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76 88 IN CONVERSATION WITH TRIP HAENISCH Los Angeles interior designer and Kansas City native Trip Haenisch talks growing up in KC, his famous clientele, and why he prefers LA to NYC.

DRINK UP, KANSAS CITY! The city that never went dry during Prohibition is experiencing a renaissance with distilleries and breweries bubbling up all over town to help you wet your whistle.

OFF TO THE RACES Hats off to Kansas City’s Derby Day parties with these great spring looks.

A NEW LEAF Putting down roots in a Prairie Village ranch that’s reimagined to ﬁt changing lifestyles.

20 OF KC’S BEST DISHES From the latest and greatest to old favorites, food critic Kelsey Cipolla breaks down her top plates from the past year.

NESTING INSTINCT Designer Briana Beuke turns a tired, chopped-up house into a cozy, light-ﬁlled home.

On the cover Spring means fresh, delightful cocktails for the new season. Find the recipe for our INKC grapefruit and rosemary cocktail at inkansascity.com. Photo by Aaron Leimkuehler. APRIL 2020

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS IN KC

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OUR MAN IN KC

ARTS & CULTURE IN KC

BEHIND THE MUSIC IN KC

LOOK IN KC

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n the space of two weeks, we’ve gone from greeting even our most casual friends with hugs to awkwardly bumping elbows to social distancing with a slight bow and namaste hands. Which, given my Iowa German Lutheran heritage, I’m perfectly fine with. My friends will tell you I’ve never been the most comfortable hugger anyway. The news about the coronavirus was breaking when this issue went to press, so you’ll find no coverage of it in these pages. Please go to the appropriate website and double-check all events and dates that you’ll see, as they’ve probably been rescheduled or canceled. But in the meantime, if you’re self-quarantined, sheltering in place, or just playing it safe, at the very least just look at this issue as a welcoming respite from our new normal. After reading our restaurant critic’s picks of her “20 of KC’s Best Dishes” for the past year, you’ll be famished. I know I was. Hopefully, some of them are available for carry-out! Our feature on local distilleries and breweries, “Drink Up, Kansas City,” resonates right now. (Insert chagrined smiley-face emoji here.) If you’re mixing up a happy-hour cocktail or pouring a beer, we recommend some potent potables to try. Since most of us are cooped up at home, you may be noticing things about your house you’d like to change. There’s some great inspiration within, with two very different renovations to spark your own makeover. Home right now should be a sanctuary— comforting and safe—a haven from the headlines and breaking news that dominate our world. And please, don’t forget to do whatever you can to support our local businesses and non-profits. You’re well aware of what they are going through right now, and every one of us needs to step up and do what we can to support local, whether that’s donating to an arts organization that had to cancel its fundraiser or performances, ordering takeout from restaurants to keep them in business (be uber generous with your tips if you’re able), or shopping online at local shops. Amazon may be convenient, but it doesn’t help keep our local economy strong. These are the most trying times many of us have ever faced, but Kansas Citians have an amazing ability to pull together. Now is the time to do it.

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he Heart of America Shakespeare Festival’s Annual Romantic Revels Black & White Ball kicked off at the Intercontinental Hotel with cocktails and a robust silent auction. After hobnobbing with friends upon friends, we settled into the glittering ballroom for a divine dinner marked by beef tenderloin and Campo Lindo chicken. The ever-bubbly HASF executive artistic director Sidonie Garrett greeted us. Barb Bloch gave a touching tribute to HASF and expanded upon the many reasons she is a supporter. We then raised our paddles in a fund-a-need to support scholarships for the various youth Shakespeare year-round education and summer camp programs. Dancing and merriment followed with music by Kokomo. Also—don’t forget to mark your calendar for unfurling your blanket in Southmoreland Park for this year’s festival show: The Tempest—June 16 - July 5. I’ll see you there, with the perfect picnic basket in tow. OVERHEARD “Put me in, SPOTTED: Kelly & Joe Privitera, Dr. Coach. I’m Roopa Bansal, Barb & Bob Bloch, Beth ready to slay.” Ingram, Ed Milbank, Michael Fields, Phyllis Cohen, Jackie & John Middelkamp, Bernie & Scott Ashcraft, Gayle & Bruce Krigel, Jim Blair, Kevin Hancock, Dan Nilsen, Don Loncasty, Terry Anderson & Michael Henry, Dan DeLeon & Jerry Katlin, Lee Page, Garrett Toms, Stephanie & Dion Sankar, Ingrid & Jay Sidie, Jennie Corbette, Cindy Pratt-Stokes, Laurence & Edward Bate, Frank Campanella, John Fulton Adams, Erin & Will Gregory, Barbara Reed, Jean Kiene, Lisa Kiene, Chris Kelly, Kent Schumacher

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VISIT KC held its annual tourism SUMMER WHEAT grew up in Oklaoutlook event at the Kauffman homa City, but came to Kansas City Center for the Performing Arts. to experience contemporary art. So Hospitality community members imagine—according to her—how and business leaders alike joined full-circle it felt to open her latest to hear industry updates from monumental exhibit, Blood, Sweat and Mayor Quinton Lucas and Visit Tears, at a museum that has been KC’s Cindy Circo, Jason Fulvi, formative since her childhood Nathan Hermiston and Traci days. As a vocal admirer of the Moon. Some facts I found Kemper Museum of ConHOT interesting: KC hosts temporary Art, I make it GOSSIP: more than 25M visitors a mission to attend nearly What former each year—half of whom every big show. And upon major patron of Il stay overnight. Tourism reflecting, I feel this one is Centro is no longer welcome? generates $5.6B in ecothe most remarkable I’ve nomic impact for the region experienced yet. It was a joy annually—offsetting $550 yearly to hear Summer, at the opening in taxes for the average KC housereception and artist talk, describe her hold. (Nice!) Forty-eight thousand long journey from drawing on endless jobs (one in nine) are sustained by rolls of cash-register tape to wanttourism. VisitKC assisted 210 new ing to figure out how to “paint with film productions through the KC string” to eventually stumbling upon Film Office last year (remember how pressing paint through aluminum Queer Eye?), generated more than mesh screens can create large-scale 350 articles and stories about tapestry-like paintings, with a texture KC—accumulating 225M impresunlike you’ve ever seen before (that beg sions, and hosted the 10th Annual to be touched—but don’t!). I’m always Restaurant Week, which raised wildly fascinated to hear directly from $380k for local charities ($2.6M these inimitable artists, in an intimate in total). Negro League Baseball setting, about their process and what Museum President Bob Kendrick inspires them. (Hear her for yourself: was honored with the 2020 KC kemperart.org/video.) Following the Tourism Icon award. Following the talk, Summer stuck around to host program, the crowd regrouped in another installment of the museum’s Brandmeyer Hall for a KC Makers incredible Artist Dinner Series. Café & Doers Reception, featuring the Sebastienne executive chef Rick Mulunique sights, sounds, and tastes of lins prepared an unforgettable, multivarious local artists and restaurants. course feasting-table dinner, in which Notables included Quixotic, he collaborated with Summer and her Strawberry Swing, Holladay team for inspiration. It was a bounDistillery, The Rieger, Corvino ty of food as vibrant and textured as Supper Club, Room 39, Rye, and Summer’s works themselves. It was an live painting by Chico Sierra. evening of non-stop splendor and brilliance—art, food, and company. SPOTTED: Councilwoman Ryana Parks-Shaw, Heidi Markle, Angie Jeffries, Crissy Dastrup, Pat Contreras, Nia Richardson, Jenny Johnston, Katie Mabry van Dieren, Marissa Baum, Rebecca SpragueGangle, Jeffrey Beeson, Jenny Wheat, Cynthia Malone, Elisabeth Ingraham, Jake Buchheit

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s my sister and her husband were preparing for a new baby and a new house, I snapped up my two favorite (and only) little nephews for a whirlwind day—expertly planned for us by the kind folks at Prairieﬁre in Overland Park. Our first stop was Grimaldi’s Coal Brick Oven Pizzeria, where we fueled up for the busy day ahead. Fun fact: this Grimaldi’s is an extension of my favorDamian’s ite (U.S.) pizza purveyor—the nephews. original Grimaldi’s, located right under the Brooklyn Bridge in the DUMBO neighborhood of New York City. In my earlier days of freewheeling around the city, I nearly always made a point to walk across the bridge from Manhattan (purely for the sense of reward and pilgrimage) for a lunchtime pepperoni pie, replete with the glossy globs of fresh mozzarella. It’s the closest thing I’ve found, stateside, to the molto authentico pizzas I dined on, nearly nightly, for the stint I lived in Italy during college. Prairefire’s location is every bit as good as the Brooklyn original, which comes in a close second to the Italian archetype. Less interested in my travel musings and pizza snobbery—the boys were happier kneading and tossing their pizza dough and then eating the pizza I was waxing on about. Kids! Satisfied, but with room for dessert, we popped next door to Decadent, the scratch-kitchen dessert haven. The little dudes indulged my affinity for casting a wide sampling net, which included the hot donut-hole skillet (à la mode), chocolate Oreo bundt cake, gelato, and the pair of Patrick Mahomes sugar cookies they would not leave without. We nibbled and packed up the delicious leftovers for shaking off some of the sugar wiggles at Fat Brain Toys. With many of Fat Brain’s wares open and ready to test out, the nephews quickly assembled a tower of items they needed to take home. Because Fat Brain focuses on “a smarter way to play”—inspiring creativity and sparking curiosity—the pile of STEM robotics, science experiments, building kits, and coding games seemed entirely responsible and justified. Despite their confusion, I also insisted they get the vintage Spirograph, which was practically the only item remotely recognizable from my distant days of play. We truly live in a different world—one that I want them imminently prepared for. Check. With our brains now flying full speed in the science lane, we walked over to the chromatic Museum at Prairieﬁre, where we were greeted by our guide, and director of development and community engagement,

