We're looking ahead to NYE and beyond with the best bars to enjoy Champagne and sparkling wines of all sorts in food columnist Jenny Vergara's feature, Sparkle City. There's even more sparkle in Pearl Essence, eight pages of stunning jewelry fashions to add to your wishlist. In Talk of the Town, writer Judith Fertig profiles some of the most interesting Kansas City podcasts you should be listening to now. There's plenty of decor inspiration in the home of Kenneth Sherman and Jim Schanbacher, written by Patricia O'Dell with photos by Aaron Leimkuehler. This month's interview is with Emmy award-winning writer and Kansas City native Taylor Kay Phillips. Departments and columns include beauty, wellness, and fashion; entertaining; expanded arts and culture coverage; dining out and dining in, including recipes and up-to-date info on KC's restaurant and bar scene.
