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Fast-growing coffee chain opening Johnson County location soon

There’s undoubtedly a Yemeni coffee boom in the U.S. — and the Kansas City metro is no exception. Now yet another Yemeni coffee shop is poised to open in Johnson County soon, though fans of the cafés may recognize this brand. Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. is opening a location in Leawood, tentatively by the end of December. The upcoming spot at 133rd Street and Mission Road (in the Market Square Shopping Center) will join the brand’s list of a few dozen locations in the U.S. and beyond. Franchise owner Rami Abboud told The Star that he plans to bring a friendly, hospitality-focused vibe to the brand’s first Kansas City area store. “Our goal is to make Qamaria more than just a place to pick up coffee, to be honest,” he said. “We put a lot of thought to make a warm atmosphere. We want people from all backgrounds to feel at home.” It will have all the typical offerings found in its locations in Michigan, Illinois, California, Texas and beyond. Some popular drinks include the signature Qamaria latte (steamed milk, espresso, cinnamon and cardamom), pistachio latte, Adeni chai, mango matcha, salted maple cold brew and more. Mankeesh (a Levantine flatbread),

Johnson County, KS · 1d

The Coconut Mama

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The 3 most beloved Kansas restaurants that recently closed – one lasted 52 years

After an earlier round of Kansas restaurant closures mixed national chains with neighborhood favorites, three more locally rooted dining rooms have served their final meals. Their runs ranged from less…

Wichita, KS · 3d

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Kansas City Auto Museum leaving Olathe, seeking new home

The Kansas City Automotive Museum is closing its Olathe location after 12 years and searching for a new home.

Olathe, KS · 2d
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Horse-drawn Christmas parade to return to downtown Lawrence

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - The Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade will return this December, bringing horse-drawn carriages and wagons for a holiday tradition spanning decades. The parade, set to begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, features historically accurate replicas of vehicles from the late 1800s and early 1900s, with...

Lawrence, KS · 1d
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The Kansas City Star

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New KC-area coffee shop opens, bringing a taste of K-State to Johnson County

Between a steady stream of athleisure-clad customers Monday were a smattering of those sporting Wildcat-lavender sweatshirts and TWA tees. They stood inside what was previously an antique shop of 20 years. Those items have been cleared, and a row of first-class seats from a Delta plane currently lines an interior wall. A Nuova Simonelli espresso machine now hums atop a bar covered in reflective steel. Several aviation pieces — an old plane window, a wooden propeller, a suitcase from the 60s — were supplied by associates of the TWA Museum in Kansas City, a museum honoring the Trans World Airlines that was once headquartered in Kansas City and operated for several decades. It’s adjacent to the Charles Wheeler Airport downtown. Though it just opened, Kansas State alumni are likely already familiar with the new coffee shop in Overland Park. For the past five years, its original launch pad has been a popular fixture in downtown Manhattan. Flight Crew quietly opened its second location at 8025 Santa Fe Drive Monday, bringing an elevated (flight-themed) concept to downtown Overland Park. It’s open daily, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., starting now. Owner and founder Heather Hnizdil threw open the doors and crossed

Johnson County, KS · 3d

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This Kansas Garden Center Is A Five-Acre Paradise Of Unique Planters, Lush Greenery, And Garden Finds

A geranium sale changed everything for this place. Back in the 1960s, a wholesale grower put flowers out for the public and the crowds proved there was real demand. That little moment grew into a five-acre spread in Kansas. Today it’s packed with greenhouses, trees, shrubs, roses, tropical plants, and...

Overland Park, KS · 3d

KCTV 5

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Leawood holiday market brings music, local shopping and the Grinch to Hawthorne Plaza

LEAWOOD, Kan. (KCTV) - Hawthorne Plaza is kicking off the holidays with free photos, festive treats, and family fun. The Holiday Market runs from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 119th Street and Nall Avenue. Admission is free. Event highlights include:. Complimentary professional holiday card photos in...

Leawood, KS · 1d

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KU Sisters Mark One Year of Running Kansas' First Shawarma Press in Lawrence

Two University of Kansas students turned a downtown Lawrence storefront into the state's first Shawarma Press, and they just marked one year of keeping the Mediterranean counter busy near campus. Sisters Atrooba and Tahima Hashim opened the restaurant together at 947 New Hampshire Street, a spot that sits close enough to KU to pull in students between classes.

Lawrence, KS · 1d

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Crack the code: Escapology escape room coming to the Legends in KCK

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Think you can escape in 60 minutes? A new escape room is about to put you to the test at the Legends. Escapology is expected to open in mid-December at Tanger Outlets Kansas City. You’ll find it across from Yard House and next to Cavender’s.

