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AN URBAN INSPIRED KANSAS CITY BASED MAGAZINE THAT SHOW CASES UP AND COMING TRENDS, POP CULTURE, STREET ART, AND ARCHITECTURE.
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DEPARTM URBAN FASHION Get the hottest looks of the season with these 5 style items
DOWNTOWN LIVING Experience the changing landscape of downtown with the addition of street cars
STREET CUISINE From belgian waffles to stuffed boneless wings, food trucks have it all
STRIVING ARTISTS Meet Morgan and Carrie of Ampersand Design Studio to talk about design in KC
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KC FIRST FRIDAYS Let the sidewalks be your guide
FEATU and
experience KC’s crossroads district
Q39 BBQ Allow your taste buds to explore one of the finest new BBQ joints in town
6 SPRING LOFT TIPS Live in luxury and let us teach you about the necessities of living in the city
BEHIND BALDWIN Get an exclusive look at the designer behind the Baldwin denim brand
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE IN KANSAS CITY?
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LAUREN R YA N Crossroads Art District
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MADELINE GOSS Nelson Atkins Museum of Art
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ASHLEY HENDERSON Hamburger Mary’s
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K AT H R Y N A N TO N O P O U LO S Country Club Plaza
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ARTUVNOIZE VOLUME ONE JUNE 2015
www.welcometozenya.com
ON MODEL Asos crop top, $25. Urban Outfitters ripped shorts, $75.
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THIS SPRING URBAN FASHION IS ALL ABOUT BRINGING BACK THE 90’S GRUNGE STYLE. REMEMBER THOSE OLD OVERALLS YOU HAD? TIME TO BRING THOSE OUT FROM STORAGE. THEY ARE BACK! TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT STAPLE ITEMS YOU MIGHT WANT TO HAVE IN YOUR CLOSET THIS SEASON.
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OVERALLS
Overalls are surprising purely for their staying power. They are popular for embracing the all-in-one look and being concurrently cool and playful at the same time. You can make overalls as casual as you want or pair them with nice accessories to dress them up a bit.
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SWEAT PANTS
Sweat pants have become a style piece of 2015 that you can dress up or down. Not only can sweat pants serve as the most comfortable clothing item, but they can also look stylish as well when paired with a simple cut top, heels, and bulky jewlery.
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GRAPHIC TEES
Graphic Tees are perfect if you want to wear something that isn’t as plain as a solid cotton tshirt. Throw on a graphic tee under a cardigan or light jacket. They are great if you want to wear something that is simple and light.
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SNEAKERS
Sneakers come in all different kind of styles. For a more athletic look and most comfortable sneaker, go for brands like Nike, Adidas, and New Balance. For a more simple sneaker, try on some Convers or Vans. This style item is perfect to wear when you need to quickly throw something on.
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BOYFRIEND JEANS Time to dig into your boyfriends closet and steal his favorite pair of jeans. The slouchy and ripped up denim look is in. Pair them with your favorite sneakers or dress them up with a spring blazer and heels. The jeans are easy to wear and most of all comfortable.
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OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE BLUE
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CHANGING THE LANDSCAPE O F K A N S A S C I T Y T R A N S P O R TAT I O N starter
and more efficient travel option. It is
line is the first step in a longer-
envisioned that the downtown KC
range plan to create a regional,
Streetcar starter line will bring new
integrated transit system to uniquely
investment and increased property
connect the Greater Kansas City
values to downtown along with an
area like never before. Progressive
increased economic impact during
regions around the country with
construction and after.
Downtown KC Streetcar,
a
streetcar
systems
have
seen
significant economic growth and the
The completion of the Downtown
Downtown KC Streetcar starter line
KC Streetcar project is anticipated
is a step in effort to realize an even
in fall of 2015 followed by a period
more vibrant, vital and livable urban
of testing. It is expected that in early
center. Streetcar systems attract
2016 the first streetcar rides will
new
occur through Downtown Kansas
residents,
businesses
and
workforce and provide an improved
City in over a half a century.
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ROUTE MILES
MODERN STREET CAR VEHICLES
$
102
MILLION PROJECT COST
OPERATIONAL BY JUNE 2016 Kansas
City’s
streetcar
vehicles
are being assembled in the United
or more of the work on the cars is done in the U.S.
States, and the first is due to arrive in late September. On Thursday,
Kansas City ordered four CAF Urbos
City
a
3 streetcar vehicles for about $18
city’s
million. Davis said he visited the
more than $100 million streetcar
production facility in Elmira and
line, told the board of the Kansas
was impressed with the progress
City Streetcar Authority Inc. that
since components started to arrive
the streetcar vehicle components
in February and March. Once the
are
where
vehicles start to arrive, they will be
they were manufactured, and are
placed directly onto the streetcar
being assembled at CAF USA Inc.
tracks. Each car will arrive about a
facilities in Elmira, N.Y. The vehicle
month after the previous one, so
components are being assembled
they should all be in Kansas City by
in the U.S. to meet “buy American”
the end of 2015. Then, the “long and
requirements attached to the city’s
complicated” testing process will
federal grants — meaning 60 percent
begin, he said.