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Terri Thompson. Before even leaving the lobby, we interacted with the aug“Yes. Too heavy on mented reality (AR) dino experience one side. Not enough where we used the touch-screen wall to on the other.” dig for fossils and create our own creatures, which then digitally roamed the great hall. And of course, we checked out the actual T-Rex, also dominating the lobby, now sharing his space with digital relatives. Terri introduced us to one of the current exhibits—Permian Monsters: Life Before Dinosaurs. There, among life-sized models and skeletons, we learned about the bizarre animals that dominated Earth millions of years before the dinosaurs. Next we each donned virtual reality (VR) headsets for a 360° tour of the International Space Station. Astronauts frequently cite their view of the Earth from space as the singular most transformative experience of their life. In this hyper-realistic simulation, you get the chance to peer at our planet, both from an ISS window, and while spacewalking. I suspect that it’s the closest I’ll ever come to the astronaut experience, and we unanimously agreed it was pretty freaking cool. We spent the rest of our time in the museum’s Discovery Room. The space is essentially an entire world of hands-on science and interactive discovery related to topics of scientific research from anthropology to zoology. We worked on assembling foam dino bones into a museum-like skeleton model, held giant, live cockroaches, spotted a bumblebee poison dart frog and held a 400-million-year-old meteorite. (Spoiler: it’s heavy!) We could have easily spent an entire day in this room—no exaggeration. But we had to keep moving. Still in the museum spirit, we dropped into Eva Reynolds Fine Art Gallery, where we inspected works from Tom Corbin, Babe Atha, and Mark English. A little nervous about having two toddlers in tow, Eva herself made them feel right at home with a bundle of markers and a stack of paper. This set my mind at ease as I got the full tour of their diverse and collection-worthy offerings. Final stop: Pinstripes Bistro|Bowling|Bocce, where we opted for bowling. It had been ages since my last bowling game, and—like the toy store—things have very much changed since my youth. No longer just a game of complicated, nonintuitive scorekeeping, now you can play wildly different games of “bowling,” synced with digital screens, with themes ranging from Angry Birds to haunted mansions—all while noshing from the expansive restaurant menu. Incredibly, after an entire day, we somehow barely scratched the surface of the various shops, eateries, and attracHOT GOSSIP: tions at the land of Prairiefire. The best (and most important) endorsement? The boys are already Who—repulsed by a begging to go back. vacation companion’s chewing tobacco—deftly ﬂung the can off the balcony and into the So, KC—where do you ocean? want to go? XO

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Mary Pat Henry PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF DANCE, CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC AND DANCE AT UMKC AND ARTISTIC/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WYLLIAMS/ HENRY CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY ANSWERS FOUR QUESTIONS

oft-spoken Mary Pat Henry, with all her Charleston, South Carolina, charm, has danced, taught, and choreographed around the world. After receiving her BFA from the University of Utah, she studied dance at the Atlanta Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Joffrey Ballet, and the Martha Graham School of Dance in New York. As a ballerina, she performed with the San Francisco Ballet, Ballet West, Radio City Music Hall Ballet and at the Jacob’s Pillow International Dance Festival Inside/Out Series. In addition, she has been an artist-in-residence throughout the U.S. and Europe and most recently at the Tianjin Conservatory of Music in Tianjin, China. She has choreographed for the Dance Theatre of Harlem, Radio City Music Hall, Off-Broadway in New York, the Victoria Arts Festival in Canada and the Westminster Cathedral’s Royal Christmas Benefit in London, among others. Henry is the recipient of the National Endowment Choreographic Arts/Work Award for 2019 as well as Muriel McBrien Kauffman Awards for Artistry/Scholarship and for Excellence in Teaching.

INKC: Although you started out in classical ballet, you’re now in

modern dance. How do the two styles differ? Henry: In my early professional training, I took a modern-dance mas-

ter class. Although it felt foreign to me, I was intrigued because I was moving differently and out of my comfort zone. In ballet you are told exactly where to put your arms, legs, and head. In modern, you are given the steps and told the quality of what they want, but there is more leeway in how you move and at times execute the movement.

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In modern you are often in bare feet, work often in a parallel position and not in a turned-out position. As you move across the floor, you often go down to the floor and move on the floor. Today the lines between traditional ballet and modern are blurred; both techniques are used in a work, which makes dancing more challenging for the dancer—and exciting for audiences. INKC: How did the Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Compa-

ny come to be? Henry: After I left New York City to teach at the UMKC Conservatory,

Leni Wylliams and I were guest teaching in Canada one summer. We talked about the people we admired in dance whose works were not being done much anymore. We flippantly said we should start a repertory company to present the best of American contemporary dance. Leni had had an illustrious career. One day I persuaded Leni to leave NYC and come to teach at UMKC. There was a Canadian dance company that was to perform on the UMKC Signature Performance Series; they had to cancel. The dean came to us and said, “I hear you have a company. Would you like to take their place and perform?” We immediately said yes. We really hadn’t started the company yet but we said to each other, “You call all the dancers you know and I will call all the dancers I know.” We pulled every professional favor we had and started the company and did the performance. The rest is history. INKC: When you create and choreograph a new dance, what are

some of your jumping-off places—a song, a memory, a feeling? Henry: At times it comes from a beautiful piece of music and other times

an idea of how you want to move or challenge yourself as a choreographer or a memory or a social event. Music is probably the number one way, but often you start creating the movement and then have the music commissioned or find the music. Dance has a way of challenging us to look at the world as well as the simple beauty of dance. Many choreographers deal with issues such as racism, prejudice, or spousal abuse. I have used all those ways and methods in creating a work. One work I created, Esperando non Silence, came from a powerful photograph I saw of mothers in Argentina standing in silence in the Plaza de Maya simply wearing white head scarves and holding up a photograph of their loved ones who disappeared because of the brutal regime. They were called the “Mothers of the Disappeared.” Inspiration is endless, really. INKC: What are some secrets of the dance world? Bengay? A good massage therapist? Henry: Dancers are artistic athletes. Besides dancing they do cross training with many techniques. Yoga, Pilates, resistance work, cardio training, and always stretching. Dancers use foam rollers and other devices to help work out tight muscles. All dancers do that. We use creams like Bengay, Tiger Balm and heating pads. Most dancers have a chiropractor they go to or an acupuncturist to work on them regularly. It takes a lot to condition the body for the extreme demands of dancing. Meditation is something many dancers do as well to center themselves for what they do or before they take a class and perform. wylliams-henry.org

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DA- DA- DA- DUM BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH TALK ABOUT A HOOK. With its unmistakable fournote opening, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony delivers a classical music punch. It’s only fitting, as this concert (Friday and Saturday evenings, April 17 and 18, 8 p.m.) celebrates legendary violinist Isaac Stern who also made his musical presence known. Born in a Polish town now part of the Ukraine, Isaac Stern emigrated with his family to San Francisco in 1921 when he was 14 months old; he died in 2001. His son Michael Stern conducts the Kansas City Symphony. Isaac Stern helped bring many up-and-comers into the spotlight, including cellist Yo-Yo Ma and violinist Vadim Gluzman, who honors his mentor by performing two works Isaac Stern recorded—Prokofiev’s captivating Second Violin Concerto and Beethoven’s lovely Romance No. 2. Also on the program is Kenji Bunch’s Chorus Mysticus. kauffmancenter.org

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CREATING AN OASIS OF CULTURE IN THE PARIS OF THE PLAINS WHEN KANSAS CITY’S Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art opened to the public in 1933, it was viewed as a miracle, an oasis of culture in a Midwestern town whose image was still largely one of cowboys and steaks, says Kristie C. Wolferman. Author and long-time museum docent, Wolferman tells the story in a new book, co-published by the University of Missouri Press and the Nelson-Atkins—The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art: A History. It all started in 1911 when reclusive widow Mary Atkins passed away, leaving a wish—and surprisingly ample resources—to found an art museum. In 1915, William Rockhill Nelson passed away. The late owner and founder of The Kansas City Star had the same last wish. Through slow and painstaking moves, the two wishes—and fortunes—combined into one museum. The Nelson’s first ten art purchases were mainly 18th-century portraits, the blue-chip stocks of the art world. Over the years, the museum has added a Gothic cloister from Beauvais, France, works by local artist Thomas Hart Benton, and an extensive Asian collection among thousands of art and artifacts. Look for upcoming events around the region. nelson-atkins.org

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MAKE IT MOLIÈRE YOU KNOW YOU’VE MADE IT when you’re known by just one name: Homer, Shakespeare, even Cher. The international star known as Molière was an unlikely crossover hit, spanning languages and cultures. His work has been translated into every living language. Born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin in 1622, he took the stage name Molière as a playwright, actor, and poet. Almost 400 years later, “KC MOlière: 400 in 2022, Inc.” kicks off a multi-year celebration of the playwright’s birth. “We also celebrate Kansas City’s French founders who established a foothold here and fostered cordial relations with the Osage people in 1821,” says Felicia Hardison Londré, president of KC MOlière: 400 in 2022, Inc. Virginie Roche-Tiengo, an international Molière theater expert, kicks things off at the Kansas City Public Library Plaza Branch with “From Louis XIV’s France to the Anglophone World Today: Molière’s Continuing Inspiration.” Anglophone studies focus on the challenges of taking a native language in theater and translating to the English-speaking world. A reception on Thursday, April 30, begins at 6:00 p.m. and the lecture at 6:30 p.m. Reservations can be made at kclibrary. org/signature-events

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f you frequented the music department at Barnes & Noble on the Plaza before and after the turn of the millennium, you no doubt encountered Marion Merritt, who managed the department for 18 years—from the days when CDs were king through the seismic streaming/on-line revolution. In May 2014, Merritt opened her own music store, Records With Merritt, at 1617 Westport Road, one that specializes not only in new releases but in box sets and rare and obscure recordings. April is a big month for all music retailers because of Record Store Day. This year, it falls on April 18. The annual event started in 2008, and each year music stores around the world feature a large array of special releases and rarities produced exclusively for RSD.

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Marion Merritt This year’s list of limited-edition vinyl, box sets and cassettes includes recordings from Paul McCartney, The Cure, Miles Davis, Kraftwerk, and dozens of others. Merritt recently answered questions about her store, Record Store Day, and a life spent exploring and enjoying all genres of music. You grew up in a couple of places. What was your childhood like, and how did where you grew up affect you? Marion Merritt: My parents were from St. Louis. I was born in Los Angeles and most of my childhood was split between the two very different cities. Los Angeles was fun, light—the beach, the parks, long rides in the car going absolutely nowhere with the radio blasting, warm weather. St. Louis was a gray, cold shock when I first arrived

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at age 6. I loved Los Angeles and relished opportunities to return. When did music become a focus in your life? MM: When I think back, I have always had music as an important part of my life. I received a transistor radio for Christmas when I was around 8 and that radio was my constant companion, even in the bathroom. I owe my deep love of jazz to my mother, who was a fan of Nina Simone, Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Nancy Wilson, Count Basie, Sarah Vaughan, and many more. I am from an era where, although some radio stations were limited in their format choices, I never felt like the only music was soul or the Motown sound. I listened to KHJ in Los Angeles, where

one song was a Jackson Five hit, the next might be from Joan Baez or Chicago or Stevie Wonder. In St. Louis, my radio dial was usually tuned into KSHE, one of the best FM stations in the country. What were some of the first bands/performers you became enthralled with? MM: When I was about 4, Elvis was king for me, via his movies. I loved Elton John as much as I did the Jackson Five. What was the first album you bought? MM: My first full LP was Carole King’s Tapestry, costing $2.98. I even wrote her a fan letter, using the address that was printed on the back of the album. My first CD was Phoebe Snow’s Phoebe Snow. Classic movies are another medium you love. What are some of your favorite movies and why? MM: My oldest sister was the real movie buff, so, by default, I grew up going to the movies at least once a week, and our family spent many evenings at drive-in theaters in the summer. My favorite genres are psychotronic films and noir/early gangster, be it silent, American, French, Japanese, Korean, or German noir. One of my top favorite films is Berlin Alexanderplatz directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, and it may be because I know of no other 13-hour movie I could watch multiple times.

