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Letter from the Editor GRATITUDE. It’s a game-changer in so many areas of life. I once read that what we set our gaze on is what will be illuminated in life. If we chose to see the bad in someone or something, we will find it, but if we look for the good, we will most likely find that, too, even in the darkest of circumstances. I just had the privilege of hearing a local 18-year old girl, Anna Sarol, speak on overcoming

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adversity and the importance of choosing the right mindset regardless of our circumstances. At the age of 14, Anna, an accomplished gymnast, was paralyzed in a gymnastics accident in a routine warm-up exercise in her first week of her freshman year of high school. She was told that she would never walk again. Now, 4 years after the accident, she is using her circumstance to inspire others to push forward through whatever hardships they are facing, to find ways to serve others and to look for the good in the midst of the storm. When asked what the key was to her attitude and glowing smile and personality, she responded with one simple word—gratitude. Her nightly routine consists of telling God everything that she is grateful for, and she is careful to not leave even the littlest thing out. This choice to have an attitude of gratitude allows her to focus on all that she can do instead of what she cannot.

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Wow. What a heart check that was for me, and her words are so true. We are in the

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season of giving and acknowledging all that we are thankful for. My hope is that

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after acknowledging that gratefulness, that we are inspired to spread love to others

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out of an abundance of what we feel blessed with in our own lives. Regardless of what we are facing in life, we always have the power to inspire. In the spirit of giving and gratitude, we wanted to share about Kind Happenings, a non-profit

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2019

FEATURES 12 Good Times for Good Reason Kind Happenings hosts events that provide an opportunity to give back

18 Through Dark Nights Rising The Coming Home of David Dastmalchian

23 Gather Making memories around the table

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42 Q39 Chef Driven Barbecue

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Good Times

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GOOD TIMES

Botanical Brewfest Attendees were offered over 90 craft beers from 40 breweries, and enjoyed food, live music, games and activities, fire-pits and the nature trails. Funds raised at this eventÂ benefit the Arboretum's Train Garden.

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GIVING BACK

Good times for good Emma King Photography

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KIND HAPPENINGS HOSTS EVENTS THAT PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE BACK TO A LOCAL NONPROFIT WHILE ENJOYING FOOD, DRINK AND CONVERSATION.

KIND HAPPENING’S MOTTO “GOOD TIMES FOR A GOOD REASON” IS A SIMPLE SUMMATION OF THEIR CONCEPT: THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS AN EVENT THAT PARTNERS WITH A LOCAL NON-PROFIT WHILE GUESTS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK TO THAT NON-PROFIT BY PURCHASING A TICKET, AS WELL AS ENJOYING ALL THEY CARE TO EAT AND DRINK WHILE CONNECTING WITH OTHERS AT THE EVENT ITSELF. One word surfaced in conversation with Kasim Hardaway and Katie Frankenbach, co-founders of Kind Happenings, to describe their events—immersive. “We want to create a product that’s really experiential, and each detail follows whatever theme we have for that event—from when you try that first sip of a cocktail to that first bite of the dish, to walking around and talking to other guests,” Hardaway says. The duo started the organization in February 2018 with their first event, A Warm Winter. Their next event, The Purple Party, is planned for spring 2020. The Purple Party’s beneficiary is the Charlotte Street Foundation, an organization that provides opportunities, space and resources for Kansas City artists. “You can walk into the event and pay a ticket price, and everything that you’re spending is going to a local non-profit, but CONTINUED >

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“Everything is built around the menu. We see that as something our local community is really passionate about alongside non-profit giving.”

you can also really enjoy your night out,” Frankenbach says. “Merging those ideas makes it a really holistic experience that’s really accessible. We wanted to see how far we could take that idea, so we’ve been creating different—really intentionally different—experiences with each event that we’ve done.” While the themes and partners for their events will change, they are each food focused. The Purple Party menu features cocktails crafted with Tom’s Town bar manager JT Koenig-Riley, food by Chef Swetha and dessert by JC Gregg. “Food and drink is not an afterthought,” Frankenbach says. “Everything is built around the menu. We see that as something our local community is really passionate about alongside non-profit giving.” Frankenbach and Hardaway partner with local chefs and mixologists to provide guests with high-quality food and drink. They do not claim to be chefs themselves but are heavily involved with the creative direction for the event’s menu. Due to their detail-oriented approach to planning, they have decided to host one or two events a year. “Katie and I work hand-in-hand with the chef, bartender and the dessert or pastry chef,” Hardaway says. “We’re tasting these things