Engineer
project
Ralph
manager
arriving
from
for
Davis, the
Spain,
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“IT’S A PHASED APPROACH OVER TIME. YOU ENSURE EVERYTHING WORKS PERFECT BEFORE YOU EVER GET THE FIRST PASSENGER ON.” RALPH DAVIS Davis said CAF will take at least 10
shortcuts,” Davis said. “We’re going
days to inspect each vehicle, after
to keep things moving, but we don’t
which the city will start driving the
have any miracle cures or silver
streetcar along the 2.2-mile run of
bullets to jump ahead like we have
the Main Street streetcar line. He
other places.”
said the system then will be powered on — the streetcar will get its energy
The latest construction schedule
from overhead wires — and each car
was released in March by the joint
in the system will be required to run
venture of St. Joseph-based heavy
about 300 miles on the circuit.
contractor Herzog Contracting Corp. and California rail builder Stacey
“A lot” of testing will occur on a mile-
and Witbeck Inc. That schedule said
long test track in Elmira, Davis said,
all track work will be complete by
and Kansas City’s cars will be run
the end of June. Work on the the
along that track before they arrive in
overhead caternary system — the
the city. The city must meet Federal
power wires — and system testing
Transit
guidelines
will begin in June and is expected to
before testing is complete, but he
be completed in mid-October. When
did not give a time line for how long
the streetcar project was approved
that might take. “The process is very
in December 2012, it anticipated
detailed, and there’s not always
being operational by June 2016. X
Administration
W E LCO M E U S TO K A N S A S C I T Y, K S 6000 Ikea Way, Merriam, KS 66202
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KC
FIRST FRIDAYS In-depth detail and converstations with four well-known companies on why they are the hot spots for First Fridays. These companies are known for their creative and community driven work that is shown every First Friday of the year in KC.
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Barkley, The agency is housed in the
Barkley is located just south of
onetime corporate headquarters of
downtown in the Crossroads Arts
TWA. The airline built the building
District. With over 60 galleries in
back in the 50s on the site of
the neighborhood, it is one of the
the former Muehlebach Brewery,
largest arts districts in the country.
nicknamed the Beer Castle. Each month on the First Friday of to
every month, the area holds an open
structure
gallery event know as First Friday.
red
and
Barkley partners will be selling their
white by Kansas City architectural
personally designed and produced
firm El Dorado, while the massive
merchandise. There will be a range
133,000-square-foot
was
of goods from t-shirts to prints.
world-renowned
There is typically plenty of music,
The
exterior
resemble using
was
the
TWA’s
overhauled
renovated
original signature
by
interior
art and beer. Barkley having one of
architecture firm Gensler.
the most commanding roof decks green
in the city, so save the date for your
features, including a 25,000-square-
next FirstFriday and bring a friend
foot rooftop garden. All well and
to learn more about this year’s
good, but here’s the thing account
grant finalists. Dont forget to bring
executives and creatives geekout
your cash and credit so you can get
over: 23 conference rooms and 38
somehing unique for yourself or that
concepting spaces. Yeah.
special someone.
The
building
has
many
Moon Drops Circus, says they will
see in a traveling circus, MoonDrop
provide an outlet in the heart of
Circus uses mostly local entertainers
Kansas City to watch the circus arts
who honed their skills during Kansas
evolve through frequent community
City’s Circus Week.
performances, as well as providing
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the highest quality entertainment
“The show, ‘New Tune’ was the
to private events. While community
culmination
performances
solid
week,” Benjamin Domask, assistant
foundation for collaborations and
producer, said. “Everyone worked
experimentation, private venues will
hard
ensure proper compensation for the
performers,
performers and artists involved.
should be as proud of themselves.”
Something
ordinary
“If they ask me to come back next
greeted attendees at The Arts Asylum
year, I think I would be interested
in Kansas City, Missouri when and if
in doing so,” Domask said. “They all
they attended the MoonDrop Circus
really grew as performers as it was
the weekend of Jan. 23-25 as the
the first time performing their circus
second MoonDrop Circus presented
show in such a narrative fashion.
their skills and comedy. Circus week
I wish we had more than this one
in Kansas City, Missouri culminated
week to work together. But, for one
with weekend performances of the
week to put everything together,
MoonDrop Circus. John Hill and
they did a great job.” The house was
courtesy of MoonDrop Circus. The
a pretty full each night. According
show featured hoop skills, a high
to Domask, the turn out was strong
bar/trapeze, ropes, acrobats, clowns,
each
juggling,
and
weekend. “I’ll wait to see the official
the artistic skills of the performers.
numbers, but Saturday night was
Similar to circus acts one would
especially good for the performers.
out
build
of
pantomime,
a
the
music
and
night
of
events
definitely
grew
everyone
of
the
for
the
as
involved
performance
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They really found what I asked them
Cary McRoberts, The cast included:
to find through their performances
Nadine Civitello, Blake Freeman,
and with the crowd. They all played
Terra
Gray,
more on stage and didn’t worry
Greg
Owsley,
about being “circus performers,”
Meara Roah, Abbie Rooney, Robin
Domask concluded. Domask was
Rosenberger, Jacob Tichenor, Grace
the as artistic director and Robin
Virant, and Allysha Woodson.
