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A New Cocktail Lounge is Now Open in the Crossroads

Songbird, a new cocktail lounge within the walls of Corvino in the Crossroads District, is now open!

• One Door Closes: After announcing this summer that the tasting room at Corvino would close, the restaurant said that a cocktail lounge would take its place. Songbird is now open and accepting walk-ins (no reservations) Thursday-Monday starting at 5 pm.

• Sippin’ at Songbird: The menu from the award-winning team features savory, strong, and bubbly cocktails, as well as a small low-and-no alcohol menu. Songbird also offers small plates such as Jura cheese, chicken-fried snails, raclette & gruyère grilled cheese, and more.

Stay up to date on everything going on at Songbird by following them on Instagram!

Sponsored by The Shops of Prairie Village & Corinth Square

Get Ready for Ultimate Trick or Treating in Prairie Village!

Trick or treat, smell my feet, head to Prairie Village for something good to eat! The Shops of Prairie Village and Corinth Square are ready to host trick-or-treating events for the whole family!

• The Shops of Prairie Village: This Saturday (10/26), head to The Shops of Prairie Village from 3-5 pm for candy, music, and spooky fun! Come early for some shopping at one of the many local boutiques and stay after for dinner at one of the fa-boo-lous restaurants!

• Corinth Square: For the ultimate trick-or-treating experience, start your Halloween night (10/28) at Corinth Square from 4-6 pm! Perfect for the kids (or adults) who want to double dip on candy — start at Corinth and then head back to your neighborhood!

The Shops of Prairie Village are located at Mission Road and Tomahawk Road. Corinth Square is located at Mission Road and Somerset Drive.

Food and Drink

Mother and Son Duo Serving Up Authentic Turkish Food Around Kansas City

KC Doner, a Mother and Son duo, is bringing authentic Turkish food to pop-ups around Kansas City.

• Family Affair: Sami Jenedi and his mother, Nesrin, are the hands behind KC Doner and are working together to bring an authentic taste of Turkey to the Kansas City area. They serve dishes such as doner kabobs, kisir, red lentil balls, as well as a Turkey Doner Wrap, which was recently named one of 11 sandwiches to try by the Kansas City Magazine. 

• Home Cooked: KC Doner can most often be found at the Lenexa Public Market, including Thursday-Friday of this week from 11 am to 8 pm. They also frequent breweries around the metro, with the schedule being released via their Instagram page. 

Stop by KC Doner to try an authentic Turkish meal and say hi to Sami and Nesrin!

Real Estate

Historic William Rockhill Nelson Clubhouse Hits the Market

Local developer and real estate agent Johnny Youssef recently completed a top-to-bottom renovation of the historic William Rockhill Nelson Clubhouse.

• Own History: Youssef and his wife, Abby, purchased the historic home in 2023 and spent 15 months renovating the home built in 1910 for Kansas City icon William Rockhill Nelson. Youssef documented much of the journey on his Instagram and TikTok channels, which included theft, vandalism, and a car crash on the property.

• The Specs: The 6,846-square-foot house sits directly to the east of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and features 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and 6 fireplaces. The renovation includes modern amenities like a brand-new chef’s kitchen and new electrical/plumbing/HVAC while maintaining much of the home’s original charm.

The house is currently listed for $1,485,000. Check out the listing HERE. 

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In Other News…

• 🎄 Never Too Early: Union Station announced that the Grand Plaza, Model Train Gallery, and Freight House Pedestrian Bridge are now closed as they prepare the buildout for Holiday Reflections.

• 🗳️ Voting Season: Early voting has begun in both Kansas and Missouri! Learn more about where and how you can skip the lines on election day and cast your vote early.

• 🇮🇳 Taste of Tamil Nadu: A new Southern Indian restaurant called Chettinad’s will open this Friday at 8018 W 151st St. in Overland Park. The menu will feature appetizers, Naan, Tandoori, Tiffin, and more.

• ❌ Closing Time: Mesob Restaurant and Rhum bar, which serves authentic Ethiopian and Caribbean cuisine, announced they will be closing their Northland location on October 26th.

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