Skipping The Chains – Strang Hall
What happens when you gather six chefs all under one roof? You end up with an upscale food court, like the one at Strang Hall, in downtown Overland Park. The idea for this chef collective came from a desire to [...]
February 2020
History In The Shadows – Le Promenades Fantomes
Exploring a new city takes on a new perspective once the sun sets. The older the destination, the more spirits that roam the city streets filling the darkness with their presence. Their stories can be heard in the creaking staircases [...]
Dining On The Panhandle – Amarillo Eats
Can you imagine visiting a new destination and not trying out some of the local eateries? We always try to uncover those places that draw in the city's residents, since they usually have some of the best dishes. During our [...]
Seeing The Details – Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Variety keeps life from becoming boring. You can imagine what it would be like if every museum was exactly the same. Each would hold the same static displays and spout the same factoids. Fortunately, this isn't the case. Each history [...]
Building The Perfect Burger – Le Chic Shack
No matter where we wander, we seem to always find a good burger. It goes to show just how widespread this staple of American dining has become. During a trip to Quebec City, in Canada, we dropped by Le Chic [...]
Playing In The Panhandle – Amarillo Entertainment
When we are determining the first city to cover in a new state, we look for a place that offers something for all ages. After all, it's not a family vacation destination, if it doesn't appeal to everybody. Crystal and [...]
Why Winter Is Brunch Season – Room 39
We have to believe that we are not much different than most of our readers. Like others, we enjoy a good meal, and trying new restaurants is usually a fun experience. During the winter, we find ourselves having brunch more [...]
Virtual History Tour – Immersion Quebec
Part of exploring a new destination should always include learning some of the histories of the region. Since most every city and town has at least one local history museum, it's easy to have a cultural connection. For years we [...]
Going Green For Breakfast – Girasol Bakery
When we plan out our trips, it seems that breakfast can be some of the most difficult stops to pick. While we enjoy a good down-home breakfast as much as the next person, those types of places don't make for [...]
January 2020
Top 10 Eats – Eating Our Way Through 2019
When we look back at all of the meals we consumed in 2019, it's hard to say which were the top 10 eats. There are many components that go into making a meal memorable. Obviously the food ranks high, but [...]