Prairie Village has a new reason to smile: Clementine’s Ice Cream, the distinguished St. Louis “micro-creamery” known for indulgent flavors and uncompromising quality, has opened its first location within the Kansas City area. For founder Tamara Keefe, the move is about more than expansion; it’s about sharing joy through ice cream.

“We kind of call it internally the ‘10-minute vacation,’” Keefe says. “You walk out with Gooey Butter Cake ice cream or Salted Caramel Cookies and Cream, but while you’re here, you’re going to try something different—like strawberry with balsamic and white pepper or cherry cardamom.”

That philosophy captures the Clementine’s experience: familiar favorites alongside boundary-pushing flavors that surprise and delight, creating a fine balance between comfort and

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