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along the way as they’re adding an ingredient, removing an ingredient, giving them our thoughts, bouncing ideas off of them…because we do want to present the best product we can at the event.” The Purple Party will be at the Percheon rooftop at the Crossroads Hotel, which Frankenbach mentions as one of their favorite spots in the city. The color-centric theme aligns with the simplicity of the venue space. “Thematically, we wanted to create something that was visually impactful because the space itself is cleanly designed,” she says. “We knew we had room to run with super impactful visuals that were still cohesive and easy-to-digest.” Ultimately, they intend for their events to reflect their motto. “We want to create these really awesome experiences where you’re going to have a phenomenal time,” Hardaway says. “You’re going to eat great food, have good drinks, make awesome connections and be in a phenomenal space—and it will all be for a good reason.”

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THROUGH DARK NIGHTS RISING

THE COMING HOME OF DAVID DASTMALCHIAN

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ON A SUNLIT SATURDAY IN THE ‘80S, DAVID PEDALED HIS BIKE HARD UP 95TH STREET TOWARD METCALF SOUTH SHOPPING CENTER IN OVERLAND PARK. With a pocketful of lawnmowing money and a mind filled with adventure, he burst into Clint’s Comics to buy another issue of Avengers, Batman or otherworldly battles of good and evil. David later journaled his thoughts, as Mr. Haupt taught him at Oak Park Elementary. Journaling helped him through his parents’ divorce—expressing unmasked emotions and penning superhero-sized dreams. It was a tool he’d return to often in life, especially after attempting suicide following depression and a five-year heroin addiction. This SMSouth graduate went from starring on stages and in stadiums to living in his car and destitute. Institutionalized, bed-strapped, and infected from dirty needles, he was ravaged of health and dreams. In true character arc, David Dastmalchian hit bottom before skyrocketing up. Today, you see him on red carpets for his latest blockbuster (Dark Knight, Ant-Man, with Dune and Suicide Squad coming your way), but it was a long night’s journey into day. “Here’s the thing,” Dastmalchian says from his location filming Hulu’s Reprisal, “my family never gave up on me. Neither did my friends, community or even complete strangers, like those mental health workers who dedicated their lives to my recovery.” Dastmalchian says his family also realized they couldn’t enable him: “It’s so hard for parents, but tough love is true love. It doesn’t swoop in and buy you a new car because you smashed the last one. It doesn’t let you show up unannounced and crash on their couch because you’ve been evicted yet again. It says when you’re truly ready, we’re here.” Now 17 years sober, Dastmalchian compels others to never give up on people. His original films Animals (2014) and KC-based All Creatures Here Below (2016) resound that nobody is beyond redemption. “I hope my stories carve out a little more compassion for others. We’re so much stronger together.” An authentic and transparent life is important to Dastmalchian: “I still see a therapist and use medication. There’s no shame or stigma in that. Depression and addiction don’t fully encompass my day anymore, and I’m loving life, but I know I’m not invincible.” As a husband and father of two, Dastmalchian says his family is non-negotiable. His wife of six years, Eve, is a muralist who travels with him, along with their son, Arlo, 5, and daughter, Pennie, 2. CONTINUED >

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“SURE, I WANT TO ENTERTAIN PEOPLE, BUT IT WOULD MEAN A LOT TO ME IF I TOLD STORIES THAT CONTRIBUTED SOME KINDNESS OR UNDERSTANDING IN THIS LIFE.”

