These cool restaurants in Kansas City prove KC’s food scene is about a lot more than barbecue.

The Best Restaurants in Kansas City (That Aren’t BBQ)

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Everyone knows Kansas City for its barbecue. Arguably the best in the country (don’t tell Texas, Memphis, or the Carolinas), KC BBQ is beloved by many and especially having a moment now that Ted Lasso has made it a central part of pop culture…
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Eat Your Way Around the World in Shenandoah, Texas

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In the words of T.Swift, Portofino was on my mind... Content Produced in Partnership with Visit Shenandoah TX Have you ever planned an entire trip around food? Guilty. When Shenandoah pitched themselves to me as a genie-in-a-bottle…
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Everything You Need to Know About Fishing in Matagorda Bay, Texas

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Greetings from Bay City, Texas Content Produced in Partnership with Visit Bay City My husband's been trying to get me on the water FOREVER. My type of outdoors generally involves hiking with a waterfall or trying a new adventure, something…
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Why Oklahoma City Needs to Be Your Next Weekend Trip

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Did you expect middle America to look like that? 👀 Oklahoma isn’t exactly the first place most people add to their bucket list. But that’s exactly what makes it cool. This under-the-radar gem is a masterclass in how to reinvent yourself…
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Why Eureka Springs Should Be Your Next Weird Weekend Getaway

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Did I plan an entire trip around something I saw on the internet (bunnies working retail)? Yup. Do I regret it? Not even a little bit. Would I do it again? Absolutely (but maybe in summer or fall). Winter wasn’t bad, but we’d like…
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The Most Magical Christmas Towns in America

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If your idea of a holly jolly holiday is more hot cocoa and kitsch than crowded malls and Mariah Carey on repeat, it’s time to skip the big-box cities and head straight for small-town Santa wonderlands. These magical Christmas towns in America…
Things to Do in Dallas at Christmas

11 Fun Things to do in Dallas in Winter to Keep from Hibernating

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Things to Do in Dallas at Christmas for a magical holiday season. Dallas sits in that weird part of the country that borders snowbird territory — where it could be biting cold one day (with gasp, yes, even snow) and a sunny 60 degrees…
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The Wedding Advent Calendar is Taking Off

If you've followed The Down Lo for a while, you know I live for a good story. Whether it’s a flight halfway across the world or a weekend road trip, I’ve always believed it’s the journey as much as the destination, and the anticipation,…

The Best Cheap Restaurants in Dallas (20+ Foodie Reccs)

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Let me let you in on a little secret: a lot of the food we’ve had in Dallas has been good, not great. And as a food writer for the Dallas Observer and CultureMap, we eat out.... a lot. That’s not to say it’s all been forgettable.…

Things to See in Zanzibar: Spice, Sea, and Safari Vibes

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There are so many things to see in Zanzibar beyond the beautiful beaches. Let’s be real: Zanzibar isn’t the easiest place to get to. It’s not exactly “hop on a flight out of LAX and you’re there by happy hour.” But for…