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Gather ’round, curious minds, because we’re diving into the riveting history of patents. Yep, those fancy certificates that went from “I thought of it first!” to “Boom, I’ve got the official stamp of genius!” Imagine this: some genius sitting under a tree, a lightbulb literally popping above their head. They scribble their genius idea on…

From Whimsy to Workhorse: The Evolution of Tools in Levi Strauss’ Denim Empire Step right up, denim enthusiasts, because we’re about to unravel the tale of the tools that kicked off the Levi Strauss denim revolution. Yeah, those tools that went from “What’s this thing?” to “Holy rivets, this is genius!” The Humble Beginnings of…

Last week, we walked through the history of the sewing machines. Riveting? We tend to think, yes, as that’s why we exist here today. With that being said, gather ’round, folks, because we’re about to dive into the wild world of thread. Yeah, that’s right, that little string that’s been holding things together since forever.…

An Epic Journey through Sewing Machine History Alright, folks, let’s unravel the wild tale of the sewing machine. You know, that magical contraption that turned sewing from a finger-pricking nightmare into a well-oiled art form. Once Upon a Spool in Time So, way back in the 1800s, when folks were still threading needles with squinty…

We like BIG BEAMS and we cannot lie. If you’re up for a little adventure this week, make your way to Lamy’s. Yeah, that’s right, we’re inviting you to come check out our wood. Hold on, let’s rephrase that so we don’t get anyone hauled off in cuffs. But hey, you know what they say…

It’s hot as hell outside and so it feels like the right time to talk about another hot era in our past. Let’s take a deep dive into the Roaring 20s at Lamy’s. It was more than just frivolous women in flapper dresses, saxophones belting out jazzy tunes, and smokey bars, though, we will get…

It’s Fair Time, yall! We thought it would be fun to go back in time and hit you with a little bit of history. After all, that’s kind of our thing here. Here are a few fun things we have loved and enjoyed about our beloved Missouri State Fair, dating back to 1901! We may…

Moms, Rejoice! Back-to-School Brunch is going down at No. 5 Bistro & Bar because we totally get it! Hey, fellow moms! Can we get a virtual high-five and a well-deserved “helllll yeah” as the school bells ring, signaling the end of summer vacation? Oh, don’t get us wrong, we love our adorable munchkins to the…

New to Sedalia? Just arrived on the Amtrak? Decided you were over the city traffic (and prices) and ventured into our little piece of paradise? Step into our amazing upscale bistro at No. 5 and get ready for an unforgettable dining experience! We’ve got all the elegance and deliciousness you could ever want at affordable…

Ok. We struggled to come up with the title for this one. Don’t hold it against us. But…it’s true. People really don’t love change. If ya don’t believe us, you should be here when we switch up our menus every quarter or so. 😉 Riots are threatened. Lives are in danger. It’s also possible we’re…