Shauna Gilden

Jan 14, 2025 | kansascitymag.com | Shauna Gilden

What do icecream shops do in winter? At Brookside’s French Custard, they create a club—the Cold Weather Ice Cream Club, that is. Every other week, this beloved neighborhood spot releases a unique pint flavor in limited quantities, like Tahini Maple Blondie and Cookie Butter Monster Mash. Don’t worry: Anyone can become a member of the club. If you want to score one of these exclusive flavors, just sign up for their mailing list and you’ll get a notification when the pints drop.

Jan 10, 2025 | kansascitymag.com | Shauna Gilden

Nestled in downtown Kansas City, a new trend is making waves at Blanc Champagne Bar—caviar served directly on your hand alongside a glass of champagne. Bubbles and a Bump is the name of this innovative menu item that consists of Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs champagne and five grams of luxurious Osetra caviar. Once the caviar is scooped onto the back of your hand, you’ll form a fist, enjoy it in one delightful bite and follow it immediately with a sip of bubbly.

Jan 8, 2025 | kansascitymag.com | Shauna Gilden |John Martellaro |Ryan Reed |Tyler Shane

The bond between a K9 officer and their dog is strong. So strong that when a police dog retires, they more often than not become the sole responsibility of their handler—the officer they worked with most closely. Last year, when Kansas City Police Sgt. and K9 Officer Matt Taylor was eligible to retire, he decided to extend his service rather than leave his K9 partner’s side, making sure they left the force at the same time. It’s a strong bond, one that the nonprofit KCPD K9 Friends supports.

Jan 7, 2025 | kansascitymag.com | Shauna Gilden |John Martellaro |Ryan Reed |Tyler Shane

Nick and Leslie Goellner began pioneering modern cuisine in KC when their restaurant The Antler Room opened in 2016. Now, the couple is planning a new spot in the Crossroads – Anjin, a casual “cool neighborhood restaurant” inspired by their travels to Japan. “It’s going to be like if you took The Antler Room and plopped it in Tokyo,” says Leslie, who helms the bar program at Antler Room. The Goellners hope to have Anjin open by spring (1708 Oak St, KCMO).

Jan 7, 2025 | kansascitymag.com | Shauna Gilden |John Martellaro |Ryan Reed |Tyler Shane

The American Royal spent 2024 celebrating its 125th anniversary, rounding out the year by announcing a partnership with another KC institution: Hyer Boots. Hyer Boots, the Kansas City brand credited with inventing the original cowboy boot out of a cobbler’s shop in Olathe in 1875, went about designing and crafting a limited-edition boot just for the American Royal’s special milestone.