Happy Monday! What do Zurich, Paris, Athens, Berlin, London, and J. Rieger & Co. have in common? Jason Bourne has chased or been chased through each!
🤠 Event of the Week: Whiskey Dynamite
📖 Jason Bourne visits J. Rieger & Co.
🌮 New Mexican-inspired concept in PV
🇱🇧 A taste of Lebanon at Nour’s
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Events
Jason Bourne Comes to Kansas City in New Thriller
KC Daily
Bestselling author Brian Freeman brings Jason Bourne to Kansas City in his latest thriller, and J. Rieger & Co. Distillery plays a starring role.
Tour to Thriller: After touring the historic Kansas City distillery in 2024, Freeman was so impressed that he asked permission to feature it in Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Revenge. The result? Two full chapters set at the distillery, complete with tasting notes, building descriptions, and a chase sequence through the barrel warehouse.
Chase & Release: Rainy Day Books is hosting the official book release event at J. Rieger & Co. on January 28th. Freeman will be there in person to speak, sign books, and meet guests. The book hits shelves January 20th and marks the 22nd installment in the iconic Jason Bourne series.
Each attendee will receive a hand-crafted cocktail from J. Rieger. RSVP HERE.
Opening
A New Mexican-Inspired Restaurant Coming to Prairie Village this Spring
CASA
Kansas City restaurateur Robin Krause is transforming the former Salty Iguana space at Corinth Square into CASA, a Mexican-inspired dining experience.
Personal Homecoming: For Krause, founder of Billie's Grocery and wellness-driven culinary concepts, this location holds special meaning. Salty Iguana was part of her Prairie Village upbringing and later became her son's first job. Now she's reimagining the space with her own vision: a vibrant restaurant and bar focused on bold, wellness-forward Mexican cuisine.
Beyond Tex-Mex: CASA will blend influences from Mexican, Mediterranean, and Asian cooking with coastal and Southwest desert flavors. Expect chiles, smoke, charred vegetables, layered salsas, and sauce-forward dishes featuring local meats, heirloom produce, and mindful techniques like soaking beans for better digestion.
An opening is expected this spring at 8228 Mission Road in Prairie Village.
Food & Drink
Local Restaurant Spotlight: Nour’s
Nour’s
Nour’s is a heartfelt Lebanese restaurant with a modern twist, offering authentic Mediterranean cuisine, specialty coffee drinks, a full bar, and a welcoming atmosphere. Chef Marwan Chebaro created this space as a memorial to his late daughter Nour, blending traditional flavors with chef-driven innovation.
🍴 Lebanese, fresh, brunch
📍3855 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
Lebanese food is a rare find in Kansas City. So make sure you get out and try Nour’s with a 20% discount with our 2026 Daily Dine Card!
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In Other News…
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📸 Photo Release: The Kansas City Star and the Kansas City Public Library have released a new photo archive with hundreds of thousands of photos dating back to 1920 for public viewing. Check them out!
🏗️ Crane Watch: Kansas City planners have approved a North Loop redevelopment plan that could feature a new 26-story high-rise near Ninth and Central.
📺 Baseball Blackout: The Royals have terminated their contracts with FanDuel Sports Network. Where can you watch the Royals on TV next season? TBD.
🥺 Festival Finale: After 10 years of festivals in Kansas City, Boulevardia is calling it a career. The music & beer festival launched in 2014 and took place in the West Bottoms and Crown Center.
🏆 Best Eateries: The Kansas City Magazine released its list of the ten best new restaurants in Kansas City, and Anjin took the top spot. (The above-mentioned Nour’s took No. 2!)
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