Exceptional. A true farm-to-table experience delivered with a high level of service and culinary…read moreexpertise. The five-course meal, crafted by a remarkably talented chef using a variety of techniques from their farm, was beautifully executed in a surreal indoor-outdoor setting. Every dish was spectacular, and the beverage pairings were creative and perfectly curated. The owners' labor of love is evident from start to finish, making this a true gem in the Lawrence/Lecompton area. Our guests from Leawood, Kansas said they would gladly make the drive back anytime to experience another one of these magical culinary evenings.

We heard about Burning Barrel and Origin Restaurant from a friend and quickly booked tickets online…read morefor one of their first weekends of service. We were not disappointed. We arrived on the farm (after our Ford GPS took us a wonky route along a few miles of dirt road--so make sure you stay on paved roads and you won't have trouble--I was told by Kristin, our host and one of the owners, that Google Maps has no problem). I have to share our experience in detail because I feel we discovered a new must-visit experience in the KC area! We arrived at the 30-acre farm, parked in the field, and were greeted by our server who welcomed us warmly and offered us an arrival cocktail to sip while we explored the truly lovely grounds, pond, and nearby goats. After our leisurely stroll, we returned to the dining pavilion and found our seats at the gorgeous (and massive!) live-edge dining table along with a menu specifically for this weekend. Our gracious host Kristen and server brought out our first drink pairing, a minted lime seltzer that was refreshing and light. Our first course arrived--Blue Jade cornbread with arugula, sweet pea salad, and chicken liver paté. The cornbread was unlike any I had before and was absolutely delicious. The sweet pea salad was literally bursting with flavor the peas were so fresh and the chicken liver paté out of this world. Such an interesting flavor profile and combination. The next beverage pairing arrived a short time later as we enjoyed the perfect evening, a blackberry purple basil shrub. This drink was also delicious and refreshing (and save that blackberry for last--what a treat!). The Mangalista pig, we were told, is the "wagyu of pork" and the crisp, tasty, marbled pork chop was excellent. It was served with a beet "kimchi" with fennel root and a sheep cheese dumpling that was creamy and flavorful. Finally, our coffees were served and a dessert of yellow squash cake, lemon honey ice cream with mulberry compote was brought to us. Again, the dish was original, delicious, and a perfect ending to our meal. We can't wait to come back and have try a new menu in the future. Such a perfect evening and the chef has such an exciting vision for hyper-local farm-to-table flavors and dishes.

I went to Union Horse for their social hour the other night and it was great! They had Chivos food…read moretruck outside & I got a delicious burger from them. I had a drink that I can't remember the name of from Union Horse and it was fabulous. Tried a couple friends' drinks too and they were all great. The people working were very great and the place is GORGEOUS.

Great Social events! Love the atmosphere and people! Their Whiskey is amazing as well! Thanks!read more

We went with friends to the Round Hill pool for the 4th of July and it was LIT! I have never seen…read moresuch a spectacle in my life. I felt like I was watching the pool scene from the movie "Caddyshack" but in real life. It was nuts!! The pool is great and I assume normally less busy than the madness that ensued on July 4th. All the neighborhood kids assembled before the pool opened and paraded around the block, finishing at the club. Everyone was decked out in red, white, and blue, and a great time was had by all. This is a swim and tennis club primarily aimed at folks in the neighborhood, but from the website it sounds like anyone can join, though there is currently a waitlist. I can see why!

This is my first year to join. I will be very honest it needs updating and there's a lot of…read morechildren I feel like for the price they charge. They should be able to update repaint and definitely add more sun chairs.

Rented The Vintage House for a Bridal Shower this past weekend and it could not have been any…read morebetter for the price! The Vintage House provides everything you could need for hosting a party; glassware, utensils, flatware, serving platters, drink dispensers, and a full kitchen! There is plenty of seating in the 3 main rooms for guests and the decor is absolutely adorable. Lauri has everything so well organized and meets her guest at the venue before "checking in". The space can be rented either the entire day or for 1 of the 2 shifts (we rented 3pm-8pm). I would highly recommend this space for small parties in the Overland Park area!

We rented this darling of a place for my mother's 60th birthday celebration. It was absolutely…read moreperfect and when I say you don't need to bring ANYTHING?! Everything you need is right there in the house! (I suggest bringing a bag of ice and napkins!) This place is charming, homey, and the guests loved it! The backyard area is a wonderful expansion of the house with hanging lights and furniture if you want to eat outside. We will definitely be using Vintage House again!!

I held a wedding reception there many years ago. They were easy to work with. It was December so we…read morehung snowflakes from the ceiling. They provided the lift. Used their linens and bartenders. One of the best evenings we ever had. Such fun!

