The following photo gallery is from the Vietnam Cafe located at 522 Campbell St., in Kansas City, MO. The cafe is open daily from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and closed on Tuesdays. The cafe offers a variety of menu items and specialty coffee, soda and tea, and is an inexpensive way…
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ScrapsKC: Sustainable thrifting in downtown Kansas City
When people think of thrift stores, racks of haphazardly organized clothes typically come to mind. However, there is a thrift store in Kansas City’s Midtown that offers so much more. ScrapsKC is a thrift store supplied by donations. They offer everything from sewing necessities to office supplies to mosaic and…
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Made in KC lookbook
The following lookbook showcases the many local- and Kansas-City themed products that the marketplace, Made in KC, has to offer. One of their many locations across the Kansas CIty metro is in downtown Kansas City on the Country Club Plaza. Their other locations include cafés, shops, and bars. The store…
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10 Black-Owned Businesses in Kansas City and Liberty
A great way to celebrate Black History Month is to shop local and support Black business owners. Historically, Black business owners have faced systemic oppression and obstacles. They deserve our support every day and play a vital role in the local community. There are lots of great restaurants and small…
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Local business review: Sugar Kittens Cafe and Cattery
Although cat cafes are still a relatively new business genre in the United States, these lively shops stand as an exceptionally creative way to both enhance and support a local community. In addition to offering popular beverages and baked goods, cat cafes often partner with nearby rescues to socialize sheltered…
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A view of Kansas City
As one of the midwest’s largest cities, Kansas City finds itself with a variety of architectural styles. While popular architectural styles changed, the city continued to grow, resulting in an eclectic collection of buildings to see as one ventures through the city. Below is a study of some of Kansas…
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An oasis in the Crossroads
Verdant 128 W 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108 Tucked into a row of shops in the Kansas City Crossroads district is a small botanical gift shop that sells flowers, plants, ceramics and gifts. Verdant opened in the fall of 2020 and is quickly becoming one of my favorite small…
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EJ Wood brings all-natural candles and more activism to the Liberty area
Cotton core wicks, high-quality fragrance oils, no parabens and plenty of activism. That’s the recipe EJ Wood uses for his candles. Wood started making candles as a 20 year-old college student. When he sold out of his first batch of candles at a local craft show, Wood decided to drop…
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How to Enjoy a Spring Break Day: A KC Staycation
Like many other students, I have hardly taken advantage of our first couple spring break days. They’ve been just as stress- and homework-filled as most other days. With our would-be spring break impending, I’ve decided to plan a Kansas City staycation so I can enjoy one of the upcoming days…
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