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🦃 Take Thanksgiving cooking off your plate

Dine in or carry out Thanksgiving dinner in Kansas City
A full dinner spread of steak, burgers, rolls, and other dishes.
The best part of takeout Thanksgiving: restaurant-quality ingredients. | Photo via Acre
For some, Thanksgiving is the time to break out their inner Food Network star. For others, not so much. No shame in the take-out game.

Whether you want to have the home-style vibe without the prep, or you would rather enjoy a night on the town, these local eateries are ready for turkey time.

Affäre, 1911 Main St., Kansas City, MO | This German farm-to-table will offer its special three-course menu for dine-in — with options like roasted venison with juniper demi-glace and celery root-pear soup — or their take on a classic turkey dinner to-go for pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 22.
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Acre, 6325 Lewis St., Parkville, MO | This modern Midwestern restaurant knows a thing or two about hospitality, and will have items like blistered green beans, house-made rolls, and roasted sweet potatoes for pickup with cooking and reheating instructions. Acre is all sold out of turkey, so your only entree option is the 40-oz bone-in ribeye for two.

Lazia KC

This could be you on Nov. 23.

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Photo via Lazia

The Prospect, 2010 Vine St., Kansas City, MO | Support The Prospect KC’s fight against food insecurity while enjoying bourbon-glazed turkey meatballs, maple-glazed sweet potatoes, pecan pie cheesecake bars, and other holiday offerings available to order by Saturday, Nov. 18.

Lazia, 2101 Central St., Kansas City, MO | From 3-9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Lazia is offering a unique menu for those looking for non-traditional ways to celebrate the holiday. The special menu honors the restaurant’s Italian roots with an American twist, offering turkey three ways with wine pairings available.
4 more turkey dinners
Events
Monday, Nov. 13
  • Adult Coloring Night | Monday, Nov. 13 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | East Hills Library, 502 N. Woodbine Rd., Saint Joseph | Come take a break from adulting and relax by coloring with supplies and light refreshments provided.
  • Cardio Kickbox Jam | Monday, Nov. 13 | 6-7 p.m. | Operation Breakthrough, 3036 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO | Free | Taught in three different fitness levels, this fitness class is accompanied by DJ Techni CAL.
Tuesday, Nov. 14
  • Checkers | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 10-11 a.m. | Joyce Raye Patterson 50+ Activity Center, 100 S. 10th St., St. Joseph | $0.50 | Older adults age 50+ gather and face off in a black and red battle.
  • 2nd Tuesday Jam Session | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 6 p.m. | Kansas City Bier Company, 310 W. 79th St., Kansas City, MO | Free | Enjoy German-style bier and Kansas City Jazz music at this open jam session.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
  • Sign With Baby- Leavenworth Public Library | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 10-11 a.m. | East Room, Leavenworth Public Library, Leavenworth | Free | Sing songs, read stories, and learn simple sign language with babies ages 0-2.
  • Country Western Two-Step & Line Dancing | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 7-11 p.m. | Social Cabaret, 9050 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park | $15 | Get your dancing boots on for this two-step and line dancing class.
Thursday, Nov. 16
  • Holiday Boutique 2023 | Thursday, Nov. 16-Sunday, Nov. 19 | Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd., Overland Park | $10-$30 | Discover new holiday decor, apparel, toys, and treats at this one-of-a-kind marketplace.
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Seasonal

Can’t-miss holiday events happening in the heart of Prairie Village
Santa talks with a child
Santa spots a familiar face on a young admirer’s shirt. | Photo provided by Corinth Square
Get ready to dive into the holiday spirit in the heart of Prairie Village with a lineup of can’t-miss holiday happenings perfect for families and friends.

Snag deals and see lights:

First up, head over to the Holiday Open House on Thursday, Nov. 30. Sales and deals await visitors for one day only at Corinth Square, Corinth Quarter, and the Shops of Prairie Village (all day long). And at 6 p.m, join Santa and KC Wolf at Corinth Square for the annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting. Enjoy entertainment from Dancerz Unlimited, the Belinder Elementary choir, the Shawnee Mission East drumline, and Dickens carolers during the lighting.

