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1KANSAS CITY | KS/MO | GREEN LADY LOUNGE Green Lady Lounge features Kansas City Jazz musicians and only their original compositions in the rich Kansas City tradition. Free of televisions you can focus on music, atmosphere and Kansas1809conversation.GrandBlvdCity,MO64108816.215.2954 Come Experience the Atmosphere
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For starters, try to make something simple in the kitchen, celebrity chef Ari Galih said. “Meals can be cooked easily with only a few ingredients required. You can even use only four ingredients such as salt, pepper, sugar and some instant spices with your food and you are ready to cook,” he said at a recent event held by PT Multi Bintang at Por Que No restaurant in Menteng, Central Jakarta. He said the key to a delicious meal is fresh Learningredients.howtoidentify fresh chicken, fish or beef and choose the best when you are shopping in supermarkets or traditional markets. “Imagine eating a fish fresh from the ocean, grill the fish and put some salt and pepper on it. Nice, right?” Ari said. If you have a meat but don’t want to cook it right away, a simple way to cook it is by marinating it with some spices, put it in
Some people are not into cooking because they think cooking is hard and time consuming. However, those who are accustomed to cooking will find this activity not only fun, they will also have a healthier lifestyle and bank account. Besides allowing us to choose the best ingredients and control our salt and sugar intake, we can also experiment with numerous local and imported spices. YouTube, cooking books, TV shows, apps and numerous recipes that are widely available both online and offline have also made cooking easier.
cause diarrhea. First, raw ingredients like vegetables and fruits should be washed with flowing water before they are cut or cooked. As for fruit, clean them again after peeling. Dry them with a clean towel or paper afterwards. Another thing to remember when storing food in the refrigerator is to separate raw meat and poultry from vegetables, fast food and cooked meals. Ari said another benefit from cooking your own meals was to instil a sense of togetherness at home. “Cooking is something that all families should do. Families also need to teach their kids how to cook basic meals,” he said, adding that he decided to teach at a
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5KANSAS CITY | KS/MO | plastic wrap and store it in the chiller. It will be ready to be grilled, fried or steamed anytime and can stay in the refrigerator for a day or two. “Don’t keep the marinated meat for more than two days though. Remember, good food is fresh food,” Ari said. Oftentimes we need to compromise in the kitchen. If you do not have time to make your own spices, instant spices will do just fine. Ari said we do not have to buy organic vegetables as long as we know how to clean and store them the right way. The Health Ministry sets out a number of steps to prevent contamination by the listeria bacteria, which is a source of food poisoning that can
6 | KANSAS CITY | KS/MO | Restaurants Char Bar BBQ & Southern eats with a modern twist in a big space with a retro vibe & beer garden with games. 4050 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111 Phone: (816)389-8600 | Web: charbarkc.com The Rockhill Grille A sophisticated destination offering American plates & inventive cocktails in stylish surrounds. 2000 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 Phone: (816)389-5800 | Web: therockhillgrille.com Garozzo’s Downtown Homey Italian tavern offering classic cuisine in a large dining room with an old-school vibe. 526 Harrison St, Kansas City, MO 64106 Phone: (816) 221-2455 | Web: garozzos.com Have a restaurant you’d like us to feature? Send in a recommendation for your fa vorite restaurant to be added to our list. Be sure to mention why you think they are worthy of being featured and include a link to their website.
7KANSAS CITY | KS/MO | Beer Kitchen Creative American comfort food & craft beers delivered in bus tling, stylish digs. 435 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111 The Russell Easygoing restaurant serving homestyle cooking, grills & burgers, plus cakes, cookies & 3141cocktails.Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111 La Bodega Vibrant, colorful venue pairs Spanish tapas with wine, with sidewalk seating & happy-hour 703deals.Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 Fox and Pearl Country-chic eatery in a 1907 building with a terrace plating rustic meals & BBQ dishes. 2143 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64108 JJ’s Restaurant Classy American restaurant & bar offering inventive, seasonal dishes & an acclaimed wine list. 4810 Roanoke Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112 The Restaurant at 1900 Inventive international dishes & an extensive wine list presented in a minimalist setting.1900 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Mission Woods, KS 66205 The Westside Local Creative takes on farm-to-table American cooking in a warm, exposed-brick space with a beer 1663garden.Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64108 Farina Rustic Italian dishes by a James Beard award-winning chef in a casual setting with warm 1901interiors.Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108
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cooking school to spread his love for cooking throughout the country. He suggested that cooking should be a family activity where membereveryhad their own contribution to the meal served on the table. She said as they would be moving to Australia in the near future, she was learning how to cook from her mom.
