Having lived in Kansas City for nearly three years now, I've run the Trolley Trail about seven trillion times. So the sight of bright graffiti along this peaceful path, where runners and riders greet each other as they pass, immediately caught my eye Sunday morning. Apparently, some Brooksider got swindled or an art student chose a spot with heavy foot traffic, just north of the Crestwood condominiums, to decry the evils of capitalism. It's hard to make out at first, but behind that bright blue
​The Italian term al fresco -- meaning "in the open air," to refer to a mode of dining -- dates back to at least the 16th-century, although the term is firmly rooted in ancient Latin al (to or in) and fresco (fresh). The concept of dining outdoors -- particularly in an urban setting -- is sometimes more romantic than the reality.
Even a beautiful outdoor dining space, like Lidia's Kansas City -- pictured above -- can seem a little less charming on fiercely hot summer evenings.
Jen ChenKris Koenig of Frankly Basic​Frankly Basic, the crisp, clean boutique in the Crestwood shopping center at 327 E. 55th St., is looking for a "friendly associate," at least 18 years old, to work Sundays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and either two days a week from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. or one day a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Perhaps an option for any local workers affected by recently announced Hallmark layoffs? The employee discounts we assume FB might offer on their already-affordable collections of j
​If you don't clean your plate at Cafe Europa, you shouldn't feel guilty. The Crestwood restaurant has partnered with environmental consultant Earthscraps LLC to implement a composting and recycling program. "This is about getting into restaurants and addressing the issue of waste. Cafe Europa is an experiment. I'm hoping to take all my experience in the restaurant industry and passion for trash, and work to create a sustainable environment," says Jerame Gray, President of the Kan
