Bar Spotlight: BRGR

With its slightly dated boutiques and kid-heavy dining options, Corinth Square caters to a neighborhood that’s been itching for something more modern and elemental. Enter BRGR Kitchen + Bar (4038 West 83rd Street in Prairie Village, 913-825-2747), a seven-week-old, farmhouse-chic burger joint. Simply enough, the words “Eat. Drink. Socialize” are painted by the front door, reminding customers that the upscale BRGR experience is more about relaxing and interacting with one another than watching televised sports or playing video games. When the rolling garage door is open, patrons can sit outside by the fireplace with cocktails, such as the Crosstown (a Hendrick’s Gin-mint-lime-cucumber-tonic mix), or a spiked milkshake, a seasonal pint of Free State beer or a selection from the extensive canned-beer list. Open at 11 a.m. during the week and 9 a.m. on weekends for the brunch crowd, BRGR is good for those who value an easy atmosphere and food over gimmicks and drink specials.

Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.; Saturdays, Sundays, 9 a.m., 2010