Discourse Brewing is a new microbrewery set to open in September in the Windmill Square Shopping Center. This is just south of 95th and Metcalf Ave. in Overland Park, Kansas.
Chingu Coffee recently opened in the West Plaza (1201 W. 47th St.).
Private chef Ashley Bare is opening Hemma Hemma in the former District Pour House + Kitchen space at 7122 Wornall Road in Kansas City, Missouri (Waldo). The concept will feature a cafeteria, coffee bar, and instructional kitchen.
Random’s Coffee has opened in Belton, Missouri at 414 Main Street.
Genghis Khan Mongolian Grill on West 39th street closed this week, citing staffing issues.
Kimchi and Bap is opening a stall this week at the Lenexa Public Market.
Kata Nori Hand Roll Bar is opening in late August in the Crossroads District at 404 E. 18th Street.
An Indian-style pizza restaurant called Pizza Palace is opening this week in Lawrence, Kansas at 125 E. 10th St.
Paris Bánh Mì is opening this fall at 1106 Westport Road in Kansas City, Missouri. This is the former location of Mike’s Wine and Spirits.
Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh is opening a new location in Shawnee in a former Kentucky Taco Hut building at 5650 Hedge Lane Terrace.
Aspens Restaurant and Lounge at 6995 W. 151st St. in Overland Park has closed. The restaurant was the site of some controversy.
Char Bar is opening a new location this Fall in Parkville. It will be located in the new Creekside Development, which is located near Interstate 435 and Missouri Highway 45.
Johnson County is adding a new free bus route serving Lenexa, Mission, and the Overland Park Farmers’ Market.
Palacio Maya Mexican Restaurant is coming to the former IHOP location at 5201 NW 64th Street in Platte County.
Pizza Tascio recent opened a new location in Waldo / Brookside in the former Classic Cookie space at 409 W Gregory Blvd in Kansas City, Missouri.
Nick the Greek is a national chain which just opened a location at Ward Parkway Mall at 8807 State Line Rd, Kansas City, Missouri.
