This year brought plenty of new places to dine and enjoy new fare in Johnson County.
From new cocktail bars to popular Kansas City brands opening new shops in Johnson County, here’s a look at some of the Post’s most popular stories about local places to eat and drink this past year.
Avelluto’s (formerly Italian Delight by Avelluto Bros) — Mission
Opened: May
Known for: Pizza and traditional Italian fare
Location: 6846 Johnson Drive
Read more: 3 years after closing, beloved Italian eatery set for comeback this month in Mission
Harp Barbecue — Overland Park
Opened: November
Known for: Smoked meats
Location: 12094 W. 135th St.
Website: www.harpbarbecue.com
Read more: This Missouri barbecue joint is relocating to Overland Park
Sickies Garage — Overland Park
Opened: May
Known for: “Supercharged” burgers and beer
Location: 7111 W. 95th St.
Website: sickiesburgers.com
Read more: Sickies Garage, selling ‘supercharged’ burgers, set to open in old OP Red Robin
Quaint — Olathe
Opened: October
Known for: Specialty cocktails
Location: 15995 S. Bradley Drive
Website: quaintcocktails.com
Read more: Olathe’s newest cocktail bar Quaint aims to be a night out ‘destination’
Palacio Maya — Lenexa
Opened: April
Known for: Papas con pollo
Location: 9720 Quivira Road
Website: www.palaciomayamo.com
Read more: Locally owned Mexican restaurant opening new Lenexa location
Emiliano’s — Olathe
Opened: August
Known for: “Tres amigos” burritos (filled with pork, ground beef and shredded chicken)
Location: 2137 E. 151st St.
Website: emilianosks.com
Read more: New family-owned Mexican eatery Emiliano’s opens in Olathe
Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh — Overland Park
Opened: April
Known for: All-day breakfast
Location: 7510 Shawnee Mission Parkway
Website: www.abelardosmexicanfood.com
Read more: This Mexican restaurant is now open in former Overland Park diner spot
Common Tiger — Mission
Opened: August
Known for: Tiger’s Blood cocktail
Location: 5616 Johnson Drive
Website: the-common-tiger.square.site
Read more: This new Mission corner store offers something more but only if you have the password
Rize N Shine — Shawnee
Opened: June
Known for: Sweet cream pancakes
Location: 7182 Renner Road
Website: www.rizenshine.com
Read more: Longtime Shawnee brunch restaurant reopens with new owners, new name
Atomic Cowboy — Overland Park
Opened: January
Known for: Biscuits and gravy and custom pizza
Location: 7101 W. 80th St.
Website: www.atomiccowboy.net
Read more: Atomic Cowboy, known for biscuits and giant cinnamon rolls, opening in Overland Park
1981 K-Chicken — Overland Park
Opened: June
Known for: Korean fried chicken
Location: 10412 Mastin St.
Website: www.1981kchicken.com
Read more: New Korean eatery and sports bar opens in former Steve’s Villa Capri space in Overland Park
Betty Rae’s Ice Cream — Prairie Village
Opened: August
Known for: Modern twists on classic flavors
Location: 5330 W. 95th St.
Website: bettyraes.com
Read more: Betty Rae’s Ice Cream expanding with new Prairie Village shop. When will it open?
Bikanervala — Overland Park
Opened: July
Known for: Vegetarian “Indo Chinese” fusion
Location: 8669 W. 135th St.
Website: www.bikanervalausa.com
Read more: New restaurant serving vegetarian Indian cuisine opens in Overland Park
