JeninKC's Profile

Kansas City is, without a doubt, a hidden gem of a city in the US. It is aptly termed "The Paris of the Plains." I'm a new transplant to KC, MO from the Raleigh-Durham, NC area, and although I've lived in KC for only 10 months, this city AMAZES me. The people are incredible and beyond nice (and authentic and hard-working). The restaurants, wine bars, and bars are beyond belief (you need to check-out the speakeasy, Manifesto, as well as: the Reiger Hotel and Grill, the Farmhouse for local eats, la Bodega for delicious tapas, McCoy's in Westport for delicious beer and bar food, Michael Smith's Extra Virgin for a unique dinner, an the hundreds of other delicious places in the city.

Have I mentioned the stellar coffee scene here in KC? The Filling Station is a car filling station-turned-coffee-filling-station that serves fantastic brew. There's also High Hat (another filling station-turned-coffee shop), Crossroads Coffeehouse, and Broadway Cafe. There's even an annual coffee crawl in KC that is a must-see.

Union Station has amazing architecture, as well as great art or history exhibits offered year-round (as well as - surprise - great restaurants to choose from inside).

Come to KC. Now. Enjoy this hidden gem before everyone discovers this secret in the middle of the country.