Joyce Smith

A Crossroads venue will have two new operations in one space. Beckett’s is taking the front part of 1701 McGee St., Suite 200. The first location opened in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a year ago, and is described as a neighborhood bar with a focus on sports. Summer opening. #openings https://t.co/3bcndH6xOy

Don Chuy’s Fresh Mex and Cantina has softly opened at 8725 Metcalf Ave. in Overland Park. It also has an area restaurant in Lee’s Summit. The menu has a "Don Chuy's Steak House" section and the owner hopes to open a restaurant under that name one day. #openings https://t.co/Ba7t0Pfj9a

Former Drunken Fish space spinning coastal VIP remix with DJ Kygo’s Palm Beach Club. See my story in Startland News https://t.co/Yi0EC0WQjL #openings https://t.co/VCAamRLxr5

Beloved local brand Betty Rae’s Ice Cream is opening another Johnson County shop. It plans an early July opening in the Monticello Center at 22350 W. 66th St. in Shawnee. #openings https://t.co/y01ETJpTQg

Brookside restaurant spot shifts from Irish to Mexican flavors as two families expand their dream. See my story in @StartlandNews #openings https://t.co/bLb240bsen

See my story in @StartlandNews #openings https://t.co/U5KgpWb8QB

Homestead Kitchen + Bakery is coming to the Lenexa Public Market in early July. The breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack operation will serve such items as turkey bacon ranch wrap, biscuits and gravy, cranberry orange scones, and strawberry swirl muffins. #openings #lenexa https://t.co/sz40SjsLMl

From KCUR. Many Kansas City bars and restaurants are too loud. These quieter dining spots are just right https://t.co/twAMgnMYaK

Quick Look: The new Le Donuts & Coffee at 8017 State Line Road. The menu includes doughnuts, Long Johns, cinnamon rolls, apple fritters, bear claws, filled croissants, breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and biscuits and gravy. #openings #waldokc https://t.co/70NexSORTk

New pop-up on the Country Club Plaza! Beloved, 231 W. 47th St., sells gently-used and new clothing and accessories. It has merchandise from local Black women creatives. And it is for a good cause: helping young girls learn about entrepreneurship. #openings https://t.co/2ZKwnn1KSO

Locally owned Fifth & Emery Frozen Yogurt and Chocolate is now open in Zona Rosa, 8671 N.W. Prairie View Road. The menu includes FroYo, caramel apples, and chocolate creations (such as chocolate-dipped Twinkies, and hand-dipped marshmallows). #openings https://t.co/VwChcx4982

Sneak peek: Locally owned 1888 Coffee is scheduled to open Saturday at 3504 Gillham Road. Banana bread lattes, breakfast burritos, turkey club sandwiches, pastries and much more. #openings https://t.co/c7PWz2atuv

A new Chick-In Waffle franchisee plans a September opening at 8702 N.E. Flintlock Road in the Shoppes at Shoal Creek near Liberty. #kc #openings #opening https://t.co/dl6cyXQRYc

Update: Chick-In Waffle will have a grand opening at noon June 4 at 8667 W. 135th St. in Overland Park with a DJ, prizes, and 50% off menu items from noon to 3 p.m. But it softly opened today for those who can't wait. #openings #OpeningDay https://t.co/P2nh5JJMXd

New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar opened their retail shop last week. Now the restaurant is scheduled to open at 4 p.m. today in the South Plaza spot, 4928 Main St. #openings https://t.co/U4XAGKwbr7

From KCUR. Shawnee will host qualifier for Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest. Here's what to know https://t.co/Iq0UFHk3OG

First look: New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar at 4928 Main St. in the South Plaza. Shop softly opened today. Restaurant is scheduled to open to the public Tuesday. A Prairie Village location (Corinth Quarter) for fall. It also is looking at Leawood and Lee’s Summit. #openings https://t.co/ABpW8iWAmB