Prairie Village, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City located in Johnson County, has a population of 21,447. The town was developed by J. C. Nichols who is the developer of the Country Club Plaza located just a few miles away and was initially intended to provide a community for military personnel returning from the Second World War. It was incorporated in 1951 and was named the best planned community in America in 1949 by the National Association of Home Builders. The award winning Shawnee Mission School District serves the educational needs of the Prairie Village residents.
I love Prairie Village! In fact, PV is not only my favorite place to work, but it is also where my husband and I live and are raising our four kids. There is little I appreciate more than good food and beverage so it's only natural that my first "Favorite Things Insight" feature my favorite PV restaurant- Story! The quaint setting, knowledgeable and friendly staff, amazing wine list, and excellent menu combine to deliver an elegantly relaxing dining experience right in the heart of the Village Shops. Story offers a great happy hour Tuesday - Friday from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. They also feature a $10 entree for members of their mailing list on Sunday evenings.