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[May 2018] was a one-of-a-kind, creative, musical, theatrical event. We somehow ended up with front-row/center seats. Watching him dance and interact with his young collaborators was stunning and affirming. Next: any David Bowie concert. I remember seeing Jackie Wilson, when I was about 12, and that was a show. What bands/performers that you’ve never seen live would you most like to see? MM: Joni Mitchell, Nina Simone, The Highwomen w/Yola, Dolly Parton, and Paul McCartney.

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I first met you when you managed the music department at Barnes & Noble on the Plaza, something you did for 18 years. The record industry went through seismic changes during that period. What did you learn and take away from that experience? MM: I was very lucky to start working there when CD sales were still

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very strong, and we kept an inventory of around 35,000 CDs. There were weeks when it was not unusual to sell 200 of one hot title in a week. Without a doubt, Napster helped kill the CD business, and once the iPod and other MP3 players became affordable and easier to use, the CD business lost even more customers. Retailers had to learn to pivot and for my store we started promoting DVD and Blu-rays over CDs. Did you ever think vinyl was gone forever? And what do you make of its revival? MM: After the huge CD push, it seemed that the vinyl format would be reduced to people buying and trading used records. I had visited a Tower Records in the mid-90s, when I thought the new vinyl market was dead in the U.S., and they had a section for all new vinyl. I could buy a new copy of David Bowie’s Low on vinyl, if I wanted to pay what I thought was a high price. Even if we were producing very little vinyl here, others around the world never stopped. We know how music is heard has always been cyclical, with major shifts in formats—from sheet music to streaming—every 30-plus years or so. The public rules how the music business shifts. We have the choices when it comes to listening to music, and I understand that vinyl is just one form. Nearly six years ago, you and your partner, Ann Stewart, opened Records With Merritt on Westport Road. What was your philosophy going in, given that there were other stores in the market? What would you say are your store’s strengths or specialties? MM: Other retailers did not really factor into the equation. We just want-

ed to contribute to the vital vinyl community that exists in Kansas City. Our philosophy was, and has always been, to be authentically who we are and to offer a unique customer-service experience. We want the people who walk through our doors to not feel that we offer a comfortable, relaxed space where they can talk about music that inspires them. You have been in the music retail business for more than a quarter of a century. What do you love most about it? MM: The people. I learn something new about music almost daily from the great people who walk through our door. I think we have created a space where customers, who seemingly have nothing in common, come together and have a sense of community. It is that aspect that makes us most proud and drives us every day. Respond to this quote from our friend Mark Manning of KKFI (90.1 FM): “Marion often knows what customers are looking for without even knowing them. She did this to me the first time I met her.” MM: It may be an instinct, a feeling, or just the fact that I have been in retail so long. I have learned how to unconsciously read some people. I’m also passionate about music and can’t help sharing that passion. I’ve heard you are an avid gardener. How does gardening compare to watching a favorite movie or hearing some favorite music? MM: I would not call myself a gardener, yet. But gardening is one of the few times where I’m not plugged into an electronic sound. Whatever sounds are being created by my surroundings become my natural soundtrack.

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Who are some of your favorite recent music discoveries and why? MM: The young women are creating such strong musical voices and sharing their stories. I try to champion these artists like Tash Sultana, Brandi Carlile, Yola, H.E.R., Black Belt Eagle Scout, Brittany Howard (as a solo artist), Phoebe Bridgers, Les Amazones D’Afrique, to name a few. April means Record Store Day. What does it mean to stores like yours? What is your typical RSD game plan or philosophy? MM: Record Store Day is the hardest and yet most gratifying day of the year for us. We are shocked every time that people line up to support us. Yes, it’s a big sales day for us. But it’s also about seeing the same faces every year who show up at 4 a.m., who have made connections with each other because this is a tradition, a ritual. Our philosophy doesn’t change from any other day out of the year: Provide an excellent customer experience.

RECORD STORE DAY The following local stores will participate in Record Store Day on April 18, according to the official Record Store Day web site. recordstoreday.com • Brothers Music 5921 Johnson Dr., Mission, KS • Josey Records 1814 Oak St., Kansas City, MO • Mills Record Company 4045 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO • Records With Merritt 1617 Westport Rd., Kansas City, MO • Revolution Records 1830 Locust St., Kansas City, MO

WANT MORE TIMOTHY FINN? Check out his weekly online-only content at inkansascity.com.

• Vinyl Underground at 7th Heaven 7621 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO

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• Vinyl Heaven 7544 Floyd St., Overland Park, KS

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• Vinyl Renaissance & Audio 7932 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, KS

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f you think that the sun’s more frequent appearances mean that you have to pack away your leather pieces, think again. Lightweight leather is in for spring and not just in the expected places like a wallet or a handbag. Kansas City artisans have really tuned in to the leather in our cowtown, so you can look chic and shop local at the same time.

Leather pants may be in the purview of the rock star, but leather shirts scream modern chic. With a boxy cut and elbow-length sleeves, this muted evergreen top in buttery leather would be perfectly paired with sleek cigarette pants. Equipment Abdelle leather tee in cilantro, $450; available at Halls Kansas City (Crown Center).

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Of course, leather handbags are de rigueur for any season. Emily Bordner’s leather crossbody bag lightens things up with lightweight leather that easily cleans with a soft cloth. The simple flap design pairs well with any outfit and keeps you hands-free. Crossbody bag in camel or black, $84; available at EB&Co (Brookside).

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Bow ties will always be in style, but a leather bow tie takes it to the next level. Sporting contrast stitching, Red Hare Leather’s bow ties are available in adult or children’s sizes in a variety of colors. What an edgy Easter it will be with matching father/son leather bow ties! Leather bow ties, $20-$22, at redhareleather.com. APRIL 2020

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Leather shoes are common. These high tops are standouts. The Horween natural Essex leather is vegetable tanned and will develop a rich patina over time. With a foam comfort footbed and Horween tobacco Casco horsehide lining, these take your Chuck Taylor silhouette to a whole new level. Rancourt Court Classic 2.0, $295, available at Foxtrot Supply Co. (Crossroads).

HER E T O SERVE F OR 10 0 Y EA R S As our world gets suddenly smaller and more local, the Brookside Shops are here to help, offering the kind of service only a caring neighbor can provide. Since 1919 we have offered everything you want and anything you need and now it is more convenient than ever. Many stores are offering gift cards, online ordering, curbside pickup, and even home delivery. Support your neighbors. Support local.

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f you’re still searching for fluffy sweatshirts to hide your fluffy midsection, there’s bad news on the horizon—summer is coming like a freight train. To jump into your fitness routine, try one of the city’s many boot-camp classes designed to whip you into fighting (literally) shape. Boot-camp classes tend to focus on common movements that anyone can perform, making it an ideal jumping-off point for an intense but accessible workout.

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Freighthouse Fitness can motivate you to do a lot. Their boot-camp-style classes combine HIIT and weight training to maximize your EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption). That afterburn means you’ll burn more calories throughout the day. 30 minutes of intensity for 24 hours of burn? We’ll take it. freighthousefitness.com/bootcamp-training WOODSIDE HEALTH CLUB If you like intensity, then sign up for the Shock+Shred class at Woodside Health Club. This 30-minute class utilizes four rotating stations to focus on specific muscle groups while leveraging body weight as well as dumbbells, slam balls, battle ropes, and ViPRs (the Swiss Army knife of functional training). You can sip the cocktails poolside this summer knowing that you put in the work to look good in this class. clubwoodside.com SUPERIOR FIT BODY Hitting the basics hard is the focus of the bootcamp classes at Superior Fit Body. Get there early to watch the instructor demonstrate the exercises because once the class starts, it’s full throttle, using bodyweight, dumbbells, resistance bands, medicine balls, and battle ropes, mixed with cardio and core. Coaches circulate to make sure your technique is helping, not hurting you and helping you achieve the HIIT you need to progress. superiorfitbody.us

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Clockwise from top left: Joli seating and Tenerife square cocktail table. Bali swivel chairs. Wailea swivel chair. Joli seating and Grey Mist stone table.

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lot of buzz at the October High Point Market came from the debut of the Bernhardt Exteriors outdoor collection. Making its way to retail showrooms this spring are sofas, sectionals, swivel chairs, dining tables, dining chairs, and accent tables for the patio, terrace, or deck. “The whole collection was inspired by interiors, so it really does have a different look for outdoor furniture,” says Carrie McColgan of Seville Home (Leawood), the exclusive retailer of the new collection in the Kansas APRIL 2020|

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City area. “The pieces are sophisticated and eclectic, playing with unusual materials such as rope weaves, cast acrylics, and concrete.” With its interesting texture and silhouette, the piece attracting the most attention is the Wailea swivel chair. Created by weaving a soft-knit fabric—a Nordic Gray sock weave—around an aluminum frame for a deep, comfortable outdoor seat, the chair also would be stylishly suitable indoors. “It is gorgeous,” says McColgan, who saw the Wailea chair and the rest of the collection at High Point. sevillehome.com

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NOW THAT IT’S SPRING, think bright and fresh. We talked to Morgan Wenger of Pink Antlers (Park Place) about how to get your home ready for the new season. “It is finally time to start setting a date to have friends and family over to grill out on the back patio, or to gather around the fire pit for s’mores and a glass of wine,” she says. “If you celebrate Easter, a family egg and cookie decorating party is a favorite tradition leading up to Easter Sunday.” A POP OF COLOR Bring in a new hue that shows it’s the season of renewal: spring green just might be it. Your plates, napkins, and centerpieces for entertaining can follow suit. NEW PLANT OR FLOWERS Add a vase of flowers, either picked from the garden or fresh from the floral shop to brighten the space. Wenger likes using eucalyptus mixed into the arrangement.

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PARTY FAVORS Wenger likes to give houseguests little gifts as a personal, special touch. Some of her favorites includes jars of candy or temporary tattoos for kids, and a small candle or bud vase with fresh flowers for the adults. pinkantlers.com

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4 5 1) Natural Bermuda rug, starting at $87. 2) Barrington sconce, $455. 3) Vina mirror, $470. 4) Vintage wash tassel throw, $90. 5) Rowen Thames Raven chair, $1,180.

methyst Home opened at Park Place in Leawood and is offering interior design services as well as home furnishings. The shop expanded from Omaha. Owner and designer Monica Freeborn says the shop is known for its warm, eclectic aesthetic, which brings in raw materials such as wood, natural fibers, and stone. “When you’re close to nature, you’re close to peace, and it makes us happy to bring peace into people’s

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homes,” Freeborn says. The store’s interior design services include new-construction design consulting, personal rug shopping, remodeling, furniture sourcing, and styling. The team strives to build connections with clients to create a personalized experience. “We spend time getting to know you, your lifestyle, and what makes you happy,” Freeborn says. “Our hope is to create beautiful, functional spaces that help you live your life better.” amethysthome.com

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The furniture finds are lovely, too. 1) Rustic dining tables that seat up to ten. 2) Accent tables, including a butcher block made from a Tuscan log. 3) Vintage sculpture stands that can be used decoratively as a display piece or that can still function to make pottery. mercatoantiques.com

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e’s a designer to the stars, living in a sparkling glass-box house high atop Beverly Hills with broad steps cascading down to an emerald lawn and winding infinity-edge pool. It looks like a set from a James Bond film. The home is featured in a gorgeous coffee table book, Personal Space: Trip Haenisch (Rizzoli, 2018) and it’s where, on Super Bowl Sunday, Haenisch was holed up alone so he could soak up every second of his beloved hometown Kansas City Chiefs’ date with destiny. The soft-spoken, silver-haired, blue-eyed designer is better known on both coasts than in his native Kansas City. He was recently mentioned in a breathless piece in Page Six speculating that he will be designing a new mega apartment on Fifth Avenue in New York City for the world’s richest man, Jeff Bezos, and Bezo’s girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez. Haenisch designed the homes Sanchez shared with her ex-husband Patrick Whitesell. In a lengthy phone chat with IN Kansas City from his office in Los Angeles, Haenisch apologizes that he can’t confirm the Bezos project, adding, “there are a lot of projects I do that I can’t publish or discuss because of who the clients are. Lauren and I have been close friends for a long time.” His storybook career took an unusual path. After getting a business degree at the University of Kansas, Haenisch accepted a job with IBM in Los Angeles, setting off from his parent’s driveway with a pile of clothes and a TV strapped into the passenger seat of his Mazda, according to his book. In Los Angeles, he met celebrity designer Waldo Fernandez, whom he credits with teaching him about design. It was the beginning of a business partnership and a romantic relationship that lasted 26 years. Haenisch and Fernandez raised a son, Jake, who is now 26. Haenisch’s client list includes Courteney Cox, Laura Dern, Hank Azaria, and other film industry elites. What was your childhood in Kansas City like? I have such good memories of growing up. I was born in Marshall, in the middle of Missouri. My grandfather was a pharmacist in Slater, a small town near Marshall. I have great memories of visiting there. My dad was a New Yorker and met my mom at the University of Missouri, where he was studying journalism. My parents settled in Kansas City soon after I was born. Originally, we were near Shawnee

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Mission East on Howe Drive. It was a double cul-de-sac and there were a gazillion kids. It was a blast. When I was 5 or 6, we moved to Overbrook Road in Leawood, near 103rd and State Line. I went to Brookwood Elementary, Indian Creek Middle School, and Shawnee Mission South High School. I was a gymnast since I was 5. In Kansas City everyone was into sports—that was a big part of my life. We just had so much fun. We used to come home from school and then run down to the creek, and then go over to a friend’s house. When it was time to eat dinner, my mom would ring a bell and we’d run home and eat. There was a sense of freedom. Raising a kid in LA, you can’t do it that way, and it’s kind of sad. Everybody’s kids have to be shuttled around in cars with people always watching them. You were a junior mascot for the Kansas City Chiefs and you performed on the field at the first Super Bowl. What was that like? That was the first time I came to LA. I remember seeing all these palm trees. I’d never seen one; it was crazy. How did you get picked for that? I was a pretty good gymnast—I was probably 7—and two girls and I got an audition with Lamar Hunt. He was so nice. We were junior mascots, and we would perform at halftime at football games. That went on for probably three or four years. We had a mini trampoline, and we would do cheerleading stuff. We had red tops that had the Chiefs logo and I wore white jeans and white sneakers. We were on the field for the first Super Bowl. I remember being so disappointed because the Chiefs lost. I also remember the stadium being only half full. It wasn’t like it is now. I’m such a Kansas City sports person. I’m obsessed with the Royals and the Chiefs. I’m so proud of what happened this year and the character of Lamar’s son running the team, and Andy Reid and Mahomes. Sports galvanizes everyone in this world where politics are complicated, and everybody’s at each other’s throats. It’s nice to have something that pulls you all together. I’ll go to a little sports bar here by myself, because there aren’t that many Chiefs fans, and watch the game. Nothing makes me happier. Where did you watch the Super Bowl? I watched it at home, because during the Houston game I was with a client and his wife, who I love, in Vegas. I was watching the game while we were eating, and I couldn’t focus on it because I was trying to talk and be polite. Because of that, I decided to watch the Super Bowl by myself so I could just concentrate on it. Through the first three quarters, I was like, “Oh my God, this is so depressing.” I couldn’t believe what happened in the fourth quarter. It was the best. I hear you are also a KU basketball fan. I am. I love it. The tradition of KU basketball is so great. I’ve been able to get back for a couple of games at Allen Fieldhouse, which is amazing. When you come back to Kansas City, what are your don’tmiss things you love to do? The arts scene there is incredible. There are a lot of great artists

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who are young and doing good work, so I like to visit galleries. Sherry Leedy’s got an amazing gallery. I go to Winstead’s and get a hamburger. My mom’s favorite place was Tatsu’s; I always check in there. And in my free time I’m always working anyway, so I like to go antiquing. And Retro Inferno—Rod Parks is amazing. I’ve bought the coolest things from him. I saw on your Instagram the Memphis-style boxing ring bed that Rod used to have in his house. Yes! I saw it there and I kept saying, “If you ever want to get rid of it, call me.” He was always saying, “No…No…No…” And then he moved and didn’t have a space for it and said, “Now’s the time.” And I said, “OK, send me an invoice.” Then I got the invoice and I was like, “Ouch.” [laughs] But I love it. Karl Lagerfeld had one of those in his house. There’s not many of those in the world. It’s kind of an amazing piece. What’s it like living in Los Angeles? I love LA in spite of LA. There are lots of people out here who are, you know, a little self-absorbed and doing things just for themselves. I’m Midwestern, so I was raised that when people are sick, that’s when you show up for them. You bring them food; you bring them soup. I’ve found friends who are like that, you know, that you can count on. But you’ve got to wade through a lot of disappointments. I find that a lot of my friends are from the Midwest, which is interesting. Your son, Jake, is 26 now. What’s he up to? He went to college in New York at the New School—these youngsters like New York. Sometimes I feel as though I’m suffocating when I’m in New York. It’s too much, but he loves it. He was working at Revlon and then he got stolen away to another company. He’s doing really well. He’s happy. He’s getting a paycheck, which is good. [laughs] Is his work design related? No. He was in HR and now he’s involved in tech stuff; I don’t even understand it. He’s really smart and really sweet and I’m proud of him. How do you approach designing a home? When I look at a project, I look at the architecture first, before I even think about the furniture. If there isn’t beautiful interior architecture, it’s never going to look right. I’m a frustrated architect. I’ve trained myself so that I could build a house from the ground up, although I’m not a licensed architect. That’s the first thing. Then I take into account the setting, the climate. And then certainly I take into account the client, what they’re willing to do and how far I can push them. It’s not hard to make a house pretty. But to figure out how to make a house work for somebody is the most challenging part of it. In California we have nine months out of the year where we’re able to be outside. It’s that kind of indoor/outdoor living where you have these big architectural doors where the whole panel can open up and you can blur the line between the inside and the outside. That’s a really fun way to live.

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When you are designing homes, do you have a favorite color palette? I do this every day, and things change. Sometimes I’m a green person and then I get sick of that and I might become a blue person, and then I’ll see something else, and it looks fresh to me. I was in a great relationship for 26 years, and we lived in the most beautiful homes where everything was very neutral and clean. When we split up, I was depressed and I thought “I need some color in my life.” So in my house I did all these pops of color, and now I’m wanting to go back to something very calm. I think when you use color, you need neutrals such as beiges or grays. Then you can infuse it with color in the form of art or pillows or a chair.

take a wide view and feel gratitude for some of the great people who have given me opportunities, and for the great people that work for me, who support me and have been there for me through thick and thin. It felt nice.

How has technology changed your work? Before I would have to get on a plane to do much of the work. If I was doing the house in Tahoe, I would have to be there all the time. Now, with FaceTime I can walk through a house like I’m there, so I’m a lot more productive. What were the challenges of shooting your own book? I learned a lot. Now when I open a book, I look at it on a whole different level. Thinking about things like page count and the differences between vertical and horizontal photos are things I never thought about before. I’m really pleased with the night shots in my book. Usually in design books everything is shot in the daylight. How a house looks during the day and then how it evolves at night—how it’s lit, how it feels—is something I obsess over. Another thing that was great about the book is that I’m always working with piles of stuff in the inbox every day, so there’s not much time for reflection. Doing this book allowed me to really

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How is designing in LA different than designing in New York? My ex and I had a house in East Hampton from the time our son was born. We would go there every summer, so I spent a lot of time in New York. One of the things I love about designing in New York City is the spaces are smaller. People there kind of pride themselves on being so smart. [laughs] You know, they’re always putting Californians down, but they buy quality. They don’t have these big houses with rooms to fill up—they tend to buy collectible pieces, interesting pieces, which I love. I love the idea of buying better. Here [in LA] some people force you to go to Restoration Hardware, which, ah, you know what I mean, is not as interesting. I like going to auctions, shopping. Prices in Kansas City are lower, so I shop there because I can get good value for my clients. It’s part of my Midwestern upbringing.

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Do you design mostly in LA or do you work all over the country? Normally it starts with clients in LA, then they get second homes. I’ve done houses in Aspen. I’m doing a house right now in Tahoe for a client that lives here. I’ve done work in Mexico, Hawaii, and New York. I’m doing a place in Montauk for the CEO of Mattel, which will turn out really nice.

Haenisch’s Beverly Hills master bedroom, as featured in Personal Space:Trip Haenisch.

You don’t do much work in Kansas City. Do you have a read on the design aesthetic here? I would love to do work in Kansas City. I would love that opportunity. I know a lot of wealthy people in Kansas City—I think there’s this thing where, if you have money, you aren’t supposed to show it. Whereas in LA, a lot of people who don’t even have money are trying to project that they do. When it becomes about just showing off and not even enjoying it, it becomes something I’m less interested in. I think the answer lies somewhere in the middle. It’s nice to be able to live in a stylish way and to be able to share it with your family and friends. If you can afford to do something nice, why not do it? And I would add, you can live in style even if you aren’t wealthy. CB2 has a lot of stylish things, for example. You have a lot of celebrity clients. Is there someone you haven’t worked with that you would like to work with? I would love to work with Patrick Mahomes. I have a lot of young clients who are very successful, but they don’t really know about design. I’m kind of parental in a way: I hate these stories of young kids who make a lot of money and then they are taken advantage of. I find it really fun to expose young people to design and teach them to collect good things, so that the value goes up as time goes on. At this point in my life, I take on what I want to do, and I love being able to teach young people who can afford it how to live well and how to invest their money properly. When I see young clients get excited as they discover a new way of living that enriches their lives—that’s the reward.

