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The Kansas City Star

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This popular chicken chain opens soon in a Kansas City suburb

A massively popular Southern chicken chain is opening its doors in Raytown this week , taking over the space of a shuttered Applebee’s and bringing around 120 jobs to the area, according to a press release. Chick-fil-A opens at 6:30 a.m. Thursday at 9330 E. 350 Highway. Raytown’s first-ever Chick-fil-A will host a “moove-in” party on day one, offering guests who show up in cow-spotted clothing or accessories a free entrée or kid’s meal. The Star initially reported on the new Chick-fil-A location in May, when a spokesperson told the publication that they were eyeing a fall opening date. What was built in a demolished Applebee’s place is the 20th Chick-fil-A location in the Kansas City area, complete with seating for 90 guests, a dual drive-thru with a dedicated lane for mobile orders and an indoor playground. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chick-fil-A Raytown (@chickfila_raytown) The Raytown location of the Atlanta-based chain is owned and operated by Andrew Hartley, a press release said. His experience with Chick-fil-A dates back to 2010, when he was in college in Illinois and started working at a location there. He has lived in the Kansas City area for multiple years.

Raytown, MO · 3d

The Kansas City Star

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Popular Mediterranean restaurant looks to open two more Johnson County spots

A favorite Mediterranean chain is officially adding another location in Johnson County — and is working through details on yet another. Meddys , a chain born in Wichita, is looking to open a location in Olathe at 17943 W. 119th St. Additionally, owner Alex Harb told The Star he’s in the process of landing a spot in south Overland Park development Bluhawk, which is off 159th Street and Highway 69. The specifics on that location are less concrete. The ink is dry on the Olathe location, however, and it aims to open in February or March. Harb said it’ll be comparable to the Prairie Village location (4105 W. 83rd St.) in size. All Meddys restaurants follow the same general aesthetic and offer typical menu favorites, like falafel, shawarma, succulent chicken and a hummus plate. “We’re very grateful for all the love we’ve had from the Kansas City market,” Harb said. “We like neighborhood-y locations.” His newest spot will overtake an undeveloped plot of land and neighbor The Bar Ridgeview : the newest installment for The Bar that will feature a mini golf course. Meddys has six other locations across the metro and is expanding in other states. It has two

Johnson County, KS · 5d

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Overland Park's 85°C Bakery Cafe Shuts Down After Just 16 Months

85°C Bakery Cafe has closed its Overland Park location at 12061 Metcalf Ave., shutting its doors on Halloween after operating for just a year and a few months. The Taiwanese bakery chain, which opened in June 2025 to long lines and excited fans, gave no reason for the closure in the notice it posted announcing the news.

Overland Park, KS · 5d
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A message from Kairos Holistic Dental: Family-owned, metal-free dentistry that supports whole-body health

Kairos Holistic Dental is an independent, family-owned practice in Overland Park, founded by Dr. Tyler Koupal and his wife, Allie. Their holistic practice takes a whole-body approach to dentistry, built on the belief that your mouth and your body are inseparably connected. The holistic difference. Holistic dentistry is based on...

Overland Park, KS · 4d
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The Kansas City Star

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Johnson County's newest Yemeni café opens, with a vibe ‘like no other'

It was a quiet, dreary afternoon in Mission, where rustling leaves were the most prominent noise. Inside Moka & Co. , however, just a few open tables remain. The chorus of a few dozen voices filled the café. Ahmad Aly, owner of the franchise location, stood at the register Monday afternoon and battled the crowd by taking orders. “It’s been good. It’s been really busy, honestly,” he said of the first few days. “But can’t complain.” His Yemeni coffee shop opened over the weekend at 5922 Barkley St. in the heart of Mission, marking the first KC-area location for the franchise. It bears some similarities to the other Yemeni coffee shops — primarily in its flavors and drinks — but like each of the other shops, it has its own style. One notable difference is its drive-thru. All the other Yemeni and Arabic cafés in the metro require someone to walk in to grab their drink. It has some traditional decor, but the space feels intentionally modern, with white granite and light-wood accents. At Moka & Co., a New York-based coffee chain, both traditional Yemeni drinks and Americanized versions are available. For example, customers can order mufawar ($5 for a

Mission, KS · 3d

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Yemeni coffee shop Moka & Co now open in Mission

At the beginning of 2026, you couldn’t find Yemeni coffee in Johnson County. Known for flavors like cinnamon, cardamom and clove, Yemeni coffee has now landed with a splash, with multiple coffee shops now serving it in the Kansas City metro area. Last weekend, one northeastern Johnson County city...

Mission, KS · 3d

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These 13 Kansas Restaurants Are Serving Freshwater Fish Worth Trying In 2026

Freshwater fish is one of those meals that exposes a kitchen fast. Too heavy and the fish disappears. Too bland and the plate never recovers. When it is cooked right, though, the whole table notices. That is why the best versions around Kansas deserve more attention. Good catfish, trout, walleye,...

Kansas · 7d

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Taco Republic closes its last Kansas City area location in Prairie Village

A Prairie Village taco eatery has officially closed its doors and exited the Kansas City area. On Thursday, Taco Republic closed at the Corinth Square shopping center, after roughly five years there. Taco Republic was at 4100 W. 83rd St. The restaurant occupied a space on the west side of...