Meet Santa:

Rolling into the weekend, it’s Santa Saturday at The Shops of Prairie Village on Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m-12 p.m. Snap a pic with Santa, pen him a letter, and indulge in some cookies + hot cocoa. Pro tip: Don’t forget to get your whimsical caricature picture drawn while you enjoy a festive treat. (It’s going to be a jolly good time.)
Experience holiday magic
News Notes
Open
  • Bo’s Kitchen is now open in City Market (108 E. 5th St.). The new restaurant offers the same quality Chinese cuisine as the owner’s BoLing’s concept, but in a fast-casual format.
Health
  • Mayor Quinton Lucas announced a campaign to combat fentanyl overdoses in the metro. The plan includes a fentanyl summit hosted in Kansas City, as well as overdose fatality reporting within 24 hours to a specialized review board. (KMBC 9)
Trending
  • Ever wonder what the inside of a three-time Super Bowl-winning NFL team’s private yacht looks like? Take a tour of the ChampionShip. (Kansas City Star)
Closing
  • West Bottoms cocktails and ping pong bar 9th & State will close at the end of December, owners Heather Hamilton and Sean Smith announced via Facebook. The bar will keep regular hours through November, before going weekends-only. (Kansas City Star)
Family
  • Oak Park Mall is building a new carousel to replace the one that moved out last month after 15 years of service. The new carousel will open in the spring following the holiday season. (FOX4)
Open
  • Looking for food so spicy you literally need to sign a waiver to eat it? You’re in luck. Dave’s Hot Chicken opened its second KC location in Westport (4121 Broadway Blvd.). Its chicken fingers and sliders range from “No Spice” to “Reaper.” (Kansas City Star)
Coming Soon
  • Modern Market Eatery will open its first metro location in Prairie Village in early December. The Colorado-based restaurant serving healthy meals in four minutes or less will occupy the former Growing Days Home at 4046 W. 83rd St. (Shawnee Mission Post)
Biz
  • The Hillcrest Thrift at Quivira Square in Lenexa plans to move into the 18,500-sqft former Westlake Ace Hardware at 12202 College Blvd., Overland Park. Set to open in 2024, the Lenexa store will remain operational for now. (Shawnee Mission Post)
Trending
  • It’s here — Oprah’s Favorite Things list, just in time for the holidays. We’re seeing: luxury flaky sea salt, all-weather boots, fleece robes, and a baked brie board.*
Finance
  • This card is offering a rare $300 welcome bonus (and bonuses like that don’t come around that often). That’s why thousands are lining up for it. Learn more and apply.*
 
Cause

🥬 Money in the (food) bank

2 food security nonprofits come to KC thanks to $1.2 million investment
The Hope Market Local Food Pantry chili supper
Volunteers spend their days making sure every stomach is filled. | Photo by The Hope Market
Three national nonprofits are collaborating to battle food insecurity in the metro. Food Connect and mRelief, funded by GreenLight Fund Kansas City, help locals reliably access food by supporting existing safety nets in the city. Let’s meet them.

mRelief

The federal Supplemental Nutrition Access Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps) typically requires a 17-page application and 10 personal documents. Locally, $8.4 million in SNAP funding goes unclaimed yearly.

mRelief helps remove barriers like these, allowing more Kansas Citians who qualify to access SNAP.

Food Connect

Kansas City is full of nonprofits and community members working to deliver food to people in need — but those efforts can be fragmented. Food Connect provides logistical support to connect hunger relief services, extending the reach of programs like KC Food Hub.

GreenLight Fund Kansas City

None of this would be possible without GreenLight Fund, a nonprofit that identifies successful nonprofit projects and scales them in communities nationwide.

The Kansas City branch surveyed residents on the major barriers preventing equitable food access, and connected with mRelief and Food Connect to address those concerns. The fund will invest $1.2 million into expanding the nonprofits over four years.
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