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September is known as the fashion and style issue in the magazine world, and we are thrilled to participate in the trend. Styles are ever changing, and designers continuously bring us a fresh new take on something from generations past or share an entirely new concept for us to enjoy. Fashion is often a reinterpretation of a trend that once was. Each decade has its own unique thumbprint on style, and although some cycle back decades later, the originality of each look that is reflected oftentimes is connected to the culture and music of the day. I grew up during the eighties and nineties, and I can’t help but love seeing some of the fashion from those decades resurrect and cycle back. If you are a girl who grew up in those decades, chances are you owned at least one pair of overalls, Birkenstocks, Doc Martins, biker shorts, sweater vests, blazers, puffed sleeve tops, and monochromatic outfits. Walking through a clothing boutique is like talking a stroll back in time, and I am all in. With the changing of seasons comes the time for a closet refresh, and we have you covered with where to find the newest fall styles around town. Fashion choices can reveal a little bit of our personality, so it is a great way to express yourself. So bring on fall in your own best style, and we will see you around town.
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inside the issue The Style Issue SEPTEMBER 2022 ON THE COVER DEPARTMENTS 6 Lifestyle Letter 14 Inspired By ARTS + CULTURE 26 Locals Only LOCAL SERVICES 32 Auto Club AUTO + MARINE 38 Hot Spot FOOD + BEVERAGE 44 Culinary Creations FOOD + BEVERAGE 49 Realty Report REAL ESTATE 50 Events 14 26 32 38 FEATURED 14 Fall Fashion Discover this year's newest looks at local boutiques 26 Mobile Magic Innovative and functional Design 32 A Lasting Legacy A car collection that spans three generations 38 Prime Social Rooftop Put This Modern Lounge At the Top of Your Playlist Photography: Janie Jones Photography Models Sisters: Darci Clark and Megan Vande Velde Location: The Inn at Meadowbrook 10
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FALL FASHION ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES SHOOT CREDITS: Stylist: Amani Skalacki Shoot Location: The Inn at Meadowbrook Photographer: Janie Jones Models: Sisters: Darci Clark, Voices & Megan Vande Velde Hair: Lance Davis, The Comb Co. Makeup: Caro Benitez, Caro Makeup Studio Makeup Assistant: Allie Jasminski, Slow Down Skin Care INSPIRED BY | ARTS + CULTURE14
CONTINUED > Do Good Co: sweater with stripe cuff detail, gold. Wide leg pant with side slit, cream Jewelry: VanBrock Yellow Gold and White Ceramic Locket Pendant 15| CITYLIFESTYLE.COM/LEAWOODSEPTEMBER 2022
INSPIRED BY | ARTS + CULTURE Clairvaux; maxi dress with floral details, black. Poplin power dress, black Jewelry: VanBrock Rose Gold Colored Necklaces, Earrings and Bracelet 16
CONTINUED > Do Good Co: silk blouse, black, vintage denim with side zipper detail. Do Good Co. stiletto leather slides, Black Jewelry: VanBrock Black and Rose Gold Link Bracelet, Black Diamond and White Diamond Rose Gold Earrings Clairvaux: crew neck sweater, animal print, wide leg black pant. Jewelry: VanBrock Yellow Gold Bracelet Stack, Yellow Gold Owl Ring 17| CITYLIFESTYLE.COM/LEAWOODSEPTEMBER 2022
INSPIRED BY | ARTS + CULTURE Clairvaux: Carolina wrap top, nude Jewelry: VanBrock Rose Gold and Citrine Ring and Pendant 18
CONTINUED > Alysa Rene: Ribbed sweater set, gold, leather pant, black. Jewelry: VanBrock Multi Row Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring, Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Stack, Yellow Gold and Diamond Paperclip Link Necklace 19| CITYLIFESTYLE.COM/LEAWOODSEPTEMBER 2022
INSPIRED BY | ARTS + CULTURE Alyssa Rene: sequin maxi dress, white. Soft leather jacket, white Sunglasses: EyeStyle Optics. Jewelry: VanBrock White Gold with Black and White Diamond Circle Earrings, Black Diamond Tennis Necklace, Long Sterling Silver Necklaces 20