Prairie Village, KS · 5d

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DJs at the Polls comes to Wyandotte County for first time on Election Day

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - DJs at the Polls is in Wyandotte County for the first time this Election Day, with local DJs playing neighborhood favorites outside 18 Kansas City, Kansas, polling places. The sites include Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church and Quindaro Community Center. People dance at Oak Ridge...

Wyandotte County, KS · 3d

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Why This HICKORY-SMOKED Barbecue Destination Deserves a Spot on Your Food List in Overland Park, KS

Open Mon–Thu, 11 AM–9 PM | Fri–Sat, 11 AM–10 PM | Sun, 11 AM–8:30 PM. Some restaurants win you over with one plate; Jack Stack Barbecue in Overland Park makes its case with hickory smoke, burnt ends, and sides that demand attention. Since 1997, this...

Overland Park, KS · 5d

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This Kansas Donut Shop Serves Giant Fritters In Both Apple And Peach Flavors

The donut dough here takes three full days to make. It starts with a sourdough starter, which is not how most donut shops do things. That slow process leads to a hefty apple fritter packed with real fruit pieces. The glaze has a light crackle on top. Other fruit fritters...

Lawrence, KS · 6d

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Kansas City, Kansas, will have DJs at the polls on Election Day to get people 'excited to vote'

A group new to Kansas is hoping to pump up the voter turnout in Wyandotte County. Just as its name suggests, DJs at the Polls has hired local DJs to spin tunes outside more than a dozen polling stations Tuesday. “I just want people to be excited to vote. That’s...

Kansas City, KS · 5d

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Overland Park Voters to Decide on $176M Parks Sales Tax Next March

Overland Park voters will decide next spring whether to approve a dedicated sales tax for parks and recreation, after the city council voted Monday to send the question to a mail-in ballot election on March 2, 2027. The proposed one-fourth-cent tax could generate up to $176 million over the next decade if approved, money city officials say would go toward new trails, upgraded pools, renovated playgrounds and other park projects across the city.

Overland Park, KS · 4d

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The Kansas Buffet That Was Just Named One Of The Top All You Can Eat Spots In The State

Fourteen cooking stations. More than 60 Italian dishes. A cobblestone piazza built right inside a restaurant, with fountains and flower-covered balconies overhead. That combination sounds like a fever dream after too much pasta. Yet it’s real, and it sits in the Kansas City suburbs. Kansas diners recently helped push...

Overland Park, KS · 10d

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Kansas City’s Corner Restaurant In Westport Is Where Locals Go For Huge Pancakes After A Long Night

Some nights run long, and some mornings need a plate big enough to fix them. In the Kansas City area, one corner restaurant has spent years earning a loyal crowd that shows up at 6 AM for pancakes, hearty country breakfasts, and baked goods that often leave the building in a to-go box.

Kansas City, MO · 7d

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10 Missouri Barbecue Restaurants Serving Burnt Ends, Ribs And Smoked Brisket

Missouri has a barbecue joint that serves burnt end salad, which is a bold way to sneak brisket into the vegetable category. Those crispy, smoky bits already have a loyal following, so the lettuce is just along for the ride. Sauces get creative too, with flavors like spicy blueberry and...

St. Louis, MO · 5d

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See Lawrence filmmaker’s documentary on program reuniting incarcerated parents with their kids

Catch a screening of a short documentary from a Lawrence filmmaker capturing one day of a program where incarcerated mothers can play with their children outside of prison walls. The Play Free program at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center launched as a pilot in 2018. It uses play-based learning to...

Lawrence, KS · 5d

The Kansas City Star

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Johnson County Mexican restaurant closes last location after 13 years

After serving the Kansas City area for 13 years, a Mexican-style taco concept has closed its second and last location. Taco Republic closed its Prairie Village location Wednesday at 4100 W. 83rd St., marking the end of its brick-and-mortar era. “From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making Taco Republic so special. We hope to see you before we say goodbye to our Prairie Village location,” the restaurant announced Thursday. It promised to continue catering, so its taco truck will still pop up around the metro. The “not-your-standard Mexican restaurant,” its website calls itself, started in 2013 at Mission and County Line Roads in Kansas City, Kansas, where Joe’s Next Door now lives. In 2019, restaurateur Whitney VinZant took over Taco Republic and added it to his growing portfolio of concepts in the metro, which now includes Louie’s Wine Dive, Gram & Dun, Louie’s Reserve (formerly Cafe Trio) and BrewTop. Taco Republic opened a second location in 2021 in Prairie Village’s Corinth Square. It neighbored Johnny’s Tavern, Modern Market Eatery and BRGR (also a VinZant concept). Just a couple months ago, health concept Flower Child opened nearby at 3915 W. 83rd St. — and it’s already gearing up

Johnson County, KS · 8d

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Fish City resurfaces as Charlie D’s Fish City

Gary Hill became a partner in Charlie D’s Seafood & Chicken in 2010, and sole owner three years later. Then he started expanding the brand. He opened at 600 E. 99th St. in 2014. In 2021, he added locations at 5111 Ararat Drive in Kansas City, and Charlie D’s Express at 12323 E. U.S. 40 highway in Independence.

Kansas City, MO · 8d

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Reservation for One: Rulber’s Restaurant Mas Cantina

For more than two decades, Rulber De la Torre has been feeding Kansas City at Mi Ranchito restaurants, the homegrown Mexican chain he launched in Olathe in 2004. Now, after building the business into seven locations across Kansas, De la Torre has opened something more personal, Rulber’s Restaurant Mas Cantina in Prairie Village.

Kansas City, KS · 6d