Rosenberger
was
the
managing
director. Music was composed and performed by Noah Richmond and
Cary Noah
McRoberts, Richmond,
Our goal is to engage the audience and inspire them to dream big, with an emphasis on creativity.
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Hammerpress, is a letterpress print
Magazine,
shop and design studio located
Upper case Magazine, Sydney Hale
in
District
candles, Auntie Oti textiles, Early
of Kansas City, Missouri. Here in
Jewelry, Palo Santo sticks and real,
the shop we have a retail store
lucky horseshoes. If you’re unable to
offering all of our letterpress cards,
visit us at our shop, we have our full
stationery, ephemera, show posters
selection of Hammerpress products
and art prints - all designed and
available for purchase online. If
letterpress printed right here. Along
you’re wanting to buy a certain
with our Hammerpress goods we
product that you’re unable to find
carry a curated selection of home
on our online store, feel free to call
goods, personal accessories and
or email us and we may be able to
desk supplies.
arrange a transaction.
Products and goods you can find
Owner Brady Vest Est. Hammerpress
in
storefront
in 1994 after graduating from the
Kaweco
Kansas City Art Institute. At the
writing instruments, Rite in the Rain
time, the shop consisted of one
notebooks, Santa Fe Stoneworks
old press and a cabinet of type.
knives & tools, Field Notes, hand-
Vest quickly earned recognition by
forged
Serrote
creating distinctive record covers
notebooks, recycled Mexican bar
and show posters for independent
ware, washi tape, Juniper Ridge
bands and printing letterpress jobs
incense, Dasein Fragrance, Frankie
for local design firms. 20 years
the
the
include:
Crossroads
Arts
Hammerpress Delfonics
brass
&
scissors,
Synonym
Journal,
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Create Positive Space Around You, Even If It’s In Your Mind. You Must Have An Environment Of Good Energy.
later, Hammerpress has grown to
to the two-chair hair studio that is
a small team that produces lovely
being run by Amber Hodgson. It
letterpress products and strives to
features small-batch products that
continue the craft of letterpress
aren’t likely to be stocked anywhere
printing. Now one of the most
else in Kansas City.
widely known letterpress studios in the the United States, Hammerpress
We caught up with Brady Vest of
has garnered much attention for our
Hammerpress to talk about the new
distinct approach to typography
shop and how a letterpress and
and design.
design studio got into the business of selling dry goods.
Letterpress printing is the process of using metal or wood type that
When you first started thinking
is inked and pressed against paper.
about the spot, did you envision
It is a relief printing technique that
selling foodstuffs?
produces an impression in the paper
Not at all. When we first moved
making it distinctively different from
Hammerpress to this spot two years
offset printing.
ago, we had no plans of carrying food items. We did, however, try
The I Love You Shop at Hammerpress
selling fresh cut flowers for a total of
debuts at tonight’s First Friday in
two weeks that was kind of difficult.
the Crossroads. Inside the old-timey
We just liked the idea of having some
card shop, I Love You is a modern
other kind of unexpected product in
take on a general store attached
the shop to learn more about this
year’s grant finalists. Dont forget to
Is there a mood or connection
bring your cash and credit so you can
you’re attempting to create with
get somehing unique for yourself or
customers, such as nostalgia or
that special someone.
curiosity? I think more curiosity than nostalgia.
What food items will be featured
I’ve always shied away from overly
this Friday?
nostalgic approaches to things even
The list of products will evolve but
though we use presses from the
currently includes: Maison Bouche
early 20th century and we have two
Chocolates, Smith Tea products and
vintage barber chairs in the space.
one-pound bags of coffee from Oddly
Our interest lies more in authentic
Correct Coffee Roasters based here
products, food and otherwise, that
in Kansas City. These are particularly
may spark curiosity in people, even
cool because it’s great coffee and the
if it is just a bag of coffee. It’s more
owner, Gregory, hand prints all of the
about the mix of things.
bags. We like the absurdity of selling Can you talk a bit about what led
authentic horse shoes that can be
you to select those products?
hung above your door for good
The selection of products is designed
luck which it seems everyone could
to be a collaboration between myself
use these days. These things make
and Amber Hodgson, who runs the I
perfect sense to us because they are
Love You hair studio and shop. Our
beautiful and strike some imaginative
main criteria is quality but we tried to
or romantic interest. We think of it
select products that are aesthetically
as a strange and lovely twist on the
pleasing and designed well and not
General Store.
available in many other Kansas City shops, if any.
What are your hours on F. F.? We usually don’t close until around 9:30 or 10 p.m.
