Outside the Valentine’s Day Box
Story by Dave Eckert It started innocently enough. I’d gotten a press release announcing a weeklong Valentine’s Day menu celebration at the always excellent Affäre...More
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New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Story by Dave Eckert It’s almost that time of the year. The night we all get a little goofy, romantic, nostalgic, or perhaps even sad....More
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Summertime Drink Pairings
Story by Dave Eckert Now that the hot weather has arrived for its annual extended stay, it’s time for backyard barbecues. In Kansas City, that...More
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From There, Made Here
Story by Dave Eckert / Intro photo courtesy of Brady and Fox As a food and beverage journalist, and someone who’s spent the better...More
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Sweet Wines for Sweeter Memories
Story by Dave Eckert I’ve long enjoyed a glass of sweet wine with a dessert at the end of a meal, though the decision of...More
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Summer Sweetness
Story by Dave Eckert | Intro image courtesy of Affäre There are so many things I love about summer, it’s hard to know...More
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Rosés All Day
Story by Dave Eckert There are few wines of any color, weight, flavor, or aroma that I enjoy more than a delicious, bone-dry rosé. For...More
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Refreshing Greens
Story by Dave Eckert | Intro photo courtesy of Mixx This is a great time of year. Everything’s still green. It’s not unbearably...More
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Simply Sipping
Story by Dave Eckert They are referred to as “NoLo,” lower alcohol or no alcohol beverages such as beer, spirits, and wine. It’s a newish...More
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Noodling for Ramen
Do you like Ramen? Story by Dave Eckert I don’t know too many people who don’t, but I have to say I only had a...More
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