AI is everywhere these days, but is it in the kitchen? A local chef is on a mission to find out.
🤖 Local chef takes on AI with three-night dinner event
🏡 KC metro named among the most livable in the US
📍POLL: Why do you love living in Kansas City?
🍷 Date night at Union on the Hill
Food & Drink
Local Chef to Take on AI During Three-Night Dining Event
The Belfry Collective
Does AI belong in the kitchen? Chef Celina Tio is on a mission to find out at Bits & Bytes 2.0 this week!
Chef Vs. AI: Chef Celina is a James Beard Award-winning chef and the mind behind the Belfry Collective. For Bits & Bytes 2.0, she asked AI to create a five-course tasting menu, which she'll interpret and bring to life her way. Meanwhile, Chef Steven Branson and the culinary team will prepare the same menu using AI's exact recipes. (except when food safety is compromised)
Taste Test: Guests will receive one version of each dish, but won't know which is which. You'll taste and decide if you prefer the completely AI-generated menu or the menu with a human touch. Tickets are $120, with an optional $40 beverage pairing.
The three-night dinner is happening January 22-24. To book your spot, email [email protected] or text 816-471-7111.
Community
Kansas City Metro Named Among Most Livable in the US
KC Daily
According to a new report from RentCafe.com, the Kansas City metro is among the most livable in the US.
Love Living Here: The Kansas City, MO metro came in at No. 3, trailing only Washington D.C. and Portland, ME. According to RentCafe, KC was high-performing in local fresh food options, top-tier educational institutions, a wide range of sports venues, and short commutes.
Best in the US: The report analyzed 149 U.S. metros using 17 metrics in three categories: Socioeconomics, Location & Community, and Quality of Life. Overall, KC ranked 4th in socioeconomics, 6th in quality of life, and 5th in location and community.
See the full list of most livable metros in the U.S. HERE.
POLL: What is your TOP reason for living in the Kansas City metro?
Food & Drink
Local Restaurant Spotlight: Union on the Hill
Union on the Hill
Union on the Hill offers casual American dining in the heart of the Union Hill neighborhood. The menu features dishes for all tastes, craft cocktails, and a wonderful Sat-Sun brunch.
🍴 Fresh ingredients, brunch, great for groups
📍2976 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 641008
P.S. The 3-course Date Night menu Tues-Thurs is a slam dunk. Take 20% off your next date night with the help of our 2026 Daily Dine Card! 👇
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In Other News…
🍪 Local Cookies: Olathe-based KCookies recently opened a second location in Overland Park inside the Price Chopper at 7201 W. 151st St. It’s open Tues-Sat 11-7.
🐓 Healthy Hens: Hen House Market officially launched its first-ever Apothecary Wellness Collective inside its Corinth Square location at 4050 W 83rd St. in Prairie Village. It will offer healthy snacks & beverages, supplements from trusted brands, and natural skincare offerings.
⚽️ Sporting Sale: The Sporting KC franchise has sold for roughly $700 million, an MLS record. Peter Mallouk, president and CEO of Overland Park-based Creative Planning, is the new majority owner.
🍩 Sneak Peek: The wildly-popular doughnut shop Slow Rise softly (and secretly) opened the doors at its new Overland Park location this past weekend. An official opening date is expected soon!
🏈 Just Like Old Times: The Chiefs plan to hire Eric Bieniemy as their new offensive coordinator. Bieniemy won two Super Bowls with the Chiefs from 2018-2022 as the OC.
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