiefs Fantennial 5K and the KC Bier Co. Oktoberfest.

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Tap List | Oktoberfest Blind Taste Test

Flatland invited Kansas City beer enthusiast Cassie Niemeyer to conduct a blind taste test of three local Oktoberfest-style beers.

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Sambos Pancake shop

The Story Behind Naming a Restaurant “Sambo’s”

The curiousKC team explores the history behind the naming of the Sambo’s restaurant chain, which once had more than 1,100 locations across the country.

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A man reveals his tray of barbecue.

Weekend Possibilities | KC Beer Fest, American Royal World Series of Barbecue, And Fiesta Hispana

Kansas City’s weekend possibilities in the American Royal World Series of Barbecue, KC Beer Fest and KC Fiesta Hispana

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Kansas Citians mingle and taste wines in Union Station.

Weekend Possibilities | Uncorked: KC Wine Festival, the Gay Softball World Series, And Art Westport

A few food and drink festivals, the Gay Softball World Series, and Art Westport highlight September’s first non-holiday weekend in KC.

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An empty scene at One More Cup

One More Cup Closure Leaves Patrons Homeless Away From Home

One More Cup sold its last cup Sept. 1. Here’s where its absence leaves patrons.

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Crane Brewing Company logo with football player throwing a football

Tap List | Get A Champ Stamp To Kick Off Chiefs Season

Crane Brewing Co.’s new “Champ Stamp” beer was inspired by a losing bet and the emergence of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

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Irish Fest crowd gathers below the Kansas City skyline.

Weekend Possibilities | Irish Fest, Middle Of The Map Film Fest, And Other Labor Day Weekend Options

Labor Day weekend possibilities include a range of multi-day festivals, a tasty Monday brunch option, and an evening with John Mayer.

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100 Years of Dixon's Chili

Dixon’s Famous Chili Celebrates A Century Of Beans, Meat And Loyal Customers

Vergne Dixon started selling chili out of a cart – precursor to the modern food truck – before opening his first permanent location at 15th and Olive in Kansas City.

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