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Good JuJu, Thousands of shoppers
like chair backs turned into coat
waited in lines from all over every
racks or bicycle rims into chandeliers
month for First Fridays. The woman
line the walls of warehouses that
who started it all is leaving Kansas
had been dilapidated and empty for
City. Trish Moore learned about event
decades. “Nothing was down here,”
retail after two years of working at a
Moore said.
store in Midtown. Now
she’s
thrilled
about
the
But when she opened Good JuJu
veritable shopping district it has
six years ago in the West Bottoms,
become. Even so, she will now leave
she changed everything. About a
Good Juju in good hands. “It is time,”
hundred people came to shop that
she smiled. Trish plans to move to
first weekend in 2007. By July of
India next year to help the poor.
2008, people were lined up waiting
She’ll eventually return to the West
for Good JuJu to open. “I’ll never
Bottoms and Good JuJu but only as
forget that moment,” she laughed.
a vendor. “I’m just tickled,” she said.
Over the next few years, a handful
“Just like Good JuJu, it all just came
of stores joined her. Now almost 30
together.” You can check out these
stores draw about 10,000 people
warehouse
from all over the country and world.
Friday weekend.
weekends
up-cycled or refurbished furniture and one-of-a-kind creations. Things
first
More shops are
slated to open soon. The merchandise? A mix of antiques,
every
A Confederacy of Dunces book can be found at Good JuJu for the price range $10-$25.
MEET THE
NEW GUY IN TOWN
Q39 is delivering a hybrid of Kansa s City favorites in a stylish, moder unlike any other n-rustic restaura barbecue restau nt rant experience in K an sas City. But Q39 barbecue – it’s a is more than combination of lifestyles and dini ng choices for th Created by awarde best of all wor winning chef Rob lds. Magee with his w ife K elly, Q39 delivers to take barbeque on the promise to the next level.
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Q39 is two concepts in one highlydesigned,
urban-rustic
restaurant
for the ultimate lunch, dinner or casual bar escape experience – not to mention the most delicious food you have ever put in your mouth! At the forefront of Q39 is barbeque, using multiple cooking techniques to create national championship and award-wining dishes for small tastes and large appetites. Beyond barbeque is the equally flavor-filled wood-fire grill with lighter fare and exceptional dishes. Mix in salads and sides, stir up creative cocktails with an extensive beer and wine list and
“In a city known for great BBQ, it takes a lot to impress. I ate at Q39 recently and was blown away.”
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add in early and happy hour and
high-back chairs and televisions to
you’ve got one of the most unique
the cozy patio, the private dining
food experiences in the city. All this
to the carryout, Q39 is for everyone.
prepared from scratch in the area’s
With a diverse menu featuring light
only open barbecue kitchen.
options, shareable options, full-offlavor options, to-go options, there’s no going wrong with Q.
A neighborhood restaurant in the heart of the city, Q39 calls the eclectic 39th Street area home. Its Smoldering
for
more
than
30
neighbors are the Country Club Plaza,
ready to turn up the heat. From
Johnson County but with convenient
the large communal table to the
access and parking, they’re ac-
comfortable seating, the bar with the
cessible from any direction.
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years, Q39 is finally a reality and
Westport,
Downtown
and
PITMASTER
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RESTAURANT VETERAN
Rob Magee was something of a cattle baron before he opted for the cowpoke life. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Magee spent a long career on the culinary
Q39 LIVES UP TO MAGEE’S PITMASTER REPUTATION
side of the hotel business, work-
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ing for international chains such as Westin and Hilton. Then, after more than a decade as executive chef for
the Hilton Kansas City Airport prop-
erty, he hit the smoke-and-brisket
Magee didn’t need the hassle or
circuit in 2002. His Munchin’ Hogs
the potential heartbreak of a brick–
team would go on to great things
and–mortar operation. And KC isn’t
in competition barbecue — great
hurting for barbecue. But Q39 lives
enough to herd Magee back to the
up to Magee’s pitmaster reputation
restaurant ranch. He’s now chef and
— it’s one of the best new barbecue
co–owner of the one-year old Q39.
joints to open in the metro.
ROB MAGEE stamps the Q39 brand on restaurant row
Magee is an old–school chef who
the
cuts an imposing figure, and he
any kind of restaurant is always a
whips around his exhibition kitchen
gamble, but Magee is already a mas-
like John Wayne through Monument
ter of the game. His place is running
Valley. That alone sets his new ven-
so smoothly that it’s hard to believe
ture apart from its barbecue peers.
Magee didn’t put down stakes here
But the man also has a refined
years ago.
sensibility when it comes to taste, texture and quality, and that makes
bigger
difference.
