RECENTLY OPENED BUSINESSES

LIQUIDATION SALES

Cheeseburger in Paradise   Photo
Cornerstone
135th Street & Nall Avenue   (SEC)
Leawood
913-685-8053
Jimmy Buffett's famous song comes to life at Cheeseburger In Paradise!!   Beyond the famed traditional signature cheeseburger, the restaurant features an assorted cuisine that includes traditional American favorites, fresh fish dishes, house specialties prepared with a Caribbean flair.  Island decor and nautical sports paraphernalia are scattered throughout the restaurant.  Open Monday through Friday at 4:00 pm.  Saturday and Sunday open at noon. 

Feng    Photo
Hawthorne Plaza
119th Street & Roe   (SWC)
Leawood
913-498-0530
Women's clothing from Asian designers.  The store also has apparel accessories.  Located in the space where Steve's Shoes had been.

Kolache Factory    Photo
Shoppes at Deer Creek Woods
135th Street & Metcalf Avenue   (NWC)
Overland Park
913-851-2253
Kolache Factory is a quick-service, bakery-cafe. In addition to serving kolaches, a slightly sweet, pastry roll filled with a variety of ingredients ranging from fruit to cheese and meat, Kolache Factory offers gourmet coffees and a variety of traditional pastries such as cinnamon rolls, croissants and strudel niks.

Kaiyo Restaurant    Photo
Camelot Court
119th Street & Roe   (NEC)
Leawood
913-663-1663
A Japanese restaurant.  Menu includes appetizers, soup and salad, Sushi bar, Teriyaki and tempura entrees, noodles, nigiri.  Food is not cooked at the table where you eat.

Samurai Teriyaki    Photo
Rosehill Exchange
87th Street & Rosehill
Lenexa
913-322-8667
Appetizers, soup and salads, noodles, teriyaki served with rice and a salad. Menu also includes wok specials.  Located next to Callahan's Pizza.

Aquariums Wholesale & Pet Supplies   Photo
The Great Mall of the Great Plains
151st Street & I-35  (NWC)
Olathe
913-831-7800
Everything you need to get your aquarium set-up is right here.  This store also has other pet supplies.

BoBo Chinese Restaurant    Photo
Indian Trail Plaza
151st Street & Ridgeview Road   (SEC)
Olathe
913-782-5099
Selections include appetizers, soups, chicken, beef, shrimp, pork with steamed or fried rice, chow mein, or lo mein.  House specialties also available.  Carry out or dine in.  Open 7 days a week.

Thoughtful Throws    Photo
The Great Mall of the Great Plains
151st Street & I-35  (NWC)
Olathe
913-829-7733
Turn your memories into thoughtful gifts.   Have a favorite picture you want to share with someone special or just have for yourself.  Your favorite photo image can be on mugs, handbags, t-shirts and even afghans.

Starbucks Coffee    Photo
Olathe Pointe
119th Street & Blackbob Road   (SWC)
Olathe
913-829-1728
This Starbucks has a drive through window for your convience - or if you have the time, an outdoor patio area to really enjoy your cappuccino or latte!

Zonkers Family Entertainment Center   Photo
The Great Mall of the Great Plains
151st Street & I-35  (NWC)
Olathe
913-393-3535
Family entertainment at its best.  Located in the space previously occuppied by Jeepers!

Artisan Francais Bakery - A French Bakery     LaPaloma                                                       Photo  
119th Street & Glenwood   (SWC)
Overland Park
913-345-1699
A French bakery baking fresh Artisan breads and pastries daily.  Serving breakfast, lunch, gourmet coffees and tea.  Open Monday through Saturday 7:00 am til 6:00 pm.

Autumn Woods    Photo
Stoll Park Center
119th Street & Quivira   (NWC)
Overland Park
Looking for that perfect home accessory piece?   Here's a new store to check out.  Besides smaller accessory pieces, this store also has some artwork and furniture pieces.

Island Tan & Hair Salon    Photo
Heatherwood Village
149th Street & Metcalf   (NWC)
Overland Park
913-851-9494
Get your hair done and a tan all at one convenient location.

Pro Image    Photo
Oak Park Mall
Quivira & 95th Street   (SEC)
Overland Park
913-888-4442
Get ready for the football season here!!   Jerseys include Chiefs and area colleges.  They also have ball caps, mugs, etc.  Located on the lower level near JC Penney.