CONTINUED > Alysa Rene: leather jacket, black. Sleeveless crew neck blouse, coco. Wide leg distressed denim. Leather blazer, black. Linen tank, coco. Skinny Jean denim. Coco suede belt 21| CITYLIFESTYLE.COM/LEAWOODSEPTEMBER 2022
INSPIRED BY | ARTS + CULTURE Clairvaux : Louise Jacket, red, Apollonia Pants, red, Emotional Essence Blouse, red. Fitted pant, red Jewelry: VanBrock Graduated Pearl Drop Choker Necklace, Tahitian Pearl and Yellow Gold Tassel Earrings, Yellow Gold and White Ceramic Link Bracelet 22
Alysa Rene: relaxed turtle neck sweater, black. Mock neck sweater, color block oatmeal and black. Alysa Rene Jewelry 23| CITYLIFESTYLE.COM/LEAWOODSEPTEMBER 2022
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THE PRESTIGE
As a child, Joe Munson was fascinated by magic. The mechanical exactness required to sell a trick. The symbiotic relationship between magician and audience. “I like an element of surprise in my work,” he explains. “At first glance, you may see one thing, but alter your position and the perspec tive changes.” According to the novel The Prestige, by Christopher Priest, all great magic unfolds in three acts: The Pledge (the promise of something extraordinary), The Turn (the revelation) and The Prestige (the final reveal). Ask Joe – Owner and CEO of Joe Munson Studios and inventor of the BarMobile bar cart –and he’d say that his path in life has played out in similar fashion.
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“They asked, ‘Joe, can you build us a mobile bar cart?’ I had been asked to build bar carts a bunch over the years, but the timing was never right. This time, I saw it as an opportunity. I’d always wanted to make a product of my own, so I dubbed it BarMobile, and built two extras,” he says. The first went to Gram & Dun. Joe and his wife packed the other two in their SUV and headed down to Miami to test the market. After a week of demonstrations, Joe finally broke through, making a sale to a small bistro on South beach. “At that point, I’m like, this is going work,” he remembers.
THE TURN On the subway home, Joe had a moment of clarity. “I knew I had to pick a direction: be a traditional artist or focus on design and craftsmanship,” Joe notes. “Given I had such a mathematical, engineering-based brain, my instinct told me that building functional objects was the better way to go.” He never looked back, and in 2009, Joe returned to Kansas City, where he founded Joe Munson Studios. Wielding a rare mix of imagi nation, aesthetics, and functional perfection, the studio has delivered a reliable stream of breathtaking, one-of-a-kind designs. From doors to signs to furniture and sculptures. But the stress of client-based work eventually took its toll. Following a particularly trying project, things came to a head and Joe took a moment to catch his breath and re-evaluate the path forward.
THE PLEDGE A native of Kansas City, Joe was restless in his youth, eager to unleash a well of creative expression but unsure of the proper canvas. A self-taught blend of artist and engineer with a passion for precision and innovation, Joe didn’t fit neatly into any one box. So, at age twenty, he moved to the biggest canvas he could find, New York City. The goal? To become an inventor. At first, however, the only thing Joe was inventing was a way to pay the bills. “I was working at a BMW dealership, miserable,” he recalls. Soon after, he broke up with his girlfriend, moved out of their cramped apartment, and crystalized a plan. “I knew how to build things, it always came naturally,” he tells me. “So, I put out classified ads promoting my building services, and overnight I was getting calls. In no time, I had a successful business, making cool stuff every day.” From there, Joe delved deeper into the creative world, eventually joining an art collective. For his first group show, he built an interactive light sculp ture. Three columns, loosely inspired by the World Trade Center, were affixed with motion sen sors and motorized. Based on the movement of spectators, the pillars of light rotated, spray ing beams in various directions throughout the darkened room. The audience, delighted in being part of the artistic equation, ate it up.
