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THE LOCAL PIG

In a time where most of our food is bought with little knowledge where it comes from, Local Pig owner, Alex Pope wanted a place where people in Kansas City could learn more about the food they eat and where comes from. Thus the Pig was born.

When you enter the Local Pig you’ll notice it’s not like any butcher shop you’ve been in before. It’s open, bright and decorated with large maps highlighting local farms where all of the meat comes from. But the key thing you’ll notice is that the butchering happens in plain view for customers.

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That’s because the Local Pig isn’t simply a locally sourced butcher shop, it’s a place of learning. One of the main reasons Alex started his shop was to bring people closer to the foods they eat. And so, he offers classes that teach people how to break down whole animals as well ancient art of Charcuterie, a process of curing meat without the need of refrigeration.

LocalPigAlex believes the more people understand about butchering an entire animal, the more respect people have for the food they eat. At the shop, you definitely feel an air of transparency.

Yet in his heart, Alex is still chef. Having spent years at the famous American restaurant before running the successful R Bar bistro, Alex hasn’t lost the propensity for making artisan creations. In the meat locker you’ll find an array of weird and enticing experiments from habanero Andouille to goat chorizo.

Located in the East Bottoms, the Local Pig has elevated the ancient craft of butchering into an art form.

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  • #KCLoves - Donutology 
When you walk into @donutologykc the first thing you notice is that this isn’t just another donut shop. There’s the bright color scheme, the beakers filled with toppings, and artwork from KCAI students lining the chalkboard walls. But mainly, there’s the donuts. 
Specializing in made-to-order custom miniature donuts, Donutology is a delicious place to enjoy local Kansas City pastries. 
Donutology is located at 1009 Westport Rd, KCMO, 64111, and open Sunday - Thursday // 6am - 9pm and Friday and Saturday // 6am - 11pm. (816) 298-5222 // www.donutology.com
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  • #KCLoves Making Movies. Join us in welcoming back our friends Enrique and Diego as they talk about their nonprofit program, Art as Mentorship. 
And catch Making Movies and the Rebel Song Academy today at the Nelson-Atkins Rockin’ Rockhill Sunday Street Party.
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  • Happy New Year ✨ from #kcloves and our friends at @mkngmvs . We sat down with the band about the music community within Kansas City, as well as their New Year’s Eve celebration concert at The Truman with @calvinarsenia, and local band Reptil. More to come as we talk youth mentorship and what’s next for Making Movies.
  • #KCLoves Making Movies @mkngmvs. We sat down with our friends to talk youth mentorship, the Kansas City community, and New Years Eve. Stay tuned for the full interview and be sure to check out Making Movies + Calvin Arsenia’s New Year’s Eve at @thetrumankc , featuring a variety of special guests and a Talking Heads tribute to ring in the new year. #kc #kansascity #kcmo #thetruman #makingmovies
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