Arts & Culture

Donuts

Girl Scout Cookies & Wine, Donuts & Beer & Other Weekend Possibilities

Just like a friend with a pick-up truck, mezcal is a spirit you should know. Sample mezcal from Bozal, a small-batch Mexican distillery, from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mitch e Amaro (306 Armour Road, North Kansas City, Missouri), a new spot with a built-in bar dedicated to spirits from independent producers and cocktail…

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KC burlesque producer

Step Inside The Glittering Universe of Mother Earf

Mother Earf has a pixie haircut, faux lashes for days and glitter shimmers on her cheekbones. Her velvet gown matches the curtains between the bar and the stage. She sits at the foot of that stage, the vibrant queen of the “Slow Your Roll: Slow & Sensual Show.” The Uptown Arts Bar is dimly lit,…

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Barbecue ribs

Pi Day, Burnt Ends Reuben & Other Weekend Possibilities

Here are the five words you’ve been longing to hear … corned beef burnt ends Reuben. The limited-run sandwich is back at Joe’s Kansas City on Thursdays in March and this Saturday, March 16. [FLEX-CONTENT] The U.S. Coffee Championships will be in Kansas City this weekend. The championships will crown the top barista, brewer, roaster…

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classic buttermilk pancakes

All The Pancakes, All The Coffee & Other Weekend Possibilities

I hope you’re drinking coffee right now, as we have a lot of coffee news to get through this week. Go get some. I’ll wait. Checks email. Signs up for Flatland’s newsletter. Follows Flatland on Twitter. Just kidding, I follow Flatland and you do, too. Got a cup? Good. Let’s go. Ever wonder how coffee…

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The Burger Stand at The Casbah

Chicken & Waffles, Lime Daiquiris & Other Weekend Possibilities

The last eggs will be cracked at Cascone’s Grill (15 E. 5th St.) today. The long-time diner will close after more than 80 years in the River Market. Next up for the space, CitySceneKC reported that Anton Kotar, the owner of Anton’s Taproom on Main Street, will open Estelle’s Diner in the space. [FLEX-CONTENT] It’s a concept…

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