The Leawood Chamber of Commerce's food-and-drink event returns Sept. 12, with tastings from 27 restaurants at Park Place.
A Taste of Leawood 2026 runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at the open-air shopping center at 11549 Ash St. in Leawood. General admission tickets cost $100 and include unlimited tastings from all participating restaurants, three drink tickets for wine, beer and seltzers, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, live music and interactive experiences including a caricature artist and unlimited digital photos from The Photo Bus KC.
VIP tickets cost $150 and add complimentary valet parking, fast-pass entry, access to three exclusive stops with elevated drinks and lounge-style experiences.
The restaurant lineup, according to the Park Place event page, includes Aahaa Modern Indian Cuisine, Affare, Bamboo Penny's, Betty Rae's, BIBIBOP Asian Grill, Booth Creek Wagyu, Charleston's, Coffee, I'm in Love, Cornflower Baked Goods, Dewey's Pizza, HomeGrown, Kata Nori, Kona Ice, Meat Mitch BBQ, Modern Market Eatery, Paulo's Italian Kitchen, Plate KC, Queen of Acorns, Revel Sports Tavern, Rye, Shake Shack, Strang Hall, Sullivan's Steakhouse, Travelin' Toms, Tuk Tuk Thai, Urban and Whataburger. The listing notes the roster is current as of Aug. 27.
The Ragged Heirs will perform live music throughout the evening.
The event is 21 and older only and takes place rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable and the event is expected to sell out, according to the Park Place listing. The event's Facebook page directs buyers to atasteofleawood.com while tickets remain available.
