Category Archives: Food_and_Fashion
Jennifer: Love Bites – Kiki’s Bon Ton, Antoine’s, Mrs. Peters & New World Bistro
How cruel life can be… 
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Shauna: Forget What Mom Said, Plaid is Rad
We all know the basic fashion advice we get from our moms is right…right?
Like that white just isn’t an option after Labor Day. Let’s just negate that one right here and now based on current fashion trends. Or how about, pantyhose are always a must? Uh, no!!!
Or that buffalo plaid and tartan is best left for fall? Not anymore!
It’s time to rumage through that closet of yours (or your significant others), pull out your favorite plaid shirt for spring, and find a few new ways to wear it!
Here are a few ideas:
*Call Upon Your Inner Hillbilly! Continue reading
Jennifer: And tonight I recommend the Snicker Bar Paired with an Exceptional 2%
We are all familiar with the endless chatter regarding wine pairings…
But what if you are not drinking wine? Continue reading
Shauna: Summer Sunglasses – Year of the Cat
Time to whip out your sunglasses, ladies and gents! Continue reading
Jennifer: Jenny Vergara, a Foodie, Made
We may be Midwesterners, but we are a city with some seriously passionate people…
In particular, some serious food-loving people. Continue reading
Jennifer: Extra Virgin Unleashes ‘Warm Delicate Gift’ Bundle
As I said last week, KC is teeming with food events this spring…
If only we could harvest this kind of delicious action all year long. Continue reading
Shauna: Divas, Devos & Dev-ain’ts Descend on Lupe Fiasco at Midland
No fashion fiascos here…
Last week’s Lupe Fiasco concert at the Midland by AMC was Continue reading
Jennifer: FULL PLATE – Eating Out for Good Causes
Sure, your schedule is already packed with annual spring charity events, retail openings and outdoor activities…
But today we are going to talk strictly about food-loving, culinary-based spring events. Continue reading
Shauna: Cue the Jaws Music – Swimsuit Season is Upon Us!
With summer practically pounding on the door, arguably the biggest fashion challenges of the year is pretty much slapping us in the face…
The dreaded swimsuit!!! Continue reading
Jennifer: Spring is Sprung!
Spring not only brings out the people, but it jump starts area businesses who want to bask in the warmth and dollars that are not so prevalent in those chillier months.
Check out the hustle and bustle of KC food and drink below.
River Market is all pins and needles waiting for the restaurant version of the popular Pieroguys Pierogies that currently sells in stores like Cosentino’s Market. Continue reading
Jennifer: Smash and Grab at Smashburger
There are two ways I enjoy a burger…
The first is the dash through the drive-thru when a serious beef craving hits and I want to enjoy the messy greasiness in private. Continue reading
Jennifer: Feeling ‘Crabby’ on a Cold & Rainy Night at Jardine’s
Cold rainy nights call for someplace cozy to settle in and be entertained.
I have been to Jardine’s before, but never made a reservation for dinner. Continue reading
Shauna: Concert Attire, Anyone? What Not to Wear!
With spring almost home (Thank God!), and the 2010 concert season just around the freezing cold corner…
Here’s a quick guide to the dos and don’ts of what to wear to a concert. And please, dodge the inevitable newly-purchased concert t-shirt over what you ACTUALLY wore to the concert look! Continue reading
Shauna: New York Fashion Week – In with the Fur, Out with the Cheapies!
With New York Fashion Week finally in the books, one thing’s for sure…
This fall, FUR is back!!! Continue reading
Jennifer: K.C. Food Crawl Faves!
While Julie Andrews may reminisce about cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels, some of my favorite things are accessible right here in Kansas City every day.
When I review a restaurant, the best reviews are handed off to places that manage to do several things right. Continue reading
Jennifer: Filling In The Blanc
I’m not one to be seduced by a menu that reads like a multi page novel. 
The more pages a menu has, the more I lose interest. Continue reading
Jennifer: Getting Sauced in Kansas City
What do you do when you are fed up with the music biz, have a ton of great marketing ideas and want to rediscover a happy life? Continue reading
Jennifer: Restaurant Week- Not For The Weak
Tired of the same old eat’s? Continue reading
Jennifer: Q And A With Elbow Glace!
Not too long ago Christopher Elbow was a dark chocolate secret among Kansas City foodies.
His creations blossomed at the American Restaurant and eventually he landed a small space in the back of a retail store in the Crossroads. The very first First Fridays were all about the elusive Elbow Chocolates. The secret got out and Christopher set up shop in his own spot inside a sleek space that echoed his minimalist packaging. Today, the First Friday energy is part of the everyday scene at Christopher Elbow.
Inside the store I stand, waiting. Continue reading