In 2019, after the smoke cleared, a contact at local restaurant Gram & Dun reached out.
Founded just a few short years ago, business is now booming for BarMobile and Joe. “As an inventor and a person, I’m finally content. I’m having so much fun right now and believe the market for BarMobile products is virtually endless,” he beams. I’ve got big goals the next few years. In addition to BarMobile, my wife owns the most exclusive makeup studio in KC, Caro Benitez Makeup Studio, where I do all the custom interior work. It’s a concert of custom lighting, sculptures, and fine finishes.”
While most industry bar carts are essentially souped-up cabinets on wheels, BarMobile bar carts are fine works of engineering - light, lean, and luxurious. Hand-built over the course of 40 hours, each cart is comprised of a lightweight aluminum body of which clients can custom ize the look and feel. All are equipped with a twelve-gallon insulated cooler, speed rails, ice chest, trash bin, and storage drawers. Add in the 6-inch heavy duty wheels and you’ve got yourself a literal mobile bar that restaurants, hotels, and venues can unleash at a moment’s notice. And BarMobile is sleek and stunning in person. It’s a moving work of art and engineering sure to draw attention during a crowded dinner rush.
Joe Munson’s life has certainly featured its share of unexpected turns. But like any great magician, he saved his best flourish for last, cap ping an already exceptional career with a triumph of creative and commercial ingenuity. I can’t wait to see the next trick he has up his sleeve.
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Sit down for a chat with Courtney Springer and it becomes abundantly clear that his love of classic cars and the process of restoring them runs much deeper than simply being a hobby. His eyes light up when he shares where his love of old cars began, with his grandpa and the Ford Model T and Model A cars that he restored with his own two hands. His grandparents George & Edith Goebel were even featured in their local newspaper alongside the five cars. The passion contin ued to grow from there, with his father and uncle sharing an appreciation for restoring old cars. Courtney shares his fondest mem ories of summers spent in the rural Nebraska farming community and of the old barn that housed the car collection. “One day my uncle said ‘well, if you want to drive one of them, I’ll get it going for you’ and so he did, and I spent my summer cruising around that small town learning to drive in a 23 Model T” he laughs. He explains that it was a difficult car to master and quite the task for a new driver. He shares “they are not very intuitive to drive, the pedals are opposite that of a normal vehicle and you have to manually tune in the carburetor. For a first car it was really challenging and it forced you to learn all of the parts of the automobile because of course, nothing was computerized.”
My older brother Brian joined me for the ride and we found out about three miles down the road that the gas gauge didn’t work- when we ran out of gas. I had to walk the three miles back, barefoot, while Brian decided to wait with the car” he laughs. He has many special memories like this with his brother and their shared bond “he taught me so many things about cars” he says with a smile, which is made all the sweeter now, as he lost his brother at an early age. Courtney’s current collection includes his grandfather’s original cars as well as a fully restored 40 Lincoln Zephyr convertible, a 48 GMC truck, a 63 C-10 Truck StepSide and a 74 Corvette Convertible to name just a few. Explaining the restoration process of the cars, he humbly credits much of his knowl edge to his friend Darren Crozier, as well as Talents Hot Rod Shop & Don Kite Interiors.
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A LASTING LEGACY
When Courtney turned sixteen he con vinced his dad to let him get his own project car, a 69 Mustang that came complete with a second car, known as the parts car. “The day of my birthday, my dad just happened to be hosting a prayer group meeting at our house and I was so excited to take it for a ride that I jumped in and forgot to even put on shoes!
piece of the vehicle” he shares. “They gave me the confi dence to do things now that I never would have tried on my own before” he says. Courtney says the cars have been a real source of connection to his community, his church, and his friends. He shares that he has loaned his cars to friends for their weddings, put on car shows to support youth trips, and acquired many good friendships from the car shows he has attended. He shares “each time I work on one of the cars and reflect upon the fact that my grandpa once touched this exact part- and we are connected in that way- well, it’s just something special knowing that they are still with me.”
