KC Businesses Earn Their Diamonds

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Awards

KC Hotels and Restaurants Earn Their Diamonds

When it comes to awards in the hospitality industry, few organizations carry more weight than AAA and Michelin. AAA released its list of Four and Five Diamond hotels and restaurants across the country, and KC fared well across both categories, although no local establishments earned the elusive Five Diamonds.

• AAA Ratings: AAA, also known for their roadside assistance, recently released its 2023 Diamond list of hotels and restaurants. The establishments are graded based on criteria in cleanliness, comfort, cuisine, and consistency.

• The Stays: There were 10 hotels in KC to earn Four Diamonds, including some of our favorites - Loews Hotel, Hotel Kansas City, and The Raphael on the Plaza.

• The Eats: If you’re a Kansas City foodie, the 2 Four Diamond earners will be no surprise. Corvino, known for its tasting menu, and Stock Hill, which was also named one of the top 31 steakhouses in the US.

So if you’re planning a staycation in KC this summer or going elsewhere in the USA, consult the AAA Diamond’s full list here.

Family

Overland Park Ranks #2 Place to Raise A Family

Overland Park was named one of the best places to raise a family in the United States…again.

• Top 2: After taking an assessment of 45 key metrics that consider essential family dynamics, such as the cost of housing, the quality of local school and healthcare systems, and the opportunities for fun and recreation, Overland Park ranked #2 trailing only Fremont, CA.

• The Good Life: For the 7th year in a row, Overland Park found itself atop the list leading by a wide margin in affordability for the quality of life.

• KC > STL: Kansas City, MO did make the list at #76, topping other regional cities with Wichita at 151st and St Louis at 160th.

Events

It’s Not a Phase, Mom

Now is a good time to reconnect with your best friend from 8th grade and tell them that the Not a Phase Fest is coming to KC.

• All-American Phase Fest: The Not Just a Phase Fest highlights artists who rose to popularity in the mid-2000s and made you want to rock out while you felt something. Headliners include The All-American Rejects, Dashboard Confessional, and Plain White T’s.

• Concert of the Year: The music festival will be June 16th at Legends Field in KCK with tickets starting at $59.

• Not a Phase: Featuring enough space for large stages as well as a cocktail bar, outdoor games, photo opportunities, and more. What better way to reconnect with your mid-2000’s self and see if it really was a phase or not.

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In Other News

• 📖Libary Pop-Ups: The Kansas City Public Library will be setting up pop-ups for summertime learning resources in parks across the city.

• 🥗Billie’s Grocery in Leawood: Your favorite local gluten-free bakery and brunch spot is opening a new location at Ranch Mart in Leawood.

• 🍱Meal Prep Made Healthy: Hemma Hemma, a local healthy meal prep option is now open for business. Place an order here.

• ⚽️ Business Goals: A local t-shirt company has benefitted greatly from the success of Ted Lasso, which recently finished on Apple TV+.

• 🎮 For the Kids: Drastic Measures in Shawnee is hosting a video game tournament on July 3rd benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters.