Dish & Drink KC: Tailgating at Hometown Olathe Family Farm and trying out the new All In One Eatery

Hometown Olathe Family Farm // Photo by Tiffany Watts

Last weekend, I swapped my usual Sunday routine for a day of wine slushies, yard games, and football at Hometown Olathe Family Farm (the former site of Stone Pillar Winery). Known for its bottled red and white wines, signature Frosty Wine Slushies, and a calendar full of family-friendly events, this local winery turned game day into a full-blown tailgate party. Beer kegs and grilled dogs included. 

Upon arrival, guests had options: spread out under shaded cabanas with big screens on both sides (perfect for large groups like mine), hang out inside where it’s cool, or pull up a bench outside. We set up under the cabanas, but before kickoff, we barely thought about the game. We were too busy playing. 

They set up the perfect field day. So nostalgic. 

There was a long row of games like cornhole, ladder toss, and fowling (bowling with a football) lined up in the yard, and an open field that invited kids and grown-ups alike to run around. My family and friends ended up in a full game of two-hand touch football before we even sat down.

Of course, no tailgate is complete without good drinks, and Hometown’s Frosty Wine Slushies were the star of the day. We grabbed as many as we could carry: the Melon Berry, made with their white wine, was super popular amongst the group. The Cherry Melon, made with their red wine, was a close runner-up. Both came garnished beautifully and disappeared way too quickly. 

The Chiefs may have fallen to the Eagles, but the day still felt like a win. With wide-open fields, shaded cabanas, and an endless flow of frosty slushies, this was easily the most memorable tailgate I’ve been to in a long time.

Beyond wine, beer, and cocktails, Hometown also has some adorable café-style seating inside the main building, and you can grab coffee drinks from the bar. So even if you’re just in the mood to grab coffee with friends, you can enjoy the space. And with events happening all the time, it’s worth following Hometown’s website or Instagram to stay in the loop on what’s coming up next.

Hometown Olathe Family Farm is located at 11000 S Woodland St, Olathe, KS 66061.

All In One Eatery // Photo by Tiffany Watts

My daughter and I recently checked out All In One Eatery (AiOe), the new all-you-can-eat, pan-Asian restaurant that’s been drawing a steady stream of curious diners in the Northland. The concept is simple: pay a flat fee, for dinner it’s $36 per adult and $15 per child under 11, and eat your way across the Asian continent, one tablet order at a time.

Here’s how it works. Each table comes equipped with a touchscreen ordering system where you’ll scroll through categories like appetizers, skewers, Chinese dishes, and sushi. Once you’re ready, you submit your order and wait. Sometimes dishes arrive within minutes, sometimes they’re bundled together depending on the flow of the kitchen. Food may be delivered by a staff member or by Bella, their robot waitress, who glides across the dining room carrying trays.

The restaurant emphasizes that you can order as much as you like, but warns that if plates are left largely untouched, there’s an additional $6–$8 charge per dish. Maybe it’s just me, but the pressure to clear each plate adds a layer of stress, especially for those who just want to sample bites without committing to finishing everything.

Granted, we are picky eaters, especially when it comes to our sushi. 

All In One Eatery // Photo by Tiffany Watts

We started with appetizers like the crab rangoon, crispy calamari, and chicken lettuce wraps. The wraps, although the presentation looked rushed, were one of the highlights: tender chicken cooked with red and green bell peppers, tucked into lettuce leaves for a refreshing bite that balanced savory and fresh flavors. The tuna tataki, lightly seared and seasoned, was another favorite, delicate and flavorful without being heavy.

From there, we moved on to sushi, udon noodles with shrimp, and grilled chicken skewers. While everything was fine, not every dish hit the mark. By the time the check came, our $92 tab, which was for two people and one drink, felt like more than the meal was worth.

For adventurous eaters with hearty appetites, All In One Eatery offers a fun way to explore a wide variety of pan-Asian flavors under one roof. But if you’re a picky eater or someone who doesn’t enjoy the pressure of cleaning every plate, this buffet might feel more stressful than satisfying.

AiOe (All in One Eatery) is located at 8654 N Boardwalk Ave, Kansas City, MO 64154.