• If you asked me for the best Italian spots in Kansas City, I would list three. One of them would be Cupini’s. They make their pasta fresh in-house and I’ll be honest, I’m sure their pizza and panini are great but I’ve been going there for years and I’ve literally…

  • The Library – a love letter

    The other day I had to call the library because I realized a book I put on hold had been “in transit” for three days, and I figured Kansas City traffic hasn’t gotten so bad that it ought to take that long to get a book from one corner of…

  • Chewology

    I went with some friends to Taiwanese restaurant Chewology the other day and was reminded that it’s the perfect spot to linger over a meal and catch up. The four of us split four small plates and one entree, which left just enough room for a bite of lychee mochi—the…

  • Hemma Hemma

    Hemma Hemma is a fairly recent addition to the Waldo scene. On Wornall, just off of Gregory, it’s a bright, airy space with a coffee bar, a grab-and-go selection, and a hot food menu for if you want to have a sit-down meal and catch up with a friend or…

  • Harry’s is in historic Westport (just across from the oldest building in Kansas City—worth a visit). It’s also the first bar where I became a regular, which gives it a special place in my heart. That said, sentimentality is far from the only reason I keep going back. The interior…

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