Three Stop Hop is a series from Recommended Daily and Visit KC that lets you experience a neighborhood or corner of the city in three unique stops. Today, take a trip through Kansas City's historic Stockyards District for a few drinks and diversions in an irresistibly charming setting.
By Kathryn Greene
Patio season has arrived, meaning popular KC restaurants now showcase spring and summer menus featuring seasonal ingredients and warm-weather-appropriate options. From wine slushies to jerk chicken and everything in between, there’s no shortage of new dishes and drinks to try this season.
By Kathryn Greene
By Kathryn Greene Kansas City was once branded as a Cowtown. But what sounds like a contemptuous nickname from city dwellers is a historically accurate one, derived from the West Bottoms neighborhood.
Kansas City’s reputation as a city filled with outstanding dining experiences continues to grow, most recently emphasized by chef Michael Corvino’s selection as a finalist for the James Beard Award—one of America’s most prestigious food awards.
From expansive, ever-shifting art installations to a new gathering place for baseball fans, the warmer months in Kansas City bring a series of new additions that promise to delight visitors and residents alike.
Kansas City and jazz are one and the same—and they have been since the artform experienced its initial heyday in the region in the early 1920s. Today, those musical roots still run deep; the genre is as vibrant as ever, fueling more than 40 live jazz venues on a regular basis.