Art by Cassondra Jones Like most genius ideas, MyCo Planet, an urban mushroom farm in North KC, emerged from a basement. Robin Moore’s basement, specifically. When Moore could not purchase the mushrooms she sought to cook and consume, she resorted to growing them on her own. “I’ve always loved digging in the dirt, although I’m a rare breed—I love to…
Lucas Kunce talks to Jim Martin, chair of the Perry County Democratic committee, before giving a campaign speech in Perryville in July 2022 (Allison Kite/Missouri Independent). Marine veteran Lucas Kunce announced Friday that he plans to challenge Republican Josh Hawley in the 2024 race for U.S. Senate in Missouri. Kunce, 40, chose the second anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021,…
If you’re adamant about your New Year’s diet, you best stay away from Rye’s Megan Garrelts at all costs. The famed pastry chef is known from coast-to-coast for her decadent gourmet dessert fare. (Her lemon meringue pie = chef’s kiss.) She, along with hubs Colby Garrelts, just celebrated Rye Leawood’s tenth anniversary a few weeks ago. Team Garrelts says their…
Courtesy Allen Epley At the beginning of 2020, longtime Kansas City indie rockers Shiner released Schadenfreude, the band’s first new LP in nearly 20 years. At the same time, the band’s frontman, Allen Epley, was working on his first-ever solo album, Everything, which releases this month on Spartan Records. Given that the musician has been making music with Shiner, as…
The Pale Blue Eye. (L to R) Christian Bale as Augustus Landor and Harry Melling as Edgar Allen Poe in The Pale Blue Eye. Cr. Scott Garfield/Netflix © 2022 On paper, the plot of The Pale Blue Eye reads like crossing the 1999 cannibal manifest destiny satire Ravenous with the 2020 rape-revenge thriller Promising Young Woman. I say “on paper”…
Tonkotsu Ramen. // Courtesy of JINYA Overland Park will receive a new addition to the metro’s beloved ramen culture in February 2023. JINYA Ramen Bar originated in Los Angeles by founder Tomo Takahashi with the desire to bring the flavors from his favorite Japanese meals to the United States. Now, there are 50 locations across North America. David Soprak, the…
Illustrated by Katelyn Betz It’s now 2023, we’re all back to work, and sitting at a computer is the least appealing thing in the world after a month of drinking, eating rich food, and hanging with friends and family. Thankfully, in between Zoom calls and meetings which could’ve been emails, there’s a wonderful array of local music videos to bring…
Refrigerated wine machines at Sail Away Wine. // Courtesy of Sara Beane Sail Away Wine proves that drinking can be for a good cause with their Sommelier Showdown 2023. Entrants will compete for the title of “Kansas City’s Sage of Wine 2023.” The event will raise money for Hope House, a domestic violence shelter in the Kansas City area. Participants…
Courtesy Hùng Lê Entering an artist’s studio is like opening a diary. What is more intimate than viewing erratically displayed concepts as though there is no manner to extricate their thoughts quickly enough? Hùng Lê’s studio is a display of passion, with project outlines covering the walls, a garment rack of reclaimed fabric in the corner, and the studio pet—a…
Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea by Nathan Alan Davis. // Courtesy of The Black Rep, St. Louis, MO. FY22 Artistic Innovations Grantee. Applications open today, Jan. 5, 2023, for Mid-America Arts Alliance’s annual Artistic Innovations grants. Organizations or individual artists can apply. Guidelines and application portals can be accessed online. Since 2012, M-AAA has awarded nearly $2 million through…
Mama Sweet Potato and her bright green eyes. // Courtesy Scott Poore Mama Sweet Potato Mama Sweet Potato has given her all to her little batch of kitten fries. She had three tiny kittens—Waffle Fry, Curly Fry, and Crinkle Cut. They have been adopted, and this sweet mama is ready to find her furrever home too. She is a petite…
KC Sips. // Illustration by Cassondra Jones Looking for delicious plans? Whether you want to impress a date, show your fam the best of KC, or just get out of the house, we’ve got you covered… all while supporting local. Here is your weekly roundup of the best food and drink offerings around KC. Cheers! Something New Hotel Kansas City:…
The Missouri House chamber during the 2022 legislative session. // Photo by Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications Before the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 27, GeoComply defeated 82,000 attempts by Missourians to access sports gambling sites. Missouri hasn’t legalized sports wagering, and a gambler must be in a state that has, like Kansas or Illinois, to…
Michael Ho (aka Chamoy Boi). // Photo by Kate Frick Remember lunchroom currency? Sometimes it was a Pop-Tart, a stowaway mini-candy bar, or if you were super lucky, a package of Gushers. With their bright colors, gooey center, and flavor mash-ups, Gushers were a hot commodity in the ‘90s. Fast forward to treat-yo-self adult snack time, and you have the…
Seven Stories, a new bookstore located in Shawnee , is starting the Monthly Book Clubs for Brilliantly Bookish People, created to bring literature lovers together for conversations that matter. Owned and operated by Ali Vincent, the shop opened in late Nov., with plans to create the book clubs from day one. The independent bookstore is the central tenant in a revitalized retail…
Chili Night at miniBar. // Photo by Tyler Shane miniBar’s Chili Tuesdays Tuesday Chili Night is our (and probably John Mellencamp’s) favorite night of the week at miniBar. After all, it’s hard not to love a bowl of chili offered with a shot—yes, you read that right. The chili combo consists of a bowl of chili served alongside a Hamm’s…
Scallops from Union on the Hill. // Photo by Meredith Schulte A new restaurant with diverse menu options has opened in the historic Union Hill neighborhood, aptly named Union on the Hill. The Union Hill neighborhood was established in 1857 and is known for its variety of dining, shopping, and nightlife venues. Union Hill is a dynamic neighborhood currently undergoing…
Concourse A at the new terminal of Kansas City International Airport, which is scheduled for completion in spring 2023. // Photo by Christopher Smith of Kansas City Beacon This story was originally published on the Kansas City Beacon. KCI’s current horseshoe-shaped terminals, built in 1972, lack adequate space, modern security, adequate restrooms or food options. The new, $1.5 billion terminal will…
Columbia native and Missouri State graduate Tory Metcalf on the red carpet for Babylon’s world premiere. // Courtesy Missouri-native actor Troy Metcalf is making a name for himself in the show biz world, appearing on the big screen alongside stars like Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt in Damien Chazelle’s period comedy-drama Babylon. Remembering the days when he admired Hollywood stars…
Wanna kick 2023 off with a new job? Maybe an updated resume? Or perhaps an eye-catching LinkedIn profile? Sarah Uchytil is your gal. The renowned local career coach can help you not only get your foot in the door at a company—but clue you in on salary negotiations along the way. (It’s no wonder Pitch readers named her Best Resume…
Attorney General Andrew Bailey is sworn into office Tuesday in Jefferson City by Judge Kelly Broniec of the Eastern District Missouri Court of Appeals while his wife and children look on (Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent). The Missouri Attorney General’s office will operate in “unyielding pursuit of victory,” Andrew Bailey said Tuesday as he was being sworn into office. Bailey, in a…
A path to Brock. // Chart by Julia Purdy I used to kickstart the New Year by burying myself under resolutions. Too many, in fact—a guaranteed crash and burn. I tripped out of the gate so many times, my internal process became that all New Year’s resolutions needed to actually truly really be in effect by Martin Luther King Jr….
