04/19/2026
Last week, my uncle lost his restaurant, the Farmhouse Cafe in Frontenac, KS to a fire. Our parent location. For 12 years, he built that place from the ground up dedicating his time from early mornings, long nights, and everything in between. For my uncle the restaurant wasn’t just a business. It was his passion in life. He gave it everything.
In a matter of moments, it was all gone.
The truth is without him, I wouldn’t be where I am today. An even deeper truth, is that without him; there is no Farmhouse Cafe. So this Thursday, we’re standing with him the only way we know how. We’re giving it everything we’ve got just as Ismail always did.
Every single dollar we make on Thursday, April 23rd will go directly to him to help rebuild. If you’ve ever supported us, now’s the time to show what this community is about. Come eat. Come support. Come stand with my uncle Ismail Balazi, and show him that even in the darkest moments, hope never fades.