The grand opening will feature a buffet where guests can enjoy complimentary dishes, including vegetarian options, along with drinks and desserts.

Salem wanted to open a restaurant in Olathe, specifically, because there are so few Mediterranean options. Actually, there aren’t any in that Kansas City suburb. “Zero,” Summer said emphatically.

"I've been here for eight years, and I've tried many shawarma places, and no one has brought the actual authentic taste," he adds. "And I've been working on this recipe for a long time until I decided ...