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The Coconut Mama

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Kansas downtown loses its only grocery store as rising costs squeeze small, bodega-style business

Kansas now has its own local chapter in the wave of grocery-store closures reshaping shopping options across the country. Jody’s Market, the only grocery store in downtown Lawrence, closed November…

Lawrence, KS · 1d

The Kansas City Star

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See inside: Historic River Market building to hold boutique hotel, Italian restaurant

Inside Look is a Star series that takes our readers behind the scenes of some of the most well-known and not-so-well-known places and events in Kansas City. Have a suggestion for a future story? Email our journalists at InsideLook@kcstar.com. A historic building in Kansas City’s River Market area is set to become a 45-room boutique hotel and feature a coffee lounge and bar alongside an Italian-inspired restaurant. Construction work is well underway on the future River Market Hotel , 415 Delaware St., which is expected to open in January 2027. Inside the 1880s brick building, the hotel’s look blends the structure’s historic elements, like exposed masonry and an original freight elevator motor, with more modern flourishes that conjure mid-century Italian design, like rich green tiles and frosted mirrors. The hotel will also feature an outdoor courtyard, an Italian-inspired restaurant called Covo 1880 and a coffee lounge and bar called Dialetto. Covo 1880 will include rustic dishes with a focus on pasta. The food program is being developed by Italian chef Luciano Monosilio, known as the “King of Carbonara” and one the youngest chefs to earn a Michelin star. The café will feature espresso, fresh juices and offerings that will transition

Kansas City, MO · 17h

The Kansas City Star

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Popular JoCo doughnut shop opens first Kansas City spot, with drive-thru, patio & more

For the past 50 years, Mr. D’s has served coffee and doughnuts in the Kansas City area, though only in Johnson County up to this point. As of this week, it’s expanded its footprint to include its first location on the Missouri side — and the first one with a drive-thru, too. Mr. D’s has opened its third location (fourth, if you include its spot inside AdventHealth in Lenexa) at 2001 W. Pennsylvania Ave. in the Crossroads. The longtime shop is finally giving KCMO a taste of what Kansans have been devouring for half a decade. It took over a 10,000 square-foot building next to the highway, which was formerly a Pinnacle Imports wine shop. Owner Johnny Chen said his team wanted to utilize as much of the larger space as possible. “We knocked down almost half of it to convert it into a drive-thru, which is all covered, and a patio,” he explained. Even after cutting through the building, this is Mr. D’s biggest spot yet. Chen and his wife, Boggie Otgonbayar, have owned Mr. D’s for the past seven years. In that time, they’ve opened a spot in the Lenexa Public Market and brought their doughnuts to shops

Kansas City, MO · 2d

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Hyper Energy Bar Pours Into Lee's Summit With Sixth KC-Area Drive-Thru

A customizable energy drink chain born in Iowa is pulling into Lee's Summit, with plans to open a drive-thru at 2060 NW Lowenstein Dr. on Nov. 18. It will mark Hyper Energy Bar's sixth location in the Kansas City area, part of a steady suburban push the company says is just getting started.

Kansas City, MO · 1d
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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 · 2d

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New local coffee shop opens in South Topeka

Deja Brew'd, a new local coffee shop, opened on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at 1122 SW 10th Ave. in Topeka.

Topeka, KS · 1d

The Daily South

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The Unusual Thanksgiving Appetizer My Husband’s Family Serves Before The Feast Disappears Fast

Becoming part of a new family means learning new traditions, which can vary greatly between different geographical areas in the country. I grew up in Mobile, Alabama, and my husband grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, so there has been a bit of a learning curve culturally for the two of us when we visit our families. My husband’s family is massive (like more than 50 first cousins on one side, y’all), so holidays are a production around there. And even though Christmas is a big deal, Thanksgiving is a bigger get-together for the entire family. This makes sense in Kansas City: There’s good food, football, and it’s usually not too cold yet. What’s not to love?

Kansas City, MO · 2d

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Two Towns, One Coffee Pot: Joint Chamber Coffee at Victory Chevrolet

On Wednesday, November 4, the Paola Chamber of Commerce and the Osawatomie Chamber of Commerce teamed up for a joint Chamber Coffee hosted by Victory Chevrolet GMC at 32575 Old KC Rd. Twice the neighbors meant twice the conversations, and the showroom was full of handshakes, business cards and more than a few new connections between the two towns.

