A New York state of mind in the Midwest
Margaret Bowen
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Birthday
- April 04
- Bio
- Margaret Bowen is a freelance writer and editor living in the Kansas City metro.
After editing Simon & Schuster's Frommer travel books in NYC for several years, she moved to D.C., where she edited freelance for the National Geographic Book Division. She updated and wrote fresh entries for the Access Washington, D.C. travel guide, published by HarperCollins. She also edited several Travel & Leisure pocket guides, including Travel & Leisure New York and Travel & Leisure Hong Kong.
A born-and-bred New Yorker, she is becoming ever more smitten by Kansas.
Margaret can be contacted at: marbowen66@yahoo.com
MY RECENT POSTS
- KC Royals at Kauffman: It's
Not Just Baseball
April 17, 2012 12:15PM - KC Crossroads Walking Tour:
First Friday and Beyond
February 19, 2012 06:07PM - A Photo-Valentine to Kansas
City
February 09, 2012 11:14AM - Kansas City Cheap Eats: Plaza
February 05, 2012 01:14PM - Kansas City Events: Best Urban
Buzz
January 21, 2012 03:12PM
MY RECENT COMMENTS
- “Thanks, Joanne. Now as a
former New Yorker, I'll have
you
know I was a Mets
fan.…”
May 20, 2012 05:09PM - “Erica, remember this?
Hope you're feeling better.
You've made
the world a
better…”
April 29, 2012 09:25PM - “Merci, Mary! Your town
has quite a stadium, too.
Target Field
is so brilliantly
c…”
April 17, 2012 08:57PM - “Ooh, then I could be
like Karen Valentine in Gidget
Grows Up.
Seriously, I just
l…”
April 17, 2012 06:06PM - “Yeah for Kaco! Looks
like a sweetheart, too.
R.”
April 04, 2012 04:55PM
Margaret Bowen's Links
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KC Royals at Kauffman: It's Not Just Baseball
Kauffman Stadium, 1 Royal Way, Kansas City, Mo. (SE of downtown; near Raytown, Mo.) Purchase tickets at the box office before the game or online.
Tickets: http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=kc&sv=1
Kansas Citians love to cheer for their American League Royals at Kauffman S… Read full post »
KC Crossroads Walking Tour: First Friday and Beyond
Rain or shine, the Crossroads Art District, located between Kansas City's downtown and Union Station, holds a monthly gallery crawl (first Friday of every month). Dozens of art galleries open their doors, some offering free drinks and nibbles.
During warm months, when thousands of First… Read full post »
A Photo-Valentine to Kansas City
As a former New Yorker, I took my sweet time coming around to liking Kansas City. I started looking for its history and urban heart. Well, then, how do I love thee? Here's a short photo tour, in broad brush strokes, of some Kansas City places I think are awfully… Read full post »
Kansas City Cheap Eats: Plaza
There are very few restaurants to eat on the cheap in Kansas City's Country Club Plaza district. However, bargain hunters can easily chow down in the following restaurants for less than $10 per person.
noodles & company, 540 Nichols Rd. (at corner
of Jefferson St.). (816) 561-6100. Pasta many di… Read full post »
Kansas City Events: Best Urban Buzz
March 3–Labor Day
Titanic Centennial
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition is on view at Union Station (30 West Pershing), in the lower level Grand Gallery. The world's largest ship, the Titanic struck an iceberg and sank on April 15, 1912, killing more than 1,500 people. The exhibit includes… Read full post »
Kansas City Hotels: Plaza
Here's a review of Country Club Plaza hotel choices. If you're a first-time visitor to KC, try to stay in the bustling Plaza section. Dating to 1922, the Plaza is a 15-block district noted for its Spanish architecture, ornate towers, and many fountains—along with the city’s finest shops.… Read full post »
Kansas City Sights: What To See and Do in One Day
So you have one day to see Kansas City. Here's
an itinerary for the top sights. Start your day at the
National World War I Museum, 100 W 26th St.,
Kansas City, Mo. Tel. (816) 784-1918.
Hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day: open daily
10am-5pm; rest of year: Tues-Sun 10am-5pm. Admission: Adults $12,
Seniors… Read full post »
Kansas City Restaurants: BBQ Champ Is Oklahoma Joe's
Oklahoma Joe's 3002 W 47th Ave., Kansas City, Kansas (at Mission Rd.; located in a gas station)
(913) 722-3366. No reservations accepted.
Sides ($2.29-$4.49); Sandwiches ($5.19-$6.99); Salads ($7.59); Rib Dinners 1/2 slab ($13.49), full slab ($21.79); BBQ Dinners combo meats ($10.39-$12.49)
Kansas City Restaurants: Eden Alley--A Vegetarian's Paradise
Eden Alley 707 W 47th St., Kansas City, Mo. (in the lower level of Unity Temple on the Country Club Plaza. Connected to a 6-story parking garage on Jefferson St.)
(816) 561-5415. Reservations
accepted, but walk-ins welcome. Outdoor seating in warm months.
Appetizers ($4-$6). Entrees ($8-$13)
Hours: Mo… Read full post »
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