Martin City nails the small town vibe, and the Martin Event Space backs it up. It feels like the…read morekind of place for a small wedding reception outside the city. I've been here for a few events that are chef competitions, and it's the events have always been fun. The space itself is nice with parking all around, including some overflow in the nearby car wash. One time it was the middle of summer and the A/C was struggling in a big way, but largely because the event spilled outside so the doors were constantly coming open. It was easily 90 degrees in here. The past time was in mid-January, and it still felt like 90. Let's just say the furnace works better than the A/C. It's pretty basic with a little bar setup on one end, space for tables and to mill about, and then a little raised area on the opposite end which would be good for addressing a crowd. Not the most memorable or trendy event space, but a good overall spot if you're out in that end of town.

Beautiful building. The main hall is free and open to anyone. Lots of cool info on dinosaurs,…read morespace, and an interactive section where you take a quiz, make a dinosaur and see it on a big screen next to you. Upstairs is a discovery room that I want to like so much but it's just so poorly run. It seems to me that there's not enough staff or funding maybe to keep everything organized and neat so a lot of it is disheveled or there's stuff missing. Worth a visit on a free day or with a pogo pass but I wouldn't pay for it.

It's a cute small museum. I was honestly expecting a lot more especially for the price. There were…read moreonly two exhibits open. My two year old was also a little fussy and I felt a bit judged by the staff. They kept running over to me to "make sure" he was supervised. I was already a bit stressed trying to calm him and this wasn't helpful. It didn't always feel very welcoming, but it is a beautiful space.

Staff Christmas party was great! I was surprised they didn't…read morehave two people taking drink orders - I felt like our one server was maxed out! But the sangria was delicious! The space was plenty large for our party, and allowed for the games the ladies had planned for us. Buffet was okay. It was simple bar food. It didn't inspire me to return. And take a peak at my photo of the sign in the bathroom - it made me laugh!!

This was a great space for the 40+ person volunteer event I attended. Enter Burg & Barrel's door,…read moreturn right, and you are in the event space. There was a small bar area staffed by Burg & Barrel, a nice seating area with a large screen for event photos or videos, and a restroom. The full bar and food menus of Burger & Barrel were available, along with their friendly staff. Very nice!

Kids and I had a blast at BRKTHROUGH when we visited KC. Our group was me and my two sons (14,…read more12). At BRKTHROUGH, you compete in challenge rooms (there are 40 of them, although a couple were unavailable during our visit) - they last a minute or longer, and are categorized as Physical (requiring speed, agility, coordination, etc), Mental (brainpower, trivia, memory, and puzzle-solving), or Skill (precision, dexterity, patience). The descriptors above came from the BRKTHROUGH website, but I can confirm that they are descriptive of the challenges. The room type/difficulty is shown on a triangle, so they are often a combination of two items (for example, mostly physical with some skill-based components). Every room is scored based on your completion (or lack, thereof) out of 100 points. You can redo rooms as often as you like, keeping the highest score. Your team has an RFID wristband to enter the rooms. Your goal is to earn as many points as you can during the time period you paid for (we did 2 hours). Not only do you try to get your best score, there is a leaderboard to show how you are doing against the other teams in the building. You can earn a prize if you obtain a certain minimum score, or win against the other groups. Other than the boys arguing over strategies, we had a good time. Even with young kids, we were able to complete a lot of the rooms. There are plenty of rooms that could be completed by those with physical limitations, but obviously not all of them. We had a good time and the time flew by. There is also a bar and restaurant and a few games to play after your time is up. We had a blast and would definitely return again! , with live leaderboards tracking everyone in the building. You can read more about the activities or book your session on

I've been a little obsessed with BRKTHRU ever since we had a Yelp Event there years ago. Been back…read moreseveral times and it never get old, in my opinion. There are a handful of rooms each time that seem to malfunction. Other than that, it's a delightful place to pour yourself a drink or 3 and spend a few hours trying to escape their mini puzzle rooms.

Our Experience at The Venue of Leawood was SPECTCULAR. First the most wonderful Coordinator…read moreElizabeth and her staff was exceptional. We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary and spouse retirement/birthday on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The parking area accommodated all our guests (100) with easy access. The food was superb - our family and friends still talking about it today. If you are looking for a place that is elegant, wonderful accommodations, EXCEPTIONAL Customer Care, Great tasting Food and where you can enjoy and be stress free - BOOK your event there and I assure you will not be disappointed. This place is where they don't just show you the Label - Each staff put their Contents on DISPLAY!!! I will book any future events and celebration there in a heart beat - first choice and no other place will do. Andrea

Ooh I loved the feel of this space as soon as I walked in. The lower ceiling feels intimate in such…read morea large room and the little ceiling lights give a starry night atmosphere. The outdoor patio hung with lights continued that esthetic into the outdoor space too. Clean bathroom with a lovely amenities basket including mouthwash, mints, feminine products... it's a really appreciated touch. This place does their own in house food and beverage so you don't have to coordinate with an outside caterer. The event I attended had taquitos and a great spread of salsa and honestly the tastiest guacamole I've had in ages! Yum!! Easy to find, plenty of parking, what's not to love? Oh and the owner is friendly too.