You Had Me at Thai Tacos 🌮

A new "Thai-Mexican" concept is heading to the River Market, Family Tree Nursery turns 60, a Brookside home store welcomes new owners, and ShuttleCork at the Nelson-Atkins returns.

March 12, 2024

MuNi

A recognized local chef is bringing a new “Thai-Mexican” restaurant concept to the River Market:

Familiar Faces: Owners Ted and Pam Liberda are opening MuNi in the River Market, which will offer a fusion of Thai and Mexican dishes. The Liberda’s are well-known names in the Kansas City food scene, with Pam being the executive chef at both Waldo Thai and Buck Tui BBQ.
Non-traditional Fusion: The name MuNi pays tribute to the Liberda’s daughters Moonoi and Minni, and will offer dishes such as Thai tacos, Zaap-Zaap Shrimp, a “Smash Dat MuNi” smash burger, and more. These non-traditional flavor fusions are nothing new to Liberda, who was named a James Beard Semifinalist for Best Chef: Midwest in 2023.

Stay up to date on menu releases and official opening dates on MuNi’s website.

Family Tree Nursery

Family Tree Nursery, a local favorite plant provider, is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a Spring Open House Event this weekend.

Going Green: The anniversary celebration will take place at all three of Family Tree’s locations (Overland Park, Shawnee, Liberty). The Open House will have fun for the whole family, including live music, food trucks, kids activities, and (of course) plants!
Bringing in the Best: Guest vendors will join at the Overland Park location, including Thou Mayest Coffee, Dolce Bakery, Tiki Taco, KC Wolf, and many more. The event takes place Friday-Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm.

Learn more about the Spring Open House here.

J’adore Home and Garden

J’adore Home and Garden, the upscale home store in Brookside, recently welcomed new owners.

A Staple in Design: New owners Zach and Cecil Keyes will take over the reins at J’adore, which has been operating for over 25 years. The Keyes plan on offering a fresh new perspective on what the shop will offer while maintaining the integrity that J’adore loyal customers have come to love and expect.
Mark Your Calendars: If you’re looking for the perfect time to visit J’adore, mark your calendars for March 20th. They will be hosting a Spring Soiree from 4-7 pm with “bites, bubbles, and discounts” The shop is constantly bringing in new pieces that can’t be found anywhere else in the metro.

Visit J’adore at 400 E 63rd St Monday-Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.

ShuttleCork

One of Kansas City’s finest parties returns! ShuttleCork 2024 is set for May 2-3 at the Nelson-Atkins Museum.

Evening #1: The two-night event brings together fine art and fine wine, with a Winemaker Dinner set for evening one on Thursday. The limited-seating event will bring a host of west-coast winemakers paired with world-renowned chefs to six different Kansas City homes (transportation is provided).
Evening #2: Friday night will bring 25 winemakers + 30 restaurants together at the Nelson-Atkins for the Grand Tasting and Live Auction. The auction will include wine-themed items, gifts, and travel packages with proceeds supporting the museum. The real party begins at 9:30 pm, with the After Dark gathering offering cocktails, bites, and a DJ to party the night away.

Learn more about the event and ticket packages here.

🥛 Smack Talk Milk: Local dairy company Shatto Milk announced their latest flavor of milk with a not-so-subtle dig at the Chiefs (defeated) Super Bowl opponent.
❌ On to Texas: Tyler Kingston Mercantile has closed its shop in Prairie Village’s Corinth Square, citing a focus on growing the business in Texas.
⛲️ Goin’ Back to Kansas City: KCMO city manager Brian Platt has withdrawn his name from consideration for the same role in Austin, Texas.
🤘 Let’s Rock!: Tickets go on sale today for REO Speedwagon’s June 19th concert at Starlight Theatre.
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