Kansas City, KS · 1d

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Yemeni Coffee Chain Qamaria Picks Old Liquor Store Spot in Leawood

A former liquor store space at 3731 W. 133rd St. in Leawood is set to become the newest home for Yemeni coffee culture in Johnson County. Qamaria, a coffee company that got its start in Michigan, has filed plans to open a storefront there, inside the Market Square shopping center near 135th Street and Mission Road.

Leawood, KS · 1d

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Brooksider Plans Second Bar in Leawood at Former Hereford House Site

Brooksider Sportsbar & Grill — Original Brookside Comparison Location. According to The Kansas City Star, Brooksider Sportsbar & Grill planned to take over the former Leawood Hereford House space. From Steakhouse to Sports Bar. The Leawood build-out follows months of anticipation after The Kansas City Star reported the father-son...

Leawood, KS · 1d

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Lyda Conley saved a Kansas City, Kansas, cemetery. A new book traces the fight across generations

Lyda Conley devoted her entire life to protecting the land now known as the Wyandot National Burying Ground in Kansas City, Kansas, and the retelling of her story often starts when she and her sisters, Helena and Ida, built a 6-by-8-foot shack to take up residence over their parents’ graves.

Kansas City, KS · 1d

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This Kansas Asian Market Has Live Seafood, Roasted Duck, And Fresh-Baked Buns

Live lobsters, blue crabs, and catfish wait in tanks at a suburban Kansas grocery store. Then there’s the whole roasted duck, cooked fresh every single day. This store covers about 60,000 square feet. That’s a lot of room for custard creme buns, sesame rolls, and hundreds of sauces.

Overland Park, KS · 4d

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Kansas had a postpunk revolution; learn about it at this Lawrence event

The description of a new book on the postpunk revolution in Kansas taunts the reader: “Flyover Country? Fly over THIS.”. “No Choice But Action: The Kansas Postpunk Revolution” by Francis X. Connor and Darren DeFrain focuses on the postpunk movement that swept Kansas from 1978 to 1994. “The...

Lawrence, KS · 2d

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New Yemeni coffee shop coming soon to Leawood

Not long after Mission got its first Yemeni coffee shop, it appears to be another Johnson County city’s turn. Qamaria, a Yemeni coffee company that got its start in Michigan, has filed plans to open a new storefront soon in Leawood. Qamaria is coming to 3731 W. 133rd St.

Leawood, KS · 2d

KCTV 5

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Holiday gifts ordered on Amazon may start their trip at Kansas City, Kansas, fulfillment center

Amazon’s Kansas City, Kansas, fulfillment center uses thousands of robots and workers to get holiday gifts packed and delivered to customers.

Kansas City, KS · 3d

SC Cloud | St. Cloud Times

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Buc-ee’s is moving closer and closer to Minnesota

Buc-ee's , the mega-convenience store opening across the country, is getting closer and closer to Minnesota. It will open its first store in Wisconsin in early 2027, with hopes of opening another one in the Badger state as soon as it jumps through a few hurdles. The giant gas station and convenience store is also headed to the south of Minnesota, with plans to open the company's first travel center in Indiana and another in Kansas City. What to know about Buc-ee's in Wisconsin A Buc-ee’s travel center will be built along Interstate 94 in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The store will be the Texas-based chain’s first Wisconsin location. Oak Creek is on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee County. The location will feature a 73,370-square-foot convenience store, 120 fueling stations and 20 electric vehicle chargers, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported. Buc-ee’s — known for its Beaver Nuggets and large supply of snacks — has said the Oak Creek store could open in early 2027. It will be housed on approximately a 30-acre property and will employ about 200 to 250 full-time workers earning $18 to $20 per hour plus benefits. Buc-ee’s, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported, also will

Minnesota · 1d

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Black Rose Coffee closes Overland Park storefront, will leave farmers market later this month

After roughly two years of serving farmers market lattes, a popular Overland Park coffee spot is saying goodbye. Black Rose Coffee Co. has now closed its brick-and-mortar storefront after just a few months open. Its mobile operation at the farmers market will follow, leaving the market by the end of the month.

Overland Park, KS · 4d

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Levant Bakery opens in Mission, serving Middle East-inspired treats

On Saturday, in a Mission space that once housed offices, customers eagerly lined up for sweet treats. Though the bakery is new, its owner is not new to baking. Abeer Jari has been whipping up breads and pastries for decades, for her family back home in Saudi Arabia and then for her neighbors in Kansas City, Missouri.

Mission, KS · 3d

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New Documentary Highlights Program that Brings Children and Incarcerated Parents Together to Play Free - Beyond Prison Walls

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) — One in 28 American children has a parent in jail. What if those kids had the opportunity to play and interact with their incarcerated parents beyond the prison walls?. That's exactly what's happening in Kansas thanks to a program operated by the Kansas Children's Discovery...

Topeka, KS · 3d