Opening
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q spare ribs
$9.00 (3)
$11.00 (3) bbq sliders $7.00 macaroni and cheese q39 spiced onion straws $6.00 tall grass cheese fondue $9.00 best wings on the planet
$9.00
soup and salads great as sides, entrees or even in-between-palettecleansers.
smoked chicken tortilla
$6.00
romaine caesar wood-fired grilled salmon q house salad
$9.50 $14.00
smoked chicken cobb
$12.00
$9.00
KC BBQ!
bbq sandwiches Make a perfect sandwich. Choose your favorite Munchin’ Hogs meat then select your sauce.
apple brined pulled pork sliced burnt ends house made chipotle sausage sliced beef brisket smoked chicken breast
$8.00 $9.50 $6.50 $6.00 $9.00 $7.00
competition bbq plates smoker ’s fired at each meal to provide the freshest q u a l i t y.
house made chipotle sausage
$14.00 $14.00
1/2 smoked & char-grilled combo plate (pick 2)
$15.00
black angus beef brisket
$16.00
q spare ribs judges plate (pick 3)
$19.00 $6.00 $19.50
wood-fired grilled plates all steaks are hand-cut, USDA certified black angus beef and grilled over oak-wood fire
12 oz. KC Strip 10 oz. q39 sirloin steak
$30.00 $23.00
12 oz. rib eye steak
$32.00
salmon filet
$26.00
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SPRING 6 LOFT TIPS No matter the size, lofts and studio apartments have more in common than not. Nearly all lofts and studios are short on builtin storage; need furniture scaled just so, and then of course there is the bed-in-the-living-room to contend with. Read on for six tips for planning your space for maximum comfort and flexibility.
CO LO R SCHEME Plan a cohesive color scheme. When you can see your entire living space in one sweep of the eye, having colors that all work together is key. There is something about looking at a space where the colors are
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in harmony that makes the entire space feel neater, cleaner and more pulled together.
IKEA Svinga Hanging Seat, White $69.99
“Lofts also provide space and privacy that is difficult to replicate.”
2 Define “rooms” with area rugs. It’s one of the oldest tips in the book, but it’s still worth repeating because it works. The most common mistake is using area rugs that are too small for the space. Ideally, choose rugs large enough that all of the furniture in the arrangement fits on top of it; you can always layer a smaller rug on top to add color and softness. In the dining room, get a rug big enough that you can pull your chair out from the table without bumping over the edge of the rug.
Set up proper storage. Closets tend to be in short supply in lofts and studios. Build in your own storage by taking over one entire wall for the purpose. Fill the wall from floor to ceiling with shelving, cabinets or closets. Even if the cost seems high, this is something that makes life easier and more pleasant every day, so it’s well worth it in my book.
PROPER STO R AG E Divide
space
with
open-backed
shelving. One of the easiest ways to create a room-within-a-room is by using open-backed shelving placed perpendicular to the wall — and it works equally well in small and large spaces. The trick is to arrange open shelving so that it looks good from both sides. Stack books horizontally rather than vertically; place items in baskets that look good from all angles; and mix in plenty of pretty objects such as vases, candles and bowls. Also be aware of safety: if you have young children, or live in earthquake country, you will need to secure the shelving to a wall and/or the floor.
Use lighting at different heights. Use pendant lights hung lower where you want to create a more intimate feel — over the dining table and over a sitting area, for instance. Hang
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them higher in more “public” spaces like the entry hall and kitchen work zones for food.
Wodden Chair Marc Newson Functions Maple, $5,799
The storage piece shown here holds a library on one side, and wardrobe on the other — and because it is on casters, the entire unit can be twirled around or moved aside easily. While there are some great pieces on the market with casters, they can also be added to nearly any piece of furniture you already have. Think about how handy it would be
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to simply wheel your sofa, bed or bookshelf out of the way in a matter of minutes!
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Choose an apporate right scale.
room to walk around them. Pieces
Appropriately scaled furniture can
that are too small will only feel
make the difference between a
uncomfortable. In a large space, go
space that feels awkward and one
bigger with the furniture — but keep
that feels comfortable and homey.
it human-scale. Some sofas and
In a small space, choose the largest
chairs on the market today are so
pieces you can while allowing ample
humongous that an average person is swamped sitting in them!
Use curtains to soften edges and create privacy. Hang curtains to
GALLERY WA L L
create a room where there is none, bringing privacy to the bedroom area or creating a more intimate sitting room. You can also cover large expanses of windows with floor to ceiling drapes that can be pulled shut for warmth and privacy or opened to let the light flow in.
Take advantage of ample wall space with a gallery wall. A huge wall can be daunting, but it also provides a great opportunity to make a style statement. You don’t need to fill the entire wall at once. Start building your arrangement from the center out, and you can continue adding to it over time until the wall is happily full.
Use innovative, flexible furnishings. When space is at a premium, smart, space-savvy designs are here to help. Think fold-up Murphy beds, disappearing pocket doors, modern sofas that convert to spare beds and adjustable height tables for dining and lounging.
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Contemporary Sofa B&B Italia Cream $850
BEHIND
BALDWIN Meet the man who created the famous menswear brand. We sat down with the owner to get an inside look of what went into developing the high quality fashion line.
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MATT BALDWIN After the success of Matt Baldwin’s Kansas City boutique, Standard Style, he began creating his own line of denim and called it, Baldwin Denim. Since Baldwin Denim began, it has become one of the most successfull fashion brands for menswear. Instead of heading to Los Angeles or New York, Matt decided to stick to his roots and founded the line in Kansas City in 2009. Since then, the brand has exploded and expanded outside of the state. It has now reached stores across the nation and has even sparked the attention of Hollywood celebrities.