Social Suppers    Photo
Antioch at 151st Street Shops
151Street & Antioch  (SEC)
Overland Park
913-897-1119
Make 12 meals in 2 hours while enjoying the experience with friends (new and old).  You can  choose whether you'd like to have the meals assembled for you or if you'd like to attend a session.

The Little Gym    Photo
Pinnacle Village
119th Street & Blue Valley Parkway   (SWC)
Overland Park
913-385-1122
Designed for children 4 months to 12 years of age.  Weekly themes include emphasis on motor skill development, social development, stretching exercises, songs to help with rythmn all with positive praise.

Prior Attire Resale Shop    Photo
Kenilworth Shops
95th Street & Mission Road   (NWC)
Prairie Village
913-648-5672
Resale apparel for women.  Located in the space previously occuppied by Discovery Shop.

Social Suppers    Photo
Corinth Square
83rd Street & Mission Road   (NWC)
Prairie Village
913-381-3910
Make 12 meals in 2 hours while enjoying the experience with friends (new and old).  You can  choose whether you'd like to have the meals assembled for you or if you'd like to attend a session.

Cartridge World
Bella Roe Plaza
50th Place & Roe Boulevard   (NEC)
Roeland Park
913-362-2200
Bring in your empty inkjet or laser cartridge and Cartridge World will refill it with brand specific inks and toners - saving you up to 50%.   And they can usually do it will you wait!  It just makes sense!

Tailgaters Sports Grill    Photo
Westbrooke Village
75th Street & Quivira   (NEC)
Shawnee
913-962-5900
Enjoy an evening out at the newest sports bar in Shawnee.

Irish Crystal Company   Photo
Shoppes at Deer Creek Woods
135th Street & Metcalf Avenue   (NWC)
Overland Park
913-341-4438
The Irish Crystal Company has relocated to its new location, two doors down from Norwalk Furniture.  Irish Crystal Company has the perfect gifts for anniversary, wedding, baby, golf awards, corporate gifts and other special occasions.

MOVING SALES
Today's Chalet   Photo
Price Chopper Center
135th Street & Quivira   (NEC)
Overland Park
913-897-9399
40% to 50% off on selected items.  Moving schedule has been moved back a little so they will be at their current location through June.  New location will be Olathe Pointe.

2 K-MARTS CONVERT TO SEARS GRAND
Sears Grand    Photo
Shawnee Mission Parkway at Antioch Shops
Shwanee Mission Parkway & Antioch   (SWC)
Merriam
913-261-5200

Sears Grand    Photo
Pointe West Shopping Center 
87th Street Parkway & Maurer   (NWC)
Lenexa
913-227-3100
Two K-Mart stores in Johnson County have been converted to Sears Grand.   Sears Grand continues to offer what Sears is known for - appliances, lawn and garden supplies, electronics, tools, automotive products, sporting goods and apparel - with an added  mix of convenience items - health and beauty products, greeting cards, dry grocery, pet food and magazines.

SPRINT STORE CHANGES TO EMBARQ
Embarq    Photo
Moonlight Commons
Moonlight Road & Lincoln Lane   (NEC)
Gardner
913-856-2128
Embarq, a local phone service, is the new company spin off from Sprint Nextel.  Embarq also offers high speed internet service and a long distance package.
Embarq is a company that operates in 18 states providing a full suite of communication services. Embarq focuses on offering its customers practical, innovative products and competitive pricing.
Currently this service is available in portions of Kansas.

TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR REMODELING
Payless Shoe Source
Oak Park Mall
Quivira & 95th Street   (SEC)
Overland Park
913-541-9781
No information available when the remodel will be completed.

NEWS NUGGET
Mission Shopping Center   Photo
Demolition has begun on Mission Shopping Center.  The parking lot has been turned into rubble.  They are getting ready to start on tearing down the rest of the structure.  Rescue teams used the rubble to practice rescue and recovery procedures.  Using this type of environment creates a more life-like scenario.  The new development is called The Gateway.  Click here to go to its website for more details.

The Spree e-Newsletter Disclaimer
Please realize that the information in this e-newsletter represents only the changes that we have observed while doing our updating of the information for our mall directories. This information should not be considered all inclusive of the changes in Johnson County that have occurred.