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Located on top of the new 46 Penn Centre Building, Prime Social has raised the bar, literally, and the public is loving it. Upscale but accessible offerings include craft cocktails, local beers, an extensive wine list, curated small plates and shareable bites. With outstanding ambience and impeccable service, you can now enjoy the beloved Plaza from new heights and fresh angles.
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“From the moment we opened last November, our guests have been coming through our doors and have loved our space. It’s been an amazing experience, and I can’t wait to see the continued success.”
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Prime Social is a lively and dynamic rooftop cock tail lounge designed for conversation where guests gather to embrace the moment. Enjoy the modern and refined rooftop experience while you relax by the fire pit and take in the stunning panoramic views of the Country Club Plaza from 16 stories high. “Your incredible experience starts as soon as you get off the elevator and see our neon sign,” says Travis
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Whether you’re celebrating an event, watching a game, entertaining clients, or gathering with friends, Prime Social Rooftop is your new go-to destination for good times and lasting memories.
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To further elevate your experience, Cusack has lent his background as a recording artist, singer, composer and DJ in helping to create the perfect playlist to set the swanky musical mood at Prime Social. “And the best part is, if you love the playlist, we’ll send you the link so you can enjoy it anytime.”
Due to popular demand, make reser vations in advance, and be sure to call if you can’t book easily. “We love to say yes,” Cusack says, “so if you’re having a hard time getting a reservation, give us a call. We want to make it happen. We also take walk-ins for first-come, first-serve seating at our bar, the firepit/patio, and have standing room available for cocktails every night of the week.”
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“My personal favorite would be our Japanese A5 Wagyu Stix. It’s amazing,” adds Cusack. “I think the sushi program is second to none, and our No. 1 seller is the Prime Slider.”
Prime Social also caters to special events, group events or large orders. “We love to creatively utilize our lounge to bring your event to life. From full venue buyouts to smaller corporate happy hours and even to-go large orders, Prime Social can do it all!”
As part of the Ohio-based Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, Prime Social is a foray into the coveted KC market, open ing just a few months before the launch of Ocean Prime, Cameron Mitchell’s nation ally acclaimed coast-to-coast restaurant, also located at the Penn Centre building. Prime Social specializes in its small bites menu, including bright and flavor ful hand-rolled sushi or signature nigiri, colorful Ahi tuna, buttery salmon, unique pizzas, decadent dips and some of the best oysters around.
“From the moment we opened last November, our guests have been coming through our doors and have loved our space. It’s been an can’texperience,amazingandIwaittoseethecontinuedsuccess.”
Fun and show-stopping craft cocktails include 12 specialty drinks ranging from bright and fruity to bold and spiritous, including the Parisian Breeze, Elderflower Paloma, the Gatsby, or the must-try Smoked Old Fashioned that includes a dramatic unveiling of mesquite smoke at your table. Batch shareables are served in oversized cut-glass decanters with spigots and include spiced sangria, Party Potion or the Ma’homes, a bourbon/champagne showtime libation with pomegranate and fresh lemon.
