Food + Beverage

Kata Nori

Expands Its Hand-Roll Experience to Leawood Article by Allison Swan | Photography by Janie Jones After nearly three years of welcoming guests in Kansas City’s Crossroads, Kata Nori is bringing its elevated hand-roll experience to Leawood. The restaurant was created around a simple idea that sushi can be refined and exceptional without feeling formal or intimidating. Built around an intimate, interactive counter experience, Kata Nori puts guests front and center as chefs prepare each hand roll...

Professional Services

Ask the Expert:

with Leawood Thermography Photography by Janie Jones As more people take a proactive approach to their health, they may be curious about tools that can provide additional information about what is happening inside the body. Thermography is one such tool. We asked Chad Hawk, DC, of Leawood Thermography to explain how it works, what it can reveal and how it fits into a broader approach to health. For readers who may be unfamiliar with it, what exactly is thermography, and how does it work? ...

Entertainment

Sip, Savor and Celebrate

at Aubrey Vineyards Article by Allison Swan | Photography by Janie Jones Aubrey Vineyards in south Overland Park is transforming its tasting room this winter, creating a festive setting for holiday gatherings, seasonal sips and cozy afternoons with friends and family. “As the season changes, so does the tasting room. The Aubrey Vineyards Tasting Room is transformed into Holly & Vine, a beautifully decorated space with custom holiday cocktails and bites that are perfect for family gatherings...

Local Services

Sidelines Custom Floral

Brings A Fresh Take on Fall Article by Jamie Segall | Photography by Janie Jones As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, fall brings plenty of reasons to refresh our homes. At Sidelines Custom Floral in Martin City, that seasonal inspiration comes to life in arrangements that embrace rich colors and unexpected textures. With more than 40 years in the floral business, Sidelines knows a thing or two about making flowers special. And while autumn is a favorite season for floral design, the...

Entertainment

A Holiday Tradition Aglow

The Overland Park Arboretum’s Luminary Walk invites visitors to experience the gardens in a whole new light. Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Provided   Each holiday season, the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens glows with thousands of twinkling lights. Yet amid the colorful displays and festive performances, it is the warm flicker of candlelight that gives the annual Luminary Walk its unmistakable charm.   “The candlelight is really what sets the Luminary Walk apart,”...

Food + Beverage

Mama Jean's Apple Pie

Article by Alicia Rose | Photography by Janie Jones Some recipes become family traditions, but others become a way to keep someone’s memory alive. Mama Jean’s Apple Pie is one of those special recipes. Made by Mama Jean every Thanksgiving, this beloved pie has been passed down through the family and continues to have a place on the holiday table each year. Crust 2 cups flour ½ tsp salt 1 cup butter or  shortening ½ cup cold water Mix the salt and flour. Cut in the butter with a...

Food + Beverage

Finding Your Perfect Bourbon

Article and Photography by Bourbon has experienced a remarkable rise in popularity over the past several years, and Gomer’s has had a front-row seat to the changing market. According to owner Gary, the shift became noticeable about eight years ago, when rising Scotch prices and growing interest in American whiskey prompted many customers to make the switch. “Bourbon was really starting to take off, and we saw a lot of customers make the move from Scotch to American whiskey,” Gary says. That...

Event Planning + Services

🎄Book Your Office Holiday Party in One Call!

Planning the office holiday party doesn't have to be another project. Rosehill Winery is your one-stop shop. Get a unique greenhouse venue, full bar, live music, activities like cornhole & games, and custom catering—all in one place. Perfect for teams of 20 to 150. Limited dates are available. Reserve your stress-free event today!

Education

What Makes a Great Game?

If you grew up playing video games in the '80s or '90s, you probably remember a time when a game could fit inside a cartridge, a CD, or even a handful of pixels on an arcade screen.Then things started changing.Games became bigger. Worlds became more detailed. Characters became more expressive. Stories became more complicated. And technology gave game designers the ability to create experiences that once seemed impossible.I grew up playing The Legend of Zelda series, and Ocarina of Time remains...

Beauty

A New Chapter for a Leawood Med Spa

Some career moves begin with a job posting. Ashley Williams’ started with an Instagram post.Nearly a year ago, Williams - an award-winning Aesthetic Nurse Injector with more than 12 years of experience in aesthetic medicine - came across a post from SOKO Aesthetics & Wellness in Leawood about the practice’s core values.At the time, she wasn’t looking to make a change. Still, something about what SOKO was building caught her attention.She sent the team a message saying she wasn’t ready to...