Lee’s Summit, Missouri is the sixth largest city in the Kansas City Metro area with a population of 91,364. It was ranked 27th in the 2010 Money magazine 100 Best Cities to Live in the United States. Three public school districts serve the children of the city, Lee’s Summit School District, Blue Springs School District and Raymore Peculiar School District. The Lee’s Summit school district receive the state’s highest recognition for academic achievement, Missouri’s Distinction in Performance Award. During fall 2011, the the Lee’s Summit School District was recognized for being among a handful of districts in the state to earn a perfect score on criteria for the Distinction In Performance Award each year for the last 11 years. The Lee’s Summit School District was among 16 percent of the nation's school districts receiving the SchoolMatch "What Parents Want" national award in spring 2012. Longview Community College, Summit Technology Center, a branch of the University of Central Missouri and a branch of Baker University all provide opportunities for higher education in Lee’s Summit.
Enjoy the taste of authentic German cuisine at Dietrich's Modern German Cuisine and Biergarten, located at 1313 NE Douglas Rd in Lee's Summit. This family owned restaurant offers customers their best modern, delicious German dishes with an assortment of beers and wines to complement your meal. Traditional entrees featured on the menu include Sauerbraten short ribs (marinated with a sweet, tangy ginger and juniper sauce), beef rouladen (steak wrapped around onion and bacon, simmered in beef broth), and German pot roast. An array of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches and sides are available to choose from. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are also options on the menu.Dietrich's buys their food and ingredients from local providers. They also support local entertainers and musicians by hosting them in their establishment for customers' enjoyment. Dietrich's offers To-Go orders, catering services and has a free banquet room for use. Hours of operation are 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Monday through Thursday; 11:00 am to 12:00 am, Friday and Saturday, and 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday.