Chef Elbow brings his love of chocolate to Kansas City
A passion for chocolate led Christopher Elbow to venture off on his own and create Elbow Chocolates in Kansas City. His artisanal chocolate store in the Crossroads Art District has […]
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That time we traveled to Northern Ireland
Everyone is Irish on March 17th, right? Isn’t that how the saying goes when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around each year? We had the privilege of traveling to the Emerald […]
The Roasterie brews up great coffee in Kansas City
You can thank a goat herder for that cup of steaming hot coffee you had this morning. In 850 AD, an Ethiopian goat herder is credited with discovering coffee after […]
‘National Geographic’ photog focuses on ocean ecosystems during Holland Center visit
All Brian Skerry wanted to do when he started in photography was to “make pretty pictures.” His life’s mission and career eventually ventured into documenting the ills affecting the environment; […]
Nelson-Atkins Museum a top spot in Kansas City
Kansas City’s Nelson-Atkins Art Museum is a treasure cove…and it’s free. From ancient Egypt to contemporary art, the Nelson-Atkins is home to more than 35,000 pieces of art. It’s one […]
816 Hotel: A view of Kansas City history with its themed rooms
Want to see Ernest Hemingway’s job offer letter from the Kansas City Star? Ever wondered what it might be like to be among the legends of Jazz? How about enjoying […]
Top 10 things to do in Chicago
Taking a look back at our last few visits to Chicago, we’ve come up with a list of our Top 10 favorite attractions in the “Windy City.” 1. Architecture tour. […]
As seen on TV: Tom + Chee grills up cheese in Omaha
Editor’s Note: This location is closed. The owners now have a Tom+Chee food truck. This isn’t your mom’s grilled cheese. Unless, she added some hummus, diced tomatoes or potato […]
Hawaiian shirts among Omaha’s Kaneko Gallery’s ‘Fiber’ show
Who thought a Hawaiian shirt is a work of art? The people at the Kaneko Gallery in downtown Omaha, that’s who. More than 200 Hawaiian shirts are on display as […]
Joslyn Museum offers Omaha view of art history
Who comes to mind when you are asked for great artists of all time? Monet? Picasso? Rembrandt? Omaha’s Joslyn Art Museum is home to an original Rembrandt piece. A portrait […]