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Head for the Hill
Better Know A DistriKCt Devan Dignan Better Know A DistriKCt Devan Dignan

Head for the Hill

A few years ago, when I proposed a Monopoly board layout for KC and included Strawberry Hill, a friend asked, “What’s a Strawberry Hill”. This vibrant Slavic and Latin American community in KCK has a rich history and is full of fantastic spots but even those who may have been to one or two spots have never dug in. Hopefully this highlight reel of Strawberry Hill favorites changes that.

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Manhattan Knight
#nomaDD Devan Dignan #nomaDD Devan Dignan

Manhattan Knight

As Grand Boulevard re-opens after another successful Big XII Basketball Tournament, I think back on my first year as a fan of a Big XII school. As a passionate UCF fan, the addition of the Knights to the conference gave me a number of opportunities to support my team this year, including a memorable day in Manhattan, Kansas. These were some of the highlights.

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KCRW 2024 in Review
Fountain City Foodie Devan Dignan Fountain City Foodie Devan Dignan

KCRW 2024 in Review

Every year, Kansas City Restaurant Week (KCRW) creates a golden opportunity for Kansas Citians to try new restaurants and visit familiar favorites, and enjoy unbelievable deals on multi-course meals. Despite the weather and a busy schedule, I found a way to enjoy KCRW as I do every year. And while I enjoyed three fantastic meals, I found myself asking, “Is KC Restaurant Week really the unbelievable deal it once was?” This was my experience.

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The Fountain City Foodie’s Guide to the World Capital of BBQ (MO)
Fountain City Foodie Devan Dignan Fountain City Foodie Devan Dignan

The Fountain City Foodie’s Guide to the World Capital of BBQ (MO)

Setting out to try every single Kansas City barbeque spot, it can be easy to know where you start, but where does one finish? There’s no set checklist of every BBQ joint in the metro. There’s no order guide of what you must, and mustn’t get! That is, there wasn’t. As I recorded my own decade-long pilgrimage through the Q Capital, one friend joked this was a “BBQ Bible”. Not only did I confirm it, I got a little carried away with the concept.

Part 1 / 2 explores the 9 Missouri counties that comprise KC.

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Devan’s Dozen: BBQ Sandwiches Edition
Devan's Dozen Devan Dignan Devan's Dozen Devan Dignan

Devan’s Dozen: BBQ Sandwiches Edition

I have ranked the BBQ joints and their sauces but now I tread into new territory - the specialty sandwich! It is hard to believe but 25 years ago, the BBQ specialty sandwich was largely unheard of but due to the creation of the Z-Man and its popularity, nearly every restaurant has at least one specialty handheld they are known for. These are my Top 12 in the city.

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FCS: Best of 2022
Fountain City Superlatives Devan Dignan Fountain City Superlatives Devan Dignan

FCS: Best of 2022

Every year brings its own path of discovery. 2022 was not only a big year for Kansas City but for me and my own attempts to be more of a tourist in my own city. Of all the new places and things I tried this year, these were my favorites. And so once again, I bring you my end of the year Fountain City Superlatives.

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KCRW 2022 In Review
Fountain City Foodie Devan Dignan Fountain City Foodie Devan Dignan

KCRW 2022 In Review

Every year, Kansas City Restaurant Week (KCRW) creates a golden opportunity for Kansas Citians to try new restaurants and visit familiar favorites and get unbelievable deals on multi-course meals. As a #FountainCityFoodie, KCRW has long been a vehicle for me to try new restaurants or to eat at places that may be otherwise out of my budget. This year, I took advantage of the incredible specials that are the $15 lunches and these were my experiences.

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FCS: Best of 2021
Fountain City Superlatives Devan Dignan Fountain City Superlatives Devan Dignan

FCS: Best of 2021

As the year comes to a close, I award my Fountain City Superlatives for the 2021 year. As a deviation from what many publications do, these superlatives are much more personal. They are not necessarily the best in KC - they are just the best new experiences I had in KC in 2021. As always, there’s no voters - it’s just me.

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