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Call Hall dairy bar won’t reopen until spring, K-State says
It seems the wait for Call Hall ice cream on K-State’s campus will be a bit longer still. While the university’s Western Star Global Grain and Food Center is scheduled to open its doors Sept. 18, a K-State representative told News Radio KMAN on Thursday that the dairy bar housed within will likely not open until spring.
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Mokas Coffee & Eatery signs 9-unit development deal for Kansas City expansion
Mokas Coffee & Eatery has signed a nine-unit development deal with Cornerstone Hospitality to expand across the Kansas City market. Cornerstone Hospitality, led by Brice Turner and Jeff Bennett, will open six locations in Clay and Jackson counties on the Missouri side of the Kansas City market. Three additional locations are planned for Derby, Garden City and Manhattan, Kansas, outside the metro area.
tkmagazine.com
Blind Tiger Brewery Announces New Polish Pilsner Now On Tap
The Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant in Topeka has released a new Polish Pilsner created through a collaboration among four brewers from Kansas and Colorado. Endless Stories Polish Pilsner was developed by Blind Tiger Brewmaster and Owner John Dean; Head Brewer Alvaro Canizales; Bill Eye, brewer and owner of Bierstadt Lagerhaus in Denver; and Bill Hasse, retired brewer from The Sandlot Brewery at Coors Field in Denver.
Emporia gazette.com
‘Lots of good memories’: House of Ma to close after 46 years in Emporia
For Kim Davidson, House of Ma wasn't simply a place to get Chinese food. It was part of a tradition she shared with her father. “My dad and I used to go Christmas shopping for my mom every year and then we would go eat at House of Ma,” Davidson recalled. “It was our thing.”
ksal.com
Mokas Expanding With 9 New Locations
Salina based Mokas Coffee & Eatery is growing, and expanding with multiple locations across the Kansas City area. According to JRI Hospitality, they have signed a nine-unit franchise development deal with Cornerstone Hospitality. It includes includes six units across Clay and Jackson Counties on the Missouri side of the greater Kansas City market, along with three additional development units in Kansas markets outside the metro area. Those three additional units will be directed to the Kansas markets of Derby, Garden City, and Manhattan, with active site selection underway and a 2027 opening targeted as the group builds out the full nine-unit development.
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Find a feast at the Topeka Food Truck Festival
The Topeka Food Truck Festival is located at Gage Park. The fourth annual festival is on Aug. 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. In 2023, there was a resurgence and need for a community event post COVID-19. There have always been large festivals in Gage Park and Arron Parrish, the event organizer and owner of Poppin Squeeze, made this event his own. There are 23 local food trucks attending this year’s festival.
WIBW
‘Final farewell’: Local pizzeria hosts final event before closing its doors
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A local Topeka pizzeria is closing its doors for the last Sunday, Aug. 23. Doughboyz Pizzeria just hit its six years mark in August, serving the Topeka community. In a 2020 interview with 13 NEWS, owners Trevor Burdett, and his business partner Eli, said they were...
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House of Ma, Traci’s Shaved Ice announce closures
Two long-time food businesses in Emporia are closing their doors soon. Traci’s Shaved Ice will have its final day of operations this upcoming Sunday for its physical location at 1508 West 6th. A reason hasn’t been given. A social media post says the business will still be available for customers at local and private events.
dailycoffeenews.com
Mokas Continues Kansas City-Area Expansion with 9-Unit Deal
Salina, Kansas-born cafe chain and roasting company Mokas Coffee & Eatery has signed a nine-unit franchise development agreement with a new business entity called Cornerstone Hospitality. The deal includes six planned stores in Clay and Jackson counties on the Missouri side of the Kansas City market, plus three additional Kansas...
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KSNT News
New Smoothie King location officially opens in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Smoothie King officially opened in west Topeka for Friday’s ribbon cutting, giving residents another option for smoothies and healthier food choices. Owner Ryan Christopher says he and his wife, Kim, decided to open in Topeka, at the 2000 block of Southwest Wanamaker Road, after hearing from people who wanted more nutritious options […]
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allamericanatlas.com
5 Best Pizza Places in Topeka, Kansas to Try
Kansas’ capital city has an underrated pizza scene—combining Midwest heart, Italian comfort, and inventive modern shops. From generous tavern pies to creative gourmet kitchens, here are Topeka’s best pizzas for 2026. 1. AJ’s NY Pizzeria. A slice of the Big Apple in downtown Topeka, AJ’s is...
The Topeka Capital-Journal
Get sneak peek of upscale wine bar soon opening in Topeka | Exclusive
The ability to engage in a fine dining experience in Topeka just became a little easier, thanks to the bond of three longtime friends. Board and Barrel Wine Bar, 1709 SW Gage Blvd., is a new fine-dining wine bar and restaurant founded by friends and now business partners Nathan Mikoleit, Tre'Jor Hopkins and Dalton Burchett. The idea came first after the need to renovate the space, which is next door to Custenborder Florist, which is owned by Mikoleit's parents. Mikoleit's experience in the food and business industry led him to the idea of the restaurant. Mikoleit is the co-owner of Speck's while Burchett is a manager there. Hopkins is the owner of Flavor Wagon food truck. "So, we wanted an idea for a tenant," said Mikoleit. "I'm kind of a serial entrepreneur, so we already owned Speck's Bar and Grill together and kind of had the food experience. Kind of wanted to take a step up from the bar food to more fine dining. "And at that time, I thought a wine bar, charcuterie was going to be a good idea,". Perfecting the art of fine dining The construction process for the building took two years and during that time,
allamericanatlas.com
5 Crazy Themed Restaurants in Topeka, Kansas that are Worth Going Out of Your Way For
Topeka, Kansas—where the prairie wind carries stories, where the sun sets behind art deco facades and the city’s heartbeat is a blend of old soul and new dreams. Here, the streets are lined with murals and memories, and the people—teachers, railroaders, artists, and dreamers—bring a warmth that seeps into every corner café and neon-lit diner. It’s a city where food is more than sustenance; it’s a gathering, a celebration, a way to taste the spirit of the Midwest.
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Topeka store sells discounted groceries to fight rising food costs
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka grocery store is helping residents lower their grocery bills as food costs rise and food insecurity increases among families across the country. Chuck Johnson opened Second Chance Foods more than four years ago. He said the store does not generate a large profit, but helping people feed their families means more to him.
tkmagazine.com
Smoothie King Celebrates Opening Of New Store In Topeka
Smoothie King, driven by a deep commitment to care for its guests and communities and guided by its vision to make the world a better place by nourishing healthy habits, opened its new 2121 SW Wanamaker RD. STE 107, Topeka, KS 66614. This new Smoothie King is owned and operated by Ryan & Kimberly Christopher.