The Dwell Kansas City Daily Briefing

"Did I mention it’s all free? They supply the cards and the dobbers, they have creative staffers calling the numbers and each game has several winners. Boulevard beer and other swag are generally the prizes for the lucky few." - "Local" Jay Swearingen

"Mitch e Amaro in North Kansas City’s burgeoning River North district: it’s not a liquor store, its a cocktail learning center." - "Local" Jay Swearingen

"The Snake Saturday parade sponsored by the City of North Kansas City and North Kansas City Hospital brings thousands of revelers into Clay County to watch the dozens of parade floats, bands, car groups and Irish clad entertainers." - "Local" Jay Swearingen

"More than a half-dozen brunch entrees capture the imagination. We're fond of the Breakfast Stacker -- Cholula butter fried egg, smoked bacon, black forest ham and chipotle white cheddar on a toasted brioche bun." - Local Jay Swearingen

"The Barrel part of the name is in reference to their beer selection. The leadership at Berg & Barrel seeks out interesting and flavorful craft beer from hither and yon." - "Local" Jay Swearingen

"Even though 'downtown' Lenexa has moved considerable West, Lenexa City Center is now actually more physically in the center of Lenexa." - "Local" Jay Swearingen

"Another great way to taste what Tom’s Town is pouring is to join them for a craft cocktail in their 110-year-old tasting room complete with a custom walnut bar and pressed metal ceiling." - "Local" Jay Swearingen

"Its reasonable priced for lunch and dinner. Its accessible at the corner of Johnson Drive and Lamar. Parking is steep but available. And the building is clean and comfortable. But none of those are the reason to visit RJ’s." - Local Jay Swearingen

"Driftwood Ceramics offers one-time, make-a-bowl, introductory classes and month-long, get-into-it-and-become-a-potter kinda classes. And every weekend you can BYOB for a Pints & Pots class for $40 per person." - "Local" Jay Swearingen

"Being able to roast beans one pound at a time allows headrush to offer some rare coffees. Other roasters are largely unwilling to roast several pounds of high-dollar beans only to have to toss them out once they pass their prime." - Local Jay Swearingen