Blue Skies Smilin' on Me

Winstead's, Kansas City

Photographed by Mike Willis

Winstead's is sort of a institution ... an art deco burger joint you've probably never heard of unless you're from Kansas City.

Opened in 1940 with a handful of locations around Kansas City, nearly every local has a favorite Winstead's menu item. Maybe the triple steakburger? The special chocolate malt? Mine is the cherry limeade!

Lunching About Town

Ray's Lunch & Diner, Excelsior Springs, MO

Photographed by FotoEdge

Just 20-30 minutes northeast of Kansas City, sits the town of Excelsior Springs, MO. And any small town worth its stuff will, of course, have a local hamburger joint, right?

Ray's Lunch & Diner is a small, down to earth 50s-style diner where patrons still order from a menu board behind the counter. The cafe is "famous for hamburgers" and a secret recipe chili passed down from the original owner. Be sure to bring cash, because like any good diner, this place doesn't take credit cards.

The Aftermath

July 4th Aftermath

Photographed by Catherine VandeVelde

The celebration of the 4th usually leaves a litte destruction in the streets. Aren't we lucky we only experience on a miniature scale?

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Midsummer Eats

L C's Bar-B-Q, 5800 Blue Pkwy, KCMO

Photographed by Mike Willis

In east Kansas City, the aroma of barbecued ribs and homemade sausage dare you to just drive by and not swing in to L C's Bar-B-Q.

L.C. Richardson opened his place in 1986 and offers up some of the best KC-style barbecue in the area. He was even featured on BBQ with Bobby Flay!

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Happy Independence!

Del McCoury Band, Crossroads KC
Photographed by CoolValley

It's the start of the 4th of July holiday weekend for many of us! With planned events all over Kansas City, the KCRiverFest along the waterfront at Berkley Park is becoming a bigger hit with each passing year.

I'm thinking of a little lounge time, BBQ, hanging out with friends, and maybe throwing a bluegrass album on iPod ... Cheers!

Peaceful Places & Confessions

Back Patio, Pi Gallery, Crossroads

I have a confession. I feel the guilt every day that I don't post ... which is, um, every day. I guess I've just found so many other things in my life deliciously distracting.

When I started Kansas City Daily Photo in March 2007, I was looking for an excuse to go out and take photos. I also wanted to share something of Kansas City, a totally underrated city, with people who assumed we all lived on farms and ate steak every night.

I'm just not getting around to posting as often as I'd like, but I'd love to keep KCDP going. I will continue to post when I can.

So, I'd like your help! And, it'll be fun:

I'd like to open up Kansas City Daily Photo to you and your photos! Do you have a great pic of Kansas City? If you have interesting, well composed photos, lets share them with KCDP readers. Send me an email and I'll fill you in on photo resolution, size, etc. Naturally, your photos will be attributed to you (and your blog if you have one). My email is listed on my Profile page. This is a fun opportunity to share you Kansas City-related photos -- abstract, buildings, people, experiences, etc.

Helicopters

In Waldo, Kansas City

Picked up on this morning's walk with Daisy.