Digging our brand new streetcars that just opened their doors last week in KC. There’s a stop right outside my building, and the energy with everyone milling around outside all day long has been so fun.
Making this salad multiple times a week lately. 5 ingredients, 5 minutes to prep, and it always feels like such a fresh treat.
Trying to decide what show to begin next after watching the series finales (back-to-back on the same night, no less ?) of The Good Wife and Downton Abbey last week. Any good suggestions?
Loving this beautiful necklace (affiliate link) that a dear friend gave me last month from Madewell. (And good news if you like it too — it’s on sale now!)
Thinking a lot about this article over the past few weeks. Probably the most fascinating editorial I’ve read so far about the rise of Trump. (It’s a long read, but totally worth it.)
Ordering delivery from some of my favorite restaurants thanks to this service. So easy and convenient!!! (If you have it in your city, feel free to use the code “fprts” for a $10 delivery credit!)
Catching up on every back-episode of this political podcast. Ezra asks the best questions, and I love the conversational vibe of the longer-form interviews. Also, this may be the most inspiring interview of a politician I’ve ever heard. (So refreshing!)
Jumping onto the “golden milk” (turmeric tea) bandwagon, and feeling oh-so-trendy (even if I’m a few years late to the craze). Have you tried it?
Working on creating a mega guide of recommendations for where to eat in Kansas City. Any of you locals, feel free to chime in with your favorite suggestions!
Getting so excited about my upcoming trip to Austin to attend the 10-year-reunion of Friday Night Lights. With the cast! At a pep rally! On a football field! On Friday night! CAN’T LOSE. ♥ (And bonus? Just found out that there’s also going to be a West Wing panel with Aaron Sorkin and some of the cast that weekend too. Just gets better and better!)
GREAT editorial. Very thought-provoking read.
KC eats: Affare is my absolute favorite. AMAZING modern German and somewhat fusion restaurant. The owners are wonderful people – lots of local or home-grown ingredients, and the cocktails and wine list are out of this world. I find it to be very affordable and approachable for the quality of food and level of cooking that happens there. Other must-gos: Extra Virgin, La Bodega, Gram & Dun, Ragazza, Westport Cafe, The Majestic, and Tom’s Town. Chez Elle has the best lobster bisque in town, in my opion. :)
KC food recs:
Cupini’s
Blue Koi
Genghis Khan Mongolian bbq in Westport
My fave Mexican: Casa Grande in Paola — it’s in an old tire shop off the historic downtown. $1 house margs with entree purchase. The chicken cream enchiladas are DIVINE.
My favorite bbq unfortunately closed this year due to the death of one of the owners — Hillsdale Bank BBQ. Her husband is still bottling their sauce, and it’s the best EVER.
On Netflix, watch Longmire. Totally not what I would normally watch, (Good Wife, Nashville, Grey’s) but some friends recommended and now I am hooked. Four seasons with the possibility of a fifth. Your guy will like it, too!
I am already guessing you’ll add it, but LuLu’s Asian Bistro is one of my favorites!
Some others – Blue Koi, Il Lazzarone, Bella Napoli, Beer Kitchen (brunch … to die!) Westport Cafe, Q39, Gram and Dun … I could go on and on but those are always at the top of my list1
For shows: I’ve been OBSESSED with Agents of SHIELD and The 100, and am currently re-watching Gilmore Girls in anticipation of the reboot (YAY). I would also recommend Agent Carter, but, be warned, there are only 2 seasons and it just got cancelled. Sad, sad day.
KC restaurants: The Milwaukee Deli, Ruins Pub, the Homesteader Cafe (their brunch is delish but I have not been there for any other meals), and The Majestic!! Oh, and Q39. You can’t have a restaurant list for KC without some ah-mazing BBQ. :)
Cannot wait for the KC guide – my older sis moved there and I’m going to visit her and want #alltherecommendations lol
Food recs in KC: novel, story, port fonda, grand street cafe, classic cup, voltaire…the list goes on and on :)
There’s a Friday Night Lights reunion?! OHMYGOD I’m so jealous!!! One of my favorite shows ever. Have so much fun!!
I’ve been wanting to try making turmeric tea. Is there a specific recipe that you recommend?
That Madewell necklace is gorgeous! :)
What??? Those reunions sound amazing!!!! Please take pics and tell us all about it!