The presenter, who used to perform under the Jeng Kelin character, said she was grateful that her husband, presenter Rizky alwaysKinos,atewhat she cooks. “Luckily, my husband is a really simple person. If I have limited time, the best meal I can cook is chicken and vegetable soup. That’s it.
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JUL KC RiverFest
The beautiful, historic Vaile Mansion hosts this annual event in Kansas City. This festival welcomes craft and antique dealers who set up their wares throughout the mansion—and, of course, strawberry treats as you shop. Learn more at visitkc.com.
Celebrate July Fourth in this festival at Berkley Riverfront Park, which begins with live music, activities and food and concludes with one of the largest fireworks shows in the Midwest. Learn more at visitkc.com.
JUN Vaile Strawberry Festival
Grab your popcorn and enjoy more than 100 local, regional, national and international films during our Kansas City annual juried film festival. Discover more at visitkc.com.
MAY Harry’s Hay Days
Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Apr Kansas City FilmFest
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The City of Grandview celebrates its Harry S. Truman legacy each year with Harry’s Hay Days, complete with a parade, food and drink vendors, arts and crafts, live music, and a beer garden. Details at visitkc.com.
One of the country’s largest St. Patrick’s Day Parades features hundreds of floats proceeding through Midtown, ending in Westport, where the Celticthemed revelry continues into the wee hours. Discover more at visitkc.com
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How the Pandemic Is Reshaping
For many, working from home has gone from a rare perk to a company mandate as traditional offices remain closed. As interior designer Jessica Helgerson reports, “Our office has been designing home offices for decades, but who ever thought our clients would actually work there—I mean really, really work there, five days a week, week after week, month after month?”
Previously, Helgerson explains, most clients looking for a home office envisioned it as a much more casual space to pay bills, check emails, or look up a recipe.
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Now, home offices are souped up with large work surfaces, comfortable task chairs, and expanded storage space to support much heavier usage.
Homeowners are taking advantage of underutilized basements, bedrooms, and garages, recasting them as bonus spaces for working out, watching movies, and other activities that keep the family entertained during a pandemic. Necessity, as they say, is the mother of invention, and the pandemic’s impact on interior design can be best summed up as a deepened focus on well delineated, adaptable spaces.
With school transitioning to Zoom as well, having multiple designated workspaces at home is becoming essential to reduce distraction. Whether it be a room converted to a home office or a remote-learning nook within a larger area, clients need clear workspaces for everyone in the household. Entryways, foyers, and mudrooms are also getting extra attention these days as people become more cognizant of maintaining sanitary areas and clear divisions between outdoors and in. From large windows and sliding doors that bring the outside in to greenery and nature-inspired colors, design that enhances our connection to the environment will be key to boosting mental and physical wellness as we hunker down in our homes. Since travel and vacation plans are still largely on hold, homeowners are looking for ways to make home feel like a retreat, prioritizing spa-like bathrooms and places for relaxation that take cues from hospitality design. With most of our daily lives confined to the home, the importance of having separate spaces for different activities has tempered the rise of totally open floor plans. Screen walls and other dividers will help define spaces for flexible use.
Head to Louisburg Cider Mill for the annual Ciderfest, where guests are invited to watch how apples are pressed into cider, sample cider donuts and other treats, plus live music and activities for young ones. Learn more at visitkc.com.
16 | KANSAS CITY | KS/MO | EVENTS AUG Monte Carlo Monte Carlo night is Twelfth Street Heritage annual fundraiser. The event kicks off with an hors d’oeuvre V.I.P. reception, followed by a silent auction, specialty raffles, and various casino game. Come make a difference and have fun while you’re at it! Details at eventbrite.com.
SEP Louisburg Ciderfest
NOV Festival of Lights
OCT Missouri Town 1855 Festival of Arts, Crafts and Music
Enjoy wagon rides, reenactments, crafts and more in this annual festival that takes place at Missouri Town 1855, where guests can travel back in time to experience life in the 1850s. Discover more at visitkc.com.
DEC ‘Tis the Season Art & Craft Show
More than 20 miles of holiday lights comprise installations that highlight the natural forms of Powell Gardens’ tree collection, show off the exceptional architecture and landscape design of the gardens, and with Instagram and holiday card-worthy photo stops along the way. Learn more at visitkc.com.
Mark your calendar and invite your friends, this annual event has FREE admission. Over 100 booths of handcrafted gifts and decor. Discover more at visitkc.com
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