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Drink Up, Kansas City!

THE CITY THAT NEVER WENT DRY DURING PROHIBITION IS EXPERIENCING A RENAISSANCE WITH DISTILLERIES AND BREWERIES BUBBLING UP ALL OVER TOWN TO HELP YOU WET YOUR WHISTLE words by

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hen Omaha World Herald journalist Edward Morrow wrote “If you want to see some sin, forget about Paris and go to Kansas City” in 1938, did he mean it as a dig or high praise? No matter; locals laughed and continued to imbibe with abandon. They had a head start. In 1887, the West Bottoms area, home to whisky and beer loving immigrants from Ireland, Germany, and Belgium, was known as “the wettest block in the world.” Local breweries and distilleries flourished until Prohibition became law on January 16, 1920. Some say that was the best day in political boss Tom Pendergast’s life. Under his control, bootleggers kept the booze pouring, jazz playing

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and good times rolling. At the height of our town’s heyday in the 1930s, there were more than 100 jazz clubs and nightspots, many clustered around the 18th & Vine district. When asked why he was ignoring federal law, Pendergast quipped, “The people are thirsty.” That phrase appears on Tom’s Town Distilling Co.’s brick building a few blocks from Boss Tom’s former offices. Fun fact: the great-uncle of Steve Revare, who opened Tom’s Town in 2016 with David Epstein, was the attorney who sent Pendergast to prison.

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Patrons sip award-winning gin, vodka, and bourbon in a masculine tasting room that looks like Boss Tom never left. The menu includes a steak dinner with a flight of three spirits. Tours are on tap as well, and fans who want to be a bottler for a day can sign up to affix labels on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. TWO MORE IN BOSS TOMʼS BACKYARD “From seed to sip” is the romantic notion at the heart of Lifted Spirits Distillery.. The team behind the name buys soft red wheat for its vodka from a small family farm less than a mile away. It’s no mistake the distillery and tasting room is located in the Crossroads, known for creativity and a sense of communal gatherings. Even the website is welcoming; find histories of famous drinks, tips on the correct ice shape and glassware to use and recipes to try. The space itself displays original beams and a hayloft from its days as a stable, while a handsome carved wooden bar holds bottles of its vodka and Bright Gin, distilled with 11 different botanicals including juniper, coriander, and hibiscus. The result is a floral aroma that you’ll wish you could bathe in. And there’s no mistaking Absinthe Verte’s bright-green hue; its sweet and herbal taste is a unique addition to any cocktail. Mean Mule Distilling Co. has a legacy that started five generations ago when a bootlegger used a cantankerous farm animal to hide the illegal still from federal agents. Hence the name, but today’s product isn’t whiskey but agave, a spirit close in taste to tequila. After hosting pop-up tastings for four years to build a fan base, Mean Mule opened a distillery and tasting room in the Crossroads in 2019. The Silver Agave American Spirit offers a clean and smooth drinkability while the Gold label has a sweet aroma and notes of vanilla bean. Both are superb sipped straight or mixed into cocktails. GO WEST, YOUNG DISTILLER. AND SOUTH. AND NORTH. Holladay Distillery’s history began when the Lewis and Clark expedition discovered a limestone spring near Weston in 1804. Stage-

coach magnate Ben Holladay knew that good water makes great bourbon, so 50 years later he bought land surrounding the spring and established a business that is now the country’s oldest continuously running distillery. Chances are, folks heading west from Weston were drinking Ben’s whiskey, which was healthier than the water at most stops. Today, under the McCormick’s Holladay label, the distillery releases a 4-year-old bourbon based on its original 160-year old recipe with 6-, 8- and 10-year-old varieties to come. Far from downtown but one of the first in the post-Prohibition booze game, Union Horse Distilling Co., Co. broke ground in Lenexa in 2010 and released its first bourbon and rye whiskey three years later. Early success encouraged experimenting with mixing grains; for instance, its Rolling Stand Midwestern Whiskey includes barley, wheat, corn, and rye aged in Missouri oak barrels. Each bottle is hand numbered to represent the distiller’s artisanal pride. Like so many other distilleries, Union Horse co-founders Damien and Patrick Garcia knew they needed a revenue stream while awaiting the barrel aging process. Their event space with luxurious furnishings is a popular pick for weddings and business events. Restless Spirits Distilling Co.’s Benay Shannon is the only female master distiller in Missouri. In fact, she’s only one of six in the entire nation. Would-be whiskey makers can take classes at the company’s academy. Shannon’s built quite the following since Restless opened in 2016 in an up-andcoming North Kansas City neighborhood; her Builder’s Gin is distinctive for its layers of flavors distilled from botanicals, orange peel, and lavender. “It made a gin drinker out of me,” she likes to say. Her GulleyTown single-malt whiskey owes its name to the rugged beginnings of our town and its smooth taste to time in charred oak barrels and oak bourbon casks. But let’s back up for a wee look at the

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Where They’re Pouring the Local Hooch Ryan Maybee’s Manifesto was at the forefront of area establishments where bartenders become rock stars with followings. Patrons can choose bar seating or booths at restaurants like Café Trio, Farina, Bluestem, Extra Virgin, Pierpont’s, Sullivan’s Steak House, and Fox and Pearl. The chic set indulges in seveningredient concoctions at The Monarch Bar on the Plaza; The Parlour, its intimate, candlelit back room; or Verdigris, Monarch’s sister enterprise that just opened in Leawood’s Park Place. The Campground in the West Bottoms serves highballs in vintage-looking glassware your granddad might have used, Westport’s Julep Cocktail Club feels like a swanky neighborhood hangout, Darrel Loo is creating Instagram-worthy cocktails at Waldo Thai, and The W in Lee’s Summit offers an exclusive, secret-knock experience.

company’s Irish heritage. When her husband Michael’s family moved to Kansas City in 1867, the Shannons were part of the “rabbits” group, fierce rivals of Tom Pendergast’s “goats.” That explains the rabbit you’ll see on each handsome label designed by local firm Whiskey Design. SUCCESS IS O! SO GOOD! But when it comes to a destination to drink, dine, or host an event, J. Rieger & Co. tops the list with its three-story brick building in the East Bottoms that was originally the bottling house for Heim’s Brewery, once the largest beer producer west of the Mississippi. Rieger has a fascinating history of hooch; Jacob Rieger founded the venture in 1887 and thanks to his son CONTINUED ON PAGE

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GRAND ENTRANCE English Factory dress, $98; Eric Javitts hat, $450; Eric Javitts bag, $395; Tabitha Simmons sandals, $675. All from Halls Kansas City (Crown Center).

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Off to the Races KANSAS CITY MUSEUM’S DERBY PARTY 2020 It’s A Gatsby Affair!

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TOP IT OFF Show Me Your Mumu wrap dress, $198; Amy Wells necklace, $148; both from Alysa Rene Boutique (Park Place). Amina Hood sinamay boater, $300; aminahood.com

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THROWING SHADE Ruffled wrap dress, $149; Fibonacci earrings, $269, Panama hat, $159. All from Peruvian Connection (Crestwood Shops).

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SHAPE SHIFTER Alembika dress, $228; Soko earrings, $58. Both from EJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boutique (Hawthorne Plaza).Vince Camuto sandals, $119; Alysa Rene Boutique. Amina Hood Milan straw hat, $200; aminahood.com

SMALL AND MIGHTY D. Exterior top, $320; D. Exterior paper-bag skirt, $520; earrings, $44. All from Hudson & Jane (Crestwood Shops). Franco Sarto sandals, $99; Halls Kansas City. Amina Hood button fascinator, $200; aminahood.com

A NEW TWIST Veronica Beard dress, $450; Loeffler Randall earrings, $95; Freda Salvador loafers, $395. All from Standard Style (Town Center Crossing). Amina Hood Buntal straw hat, $250; aminahood.com

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The contemporary fireplace, clad in a walnut veneer, “was the husband’s vision and I pulled it together,” says Stroud. Left: A pair of Hickory Chair swivel chairs from Madden McFarland upholstered in forest-green velvet adds a dash of brilliance to the neutral hues of the living room. Silver-leafed faux-wood occasional tables from KDR Showrooms move easily to where they’re needed.

A New Leaf PUTTING DOWN ROOTS IN A PRAIRIE VILLAGE RANCH THAT’S REIMAGINED TO FIT CHANGING LIFESTYLES words by

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he minute we walked in, we knew this was it.” House love at first sight can’t be explained. You either feel it or you don’t. The physician and her retired husband definitely felt it for this Prairie Village ranch, even though it was in need of a major redo. Maybe it was the majestic red maple crowning the backyard. Maybe it was the chance to reinvent a lifestyle. Whatever it was, they left their Tuscan-style house on three acres in southern Johnson County and called in both designer Stephanie Stroud and the builder of their previous home, Brian Koehler. All together, they made the transition to a smaller, more light-filled

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In the foyer, two black-and-white photographs from the homeownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection hang above the Currey & Company demilune chest.

Interior designer Stephanie Stroud arranged art, books, and family memorabilia on the custom-designed bookshelves.

Two bold floral pillows from Romo accent the Knole sofa and reference the jewel tones sprinkled throughout the home.

The Four Hands dining chairs feature leather-wrapped arms for a luxe touch. Flowers from Gregoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Floral.

