Editor/Writer/Dating Adviser Extraordinaire
"I’m an editor at The Kansas City Star and a contributor to Ink magazine, a sister publication for people in their 20s and 30s. I’ve been through the dating ups and downs of Kansas City and like to tell my stories in columns and blogs in Ink. I also like to hear stories from other people, singled and coupled alike, so if anyone has stories or questions for me, please email me! I’m at inkkcdating@gmail.com.
I’m also a homeowner in the Brookside area of Kansas City, but I’m originally from Flint, Michigan. I’m pushing 30 — and proud. Sort of."
Favorite store/shop/boutique
"Great for fun and cheap earrings, scarves and sunglasses."
Jubilee 4126 Pennsylvania Ave, Westport;
Call 816.931.0400 for Store Hours
Favorite coffee shop/ café
"I like the Starbucks in Barnes & Noble. It has a lot of young people and it’s great for people watching. You can see people sizing each other up and flirting there, too. In this economy though, I make coffee at home."
Starbucks (Barnes & Noble Branch)420 W 47th, Plaza;
Open 7 Days a Week 9am-11pm
Favorite Restaurant
31 E 14th, Downtown;
Call 816.886.9800
Favorite Bakery/Sweets Shop
Baby Cakes 108 E. Missouri Ave, River Market;
Open Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm
Favorite First Date Destination
"Carmen’s Café in Brookside. It’s very romantic with good, soft lighting."
Carmen's Cafe 6307 Brookside Plz, Brookside; Open Sun 12-9pm, Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 4-11pm
Favorite Local Event
"Any free local festival. Pride, Italian Fest and the Liberty festival are among my three favorites of 2009. I liked SpiritFest at Liberty Memorial before they stopped having it awhile back. I also liked Rhythm and Ribs at 18th and Vine, but that was canceled in 2009. But basically anywhere I can get a funnel cake or grilled hot dog, I’m there. I had a fried Twinkie at the Liberty festival and I am ashamed to admit it, but it was really good!"
Favorite Media Outlet
"Of course."
