Date Night

DATES WITH THEMES

Give thanks for these great date night ideas!

SANDWICH DAY

For National Sandwich Day on Nov. 3, why not forgo the national chains and visit a local sandwich shop instead? We recently did just that. King G in the Crossroads is part deli and part neighborhood bar. On a recent visit, I devoured the veggie banh mi, with roasted bell peppers, grilled heirloom carrots, jalapeno, cilantro, root veggie slaw, roasted garlic hummus and provolone on a butter bun. My husband had the turkey and Swiss topped with lettuce, balsamic pickled red onions, and mayo on Farm to Market Grains Galore bread. We both thoroughly enjoyed our sandwiches. Next time we go, I would like to try the PB&J with homemade mixed nut peanut butter and whiskeyinfused peach and apricot jam on toasted milk bread. A couple of other great local sandwich shops are the Italian Sausage Company and Bay Boys.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Small Business Saturday is always the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and it’s a perfect time to support local establishments. For a recent date, my husband and I started our day at Flapjacks ‘n More in Overland Park for some breakfast. We enjoyed talking with the owner and hearing about restaurant life—and the flapjacks are amazing! From there, we ventured out to Louisburg, KS, for some retail therapy at Louisburg Market Street. This 26,000-square-foot vendor boutique showcases antiques and vintage goods, furniture, clothes, home décor, lighting, architectural salvage and so much more. Plus, they offer free coffee, cookies and wine! Our next stop was Somerset Ridge Vineyard and Winery where we did a wine tasting and enjoyed the picturesque scenery. If you go, take time to walk among the vines or just sip on a glass of your favorite vino on their front patio. Before heading home, it’s always a good idea to stop at Louisburg Cider Mill for some of their delicious cider donuts.

PEANUT BUTTER MONTH

Peanut Butter Lovers Month is November, which is a great time to try out some peanut butter desserts around town. One of our favorite restaurants for date night is Trezo Mare. They have a delicious menu, including the chocolate bars on their dessert menu. Made up of a crunchy peanut butter base, chocolate mousse, caramel sauce and peanuts, it’s a good reason to blow your diet for the day. We also love a casual outing to Scola’s Italian Cookies, where a slice of their chocolate peanut butter cake can often be found in the self-serve case. They have amazing cookies, bread pudding and gelato, too. And for a nice splurge, we enjoy a fancy dinner out at Ocean Prime. Not only do they have an awesome selection of seafood dishes, but they have an amazing dessert menu that features peanut butter pie. We recommend getting your own piece because it’s just too good to share—but be sure to eat light beforehand!

Hannah Berry is a freelance writer who lives in the Northland with her husband. They love to explore Kansas City and try new restaurants and activities.