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Top: For the home’s facade, a porte cochere was added to make a dramatic entry statement. Bottom: Tucked between the master bedroom and the master bath, the bar is ready for morning coffee or an evening nightcap.

left of the foyer, a comfy club chair and ottoman offer a spot for the wife to curl up with a good book. Shelves hold books and keepsakes. A Knole sofa from the previous home sports teal blue velvet upholstery. The Siberian elm for the dining room’s sinuous table from KC Hardwoods was harvested locally. Nearby is a striking black-andwhite photograph of a horse that was one of the couple’s first purchases for their new home. “We both loved it,” says the physician. In the living room, two emerald-green swivel chairs can face toward the seethrough fireplace that the husband helped design or swivel to the stately tree in the backyard. “My husband loves to drink his coffee here in the morning,” the wife says. A sculptural black wingback chair and silver-leafed occasional tables set the stage for a black-paint-on-aluminum etching of a swan feather by Mitchell Lomas. The new addition is the master bedroom retreat, complete with a deep blue bar area for morning java or a nightcap. The master bath features a soaker tub, made even more glamorous against a wall of iridescent tile and a portrait of the wife done by her nephew, Kansas City artist Spenser Albertsen. Now, when the physician comes home from a hectic day, she thinks, “I cannot believe I live here.” A lifestyle, reimagined. home that suits the way they want to live. “As soon as I met Stephanie, I knew she was our designer,” the wife says. “We are so similar in taste; we could have been sisters.” Stroud helped them raise the roof, seamlessly blending in a 600-foot addition and repurposing some of their furniture and belongings from the previous house—all while in storage. “It was all about reimagining how to live,” says Stroud. “We went for a style that is classic yet current.” From heavy, dark, wood-toned Tuscan, the homeowners transitioned to clean lines, pops of jewel tones, rustic wood elements, and contemporary lighting. “I did a huge purge before we moved,”

the wife says. “I saved the things that mean something to us.” “It’s important to me as a designer,” echoes Stroud, “that my clients’ homes reflect them.” And so they got to work. Acme Floor Co. bleached the dark, red-oak floors to a pleasingly pale hue and then topped them off with a matte finish, making a dog-friendly environment for Stiegel, the blonde lab, and Duke, the rescue dog. Walls went white, Snowbound from Sherwin-Williams. And contemporary lighting from Visual Comfort sparkled overhead. Today, the house feels expansive, and you see immediately the stately tree that won the couple over. In the library to the

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THE IT LIST Builder Koehler Building Company koehlerbuildingco.com Interior Design Stephanie Stroud Interiors stephaniestroudinteriors.com Framing Prairiebrooke Art Gallery pbarts.com

Above: “The homeowner loves to take baths,” Stroud says, so she wanted the bath area to be a relaxing environment. The generous soaker tub surrounded by textured iridescent tile delivers. Far left: In the shower, oversized striated porcelain tiles are accented by a niche tiled in chevron Calacatta marble. Left: Stroud designed the powder room’s custom walnut-veneered floating vanity built by Shamrock Cabinets.

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KARBON

Fried Sweet Plantains

CAFÉ SEBASTIENNE

French Toast

Every flavor box is checked by this small plate at Rachel Rinas’ Yucatan-inspired dining concept inside Parlor. The naturally sweet plantains are fried until they’re almost molten inside and a little crispy outside, and topped with tangy house-made crema, cotija cheese, and cilantro for an addictive snack we’re going to say still technically counts as a serving of fruit. parlorkcmo.com/kitchen/karbon

The only thing that feels more decadent than eating brunch surrounded by works from Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art’s collection is this French toast. Thick slices of brioche are crisped up on the outside and custardy in the middle and served with honey butter, strawberries, and a side of bacon—in short, it’s a breakfast masterpiece. kemperart.org/cafe

of KC’s

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Best Dishes

FROM THE LATEST AND GREATEST TO OLD FAVORITES, FOOD CRITIC KELSEY CIPOLLA BREAKS DOWN HER TOP PLATES FROM THE PAST YEAR

SAYACHI

Carlos Falcon’s Brookside sushi spot Sayachi features some of the city’s best fresh fish, so it’s a testament to the agedashi tofu that it outshines more glamorous fare. The tofu is treated expertly, lightly fried so that it doesn’t melt away in the layers of flavor present in the sublime dashi broth. It hits every note you want and some you didn’t know you needed. sayachikc.com

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NORCINI

The Jersey Butcher

Is it weird to want to take a sandwich home to meet your family? This is the question you are forced to ask by Norcini’s Jersey butcher, which achieves crush status thanks to a combination of the ingredients’ sophistication and approachability. Mega-tender heritage pulled pork shoulder, peppery, garlicky greens, pecorino romano and lemon zest get cozy in a massive toasty baguette, served with a citrusy au jus. Dad will love it. stranghall.com/norcini

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Agedashi Tofu

FARINA

Cheese-Filled Caramelle

Chef Michael Smith serves up an array of pastas at Farina, but there’s something special about the caramelle. Yes, the shape is unique (who doesn’t love a little cheese purse?) and the pasta is well prepared, but the mushroom marsala sauce is the true star. Velvety and buttery with just the right amount of salt, it’s a win for mycophiles everywhere. farinakc.com

VIETNAM CAFÉ

Bun Thit Chao Tom

In Columbus Park treasure Vietnam Café’s Bun Thit Chao Tom, vermicelli noodles and veggies are joined with deep-fried pork and shrimp wrapped around sugar cane. Each bite offers something a little different: a crunch of a peanut one moment, the snap of a pickled carrot in the next. And the sugar cane is the ultimate surprise: Chewing the stalk as you bite into the pork and shrimp releases a burst of sweetness in stark contrast to the dish’s assertive fish sauce. thevietnamcafe.com

FOX & PEARL

Foie Gras and Heritage Pork Sausage

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Much of Fox & Pearl’s menu changes with the seasons and based on local availability, but you’ll usually find this sublime sausage, a showcase for chef-owner Vaughn Good’s deft touch with meat. The foie gras’ delicate flavor plays surprisingly well with the heritage pork and a fruit gastrique provides brightness to the dish, which comes with a grilled onion or shallot for added complexity. foxandpearlkc.com

WESTSIDE LOCAL

MICKEY’S HIDEAWAY

Sharp white cheddar, mild emmentaler, and creamy brie join forces for this all-star team-up version of a grilled cheese. Melted on Farm to Market sourdough with a cup of tomato soup on the side, it’s uncomplicated and so quintessentially fall you hear leaves crunch just thinking about it—but of course, it’s just as enjoyable whenever your cheese craving hits. thewestsidelocal.com

Mickey’s Hideaway is not the first place you’d think to go for seafood, which makes this special offered on Fridays all the more unexpected and delightful. Made with generously sized and portioned chunks of fresh Maine lobster, the roll offers a traditional take with a little twist, courtesy of nutty brown butter that compliments the crustacean’s natural sweetness. Add hearty potato wedges to the mix and you have one tasty plate that won’t stay hidden away for long. mickeyskc.com

Grilled Cheese

Brown Butter Lobster Roll

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NIDA

Fried Gulf Shrimp Tacos

Strang Hall concept Nida smartly shifts the focus away from traditional Mexican flavors to carve out its own space in the taco ecosystem. The eatery’s fried gulf shrimp take isn’t revolutionary in its flavors, but it doesn’t need to be—the plump, juicy tempura-battered jumbo shrimp, crunchy slaw, and a substantial dousing of hot sauce ensure the taco still stands out. stranghall.com/nida

GAROZZO’S

Three-Way Pasta

It doesn’t get more old-school Italian-American in Kansas City than Garozzo’s, or its three way pasta, a massive pile of ravioli, spaghetti, and mostaccioli in the restaurant’s well-balanced signature sugo. Are all three pastas necessary? Not strictly speaking, but they each trap the sauce and provolone cheese in a slightly different and compelling way. Bonus: The leftovers you’ll be eating for the next three days, minimum, heat up wonderfully. garozzos.com

WESTPORT CAFÉ & BAR

Steak Frites

The perfect French fry—thin, crispy and golden with the right amount of salt—is a meal in and of itself. Add tender, beautifully cooked steak to the mix along with a rich béarnaise and Westport Café & Bar’s herbaceous house butter, and you get a plate that is simple but undeniable, especially when it’s only $15 on Tuesdays. westportcafeandbar.com

BROADMOOR BISTRO

English Muffin

Broadmoor Bistro, the kitchen and restaurant run by the culinary arts program at Shawnee Mission School District, elevates the English muffin from a basic breakfast bread to a meal in and of itself. Their version, available at the Overland Park Farmers Market, measures over an inch tall and boasts a light and fluffy texture. Sure, you could add butter or jam, but there’s really no need—it’s plenty good all on its own. facebook.com/broadmoorbistro

KC PINOY

Sisig

Pig ears have never been more tempting than in KC Pinoy’s sisig, a labor-intensive dish combining sizzling pork ears, cheeks, and shoulder; the richness of the meat counterbalanced with a citrus soy sauce and chunks of raw red onion and peppers. Served on a sizzling plate and topped with an egg, it’s a delicious reminder to rethink what cuts of meat deserve a spot at the table. kcpinoy.com

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GRÜNAUER

Classic Weiner Schnitzel

Ask someone to name a Viennese dish and chances are Schnitzel will be the first that comes to mind, so it’s a good thing Grünauer knocks this classic out of the park. Veal is pounded thin, breaded and pan sautéed until it’s a gorgeous golden brown, crunchy on the outside but tender within. Add a squeeze of lemon and brace yourself for a taste of joy. grunauerkc.com

CHAR BAR

Burnt Heaven

Char Bar’s recipe for standing out in a city full of killer barbecue sandwiches? Combining its hot smoked sausage with burnt ends and a creamy slaw for the Burnt Heaven, served on a sturdy egg bun. Fried jalapenos add a kick of heat to balance out a chipotle barbecue mayo—and just when you think you can’t fit in another bite, you find yourself going back for more. charbarkc.com

JAX FISH HOUSE

Surf & Turf Mac n’ Cheese

Macaroni and cheese grows up in this decidedly upscale take on the childhood favorite. But it’s not just the presence of sirloin steak and lobster tail that takes it to the next level (although they certainly don’t hurt). It’s actually the pickled mustard seeds that caught our attention, which add an unexpected depth to the indulgent cheese sauce. jaxfishhouse.com/kansas-city

PIRATE’S BONE

Beet Burger

jax fish house, páros estiatorio, pirate’s bone photos by aaron leimkuehler

Turns out meat isn’t that essential to a burger, as this plant-based slider proves. A grilled beet patty is a solid, earthy base for a spicy guacamole and pickled cabbage, plus aioli and greens, all on a black, activated-charcoal bun. The refreshing combination of flavors is just as craveable as your favorite burger, with a little less guilt. piratesboneburgers.com

WALDO THAI

Khao Tod Nam Sod

This fan-favorite appetizer showcases the ethos of Thai food in addition to its flavors, inviting guests to come together and get down and dirty with their food as they assemble the ingredients—perfectly crisped rice salad, cured pork sausage, onion, cilantro, dried chili and peanuts—into a lettuce cup. The result is a little messy (if sauce doesn’t end up dripping down your hand, you’re probably doing it wrong) but supremely satisfying. waldothaiplace.com

PÁROS ESTIATORIO

Baklava

The flaky layers of pastry in this comforting dessert are a thing of beauty—they practically talk to you in a mouthwatering language of crackles as you dig in to assemble the ideal bite of rich, warm walnut filling and a touch of honey and vanilla ice cream. We’re pretty sure what they’re saying is, “Good luck trying to find another version of baklava that can measure up to this.” parosleawood.com APRIL 2020

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Club chairs and a sofa from Lee Industries flank a custom-designed coffee table. The aquatint over the fireplace is by David Salle.