Osawatomie, KS · 2d

The Kansas City Star

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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 · 2d

The Kansas City Star

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New coffee company to take over Overland Park fan favorite brick-and-mortar location

Nearly two weeks after Overland Park farmers market fan favorite Black Rose Coffee closed its brick-and-mortar location, a new one has taken its place. True Grinds Coffee Co. announced this week it is taking over the operating space inside Entity Lounge at 11216 Switzer Rd. During the day, it’ll operate as a coffee joint and at night remain the cocktail lounge. “We actually just started up this last April, and a lot like Black Rose, we started as a coffee trailer, said owner Teria Gregg. “I always dreamed of owning my own coffee shop, and before opening True Grinds.” Before renovating a coffee trailer last fall, Gregg was working full-time at an insurance company near Corporate Woods. The first few months, she and her husband Trent Gregg, who are from Paola, did pop-ups at schools for teachers and other community events. True Grinds Coffee Co. Last month, True Grinds served Gordon Ramsay and his production team while they were filming in Topeka and were voted best food truck in Miami County by the Miami County Republic. View this post on Instagram A post shared by True Grinds Coffee Co. (@truegrindscoffeeco) “Just since opening, we’ve grown so much and we’ve been

Overland Park, 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 · 2d

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United Market begins soft rollout of free grocery store membership to shoppers

November marks six months since United Market reopened a grocery store in the Linwood Shopping Center.

Kansas City, MO · 3d

kansascitymag.com

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A Chicago native picks her three favorite Windy City-style pies in KC

Traditional Chicago-style deep dish pizza is its own type of food science. A flaky, buttery, biscuit-like crust lines the bottom of the pan. Cheese hides the toppings, and red sauce hides the cheese—the cheese is buried below the sauce so that it doesn’t get scorched by the long bake required to cook a cake-thick crust. As a Chicagoland native, I can say with authority that Third Coast in Lenexa (7820 Quivira Road, Lenexa) makes a very solid deep dish pizza. The makeup of the pies is comparable to Chicago tourist trap Lou Malnati’s, but the slices hold themselves up way better, in my opinion, not falling to the sag and spoon-able soupiness that often comes with the deep dish territory. The deeper the pie, the more simple I keep the toppings, so I just stick with pepperoni here and let the crust do the talking.

Lenexa, KS · 15h

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 · 4d

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Plans for new Lenexa Hy-Vee grocery store and gas station advance

More details about a proposed shopping center in Lenexa that includes a new Hy-Vee grocery store emerged as the city’s governing body agreed to move it forward. On Nov. 2, the Lenexa Planning Commission recommended approval for a preliminary plan and plat for the proposed Hy-Vee & The Shops at Freedom Fields, an over 32-acre project near 83rd Street and Kansas Highway 7. The vote was 8-0 with Commissioner Cara Wagner absent.

Lenexa, KS · 4d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

The Kansas City Star

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This Kansas City chef who runs a gourmet butcher shop loves gizzards and burgers

Thanksgiving is, without a doubt, the best food holiday on the calendar. It’s also chef Sarah Nelson’s favorite holiday. This is despite the fact that she is put to work on Thanksgiving, given her skill set. “I actually negotiated with my family this year a way for us to do just family gatherings on Thanksgiving, and then do an actual sit-down meal on Black Friday so I can actually enjoy it and not try to be catching up with family while I’m doing all the food,” Nelson said. The holiday is a favorite, she said, because it brings all the comfort foods she enjoys onto the table for one glorious day of gorging. She happens to have access to some of those foods, given that she runs a butcher shop and gourmet grocery store in the Northland with her husband, Louis Guerrieri, the duo that also used to run the Ombra restaurant before it closed in late 2024. Carne Diem just celebrated its second anniversary of being open in the Village at Briarcliff, providing its customers a whole-animal butchery of Missouri-sourced meats like Angus beef, lamb, duck and more. What it means to be a whole animal butchery is to

Kansas City, MO · 4d

The Kansas City Star

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USA Today list ranks the best of Kansas City BBQ. Which joint is No. 1?

Declaring the very best version of Kansas City barbecue coming out of the many beloved joints in the metro area is often a futile and controversial task — it depends on one’s preference and the day and time a diner goes to a restaurant, and you best be prepared to defend it. But each year, publications, influencers and anyone online with an opinion tackle the scary job of ranking our barbecue and sharing their findings. USA Today, the national media company that owns newspapers across the country, including in Missouri and Kansas, published the 2026 readers’ choice list of 10 best Kansas City-style BBQ restaurants on Oct. 28. Last year the publication’s readers voted, strangely, to award a non-Kansas City joint (Stateline Road Smokehouse in Napa, California) with the No. 1 spot on a Kansas City BBQ list — though to be fair, owner Darryl Bell is originally from Kansas City. But it seems those readers righted their wrongs, with a Kansas City-based barbecue restaurant earning the most votes to claim the top spot. That best barbecue restaurant is Slap’s BBQ , a KC spot that’s often considered one of the best to ‘cue and has produced a loyal following

Kansas City, MO · 5d