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METHOD Gin - Infuse 1 whole peeled and cut cucumber in Gin for a week. Strain the cucumbers out. Add 1 Tablespoon of organic dragonfruit powder and mix very well with a whisk. To make the syrup, toast 1/2 cup of black sesame at 350 for 10 minutes. Take it out and let it cool. In a Mortar and Pestle, grind the toasted black sesame, but not too fine. Add the sesame into one bottle of John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum. Let that set for about 2 to 3 days and use cheese cloth to strain out the fine bits of sesame. Juice one fresh lime and strain to remove the pulp. FINE SYRUPS AND A ARTICLE BY MATSUMOTO MARI PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES By Matsumoto Mari Magic Dragon INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 oz- Cucumber & Dragon fruit Gin 3/4oz- Toasted Black Sesame Velvet Falernum 1/2oz- Lime Juice Topped with Ginger beer Hawaiian black lava salt & black sesame CULINARY CREATIONS | FOOD + BEVERAGE44
INSTRUCTIONS Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker with crushed ice. Shake. Strain. Strain contents of the shaker into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel. FOR THE GARNISH YOU WILL NEED: Small Paint Brush Simple syrup Hawaiian black lava salt mixed with a pinch of black sesame CONTINUED > 45| CITYLIFESTYLE.COM/LEAWOODSEPTEMBER 2022
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SHAKING THINGS UP:
Paint a strip of simple syrup down a Collins glass Take a spoon full of Hawaiian black lava salt mixed with black sesame and layer that down where the painted simple syrup was placed In a shaker tin combine: 1 1/2oz Cucumber Dragonfruit Gin, 3/4oz toasted black sesame Velvet Falernum, and 1/2oz lime juice and shake that up! Fill the painted glass with ice (I use crushed ice) and strain over the ice. Top with your favorite ginger beer (my choice is fever tree ginger beer) Extra garnish-dehydrated lime wheel
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EVENTS SEPTEMBER 15TH SEPTEMBER 16TH SEPTEMBER 17TH SEPTEMBEROCTOBER24TH-9TH Want to be featured? Get in touch by heading over to our landing page to connect: CityLifestyle.com/Leawood events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area. Guitars & Games BARKLEY SQAURE | 6:00 PM Challenge each other to a game of giant Jenga, Connect 4, or one of multiple cornhole/bag games. Sing along to live pop/rock music from KC’s best solo performers as you play, or just lounge with a beverage on an Ad irondack chair. • Sept 2: Nicole Springer • Sept 9: Miguel • Sept. 16: Adam Stuber • Sept 23: Rusty Laffoon • Sept 30: Jillian Riscoe Leawood Labor Day 5K 11400 TOMAHAWK CREEK | 7:30 AM Join us for the Leawood Rotary Labor Day 5k. The race will start and finish at American Academy of Family Phy sicians, 11400 Tomahawk Creek. The course will be flat and fast course along Tomahawk Creek Parkway. Partic ipants in the 5K will receive a great event shirt, finishers medal, post event snacks and refreshments and more! Movies in the Square BARKLEY SQUARE | 4:30 PM Bring friends and family and watch your favorites on a state-of-the-art large (20’x21’) outdoor screen! Movies are shown on Saturdays in September and begin at Dusk or 8:30pm, (whichever is earlier). Limited seating available or BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair) • September 3 – Mean Girls • September 10 – Top Gun • September 17 – Ghostbusters • September 24 – Hocus Pocus 2nd annual City Park(ed) LEAWOOD CITY PARK | 4:30 PM Fuel up at food trucks and get an up close look at the vehicles that help the City of Leawood run! Quiet hour to be hosted for the first hour for those seeking a calmer experience. Then we’ll rev up the lights and horns! Leawood Fire, Police, Public Works, and Parks department will be showing off their rides. This is a free event for all ages. The Taste of Leawood SOUTH SIDE OF TOWN CENTER PLAZA | 7:00 PM Satisfy your cravings at the Leawood Chamber’s annual FUNdraiser & foodie event, A Taste of Leawood! Guest will indulge in a variety of dishes from the area’s top restaurants and sip on an array of carefully curated wine and beer. Enjoy live music from local band, Jazz for Good, and stop by The Photo Bus for a fun take-home photo. Fall Parade of Homes The fall parade will feature hundreds of homes by some of the area’s finest builders and includes townhomes, villas and single-family homes with a variety of floor plans featuring the latest design trends. Homes will be open daily from 11-6 and admission is free. For more information, please visit KCParadeofHomes.com. EVERY FRIDAY SEPTEMBERSEPTEMBERIN5TH SEPTEMBER 2022 50
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