“We stick together,” he says. “If we’re apart more than 10 days, it’s too hard for me. That may sound weak, but it’s a reality. My family is more important than my contract, billing or size of my trailer.” Dastmalchian says fatherhood has taught him that a fully lived life includes every emotion “we’re supposed to feel as humans” while navigated with kindness, independence, and faith, adding that fatherhood has fostered his relationship with God: “It’s exploded my feelings of love and gratitude I have for the Creator. I’m stretching out and finding new ways of experiencing that faith.” Whenever he returns to KC for work, charities, or Stroud’s and Jack Stack, he’s grateful for his Midwest upbringing: “My teachers, coaches and youth leaders impacted my life, especially in goal-setting. I wish I paid even more attention.” His children love visiting KC, especially Antioch Park, Deanna Rose, and Theatre-in-the-Park where Dastmalchian once performed: “It’s important my kids understand how blessed we are here. The rest of the world doesn’t look like this. It’s a special place.” Dastmalchian is passionate about bringing more projects to KC, and he’s not through exploring harrowing themes yet. On October 23, he’s releasing his brainspawn—Count Crowley—an original comic book series set in a fictional town resembling old Lenexa. “Monster movies weren’t at the top of Mom’s list,” he says and laughs. “I used to sneak downstairs to watch ‘Crematia Mortem’s Creature Feature’—movies starring Peter Lorre, Boris Karloff and Lon Chaney. I based the main character in Count Crowley off that host who fights monsters. You have to realize, I fought real demons in my life more horrifying, so I’m willing to go to some dark places creatively and explore frightening corners of the human experience. But I’m trying to get to a place—and I don’t always get this right—where it’s not just for shock but has meaning or purpose.” Today, Dastmalchian says that when he sees his name in lights, he doesn’t feel like he’s a success or that he’s made it yet. “Those red-carpet moments go by quickly, and then I’m back in the car with Eve. We look at each other and say, ‘let’s get some ice cream.’’ Going to Starbucks or the grocery store with my wife and kids is where my greatest moments of joy arrive. That feels like success to me. I have a family who loves me, and I love them. So, I take it back. I do feel like I’ve made it. I’m a very blessed man.” 20

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“I love to make things look beautiful but unveil how simple it can be.”

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FOOD FOSTERS CONNECTION. Lauren Lane, a Johnson County culinary guru, has a passion for teaching others to cook and to connect by entertaining and sharing a meal with one another. Through her classes and online blog, she encourages friends and strangers to cook more often, entertain more easily and create memorable moments around the dinner table. “I love to make things look beautiful but unveil how simple it can be,” Lane explains. HERE ARE A FEW OF LAUREN’S TIPS FOR HOSTING AN EFFORTLESS GATHERING: + Cook seasonally—it ensures the ingredients you use are in their prime. + Choose recipes that can be made in advance. In my recipe development, I share just how much can be made in advance. + Not everything needs to be made from scratch. Don’t overwhelm yourself with too many dishes. + If you don’t bake like me, buy your desserts and put them on a pretty platter. Sometimes I sprinkle with confectioner sugar to make them look extra special. + Have a glass of wine or a signature cocktail that you offer to everyone who enters your home. + Create a mood by turning on music, turning down the lights and lighting candles. LAUREN’S TIPS FOR CREATING AN EASY AND BEAUTIFUL TABLESCAPE + It’s always a great idea to bring the outdoors in to your table, and it often can be found in your own yard. Use greenery from your yard, branches from your trees, flowers or pine cones. + Use fruit as table decor because it can be so beautiful, and it can also be used after the event to make pies or smoothies. + Votive candles create a nice ambiance especially when cozied up in the greenery. + Cloth napkins always make the table special. (If you don’t want to iron them, just tie a little twine around them and no one will notice.) CONTINUED >

