So, if Revocup revved me up, then I found the brakes at Blanc on The Plaza. Weekday, lunchtime beers aren’t usually my thing, but on this day, I couldn’t resist. After all, Blanc had just tapped a firkin of Stone Brewing’s Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale—and a double dry hopped version at that. What’s so special about… Continue Reading
I’ve logged hundreds of miles in recent weeks in pursuit of good drink, so I couldn’t help channeling Sammy Hagar last week. I was sitting with the husband, sipping a lunchtime beer and describing a morning spent with one of my favorite coffee roasters when he started in on the song. Maybe I was suffering… Continue Reading
I’ve been making the coffee rounds this week while researching an upcoming article for Imbibe, getting me, as my oldest daughter puts it, all coffeed up. Which is not a bad thing. I’m astounded at how much Kansas City’s coffee culture has expanded over the last couple years, much less since the Broadway Café &… Continue Reading
Bored with the dog days of summer? I’ve got your antidote below. Go to one, go to all. You won’t be sorry. Greater Kansas City Bartending Competition on Aug. 21. THE best cocktail event in the Midwest. The finalists have been announced. Come taste their creations, party in the lounge and watch the pros shake… Continue Reading