Clay It Again 🏺

I haven’t tried my hand at pottery since high school art class, but that’s about to change. Here’s why:

🏺 A new pottery studio opens this weekend in Overland Park

🥟 Waldo Thai reopens with a new chef

🛝 Save the date for Meadowbrook Park Festival

🧆 New Lebanese restaurant coming to Midtown KCMO

P.S. One of the coolest moments in Kauffman Stadium history may have happened last weekend, and the Royals weren’t even playing. See it for yourself HERE.

Opening

House of Clay Opening This Weekend in Overland Park

A new pottery studio and gallery called House of Clay opens this Saturday in downtown Overland Park.

• Clay it Again: House of Clay was founded by Augie Echeandia, who is sharing his love for pottery with the community in a welcoming and educational space. House of Clay will serve as a gallery for guests to purchase handmade pieces, as well as offer classes and memberships for aspiring potters.

• First Mold: House of Clay is hosting a grand opening celebration this Saturday (5/31) from noon - 4pm. The celebration will include live pottery demonstrations, giveaways & raffles, food & drink, and special discounts.

House of Clay is located at 7811 Marty St. in Overland Park.

(Re)Opening

Waldo Thai Welcomes New Chef After Transition

After a short break, Waldo Thai reopened this week and welcomed a new chef.

• Welcome Back to Waldo: After some confusion on the future of Waldo Thai circulated last month, the local favorite Thai restaurant announced it would remain open although chef/owners Pam and Ted Liberda were moving on from the concept. After a short break, Waldo Thai reopened this week.

• Yes, Chef: The news of Chef Pam Liberda leaving was met with sadness, but Liberda personally selected Chef Chris Jones to run the kitchen after her departure. Jones has an experienced background in Asian and Thai cuisine, and will launch lunch service at Waldo Thai later this summer.

Waldo Thai is located at 8431 Wornall Road. Get your reservations HERE.

Events

Save the Date for the Meadowbrook Park Festival on June 6th

Mark your calendars for Friday, June 6th to celebrate the 3rd Annual Meadowbrook Park Festival!

• Meadowbrook Madness: The family-friendly celebration happens from 4-9pm on 6/6 and features craft vendors from Farfalla Events, food & drink, ice cream and mocktails, visits from Mr. Stinky Feet, live music, and multiple live performances.

• Premier Park: The festival will take place on The Great Lawn on the southwest side of the 80 acre park. Meadowbrook Park opened as one of the Kansas City metro’s premier public parks in 2019, and the Meadowbrook Park Festival launched in 2023 to bring the community together to celebrate the park and its amenities.

Meadowbrook Park is located at 9109 Nall Ave. Find plenty of information on the festival HERE.

Food & Drink

Nour’s to Bring Lebanese Food to Midtown KCMO

A new restaurant serving authentic Lebanese cuisine is coming soon to the Park 39 complex in midtown KCMO.

• Family Affair: Chef Marwan Chebaro will open Nour’s, giving the Kansas City community an authentic taste of Lebanese cuisine. The restaurant is named after Chebaro’s late daughter, Nour, who passed away in 2018 at the age of 29. The restaurant will feature dine-in space, a bar area with garage doors, and a rooftop patio.

• Taste of Lebanon: The menu at Nour’s will feature handhelds like chicken shawarma tacos and lamb pockets, salad bowls, hot bowls, The Grill serving open-faced Lebanese bread with various toppings, and more. Nour’s will also serve coffee from Broadway Roasting Co. and baked goods from Blackhole Bakery.

Nour’s will open in June at 3855 Warwick Blvd. Follow along for updates HERE.

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In Other News…

• 🛍️ Deal Hunters: Real Deals in South Kansas City is where shopping counts as cardio! With inventory cycling weekly, there’s always something new to find. Mention KC Daily during your next visit and take 20% off your favorite single item in the store!*

• 🏟️ Stadium Saga: Last night, the Royals confirmed that a business affiliated with the team bought a mortgage backed by the Aspiria Campus in Overland Park. Does that mean a stadium will end up there? Your guess is as good as ours.

• 🍔 Empty Box: Fast food chain Jack in the Box has closed all its locations in the Kansas City metro. According to the website, a Jack in the Box restaurant is still in the works for an August opening at 740 NW Shoal Creek Parkway.

• 🚧 Road Work: The city of Kansas City is moving forward with a $43.6 million improvement of Southwest Boulevard. Improvements include a water main replacement, sidewalk repairs, and beautifying the space.

• 😏 Hates Us Cuz You Ain’t Us: A new Netflix series called Sirens is getting a lot of buzz for a scene where two characters bond over hating the Chiefs. (warning: explicit language)

• 🧳 Bags (Don’t) Fly Free: Southwest Airlines, KCI’s biggest airline, officially ended its free checked bag policy yesterday. Southwest now charges $35 for a first bag and $45 for a second bag.

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