⛲️ BBQ Bracket

BBQ Busters: Last year we introduced our KC BBQ Bracket, and after 2000+ votes, Q39 came out on top! We’re bringing it back bigger and better this year, with 16 local spots vying for the title. Round 2 will be announced this Friday (3/20), the semifinals will be announced on 3/24, the finals on 3/27 and the Champion will be announced on 4/1.

Smoky Seeding: The seeds for this year’s bracket were determined by a variety of factors: average Google review rating, number of Google reviews, Yelp reviews, past awards, etc. Joe’s Kansas City came out as the #1 seed in 2026. Are you picking any upsets?

Giving Back: For every bottle of Max Mix sold at participating KC-area Hy-Vee locations in March, both Max Mix and Hy-Vee will each donate $1 to BelongKC, an Olathe-based initiative building affordable supportive living communities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Max Mix was founded in 2023 by Max Crawford, a 22-year-old entrepreneur with Down syndrome, and has already raised more than $5,000 for local nonprofits.

Meet Max: Max will be at the Lee's Summit East Hy-Vee (301 NE Rice Rd) this Saturday, March 21st from 11am to 1pm for samples and a bottle signing, alongside ice cream from The Golden Scoop, a nonprofit shop that employs people with unique abilities. March 21st (3/21) is World Down Syndrome Day, a date which signifies the triplication of the 21st chromosome.

Bracket Border War: The Kansas Jayhawks earned a No. 4 seed in the East Region, and will take on Cal Baptist this Friday, March 20th at 8:45pm. Meanwhile on the other side of the border, the Missouri Tigers earned a No. 10 seed in the West Region and will face Miami on Friday at 9:10pm in St. Louis.

College Ball Town: With NBA expansion likely off the table in Kansas City, the region will continue to rally around college basketball. Kansas City’s hometown team, the Kansas City Roos, look to turn the program around after bringing on legendary coach Mark Turgeon as the team’s head coach starting next season.

🍖 Tell Me About ‘Que: Kansas City’s Museum of BBQ recently earned a spot on USA Today 10Best’s Top 10 New Museums list! Visit the world’s first museum devoted to BBQ and score two tickets for $15 with code KCDAILY at checkout. Book here.*

☘️ Go for the Green: The Kansas City St. Patrick's Day Parade sets off today at 11:30am. from Linwood & Broadway. This year's theme is "Irish Kicks in 26: A Celebration of Sport," honoring inspiring Kansas City coaches as Grand Marshals.

⚾️ KC’s Pastime: Kansas City was named the top viewership market during the World Baseball Classic for USA pool play games on FOX and FS1. The Royals had at least one player on all four semifinal teams (USA, Venezuela, Italy, Dominican Republic).

🔥 Fire Fizzling?: The proposed Fairway restaurant called American Fire may not come to fruition according to the KC Star. Construction was anticipated to begin in February.

🌮 Taco Tuesday is Saved: KC's beloved La Tiara taco shells are making their official return to store shelves next month, after the Gladstone-based brand went dark last year. General Mills acquired the brand and has been ramping back up production.

🪑 Sit with Strangers: Have you booked your seat for KC Daily Dinner Club in Brookside on Thursday, March 26th? Take a quick quiz, get matched with six fellow Kansas Citians, and enjoy a great meal with new friends!