RIGHT Matt Baldwin with his wife and business partner, Emily Baldwin and their three kids.
Named by GQ magazine as one of the top menswear designers in the country.
The owner puts four of his prized
utility pants (rolled), basic black Ni-
possessions on the table. They’re all
kes, leather jacket. “That means you
jeans. He’s been talking with enthu-
won’t be able to get this denim any-
siasm for a solid 20 minutes, about
where else in the world. The Japa-
denim. The fabric’s history, the look,
nese produce the most phenomenal
evolution and feel of jeans, the poet-
denim. They are so meticulous. You
ry in what washing and wearing do
can feel it.”
to simple indigo. He’s covering it all. He pauses, clutching one of his
Baldwin’s passion for high-quality
best-sellers, the Baldwin Henley in
denim shines. And the industry is
raw selvage denim, as he prepares
training its lights on his company.
to explain how his infectious love
The nation’s top style critics have
affair with the material is about to
praised the 35-year-old local design-
reach the next level.
er for the tough feat of nailing not only fashion but also workmanship.
“We’re working with a Japanese mill
The accolades have risen to near-su-
to produce our own textile,” he says.
pernatural levels. “The high priest of
He looks, as usual, sharp in what
low-key gear,” GQ calls Baldwin in
is essentially his uniform: his line’s
naming him one of the year’s four
“ Denim has changed my life. It’s such a cool common ground to connect with people.” – Matt Baldwin
Best New Menswear Designers. Or,
A copy of Maxim sits next to her.
as Jim Moore, the magazine’s long-
Inside, there’s a photo of Johnson
time creative director, refers to him
County–bred Saturday Night Live
as the “fashion hero.”
star Jason Sudeikis in a Baldwin denim jacket — the latest celebrity
“When he talks about denim, he is
to wear the brand. Before a New
laser-focused. I really enjoy being
York press team was assembled this
around people who are passionate
month, she explains, the brand’s
about what they do.”
publicity work consisted solely of her responding.
On a Sunday inside the Baldwin headquarters, aman stops in with
David Hall, manager at the Leawood
flooring samples. A new front door
Baldwin store, remembers when
for the entrance of the retail store
photos surfaced last year of ac-
is being decided upon. Across the
tress Olivia Wilde, Sudeikis’ fiancée,
room, Emily Baldwin is on the phone.
wearing the Baldwin line’s KC hat.
She’s discussing the launch of the
“All of a sudden, all these girls were
Baldwin collection, which hits 200
buying the hats after seeing Olivia
Gap stores this week,
wearing one,” Hall says.
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THE SAMUEL RAW $220
THE 76 IN BLACK $176
THE HENLEY $240
THE REED $220
BALDWIN DENIM
SPRING 2015
CELEBRITIES IN BALDWIN //////////////////////////////
JAY-Z The Ryan Camo, $275.
JASON SUDEIKIS The Samuel Raw, $220. KC Wool Knit Hat, $55.
Ellen Degenerous The Reed, $220.
The Sudeikis connection dates back
In 2003, the Baldwins opened Stan-
a few years. Matt and Emily rushed
dard Style in Leawood, a men’s and
one of their children to Children’s
women’s boutique carrying design-
Mercy Hospital; the infant had a high
er labels. Four years ago, they rolled
fever. Thankful for the care, Matt got
out the Baldwin line with men’s
involved with the hospital’s board.
jeans; after a year, the brand was
He then met Sudeikis through the
for sale on the hottest store racks in
Big Slick Celebrity Poker Tourna-
New York City and Los Angeles. The
ment and Party. The two men clicked
luxury brand, Baldwin Denim and
right away after meeting each other.
Collection, weaves modern design
Sudeikis has been a big supporter of
with function and has expanded into
the brand ever since.
a full line: men’s shirts, jackets, trousers, KC hats (the ones you’re seeing
Other celebrities wear Baldwin sim-
everywhere), women’s apparel, chil-
ply because they dig the brand.
dren’s jeans. Five U.S. factories crank
Jay-Z seemingly lived in the line’s
out the brand.
camo trousers last fall, prompting demand that quickly wiped up the initial run of the fabric from the sales.
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FOOD TRUCKS /////////
in the heartland
Kansas City, often referred to
yourself slipping into a food-coma,
as the heart of America, is stealing
but don’t worry, the CoffeeCakeKC
the hearts of foodies everywhere.
truck is at your service! Every single
The rapidly expanding food truck
bean of coffee served from the truck
industry in this Midwestern city is
is roasted and brewed by the owner
bringing residents tasty treats in
and you can pair the bold coffee with
the streets. One KC delicacy is their
an item from the bakery (bananas
famous Kansas City style BBQ; to
foster cupcake, maybe?) Many KC
get a taste check out the Smokin’
residents make this a daily morning
Fresh Streetside BBQ. Not only do
stop, and they never get bored be-
they serve Kansas City favorites like
cause the menu changes weekly. If
pulled pork, smoked brisket, and
you’re ready to fall in love with the
spareribs, but they use all-natural
food trucks in the heart of America,
and organic ingredients from local
take a trip downtown and check out
KC farmers. By the time you’ve had
the best Kansas City has to offer!
your fill of BBQ you’ll probably find
KC’ S TOP
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BOCHI /////////////////////
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Does real boneless wings stuffed with fried rice and in 3 different asian fusion flavors sound good to you? Or how about thai-creamy peanut buttery sweet and sour, Korean-sweet swag soy garlic, or fried rice like you’ve never had before? If you answered yes to any of these questions, add Bochi streetside cuisine to your list of must-try food trucks in Kansas City.
