Great bartenders. Always busy but always efficient! Drinks are real and modestly priced. Clean,…read moreolder building in Downtown Old Parkville.

In a town surprisingly lacking in drinking options, this American Legion serves as the de facto…read moreneighborhood watering hole and proudly advertises itself as open to the general public. (Though most Legion bars are.) The bar is in the bar back, in a separate room behind the meeting all, but it's also accessible directly from a side entrance. (Back behind the far right end of the American Flag painted on the side of the building.) Because this is technically a private club it is exempt from the Parkville smoking ordinance -- assuming they haven't changed the ordinance since my last visit. Like any true neighborhood dive it's a very friendly and welcoming place. The menu looks tasty but I haven't tried the food yet. The bar is open 7 days a week. Breakfast is served on Sunday mornings, and various food and drink specials rotate throughout the week. There's also a bingo night, an open mic night, and other entertainment.

Very helpful staff and clean Parking is a little tricky but…read moreable to park...............

Loved VIP!! This place is perfect for a smaller wedding! All the decor they have you can use. They…read morehave a staff that will help you on the day of and Margot the planner works with you on all the details. The location is great, right down from downtown Parkville. There's a wrap around deck and it's decorated every season. Check this place out if you need a venue! Also ask for a military or veteran discount.

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.

Obsessed with the library!! This library offers free cooking classes and I was able to snag a spot…read morefor the comfort food reimagined and 10/10. From the teaching to the food, everything was amazing! Our instructors were so sweet too. They let us know everything we could be doing to perfect our food. I've been here once to study and it was a good vibe! I enjoyed how spacious it was and how it had a cafe and when I went.. LEGO! That's always going to be amazing for me.

This library is great and so much more than just books. I typically use the app to reserve books…read moreand cds and pick them up via the very convenient drive thru window. You can also drive thru to drop books off. The app is easy to use. This location has a little coffeehouse and they have a culinary area that I've heard great things about. I'm sure there are so many more things to use and enjoy here, but I seldom go inside.

This is such a cool space! Not sure how many it hold but there was a great turnout for this…read morefundraiser yet there was plenty of space to move around between tables. Love that it has a few small nooks and the best thing yet is that there are overhead garage doors that open and let in the fresh air!

I attended an author event here last night. I was really impressed with the space and am suprised…read moreit's not already on yelp. It's a beautful open space with high ceiling, lots of exposed brick and a polished cement floor. I left a personal item at the event and they were very quick in responding to my inquiries so I could stop by and pick it up. I would love to attend another event here, whether it's a business event, wedding or party.

Pretty space with evening views to die for. I have attended two wedding here. Terrific atmosphere,…read morestellar service and the most delicious food and baked goods. This place has a balcony in the event space just for throwing the bouquet! Lovely place!

Came here on a blustery March day for a business meeting. One of the other party we were meeting…read morewith had made the arrangements, so I was only an attendee. The place was nice, comfortable and the staff that I briefly interacted with were both pleasant and professional. All the requests that I new of were promptly and politely taken care of. So, for a participant, I enjoyed it. Also, they had drinks and snacks which were all top notch. Finally, we had a catered lunch. It was a solid meal. Not great, but probably top notch for what I would expect a catered hotel meal to be like. If you are looking for fine dining, you're in the wrong category. For an event space, it hit the mark.

One of the best venues in the KC area...and one of least known. The site was serene (a barn set…read moreagainst rolling hills and a pond), the staff was attentive (valet!) and the food was wonderful (fully roasted pig, home made apple butter, full bar). These guys did a great job.

From the owner: Fresh Air Farm is an indoor/outdoor event venue that features a lovingly restored, 100 year-old…read morebarn that is perched on a picturesque farm of enchanting, rolling hills. But that's not all in the least. It also boasts a hand crafted wood and iron bridge spanning a three acre, spring-fed pond. A lean-to, that's original to the farm, houses an outdoor bar and quaint lounge area that is located across a custom courtyard with twinkling cafe string lights. There is also a 1961 Airstream nestled near by that has been renovated into a relaxing vintage bridal suite. Exquisite gardens of native plants and two vintage trucks dot the property as well. All of these amenities create the perfect backdrop while encompassing Midwest charm at its finest. The outdoors carries the scent of freshly cut grass mixed with blooming flowers of the season and the hint of a smoky bonfire creates a wondrous ambience. The indoors smells of a promised buffet laden with savoring comfort food made from scratch, locall

I attended a relative's 50th birthday celebration recently & had the pleasure of going to Twice The…read moreMagic for the event. This venue is a small, quaint space in Riverside which happens to be best suited for smaller gatherings. It accommodates around 72 people comfortably & comes equipped with a tiny serving area. The owner is a phenomenal interior designer & everything was beautiful. If you're hosting a small party or family affair I would recommend considering Twice The Magic...it just might be!

From the owner: At Twice The Magic Events, our goal is to create one of a kind events that you and your guests…read morewon't forget. We offer full service event planning. We plan your event from start to finish. Whether you already have a theme in mind or need help deciding, we handle it all. We also rent out our venue space. Which can include decorations and top vendor selections.

Just got married at their sight in Liberty. My now wife and I were very happy and impressed with…read morethe venue, flowers l and everyone. Thank you sooo much.

Wedding venues are intensely personal and have to fit the couples' needs, so any venue isn't for…read moreevery one - that's true. The Vow Exchange though, is an awesome idea and probably perfect for a lot of different situations. We're not looking for a cavernous venue and the fact that The Vow Exchange holds no more than 28 guests (wedding party not included) is actually helpful. We're not feeling obligated to invite everyone we've ever met and actually have a reason why we can't. They have a several options ranging from just the space for an hour to the space, flowers, drinks, a photographer, and an officiant. Prices range from $200 to $1000. The interior is somewhat shabby chic with exposed brick and rough hewn beams, comfortable chairs and benches and wrought iron decor. There's a large overhead door that (I assume) can be opened if the weather permits. Our wedding is scheduled for May - we'll let you know how it goes and update this review then!