Good Morning, Leawood! Nice start to the week at 64, then rain through Thursday and a cold snap to 35 by Sunday. Big news: Houlihan's at Town Center is done after three decades. Four new restaurants are coming in its place.
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🍽️ Houlihan's Closing at Town Center
The Houlihan's on the south side of Town Center Plaza will close March 27 after roughly 30 years in that spot. The building is coming down. Four new restaurants are planned for two new buildings on the site. Houlihan's is working to place staff at its Overland Park and Lee's Summit locations. End of an era. JoCo Post
🏗️ Chadwick Place Gets the Green Light
Council unanimously approved the Chadwick Place development south of 135th and east of Chadwick -- 34 single-family homes and 16 twin villa units on 18 acres. The plan was trimmed from 62 units to 50 after a three-and-a-half-month pause to rethink density. JoCo Post
🏛️ "Don't Build Too Much Too Fast" on 135th
A consultant told the council last week that 135th Street development needs a careful approach. The quote: "If we build too much too fast and it's the wrong format, you can never recover it." She recommended a hardware store, specialty grocery, small offices, and niche retail -- not big apartment complexes or spread-out strip malls. JoCo Post
☕ Yemeni Coffee Shop Coming to 95th & Metcalf
R Qahwah Cafe opens this spring in the old Mud Pie Bakery space in Overland Park. Owner Rufaida Elmansi is bringing Yemeni beans roasted locally, traditional Arabic drinks, and Japanese matcha. Hours will be 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. JoCo Post
🏈 Chiefs: Combine Week, Kelce Update, Etienne Wants In
The NFL Combine kicked off yesterday in Indianapolis. Andy Reid told reporters there's "communication" with Travis Kelce and they're "proceeding" -- read that how you want. Meanwhile, Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Jr. reportedly has "legitimate interest" in signing with the Chiefs when free agency opens March 11. KC only has two running backs under contract. KSHB
⚽ Sporting KC Drops Opener 3-0 at San Jose
Rough start. SKC fell 3-0 in the season opener under new head coach Raphael Wicky. The silver lining: every starter was 28 or younger, and 17-year-old center back Ian James became the youngest player to start an opener in club history. Home opener is Saturday vs. Columbus at 7:30 p.m. Sporting KC
On the Market
12758 Overbrook Rd -- $429,000
2 bed | 1.5 bath | 1,844 sqft
Leawood South patio home near Tomahawk Creek Trail. Under $430K in Leawood is rare. Great for downsizers.
12905 Delmar St -- $740,000
4 bed | 3.5 bath | 3,469 sqft
Woodlands two-story with an open house Saturday 1-3 PM. Blue Valley schools. Solid bones in a great neighborhood.
12400 Pembroke Ln -- $1,350,000
6 bed | 6 bath | 8,197 sqft
Pembroke with over 8,000 square feet. Six bedrooms. Six baths. If you need the space, this is it.
That's the week. Stay dry out there, Leawood.
-- James
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P.P.S. Snow White at the Folly Theater this weekend -- KC Ballet, 55 minutes, no intermission. Perfect first ballet for kids. Tickets from $16. Tickets
P.P.P.S. KC Home & Flower Show at Bartle Hall, Friday through Sunday. 300+ booths, rescued-dog stunt show, kids get in free. Info
P.P.P.P.S. Porgy and Bess opens Saturday at the Kauffman Center. Lyric Opera. Tickets from $57. One of the great American operas. Tickets