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CARAMELIZED ONION TART INGREDIENTS + 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (Cervasi recommended) + 2 tablespoons butter + 3 medium onions, sliced very thin + Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper + 4 thyme sprigs, plus more for garnish + 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed in refrigerator METHOD Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat until melted and sizzling. Add onions and sprinkle generously with Kosher salt and pepper. Stir to coat onions with the butter and oil. Turn heat to low and cook onions for up to 40 minutes, stirring frequently. The onions will be soft, browned in places and taste almost sweet when finished caramelizing. On parchment paper, roll the puff pastry into a rectangle, roughly 10 by 16 inches. Place puff pastry on baking sheet. Top pastry evenly with onions, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle with thyme. Sprinkle bacon or cheese, if desired. (See tips section.) Bake on middle rack until crust is golden, about 25-30 minutes or until edges are browned. Let the tart cool for 10 minutes. Cut into rectangles. Serve warm or at room temperature. LAUREN’S QUICK TIPS: + Add dollops of blue cheese or goat cheese for a variation. + Add cooked bacon or pancetta on top. + Top the cooked tart with baby arugula and sprinkle with olive oil and Kosher salt. + When a recipe calls for butter, you can use salted or unsalted butter. I personally always use salted butter.

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FALL SANGRIA Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS + 2 cinnamon sticks + 2 sliced oranges + 1 sliced apple + 1 bottle (750 ml.) dry red wine + 1 cup cranberry juice + 1 cup apple cider + ¼ cup orange liqueur + ¼ cup brandy + Club soda METHOD Add cinnamon sticks, apple and orange slices to the bottom of a large pitcher. Pour in wine, cranberry juice, apple cider and orange liqueur. Stir to mix. Place pitcher in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to one day. To serve, pour Sangria over ice in glasses. Spoon some of the fruit in each glass. Top each glass with a spritz of club soda. LAUREN’S QUICK TIPS + Make this the day before and add club soda before serving. + Change up the fruit for a variation. Plums, pears and berries are all good choices. + If you don’t have brandy—don’t sweat it—it will still be delish. + Use inexpensive Pinot Noir (lighter) or Cabernet Sauvignon for this red fall sangria. + If you’d like to garnish the glasses, use a sprig of rosemary, or an orange slice.

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RIGATONI WITH BUTTERNUT, SAGE BÉCHAMEL INGREDIENTS Roasted Butternut + 4 cups peeled butternut squash, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1 medium squash) + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil + 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt Bechamel Sauce + 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter + 1/2 cup all-purpose flour + 4 cups whole milk, room temperature if possible + 2 cloves garlic, chopped + 1 bay leaf + Pinch fresh nutmeg + 6 fresh sage leaves (or more to taste), chopped + 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt and pepper to taste + 1 cup fontina, grated + 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated + 1 pound dry rigatoni (Cervasi recommended) METHOD Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. On a baking sheet, toss together butternut squash, olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt. Transfer to oven and roast for 20 minutes, then stir and roast for another 20 minutes. In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and garlic and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Always stirring, gradually add milk a little at a time, and continue to whisk until sauce is smooth and creamy. Simmer until tiny bubbles start to form around the edges. (Watch carefully as it may boil over if it comes to a rapid boil.) Sauce should be thick enough to

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coat the back of a spoon. Turn off heat and stir in fontina, nutmeg and sage.

+ Whole butternut squash has a

In a large pot, bring to a boil 6 quarts of salted water. Add rigatoni and cook

better taste and texture then fro-

for about 5-7 minutes. Because pasta will cook a second time in the oven,

zen precut butternut squash.

make sure the inside is still a bit hard (al dente). Drain in colander. Return pasta

+ To make whole butternut easy

to pot and pour in bechamel sauce and add butternut squash. Using a wooden

to peel, place the entire butternut

spoon, mix well until all pasta is coated with sauce. Top with grated parmesan.

into the microwave and micro-

Pour into a greased 13 by 9-inch baking dish. At this point you can cover

wave for 3 1/2 minutes. When it

and refrigerate it for a few hours.

peel and cube the squash.

Take out the baking dish with pasta, and let it come to room temperature.