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Beuke updated the Mediterranean Revival exterior with new paint, shutters, and sconces in her favorite neutrals.

Nesting Instinct DESIGNER BRIANA BEUKE TURNS A TIRED, CHOPPED-UP HOUSE INTO A COZY, LIGHT-FILLED HOME words by photos by

Judith Fertig Aaron Leimkuehler

uring a year of unexpected loss, Briana Beuke came back to Kansas City, once again needing to make a place into a home. This Waldo two-story home, built in 1921, offered a blank slate with the right feel. “As soon as I walked in, the house felt like a hug,” she recalls. Beuke, an interior designer and real estate agent, is no stranger to sizing up

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houses and redoing them. “This one had tons of light. It just felt right.” A year and a half later, “Every square inch has been redone,” she says. “The key is to use great finishes.” By now, Beuke knows her own aesthetic: black and white, clean lines, pops of color, and plenty of wall space for art. A favorite, warm white—Benjamin Moore’s Simply White— amplifies the home’s natural light and provides a backdrop for art, including that of David Salle, Beuke’s brother-in-law. Performance fabrics on the furniture and dark oak flooring make this a dog-friendly zone for Dave, the miniature Australian shepherd. Beuke divulges another of her secret design go-tos: “I find my rugs on Etsy.” In the living room, Beuke refaced the fireplace with a taupe-y marble, then had the sides custom painted to blend. She loves to sit in the armchair closest to the fire, with Dave in her lap, drinking her morning coffee and trying to solve the New York Times crossword puzzle. Across the room, the vivid Chiang Mai Dragon fabric on the

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Above: What was originally a sunporch is now a dining room open to the living room. Opposite: An Andy Warhol artist’s proof print hangs over a console table from Charleston Forge.

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pillows echoes the colors in the David Salle painting. In the small dining room overlooking the backyard, a David Salle print faces off with an Andy Warhol, part of Warhol’s “Death and Disaster” series from the early 1960s. Beuke combined three tiny rooms into her galley kitchen with custom cabinetry by Jacob Pemble of Blue Foxx construction. Wavy-textured tile and open shelving on one wall give way to a lively black-and-white Schumacher wallpaper “Wild Things.” Honed black-granite countertops pull it all together. The powder room features two toiles, a reverse on the walls and a straightforward design on the window shade. Upstairs in the master bedroom that runs the depth of the house,

Above: The cramped and dark kitchen was opened up with a wall of windows. Opposite: “I love this tile and use it all the time,” Beuke says of the Spanish tile cladding the kitchen walls.

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A quilt from West Elm and custom buffalo-check linens dress the caned-back bed from Pottery Barn. The vintage Haouz Marrakech rug adds a shot of color.

Creative use of tile—running the white wall tile vertically instead of horizontaly and grounding the space with a dark, Moroccan-inﬂuenced cement tile—make the master bath seem more spacious.

In the powder room, a Hub mirror from Umbra hangs over the sink from International Materials of Design.

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French doors in the guest room lead to a small Juliet balcony.

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Beuke created a quiet retreat. A pale caneback bed features linens in cream and mineral blue. The Japanese print on the far wall came from her father-in-law’s time there during World War II. The black-and-white master bathroom indulges in black soapstone countertops and custom cabinetry. The guest bedroom is a departure. “I like strong colors for small rooms,” says Beuke, all the better to emphasize “The Man Who Knows” framed circus poster from the 1920s and a kilim rug purchased in Spain. Beuke has made this house her own, something that comes naturally to her, but not to everyone. “Walk through a house with someone who has a good eye,” she advises, “and imagine how it could be a reflection of you.”

The outdoor seating area is framed by cedar walls, creating an intimate spot for summertime gatherings.

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Alexander’s marketing smarts, the company became the country’s largest mail-order liquor purveyor offering over 100 different products including gin, whiskey, and rum. Alexander also built the Rieger Hotel in 1915 at 1924 Main Street. That address is now home to The Rieger restaurant, where co-owner Ryan Maybee opened Manifesto, an honest-to-goodness speakeasy with a secret entrance to its dark, underground confines. Clientele learned patience while waiting for their cocktails featuring house-made shrubs and tinctures in hand-labeled jars; the place looked more like an apothecary than a bar. This style of creative mixology was at the heart of the Paris of the Plains Festival Maybee co-founded in 2012 (check out this year’s schedule of activities, lead by bartenders Berto Santoro and Scott Tipton, at popfestkc.com). When Andy Rieger—the great-great-great grandson of Jacob—met Maybee, it wasn’t long before they began dreaming of bringing back the company brand. J. Rieger & Co.’s first release was Kansas City Whiskey in 2014, blending corn, malt, and rye with a trace amount of 15-yearold Spanish sherry. The result was a smooth, drinkable, and slightly sweet golden pour that quickly won national attention and awards. Other products began rolling off the production line including Premium Wheat Vodka and Midwestern Dry Gin. Each label includes the “O! So Good!” slogan Alexander Rieger created more than a century ago. J. Rieger & Co’s new home opened in 2019 and now houses restaurants and bars, event spaces, an exhibit of more than 100 items from the company’s past, and the Hey! Hey! Club lounge with an entrance marked by the movie prop from Robert Altman’s 1996 film, Kansas City. A BOOZY BONANZA These local leaders are joined by several other distilleries of various sizes and stages throughout the region. What’s the reason for this boom in Kansas City? Ryan Maybee bases it on national trends for small-batch, handcrafted products. But he adds another element: Kansas City pride. “More than any other city I’ve visited, Kansas City encourages local endeavors and supports people who are passionate about their brands,” he says. So they visit tasting rooms and tour distilleries to watch the process first hand. They buy bottles for their home bars. And they request local products when they’re out at restaurants and bars. There’s a well-known collaborative nature within Kansas City’s chef community that extends to the spirits and beer businesses as well. Maybee praised several other distilleries turning out top-drawer products including S. D. Strong and suggested checking out the apple brandy from Of the Earth Farms and Distillery and fruit brandies made at Edlebrand. HEADING INTO BEER TERRITORY Celebrating local pride and passion for small production come into play with Kansas City’s brew-

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eries as well, helping Kansas City brewmasters hold their own against national beer companies. It started in 1989 when beer enthusiast John McDonald hoisted a keg of his Boulevard Pale Ale into his truck and drove it a few blocks to Ponak’s. Within a few years, Kansas City was on its way to returning to its pre-Prohibition status. By 2004 Boulevard Brewing Company was producing 100,000 barrels a year. And today there are few Kansas Citians who haven’t experienced some element of this brand by quaffing a Pale Ale, cult-favorite Tank 7 or any one of its dozens of other products, inhaled the aroma of hops during a tour or hung out on the Rec Deck it added last year. Like so many others, KC Bier Company was founded by a home brewer. Steve Holle fell in love with traditional German-style biers while in Hamburg during his college years. Fast forward to 2014 and the brewery has 12 products on tap including its best seller, Dunkel, a Munich-style brown lager. And where better to down a fresh ale but at KC Bier’s biergarten on Waldo’s Trolley Trail? There’s even a dog-friendly zone. Do the pups require a photo ID? Crane Brewing’s ’s taproom in Raytown is the place to mingle with true beer nerds eager to try the latest experiments based on the rustic beers of Europe including sour ales, crisp saisons, and a Berliner-style weiss. But it’s the combo of a sour German wheat beer and an unlikely vegetable that put Crane on the map. The Beet Weiss is an earthy, magenta brew that is surprisingly easy to love. Matt Moore and Chance Adams, founders of Martin City Brewing Company, are poised to take over the beer business in Kansas City if not the nation. In 2014, the duo opened a brewery in the south Kansas City neighborhood and now offers 20 different beers including its popular Hard Way IPA and Yoga Pants, a gluten-free golden ale. Along with its original location, MCBC has a Pizza & Taproom in Lee’s Summit and Mission Farms. Ask ten people in Kansas City to name a favorite barbecue restaurant and you’ll get ten different answers. It’s the same with breweries. Other excellent choices include Torn Label, Cinder Block, Big Rip and Brewery Emperial. Lucky then that beer enthusiasts can make up their own minds during upcoming events including Kansas City Summer Beer Fest at Arrowhead Stadium on May 16 (kcsummerbeerfest.com) and the suds soiree, Boulevardia, June 19 and 20 at its new home in Crown Center (boulevardia.com). Ryan Maybee is right: we’re a town that embraces a buy-local attitude. And with dozens of distilleries and breweries on both sides of the state line, it’s easy to drink local as well.

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uring my childhood, radishes were frequently to, hard-boiled egg, or fresh herbs or sprouts. A on the table in the spring, but for some reafew drops of lemon juice are also welcome. son I never paid them the slightest heed. As for cooking radishes, think of them They were grownup food, relegated as red turnips that cook quickly. And as to a relish tray along with deviled eggs, green onions, with turnips, the greens are delicious, carrot and celery sticks, pickles, and other foods undetoo, like delicate spinach. One of the serving of my attention. I remember my father salting simplest ways to enjoy them cooked is a them, and the sound of the crunch when he ate them. Radish Sauté. Thoroughly rinse radishI wasn’t interested. It wasn’t until years later, during a es with their greens attached, attached four to stint cooking at Chez Panisse, where baby radishes frefive per person. Remove any yellowing or quently graced the table, that I realized what I had been damaged leaves and discard. Trim the root missing. Radishes are delicious! When freshly harvested, end, then cut an X in the bottom of the radRa di s their delicate pungency and crisp bite can make ish about ¼ inch deep—this will help the radish hC hips the perfect beginning to a meal, priming to cook more quickly and evenly. Preheat a skillet the palate for more delicious things to to medium, toss in a few tablespoons of butter or a come. But wait—there’s more. splash of extra-virgin olive oil, oil then add the radishes with their The first time my mentor, Lidgreens. Roll them around a bit, then add a quarter cup of water ia Bastianich, mentioned cooked and cover, allowing them to steam for about five minutes. Remove radishes, my only thought was the cover and roll them around again, adding a sprinkling of “you can cook radishes?” Who salt and pepper and a knob of butter. butter Serve warm. The idea knew? Radishes alone, or with is to cook them just until they transition from being hard and butter, or in a salad, sure. But crunchy to just tender but still firm. They can also be roasted cooked—it had simply never with other root vegetables or coarsely mashed. occurred to me. I don’t think it If you happen into an over-abundance of radishes, Radish occurs to other people, either. Chips are another option. Slice radishes thinly and as uniformly I now adore radishes and grow as possible (a mandolin makes quick and easy business of this). Toss r them as often as our Kansas City seathe slices in a light drizzle of oil and spread them in a single layer te Bu t sons will allow. They are relatively simple to on parchment. Sprinkle lightly with salt and a few grinds of fresh Radish cultivate, and always bring a moment of childish black pepper.. Bake them in a low oven until crisp. Keep an eye on delight when pulled from the earth—you never know exactly how big them, because they can quickly turn from little red and they’re going to be. But I now know that the radish can assume nuwhite coins to brown (but still tasty) chips. A demerous roles in the kitchen, and I would like to share some simple hydrator makes the best version of this but preparations with you. requires much more time and patience. For an easy hors d’oeuvres, a pretty and versatile toast topHowever you decide to prepare them, ping is Radish Butter.. It’s extremely quick to prepare with a make a lot because they shrink confood processor. Begin by washing about a dozen radishes, siderably when cooked and are easily removing the root and top ends, and if large (for a radish), consumed by the handful. Note— cut them in half. Place the radishes in a food processor they are surprisingly piquant. and pulse a few times to achieve a relatively uniform size Whether you enjoy them like the of chopped radish with no large chunks. Add a softened editor of this magazine mentioned stick of butter to the bowl as well as a generous pinch to me in a discussion of the subject of salt,, and pulse until a uniformly red-speckled consistency matter, “White bread, lots of butter, is achieved. More or less butter may be used depending upon paper-thin slices of radish. How’s that the desired richness and texture. The spread is delicious on its for a no-recipe recipe?” Or like my father’s own with a garnish of ﬂaked or smoked salt, but may be used as a radishes with salt, by all means savor them. But R ad i s h S a u t é foundation for any number of toppings like smoked salmon, prosciutdon’t let that be the only way you relish the radish.

