Articles by Adam Schaumburg:
Katy Trail Guide Across Missouri
Liberty Memorial and Kansas City, MO skyline Kansas City is closer to an outdoors enthusiast destination than many might know of. The Katy Trail, spanning nearly 240 miles across Missouri, is a car-free oasis for cyclists and one of the nation’s longest rails-to-trails paths. Throughout these seemingly endless Missouri miles, cyclists are treated to towering… Read more
KC Elites Dine On The Patio at Silo Modern Farmhouse
Dining al fresco on the patio when the weather warms up is an unbeatable midwestern tradition. Silo Modern Farmhouse opened up their spacious patio, complete with golf course and lake views, for the Yelp Elite Squad to experience what they’re all about. Elites were able to try popular cocktails like the Paloma and Farmhouse Whiskey… Read more
Top 50 Places To Eat in Kansas City
We’re excited to announce our annual Yelp’s Top 50 Places to Eat in Kansas City for 2019! Sure, winter has worn out its welcome, but we know that spring is around the corner and you’re eager to get out and eat your way through some of the best local spots that KC has to offer. Each… Read more
2019 Badge Bash at Pinstripes
The 2019 Yelp KC Elite Squad is here and ready to celebrate! Nearly 100 Yelpers came out on a frigid January night to experience Pinstripes in Overland Park, KS. Everyone jumped right in and started bowling in this upscale space, while being treated to a full drink menu throughout the event. Pinstripes provided some five-star… Read more
Midsummer Night’s Jazz at Bravo! Cucina
On a warm summer evening, Yelp Elites filled the Bravo patio to enjoy a four-course meal of classic Italian dishes while cooling off with refreshing cocktails. Just across the Zona Rosa courtyard, Molly Hammer Quartet serenaded some 50 elites with the smooth sound of jazz music. Throughout the course of dinner, Bravo staff welcomed guests… Read more
Throwin’ Axes and Takin’ Names
Yelp Elites channeled their inner-lumberjack at the brand new Blade & Timber in Leawood! As a sneak peek to their new space, Blade & Timber rolled out the carpet for 75 Elites to throw axes and pop into the photo booth. Their welcoming coaches guided everyone on how to properly hurl an axe, and even… Read more
KC Elites Kombucha and Chill
The kombucha trend has hit full steam in Kansas City thanks to the Brewkery’s new taproom. This effervescent, lightly fermented tea comes in a variety of rotating flavors, and KC Elites were able to try them all with pairings from a new food-delivery service, ClusterTruck. Local husband and wife team Sean and Amy were working… Read more
How The Sausage Is Made
You know that saying, “You don’t want to see how the sausage is made?” Well it turns out you do want to know how it’s made when Dave and Jessica of Wiener Kitchen are making it! Their artisan sausages use top-notch ingredients and include Boulevard Pale Art Bratwursts, Jalapeño Cheddar, Chorizo, Vegan, and even a… Read more
Elite Double Header at Smitty’s Garage and Charleston’s
Kansas City Elites got to enjoy not one but two Elite Events crammed into one night! This special evening from Charleston’s and Smitty’s Garage Burgers and Beer was a perfect spring awakening as the squad makes their way out of hibernation. Half of the group started the evening at Smitty’s where they were treated to… Read more
Breakfast For Dinner
Starting and ending your day with the most important meal of the day is a food trend we can get behind. First Watch in Westport absolutely knocked it out of the park during this special KC Elite Event, Breakfast for Dinner. Kicking off the evening with coffee and juices, Yelpers gathered for a sit-down dinner… Read more