News Stories
Family behind Jack Stack plans massive facility to get more KC barbecue to the masses
A 72,000-square-foot former Walmart in Harrisonville, Missouri, is expected to transform into a hub of barbecue operations — including custom formulation, research and development, production, and distribution — for the family owners behind one of Kansas City’s best-known brands.
Mi Ranchito founder opens upscale cantina; it’s the first to bear his name, an American Dream come true
Rulber De La Torre spent months remodeling the former Another Broken Egg Cafe space in Prairie Village for an upscale version of his Mi Ranchito Cocina & Cantina Mexicana with a smaller menu and more grilled items.
Vine Street Brewing co-owner taps fresh opportunities with new craft beer industry role
Vine Street Brewing is firmly rooted in Kansas City’s historic jazz district, but the woman behind this vibrant cultural hub also feels at home taking the popular brewery along with her to the national stage. Growing the brand, she said, requires her to hop beyond the counter.
Architecture professor designs 3D-printed concrete shelters to withstand Kanasas tornadoes
As extreme weather intensifies, Reese Greenlee is testing the limits of 3D-printed concrete to create stronger, more accessible storm shelters for vulnerable communities. While the technology and materials have existed for years, they remain an active area for innovation, the K-State professor said.
Smell of hops and an air of Bavaria: How KC Bier Co’s just-opened beirgarten fits into area’s German streetscape
“I love the culture and the sense of community in Germany: Beer gardens where neighbors meet, bring their families. A nice casual environment where everybody from all walks of life, ages, economic strata can come and enjoy a good meal and a cold beer,