The best part of takeout Thanksgiving: restaurant-quality ingredients.|Photo via Acre
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.
Put in a preorder
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 pumpkin Basque cheesecake for pickup with cooking and reheating instructions.
The Prospect KC, 11 E 40th St. | Support The Prospect KC’s fight against food insecurity while enjoying Cajun-spiced roast turkey breast, smoked gouda mac and cheese, sweet potato white chocolate swirl cheesecake, and other holiday offerings available to order by Monday, Nov. 18.
Hemma Hemma, 7122 Wornall Rd. | We’re not saying you could preorder its hard cider turkey gravy, sage sausage stuffing, or Thai curry coconut sweet potatoes and tell your friends you spent all morning in the kitchen — but you could.
Member Holiday Market | 5-7 p.m. | National WWI Museum and Memorial | Cost of purchase | It’s a members-only exclusive offering 20% off at the Museum Store + complimentary cocoa and cookies.
Friday, Nov. 15
Cocktail Class: Holiday Cheers! | 6-8 p.m. | Makers, Bakers & Shakers, Blue Springs | $42 | Learn the basics of barware essentials and craft three holiday-inspired cocktails: Mulled Spice & Cranberry Margarita, French 75 Kiss + Holiday Old Fashioned.
Saturday, Nov. 16
Mistletowne Market | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | 1201 Clark Ferguson Dr., NKC | Free entry | Discover one-of-a-kind gifts at North Kansas City’s curated artisan holiday market, back with family activities, baked goods, and live music for the 7th year.
IAKC India Nite 2024 | 2 p.m. | Midwest Trust Center, Overland Park | $25 | Secure your seat to experience a medley of Bollywood, regional, folk, and Indian Classical dancing.
Alexis Viragh Trunk Show | 4-6 p.m. | 1900 Building, Mission Woods | Free entry | Bring home new baubles made from collected charms + talismans, inspired by the designer’s time living in Southeast Asia.
Jigsaw Dating: Singles Happy Hour (Ages 35+) | 5-6:30 p.m. | Society | $22 | Whether you’re here to practice your one-liners or meet the love of your life, this event makes it easy with custom conversation cards to help you break the ice.
Steve-O | 7 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland | $35+ | The daredevil stuntman and comedian, best known for MTV’s early aughts hit “Jackass,” is back with an unforgettable stand-up special.
Bridal & Wedding Expo | 1-5 p.m. | Kansas City Convention Center | Free with RSVP, $10 at door | Make planning your perfect day even easier with an amazing selection of wedding professionals specializing in everything from dresses to honeymoon destinations.
From 180+ international submissions, the Nelson-Atkins has narrowed down the top design proposals for its ~61,000-sqft expansion. See the presentations for yourself on Thursday, Dec. 12, as each architectural firm will share their unique visions with the public. Tickets are $15.
Announced
Tiki Taco’s southern California-style eats are expanding more than just your waistband. The fast casual chain, which currently has three locations, plans to open its fourth at Olathe Pointe Shopping Center this March. Additional openings in Lee’s Summit, Liberty, Parkville and south OP are slated to follow through September 2025. (Startland News)
Open
From mom friends to side-by-side storeowners — that’s the origins of Waldo’s newest floral stop, Bramble & Stem, and artisan retail space, Blue Sky Art + Home. Interested in stopping by? Check out 408 and 410 E. Gregory Blvd. (near Front Range) Tuesdays through Saturdays, and keep an eye on their socials for store updates. (Startland News)
Award
The Jayhawks 77-69 win against Michigan State this week put Bill Self in the history books, yet again. In his 22nd year with the program, he is now the all-time winningest coach in school history, beating out Phog Allen’s 590-129 record.
Sports
Vote for Tom Masterson, the Chiefs’ nominee for the NFL Fan of the Year contest. Masterson has been a season ticket holder since 2013 — the same year Andy Reid took over as head coach. With that kind of foresight, we think he should be running plays.
Arts
Intended to commemorate the Potawatomi Trail of Death, a new art installation is coming to Olathe’s Heritage Park in 2025. Johnson County Parks and Recreation department has chosen “Fire Keepers Circle,” created by native artists Leah Yellowbird + Aaron Squadroni. (Johnson County Post)
Coming Soon
Once slated for a two story, 6,000-sqft Messenger Coffee, until plans fell through — two drive-thrus are coming to south OP’s Prairiefire. Dutch Bros Coffee and Salad & Go will neighbor Andy’s Frozen Custard + Chicken N Pickle, as approved by the city’s planning commission this week. Construction timelines are TBA.
Holiday
Elves at work. Union Station is under construction as crews bring its fifth annual Holiday Reflections experience to life. Starting Friday, Nov. 22, visitors can explore the decked out Grand Plaza featuring this year’s unique theme: Downtown Kansas City’s original 1920’s Petticoat Lane.
Eat
Are you brave enough to dine with a group of strangers on Wednesday night? Trust us, it’s not scary — it’s actually fun and rewarding, thanks to Timeleft. Simply, download the app, book a seat, and make some new connections. You never know who you might meet over dinner. Reserve your spot.*
While sunny days mean “working from home” at a local coffee shop, rainy ones (like yesterday) mean stealing away to my second floor office. The cramped 8’x10' room makes up for its size with seven windows + panoramic views of our darling neighborhood. Pair that with warm tea, birdsong, and a bunny at my feet — and I’m in heaven.