+ Garnish with fried sage leaves

Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until the top has bubbled up and

and toasted pine nuts to make it

browned a bit. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Top with pine nuts and fried sage. Bake uncovered for 30-45 minutes or until top has melted and browned a bit. All ovens are different so look for the melty goodness on top. Check to be sure it’s warmed through. Remove from oven and serve.

cools enough to handle, easily

When ready to serve, preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

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HOT SPOT

I Am Frozen Dessert Cafe

ARTICLE ALLISON SWAN | PHOTOGRAPHY IKE PIYAPANT

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I AM FROZEN DESSERT CAFE LOCATED

“It is a fun and lighthearted space. It’s

IN OVERLAND PARK IS SERVING UP

designed to make people feel good! The

UNIQUE KOREAN INSPIRED TREATS

names of the items are affirmations, so it’s

WITH A MESSAGE. Thick, fluffy honey toast

interactive and empowers people coming

piled high with toppings on wooden platters,

to our store. We are surprised by how much

an assortment of handcrafted beverages and

kids love the concept and the names.”

fluffy shaved ice cream masterpieces in giant

Their most popular menu items include

metal tins are on the menu, all with names

I Am Simple, which is a thick honey

that are positive affirmations. Ann Riensin

toast with coconut ice cream, and I Am

Piyapant is the owner of the dessert cafe.

Awesome, which is Oreo shaved ice

“I’m originally from Thailand and have

cream. Other names and flavors include

been in the restaurant industry for over 10

I Am Powerful (coffee), I Am Loved

years,” she says. “I opened up Pad-Thai

(coconut), I Am Joyful (Cinnamon Toast

Restaurant in 2015 and have managed it

Crunch), I Am Fabulous (strawberry

through sweat and tears to build it up to

limeade), I Am Unique (green tea), I Am

the point that it was successful and was

Magnificent (berries with cheesecake), I

looking for a new challenge. My part-

Am Confident (chocolate), I Am Special

ners and I figured that there was a void

(cookies and cream honey toast) and I Am

in KC for Asian-inspired desserts, so we

Worth It (chocolate banana honey toast).

decided to go back to Thailand to learn

Pair your dessert with one of their bev-

how to make these sweet delicacies and

erages, like their I Am Perfect Thai iced

bring them to Overland Park.”

tea, I Am Transformed Thai iced coffee or

Their pastel colors, modern decor and

I Am Sweet Hakka jelly with milk and car-

penguin mascot make for a warm and

amel, all topped with a generous amount

welcoming atmosphere.

of whipped cream.

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Shaved ice cream is a hybrid of ice cream and shaved ice. With

We have refined and changed our flavors many times before we

the taste and creaminess of ice cream and the texture of fluffy snow,

nailed it down to what it is today: a perfect blend of sweet and

shaved cream is in a new dessert category of its own.

cream in a snow texture.”

“We make our own ice cream block, which has to have the right ratio of water and fat to be able to produce the texture that everyone

The business hopes to expand more than just their menu in the near future.

loves. Our final products and flavors came from trial and error, and

“We want to open more I Am Cafes around the Kansas City

most importantly from the feedback and requests of our customers.

area, Lawrence and someday I would love to see it all over the

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U.S. That has been our dream since day one. We truly believe

important to feed yourself positivity because there is already

that we are what we tell ourselves and whatever we think is true.

enough negativity from the world, the news and social media.

If we think that we are not enough, that’s true. If we think that

We want to serve as the opposing positive force to empower

we can’t do it, that’s also true. If we think that we are not worth

people. That’s our hope and aspiration.”

anything, the world will reflect that belief on you. On the flip

I Am Frozen Dessert Cafe is located at 14357 Metcalf Ave. in

side, if you think that you deserve it and that you can do it, then

Overland Park. For more information and photos of treats too pretty to

that is also true. Our self-talk programs our physiology—it is so

eat, visit iamcafe.co and their Facebook and Instagram @iamcafekc.

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FAIRWAY EYE CENTER IS IN TUNE TO THE EYE PROBLEMS MANY HAVE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. Staying indoors with the heat on and less humidity outside can lead to more blinking, more eyedrops and even less time wearing contacts. They opened in 2004 at the northeast corner of Shawnee Mission Parkway and Mission Road in Fairway, Kansas, and were established