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Daikon The most popular and familiar of the Asian radishes, it is extremely versatile, mild, and extremely crunchy. Although it is wonderful in its raw form, it makes an equally refreshing pickle. Daikon excels at being a “cracker” for any number of toppings. Just don’t keep it too long—it certainly doesn’t improve with storage.

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Black Spanish Radish The most intense (some would say harsh) of the radishes, it is ﬁrmer and drier than either Asian or European varieties—more like horseradish. Slice, shave, or grate and soak in water to mellow before using raw; or mix with butter, schmaltz, or other fat before spreading on bread. They store well and for extremely long periods of time.

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ust the thought of Green Lady Lounge summons a very specific soundtrack, one rich with the resonance of a saxophone and the thrum of a standing bass. Regardless of what time of day you walk through the door, you can always count on a steady stream of soul-nourishing live jazz at this Crossroads favorite. No cover and music 365 days a year make Green Lady Lounge a popular spot at pretty much all times—and we mean all times, as it doesn’t close until 3 a.m. daily. Open seating may leave you without a table or chair, but that’s OK. You’re in the warm embrace of Kansas City’s jazz scene—sitting can wait. Naturally, music plays a pivotal role, and its influence can be seen

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and heard everywhere. Bands occupy a central space upstairs, while the bar’s stone basement, dubbed the Orion Room, offers a more traditional stage set up. (To see who is scheduled to perform, check out the detailed calendar on Green Lady Lounge’s website.) While both floors feature deep red walls hung with vintage oil paintings, The Orion room feels a little slinkier, with chandeliers and mirrors lending a sense of seedy glamour. Conversations among the patrons of all ages, colors, and creeds rise and fall in response to the performance taking place, combining with the music to create a heady buzz. And that’s before you even have a drink. But of course, cocktails are Green Lady Lounge’s non-auditory spe-

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cialty. A variety of classic drinks are presented by servers dressed up in suits and ties or cocktail dresses. The Manhattan is a standout, but the bar also produces a handful of ginger beer-based libations, from your traditional Moscow mule and horsefeather to the pleasantly surprising Dark & Spicy, ginger beer spiked with spiced rum and lime juice. It’s a testament to the staff that despite the size of the crowd, drinks are consistently well-made and delivered promptly. Original cocktails include The Green Lady, applejack brandy with lemon juice, grenadine, and a green apple slice, along with some drinks that take their cues from the stage. Bartender Ethan Erisman says the Lamanai cocktail was inspired by a song of that name penned by local jazz organist Ken Lovern after taking a family vacation to Belize and touring the ancient Mayan ruins of Lamanai. The song, as well as Lovern’s penchant for drinking pineapple juice when he is performing at the Green Lady Lounge, led to the drink’s creation, Erisman explains. Aromatics and a nutmeg garnish bring out the flavors of the falernum, an almond-ginger liqueur, and play well with the pineapple juice’s sweetness. Tequila lends some earthiness to the tropical flavors, but Erisman also hopes it goes a step further, toward rehabilitating the often-maligned spirit. “Whenever people come up to the bar and say, ‘I don’t know what I want, but I want a cocktail—not with tequila,’ I make them the Lamanai, and they always love it,” he says. “Tequila gets a bad rap because of our college days and this cocktail proves that tequila is not the devil we think it is.” greenladylounge.com

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ummit Restaurant Group has officially taken over Waldo with the opening of South of Summit Taqueria and Tequila, its third concept on West 75th Street. The restaurant joins Summit Grill and Bōru Ramen Bar, forming a block of local eateries that now includes a little Mexican flair. The food is consistently enjoyable at South of Summit, but it’s unfortunately not all that easy to get. Walking in the door, diners are immediately confronted with a wall of bodies when the restaurant has

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a waitlist. A hostess might be waiting to take down your party’s name and number of people on a chalkboard, or you could be left to write it yourself with some helpful guidance from fellow patrons. There’s also no clear bar area from which to grab a drink while you wait for a table. “It’s like you have to figure this whole place out,” a woman says in response to a query about how she procured her margarita. The answer: Awkwardly ordering from the counter where food is being expedited. Although the space feels small, especially when there’s a crowd,

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South of Summit’s look is appealing. The restaurant channels an alfresco dining experience with rows of string lights hanging overhead and tiny cacti and succulents perched on the sky-blue walls. Once you’re seated, everything runs a bit more smoothly. A platter of crispy, well-salted tortilla chips, along with a spicy house salsa, arrive to snack on while you peruse the food and drink menus. South of Summit serves up a long list of tequilas and mezcals, and the cocktails reflect that, from the tequila-heavy margaritas to original concoctions like the Dulce Calor, a vibrant magenta mezcal-based cocktail with a mango habanero purée and habanero shrub. Only the strong-willed will be able to resist the queso fundido, an oaxaca cheese-based dish studded with roasted poblanos and chorizo verde. The latter gets slightly overpowered by the smokiness of the peppers, but who cares when you’re sinking a spoon into salty, stretchy cheese, pulling it to its breaking point and piling everything in a piping-hot flour tortilla? Other shareable plates include the machete quesadilla, shaped like its namesake, and the tlayuda, a giant tostada of sorts. The restaurant serves up a handful of mains, including an al pastor-topped torta, a burrito with black beans, cheese, fries and a choice of proteins and grilled skirt steak. However, tacos are the main attraction, and South of Summit largely hits its mark, starting with its tortillas. Flour, corn, and blue-corn varieties are all tasty and hold together re-

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markably well, even when tasked with saucy filling. Eight different taco varieties are offered: The al pastor is a pleasure, with sweet, spit-roasted adobo pork just as tender as you’d hope, and the barbacoa boasts big, bold spices and flavors. The crispy tilapia taco is also a standout, the fish impressively moist and flaky and complemented by a smoky ancho mayo. Vegetarian options include a roasted mushroom version as well as a cheese-curd taco, which is more fun in theory than execution. The tacos are served a la carte, but they’re surprisingly filling. Two to three will satiate most people with a side of rice and beans, or the sublime elote. Bathed in mayo and butter and sprinkled with cotija, lime juice and Tajiin (a seasoning blend of chili, lime, and sea salt), the side is by far the most memorable part of the restaurant experience. The elote is almost more indulgent than dessert options, although South of Summit delivers a choice churro with three enormous cinnamon-and-sugar-sprinkled pastries per order. Batches of the sweet fried dough, plus tons of tacos, pop up what feels like every few seconds in the window of the semi-open kitchen before they’re whisked away to their final destinations. Much credit is due to the team preparing food at a rapid pace, seemingly without sacrificing any flavor. The quality and value of their creations will keep guests coming back for more—even if diners don’t quite know where to wait. southofsummit.com

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THE HEART OF AMERICA Shakespeare Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Romantic Revels Ball had a black-and-white theme this year. Held at the Intercontinental Kansas City, guests enjoyed an elaborate silent auction, then entered the ballroom for remarks from Sidonie Garrett, the executive artistic director, a delicious dinner, and dancing. All to raise funds to continue to bring Shakespeare and Shakespeare-inspired works to Kansas City. For more photos go to inkansascity.com/events.

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Sexhibition at The Drawing Room

WEINBERGER FINE ART celebrated the

opening of Sexhibition at The Drawing Room gallery February 22. The exhibition included works by Andy Gershon, Carlos Gamez de Francisco, Larassa Kabel, Dean Kube, Linda Lighton, Ryan Wilks and Ali Eckhart. For more photos go to inkansascity.com/events.

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My Essentials

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DAVID MANICA ARCHITECT, ENTREPRENEUR, BON VIVANT BY

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s owner and president of Manica Architecture, David Manica and his team design sport and entertainment facilities around the world—including the new Chase Center in San Francisco. “When I travel the world and people ask me ‘why Kansas City?,’ I always say two things: One: It’s not close to anything, but equally close to everything. I can do a day trip to any city in the U.S. Not too many other cities can say that. And two: It’s an easy city to leave, but the best city to come home to. Compared to almost any other place I’ve ever been, it’s cleaner, more colorful, full of variety, the people are still nice, and if you get up early enough you can avoid the crowds.” As if that weren’t enough, Manica also owns The Monarch Bar—a swank sippery in the West Plaza—and he’s poised to open Verdigris Bar in Leawood later this month. We caught up with the on-the-go Kansas City native (and Kansas School of Architecture grad) to find out his must-have essentials.

David’s essentials... HIDDEN GEM:

GUILTY PLEASURE

The Rose Garden at Loose Park when it’s in bloom. We’re lucky the city has been able to curate and maintain that historic garden for us all to enjoy.

A 90-minute massage. That’s 90 minutes of uninterrupted alone time, plus a backrub? I mean, come on.

FAVE SCENT:

I wear Acqua di Parma, Essenza. It feels right for me. My other favorite scent? Our signature scent at The Monarch.

FAVE SPLURGE:

A Panerai watch.. First made for the Italian Navy, their watches have a certain weight to them that is somehow comforting. And I really appreciate their elegant simplicity and styling. They make me happy when I put one on in the morning, and they tell me the time of day. That’s all I want my watches to do.

HAIR SALON/PRODUCT: SWEET TREAT

For me, it’s the pie at Rye. Pie beats cake—any day of the week.

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The Salon on Main Street. My stylist Shane Hendren is fantastic. Product? Paul Mitchell Foaming Pomade. It’s difficult to find, but it tames my hair without being clumpy or sticky.

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