Liz Cook
Culture
Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Kansas City for Jazz, Barbecue, and the World Cup
Kansas City will host six World Cup games in June and July of 2026—but year-round, the Midwestern city’s unique blend of the old and new draw travelers.
Restaurants
How I Got My Booth: Falling in Love at Missouri’s Most Romantic Red Sauce Joint
Meet Laura Hartley Maxey and Scott Maxey, one of many couples who got engaged at V’s Italian Ristorante.