ARTICLE JUDY GOPPERT

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PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS

wear at two separate places. Unlike many eye centers, they stocked theirs with chic, fashionable frames and a knowledgeable staff that loves helping customers find what looks good on them, and what doesn’t. With a wide variety of designer frames to choose from, Fairway Eye Center is a great fit for your vision needs. Dr. Carl Kramer, OD, FAAO, explains how he treats dry eyes. “For dry eye treatment we use a system called MiBo Thermoflo, which uses gentle heat to warm up the oil glands in the eyelids in an effort to get the glands functioning more normally. After the heating of the glands, we use special tools to express the oil glands of the eyelids to get the glands to begin secreting oil properly again,” he says. “The MiBoflo uses no medications or other methods besides heat on the lids, which makes it very easy for the patients to tolerate, and we tend to have good results following treatment. After therapy there will likely be some maintenance therapy such as warm compresses daily to help enhance the effectiveness of the treatment.” Fairway Eye Center is one of the only clinics in the area that focuses on dry eye treatment with the use of systems like MiBoflo and makes every effort to treat dry eye at the source of the problem rather than just managing the symptoms of dryness with drops and other palliative therapies. Fairway Eye Center’s Dr. Jessica Nichols, OD, serves on the Board of Directors at the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired, and

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For dry eye treatment we use a system called MiBo Thermoflo, which uses gentle heat to warm up the oil glands in the eyelids in an effort to get the glands functioning more normally.”

partners with the Lions Club to collect used glasses at all their locations. They have a Gift of Sight Program through which they donate a pair of glasses to those in need for every pair they sell and also participate in the InfantSEE program, providing free eye exams for babies under the age of 1 year. They invite you to schedule an appointment or come try on some glasses. And by all means, research the dry eye treatment, so you won’t suffer during the frigid season. Beautiful eyes deserve to stay beautiful! Fairway Eye Center is located at 3414 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205. Visit fairwayeyecenter.com, or call them at 913362-2323. The Leawood address is 11707 Roe Ave., Leawood, KS 66211, or call them at 913491-9123. Also, visit mibomedicalgroup.com/ mibothermoflo.html for information on the specific dry eye treatment.

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FOOD & WINE

Q39 CHEF-DRIVEN BARBECUE

ARTICLE ALLISON SWAN | PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS

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NATIONAL BARBECUE CHAMPION CHEF ROB MAGEE SERVES HIS AWARD-WINNING, CHEF-DRIVEN BARBECUE AT Q39. Named after its original location in Midtown on 39th Street, they opened their second location in Overland Park three years later in 2017. Smoky-sweet barbecue aromas coming from their innovative open kitchen fill the expansive urban-rustic dining room and bar, inviting guests to stay and enjoy a meal they’ll never forget. “We are a full-service barbecue and wood-fired grill restaurant,” Magee says. “We have craft cocktails, locally brewed beers, wine selections, an open kitchen and a rustic yet contemporary atmosphere that’s wide open with lots of windows. It’s a fun and exciting environment watching the chefs in the open kitchen.” With a degree from the Culinary Institute of America, experience in the finest kitchens across the country, over a decade in the barbecue competition circuit and a lifelong passion for cooking, it’s no surprise that once Magee introduced Kansas City to his wood-fired grilled fare in 2014, it was an instant success. Since Q39’s opening, Magee quickly proved himself to be a major player in one of the world’s most competitive barbecue markets. “I was on the barbecue circuit for over 12 years, and through that, I was the No. 1 team in the nation twice, reserved grand champion once and was in the top 10 seven years in a row. I took my competition barbecue, which was named best in the nation, and the techniques used to win and applied it to Q39’s menu. Then, I put a twist on it and came up with innovative and fun barbecue items to put on our menu, which is what makes us so different than everybody else.” CONTINUED >

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Standout starters include their best wings on the planet, pork belly and sausage corn dogs served with maple syrup and classic barbecue sauce, smoked beef brisket poutine and their Buffalo cauliflower florets served with buttermilk dressing.

“THERE’S NOT A DAY THAT WE DON’T LOOK AT WHAT WE DO AND THINK WE CAN DO BETTER. WE’LL CONTINUE TO DO THE BEST, BRING ON NEW MENU ITEMS AND KEEP IT FRESH AND EXCITING.”