Real boneless wings + yummy fried rice = #BochiGoodness
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WORD ON THE STREET
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I’ve traveled all over the United States and never ever seen, yet alone ate, a boneless stuffed wing... Let me tell you, it was FANTASTIC! Probably one of the best Festival foods I’ve ever had. Food was fresh, top notch ingredients, cooked on site, price was perfect, staff was super friendly, skilled, fun and nice. Wonderful family, terrific concept, food was so good. I had it 3 days in a row.... But don’t take my word for it... track the Bochi Truck down and dig in, after one bite you’ll be hooked just like me [ TIGHE SWANSON ]
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DECO ////////////////
Deco Street Eats serves up delicious lunches across the city & serves at special events. Menus change daily, but there is typically a hot special,
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fresh sandwiches, salad, & occasionally a soup. Try one of the delicious dishes this truck offers!
The Deco Street Eats Truck is known for their American Classics, Sandwiches, & Comfort Food
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Moose Truck in Kansas City is roaming town and serving up some of the favorite tapas and appetizers you find at their Blue Moose Bar and Grill. Try their adventurous fare like deep fried pickles and shrimp won tons with tangy sweet and sour sauce, and classics like chicken nachos and mouth-watering Moose Wings. All of their amazing food, dressings, soups and sauces are made from scratch.
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TACO REPUBLIC
The Taco Republic Truck is a fully-
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functioning
catering
and
mobile
restaurant. The truck serves select
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menu items from our restaurant including various kinds of street tacos, fresh salsas, guacamole and quesos, served with fresh tortilla chips. We also offer a variety of mexican drinks including Jarritos and Mexican Coke.
COFFEE C A K E KC CoffeeCakeKC is Kansas City’s first Mobile Cafe offering fresh and locally roasted Specialty Coffee, 3 Women and an Oven gourmet cupcakes and cookies, as well as a variety of other items including incredible coffeecake and smoothies!
They travel all over the Kansas City Metro with regular routes in addition to public and private catering.
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HOW TO START A FOOD TRUCK IN
What’s the best way to learn how get a feel for the mobile food scene in your area? Start talking to the most experienced and successful vendors in your area of course! Fortunately, Bethany Inman, Sales and Events Director for Moose Truck Food Truck was kind enough to share her advice about operating a food truck in the fine city of Kansas City. In this Q/A, Inman gives straight shooting advice on what it takes to build a profitable operation that keeps people coming back for more.
Q: How long have you been operating the Moose Truck in KC?
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Bethany: The Moose Truck Food
over 6 unique restaurant brands and
Truck is in affiliation with the Blue
currently 12 restaurant units. Begin-
Moose Bar & Grill under the K.C.
ning in 1993, we are locally grown,
Hopps, Ltd. Restaurant & Breweries
locally owned and pride ourselves
umbrella. The Moose Truck is in its
in providing a great atmosphere,
second season/year of events. The
friendly service and scratch menus.
KC Hopps family is comprised of
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Q: Getting into the food truck business is hard. How’d you figure it out?
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Bethany: Our board, who are all
operation we open, we have many
local foodies, have a love for Food
task items that we go through to
Trucks. An opportunity arose and
start the business: staffing, market-
the business decision was made
ing, licensing and much more. KC
to purchase the truck. Then as any
Hopps offers consulting work also.
Q: What do you view as “challenges” to running a business here?
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Bethany: A lot of different licensing
it’s important to find other Food
based on where you want to serve
Trucks and Mobile Vendors and
and where you can serve. This can
develop a relationship with them.
also get expensive. It is also challenging
For example, I am a member of Elite
finding the ratio of determining what
Street Eats. We meet regularly,
public events make business sense.
discuss events, offer each other sup-
Other variables like menu pricing,
port and also do some joint events
weather, labor and other vending
to promote who we are. Being a
competition can make or break your
member of this group is so valuable
business. It gets expensive and can
and a great way to make friends in
be a gamble and a risk. This is why
the community.
Q: What’s the best piece of advice you have for beginning vendors?
