The oldest continually operating restaurant in Johnson County was originally inspired by Frank Sinatra’s Villa Capri

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Steve’s Villa Capri celebrated its sixty-one-year anniversary in February. Steve’s father and uncle came up with the idea from the Villa Capri in California owned by Frank Sinatra. They decided to bring one back to Kansas City in 1961. The restaurant was first opened as Tony’s Villa Capri, named after his father. Steve grew up… Continue reading The oldest continually operating restaurant in Johnson County was originally inspired by Frank Sinatra’s Villa Capri