We are so excited to feature our first city ambassador, Shanley of the blog Eat it Kansas City! Shanley is an incredible food blogger, so it's only natural her tour of Kansas City revolves around her favorite delicious spots. When Shanley's not blogging she can be found as a copywriter, eating her way through town & hanging our with other KC blogger meet up bloggers. She'll be covering local events, sharing a few of her favorite Kansas City hot spots & more in the coming months!
A Weekend Guide to
Kansas City
If you’re searching for the perfect two-day getaway, look no
further than Kansas City. Its bi-state metropolis offers some of the best
dining, drinking and shopping destinations in the Midwest. In fact, there are
so many fabulous things to see and do I’ve narrowed down a few of my local
favorites in case you need some guidance.
Magnolia’s
2932 Cherry St.
Kansas City, MO
2932 Cherry St.
Kansas City, MO
Fuel your weekend festivities with brunch at Magnolia’s, a charming bistro-style
restaurant near downtown Kansas City. Magnolia’s specializes in Southern
comfort cuisine and their signature Red Velvet Waffles are the epitome of feel
good food. The crimson colored cakes are dusted with cocoa powder, drizzled
with cream cheese glaze and adorned with fresh berries. If you’re not already
rolling on the floor in red velvet delight, the sides are equally delicious and
include sweet potato hash, grit cakes and smoked pepper bacon.
Bella Patina
1324 W. 12th
St.
Kansas City, MO
Walk off your brunch belly in the West Bottoms with some
serious vintage shopping at Bella Patina.
The shop’s three floors hold 25,000 square feet of décor and furniture – from
shabby chic to retro style finds. Bella Patina is open every first weekend of
the month as part of the West Bottoms “Warehouse Weekends” where thousands of
people come to shop Kansas City’s best vintage and antique shops.
If you work up an appetite, Bella Patina has dozens of local
vendors that serve gourmet ice creams, cocktails and chocolates in addition to
their own restaurant, Vintage Eats and Sweets, located on the third floor.
Rye
10551 Mission Rd.
10551 Mission Rd.
Leawood, KS
My favorite meal at Rye is the pulled pork sandwich
smothered in homemade barbecue sauce and topped with creamy coleslaw (made with
their own garden-grown herbs). I suggest grabbing a seat on Rye’s patio so you
can enjoy your meal and the amazing views overlooking their garden and a nearby
pond.
Remedy Food + Drink
500 W. 75th St.
Kansas City, MO
500 W. 75th St.
Kansas City, MO
Top off the weekend with cocktails at Remedy Food + Drink in
Kansas City’s Waldo neighborhood. Their bar offers an array of local craft
beers, wine and unique handmade drinks made by some of the city’s best cocktail
experts in town. A perfect drink for a night out with the ladies is the “Gossip
Girl” made with gin, prickly pear syrup, lemon juice and sparkling wine. It’s
pretty, pink and potent – a winning combination when you’re sharing a drink
with your best gals.
These are just a few of the fantastic spots the city has to
offer. If you’re looking for more information about Kansas City’s best places,
I give the local dish on blog, Eat it Kansas City. http://eatitkansascity.com
I think Magnolia's will be my next stop for brunch!
ReplyDeleteI love Rye! One of my favorite places! I think I need to check out Bella Patina for some shopping and then Magnolia's for brunch!
ReplyDeleteXo Jana
www.janalmeister.blogspot.com
Yum, that food all looks DELISH!
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