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Bethany: Be kind and humble going
sales leads and events by knowing
in to the game. There are a lot of
other business owners and network-
Food Trucks out there, just like other
ing with them. Support each other,
local restaurants and businesses. We’re
have fun and make sure your product
all here together in this community,
is fantastic!
while it is important to offer friendly competition, I have received more
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DESIGN DUO ///////// Ampersand Ampersand owners Morgan Georgie
Carrie & Morgan believe that it was
and Carrie Kiefer aren’t your average
no coincidence that they first met in
entrepreneurs and to call them close
typography class. The two continued
would be a serious understatement.
to study graphic design together at the University of Kansas and were
The name of their design venture
roommates during their semester
says it all — Ampersand. With one
abroad in England.
single stroke, the ampersand is the symbol that connects two formerly
After graduation, both were hired by
separate elements. Having a strong
Hallmark Cards where they worked
love of typography, they were happy
together
to discover that the ampersand
chatting over cubicle walls. These
is historically the character that
days, Carrie & Morgan not only work
a typographer can use to infuse
together, they live five minutes apart
personality and playfulness into a
with their husbands and kids. x
font. It’s the symbol in the alphabet that gets to have a little more fun!
for
almost
a
decade
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Morgan Georgie and Carrie Kiefer aren’t your average entrepreneurs. The
two
started
Ampersand
Design Studio in 2009 after years at Hallmark Cards and a successful string of freelance projects. With stores like Papyrus and West Elm now carrying their products here in Kansas City and collaborations with national companies like The Land of Nod and teNeues, these gals have proved they’re here to stay.
Q. How did you get started in the design business? For each of us, our love of design started when we were very young and spent our days sorting toys by rainbow colors and doodling.
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Fast forward to college, and we
way to visit a different city and not
found ourselves studying graphic
get inspired.
design together at the University of Kansas. We graduated from there
Q. At what point did you think,
and were hired out of school by
“We’ve finally made it”?
Hallmark Cards, where we worked
A. Gosh, we are laughing because
for most of a decade designing
we don’t necessarily feel like we’ve
giftwrap, albums, stationery and
“made it,” but at the same time, we
party goods. We began working
do feel like we’ve succeeded in the
together on the side during those
respect that we had the courage to
years with a dream of one day
go all out and put our hearts and
owning our own business, and here
souls into this dream of ours without
we are.
looking back.
Q. Where do you find inspiration?
Q. What do you like about being
A. Not to sound too predictable, but
based in Kansas City?
we find it anywhere and everywhere.
We both grew up here and already
Magazines, walking down the street,
had a huge sense of pride about
the color combinations of crayons
being from Kansas City. We wanted
our kids spill on the floor. When
to live here after college, but we’re
we’re in a rut, it helps to get out to
constantly inspired by how much it
new places or head to the Nelson
continues to grow and evolve. The
or the Kemper. The ultimate in
arts community is thriving and we
inspiration for us is travel. There’s no
love being a part of it and the
Ampersand i-phone cases priced at $39 located on Ampersands Etsy website.
amazing energy. Our favorite part of being based here, though, is the people. Kansas Citians are so friendly and supportive of each other.
Q.
What’s
about
your
something business
surprising that
most
people don’t know?
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Often, people assume one of us is the artist and one of us is the business mind. But, in reality That we are both the designers is usually a surprise to people. x
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&&& It happened like this: Friends started getting married and asked Carrie & Morgan to design wedding invitations. Then friends started having children, and requesting nursery art and murals. Ampersand’s fun, modern take on design quickly became popular, and Carrie & Morgan set up virtual shop as a place to share the types of products that they want to buy themselves. What started as a small venture, Ampersand’s shop is now shipping worldwide and wholesaling products to shops across the world. Their shop is filled with art prints, melamine platters, stationery and tech accessories featuring their zingy graphics!
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Oddly
Correct,
brings
art
and
science together to create what we consider the most authentic coffee experience in town. Don’t visit Oddly for cream and sugar coffee; if you’re
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serious about your coffee, you’ll be amazed by the quality and flavor in each cup. www.oddlycorrect.com.
CHECK OUT IN THE 816 /////////
BEFORE WE MEET THIS SUMMER S E E W H AT M O R E KC H A S T O O F F E R
The West Bottoms, is located just
the historic district. In recent years,
west of Downtown Kansas City is
the area has earned the attention of
one of the fastest growing areas for
innovative restaurateurs and antique
cultural revitalization. The industrial
shop owners, making it a wonderful
area was historically the site of Kansas
place to eat and shop. Fitting with
City’s downtown Union Station and
its history, the West Bottoms hosts
thriving stockyard industry, but the
several unique vintage storefronts
low-lying area is prone to flooding
including Bella Patina, Good JuJu,
and was deeply damaged by The
Circa KC, Rag and Bone, Stuffology
Great Flood of 1951. Kemper Arena
and The Red Shed. For an after-
was built in 1974, which revitalized
shopping dinner try Voltaire or Geneese Royale.
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Kansas City, began as a river town, though we seldom think of it as such today. Along the banks of the Missouri where the Town of Kansas sprang up now sits The City Market, sometimes
known
as
the
River
Market, and during one “exciting era,� as The River Quay. Produce wholesalers call this area home, but on Wednesdays and Saturdays during
the
farming
season,
it
becomes a great place to hang out, people watch, and mostly, purchase fresh produce. Several restaurants are located here, and a number of young people are returning to
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the urban core, snatching up the loft
spaces
that
were
one-time
warehouse and office spaces.
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