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The Midwest is known across the United States as the BBQ capital and Saint Joseph is right at the heart of it. Around here, people love their BBQ, and Hank and Aces’ unique mix of Kansas City and Texas flavors has proven itself a destination restaurant for people all around Northwest Missouri. Located at 4230 […]
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It’s the holiday season (yay!) and everyone’s buzzing with gift lists and holiday party plans. That’s why the Shop St. Joseph Holiday Program is in full swing from November 15th to December 18th. It’s a special shopping event designed by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce to encourage everyone to shop local and give every […]
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You may have heard of the global movement on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving known as GivingTuesday. Individuals and corporations have a highlighted opportunity to celebrate generosity and donate to nonprofit organizations that align with their interests or passions. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 at the 92nd Street Y and its Belfer Center for Innovation […]

For this week’s edition of Monday Morning Coffee, we’re taking you back to the days of the Wild West. In operation since 1898, making it the oldest restaurant in the city of Saint Joseph, the Old Hoof and Horn Steakhouse began as a saloon and brothel, but slowly shaped itself into one of historic Saint […]
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When you need to serve a crowd, tacos are the way to go. Tacos allow people to add their favorite toppings, avoid the ones they hate and achieve with perfect precision their ideal meat-to-veggies ratio. Tacos also serve as a metaphor for everything marketing. The next time you bite into a taco, think about these […]

As the mornings cool and your craving for coffee is only exceeded by a need for coziness, Monday Morning Coffee is highlighting the best place for both in Oakville. Perk It Up, located at 5526 Telegraph Road, is a locally-owned coffee shop in St. Louis, Missouri that is celebrating 20 years of business. Owner Christina […]

If you like Tex-Mex, this edition of Monday Morning Coffee is for you! In the continued effort to revitalize downtown St. Joseph, Missouri, a new restaurant has opened its doors and added a little spice to downtown. The Salty Steer opened in September, bringing a new menu of Tex-Mex flavor to St. Joseph. You and […]

Given its recent explosion in popularity, you might be surprised to learn that pickleball has been around since 1965. Fun for everyone, much of pickleball’s success may be attributed to its accessibility to players of all ages and skill levels. Pickleball has taken the world by storm and there are now professional tournaments, local leagues […]
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October is National Women’s Small Business Month, and as you sip your Monday Morning Coffee this week, let’s take a look at the history of this observance and how you can celebrate. What is National Women’s Small Business Month? Started in 2012, this month honors the unique contribution that women’s small business ownership makes in […]
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For this week’s edition of Monday Morning Coffee, let’s pretend it’s Tuesday instead. The sole reason is an excuse to eat tacos…every Tuesday. Everyone has heard of Taco Tuesday, but do people celebrate it every week without fail? The answer is yes, especially here in St. Joseph. The popularity of Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh at 916 […]
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