Eats & Drinks

Andy Rieger and Ryan Maybee revived J. Rieger & Co. whiskey in the East Bottoms.

Tap List | J. Rieger and KU Collaborate On New Rye

J. Rieger & Co. has teamed up with the University of Kansas for a new collaboration, Rock Chalk Straight Rye Whiskey.

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Lupe Quijano and Gigi Reyes, original members of The Tamale Kitchen, spend a Friday evening making tamales to supplement their family incomes. A new investor has set the stage for the next stage of the organization’s growth.

The Tamale Kitchen Reboots for Post-Pandemic Success

The Tamale Kitchen, originally established to provide employment in a working class neighborhood, is using a recent capital infusion to convert from a nonprofit to a “profit-for-a-purpose” enterprise.

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Daylight View of Martin City Brewing Co.’s Station 7.

Tap List | Local Brewery To Launch New Concept

Martin City Brewing Co. is expanding to the Lake Lotawana area with a new concept that includes beer, coffee and pizza.

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Beer and Valentine's Day photo illustration.

Tap List | Beer Is For Lovers

While many Kansas City area breweries were hoping to host watch parties for another Chiefs Super Bowl victory, they’ll instead be celebrating Valentine’s Day.

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An old time photo of temperance-minded protesters.

Late to the Party: The Strange History of Liquor Laws in Kansas

Did you know happy hours as we know them were illegal in Kansas until 2011?

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