As in any year, there were plenty of new culinary options to enjoy in Johnson County in 2022.
From fried chicken sandwiches to tacos for a good cause to a classic country and western dance club returning to Overland Park, here is a curated list of the most read stories the Blue Valley Post published on new restaurants and eateries this past year.
Take a look!
Twisted Sugar
Opened: July
Known for: A range of cooky flavors and other sweet treats
Location: 11929 W. 119th St., Overland Park
Website: https://twistedsugar.com
Read more: Cookie and soda shop Twisted Sugar opens in south Overland Park
Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken
Opened: December
Known for: Fried chicken and sweet and savory biscuit sandwiches
Location: 7060 W. 135th St., Overland Park
Website: https://risebiscuitschicken.com
Fun quote: “Our second Kansas location features the scratch-made buttermilk biscuits, crispy Righteous Chicken, biscuit-made sweet treats, and donuts Rise is known for.” – Ryan Cook, owner
Read more: Rise chicken and biscuit joint opening in south Overland Park
Final Final
Opened: Mid-May
Known for: Specialty cocktails, “small bites” food menu and live music
Location: 12687 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park
Website: https://thefinalfinalclub.com
Fun quote: “We wanted a place that has live music and is a fun place to go out south. There’s nothing really out here like this, and nobody wanted to drive down to the Plaza or downtown, so the idea was to have it out here where it’s close to home.” – Bill George, co-owner
Read more: Final Final, new members-only club, opens in south Overland Park
Tacos 4 Life
Opened: Early October
Known for: Tacos, as well as quesadillas, salads and nachos
Location: 12180 Blue Valley Pkwy., Overland Park
Website: https://www.tacos4life.com
Fun quote: “It’s a mission-oriented restaurant. (The founders) started their restaurant with a goal to end world hunger.” – Drew Vaden, franchise owner
Read more: Tacos 4 Life opens first Kansas location in south Overland Park
Guitars & Cadillacs
Opened: July
Known for: Live country music and Mexican-inspired “elevated bar food”
Location: 7312 W. 119th St., Overland Park
Website: https://www.guitarsandcadillacs.com
Fun quote: “Country music is more popular today than it was when we started in 1988, so it’s exciting to cater to a whole new generation.” – Mitch Kerns, co-owner
Read more: Guitars & Cadillacs, a Kansas City metro country bar staple, returns to Overland Park
BRKTHROUGH
Opened: Early December
Known for: High-tech gaming rooms and self-pour tap wall
Location: 6403 W. 135th St.
Website: https://www.brkthrough.com
Fun quote: “I think a lot of people associate it to like an escape room, but I would say it’s quite different since we have 40 unique rooms that have different types of challenges.” – Braden Holcomb, co-owner
Read more: BRKTHROUGH, game rooms for adults, opens in Overland Park
Craft Putt
Opened: May
Known for: Beer and mini golf
Location: 11440 W. 135th St., Overland Park
Website: https://www.craftputt.com
Fun quote: “We’re going to try to have kid-friendly cocktails without alcohol, just so kids have something fun to drink too.” – Samantha Chinn, co-owner
Read more: Craft Putt, indoor mini golf course offering local beers on tap, coming soon to Overland Park
Urban Egg
Opened: April
Known for: Classic breakfast dishes, including biscuits and gravy, huevos rancheros and pancakes
Location: 4921 W. 119th St., Overland Park
Website: https://www.urbaneggeatery.com
Fun quote: “Kansas City is a natural first choice for us to venture outside of the Colorado market. Having grown up in Kansas City, graduating from Shawnee Mission South High School in 1983, I have always had a special place in my heart for this great city.” – Randy Price, co-owner
Read more: Urban Egg Eatery breakfast and lunch spot to open soon in Overland Park
