The Dwell Kansas City Daily Briefing

"The bar definitely has a nice jazz bar feel. Not dark, but not light either. The bar ware was fancy and the service was top notch. I would have felt out of place in a t-shirt, but I probably could have gotten away with it." -"Local" Jay Swearingen

"Ça Va at 42nd and Pennsylvania in Westport; think "brunch with a bubble"." - "Local" Jay Swearingen

"Cacao Modern Mexican restaurant near Stateline and 103. Probably authentic. Definitely delicious. Totally worth a special trip." -"Local" Jay Swearingen

"Magoon's has live music every night, according to Jerry, the powerfully friendly and terribly overworked one-man show bartender, waiter and busboy." - "Local" Jay Swearingen

"Charlie Hooper's remains an institution, comfortably known for its casual dining and signature dishes" - "Local" Jay Swearingen

"Knuckleheads welcomes the Bohemian fringe and bikers of every ilk. We like to call it "roughly refined". Come for the music. Stay for the people watching." - "Local" Jay Swearingen

"The Steamboat Arabia sunk and disappeared into the think mud and muck of the Missouri river in the fall of 1856. Over time the river changed course, and the Arabia and her 200 tons of well-preserved cargo sat undisturbed just 45 feet under the roots a Kansas cornfield." - Local Jay Swearingen

"Since 1930, musicians have gathered at The Foundation Friday and Saturday nights after midnight to jam into the early morning hours." - "Local" Jay Swearingen

"Five-star decor to be sure, but the food is anything but inaccessible. It's familiar American fare reimagined. Best known for its gourmet burgers, The Ainsworth's signature item is its acclaimed Mac 'n' Cheese Burger." - "Local" Jay Swearingen

"The Repeal 18th Bar is spectacular; tall and well stocked with local beer and spirits, and the bar staff are true professionals with a passion for mixology and customer service." - "Local" Jay Swearingen