Their most popular dishes include competition barbecue dinner plates, Mr. Burns

burnt end sandwich topped with chipotle barbecue sauce, pepper jack cheese and onion straws and their brisket burgers. “We grind in-house half chuck and half brisket, hand-form our patties and cook them over an oak grill. My favorite is the burnt end burger topped with sliced burnt ends, classic sauce and a spicy pickle slaw. It’s one of those things where you wonder why a barbecue restaurant has burgers on their menu, but we have barbecue burgers, which is really cool.” Try one of the chef’s favorite new sandwiches such as their grilled pork belly sandwich topped with bacon onion marmalade, sliced granny smith apples and dijon aioli. “It’s exciting, whimsical and it gives another elevation on our menu that no one else does.” Magee says Q39 is diligent in keeping quality, consistent standards. “We want great service, great food and a clean environment, and we hold true to that. The layers of flavor keep guests coming back. When you take a bite, it’s not all about sauce—you taste the meat, some sauce that’s sweet with spice, and then you try a side like our cucumber onion salad, orzo pasta salad, baked beans or white bean cassoulet. We keep the menu new and change it up, so it keeps guests coming back to try new things. “ Recently they put out 15 new menu items and only removed six, and in another six to nine months, they’ll revamp the menu again. “We’re constantly growing and improving,” Magee adds. “There’s not a day that we don’t look at what we do and think we can do better. We’ll continue to do the best, bring on new menu items and keep it fresh and exciting.” For more information, visit Q39KC.com.

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With 320+ vendors to shop, you'll find something for everyone on your list, plus a treat (or two!) for yourself. Doors open at 10 am for the full venue and at 9am for our Lower Level shops, so be sure to arrive early. For tickets visit kcholidayboutique.tix123.com

15-17 HOLIDAY CONTAINER WORKSHOPS AT FAMILY TREE NURSERY 8424 Farley, Overland Park

Starting at just $39.99, these workshops include everything you need to make an exquisite holiday container, including the container itself. Reservations are not required. Stop by any time between the listed hours. Containers typically take 30-45 minutes to create. All faiths or beliefs are welcome.

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

JOHNSON COUNTY

LIST PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/LIST

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Mission Hills

$2,195,000

$2,000,000

91%

153

3.2

Mission Hills

$1,799,000

$1,900,000

106%

7.2

The Hills of Iron Horse

$1,950,000

$1,895,000

97%

7.2

Pavillions

$1,575,000

$1,475,000

93%

102

5.4

Terrybrook Farms

$1,248,500

100%

NEW

5.2

Pine Creek

$1,299,000

$1,200,000

92%

212

5.2

Town & Country Manor

$1,250,000

$1,100,000

88%

5.2

Mission Hills

$1,195,000

$1,085,000

90%

3.2

Sagamore Hills

$1,100,000

$1,000,000

90%

4.3

Hallbrook South Village

$1,000,000

$920,000

92%

200

2.2

Information compiled is from Heartland Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and includes properties listed and sold in the area from multiple brokers. 2019 STATISTICS from 9/1/2019 TO 9/30/2019. * DOM=Days on Market

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PARTING THOUGHTS

A THANKSGIVING TABLE PHOTOGRAPHY TOM BARNHART TO CREATE A WHIMSICAL TABLESCAPE FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING GUESTS, ADD A POP OF BRIGHT COLOR USING FRESH FLORALS. Start with a linen table runner, and add a beautiful floral arrangement made in a real pumpkin. To add a little extra layer of color, paint the pumpkin a color that coordinates with your color scheme. Incorporating some brass candle sticks and faux eucalyptus stems gives this a sophisticated look. Simple neutral plates and linen napkins helps keep the focus on the centerpiece. Add vintage crystal stemware to dress up the table for guests.

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1. Crate & Barrel Emmett Antique Brass Taper Candle Holder $22 | 2. Fresh Flowers at Trader Joes are inexpensive and provide a wide selection | 3. Woven Table Runner with Tassels Ivory - Opalhouse Target $15 | 4. Eucalyptus Leaf Garland Hobby Lobby $20 | 5. Nifty Napkins, Set of 6 Anthropologie $32 | 6. Nifty Napkins, Set of 6 Anthropologie $32

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