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Coffee shop abundance | Dutch Bros coming to Manhattan
Manhattan’s first Dutch Bros will soon open to the community, stirring differing opinions among locals about the plethora of coffee shops in the city. Following the opening of Bandiadas Coffee Co. and 7 Brew earlier this year, the new drive-thru will be located at 310 Tuttle Creek Blvd., North of Community First Bank, and will soon join the growing community of local and national chains students and residents enjoy.
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5 Best Restaurants in Topeka, Kansas You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them
Topeka, Kansas — a city where the prairie wind carries stories across the river, where murals bloom on brick walls and the golden dome of the Capitol glimmers above neighborhoods stitched with memory and hope. Here, the streets are lined with Victorian homes and mid-century storefronts, each block humming with the laughter of families, the wisdom of old-timers, and the dreams of newcomers drawn by the promise of possibility.
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Topeka author helps people be more in tune with their retirement plans
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local financial advisor debuted her financial help book, “The Trust Process”, on Friday which delves into the importance of knowing your retirement plans. Megan Jones and her husband Chris Jones are both financial advisors in Topeka. Together they founded Jones Advisory Group in 2008. Their goal is to educate people on their […]
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'Chef's Kiss' reopens as a new Topeka catering business
A recently closed Topeka restaurant is rebranding and opening as a catering and events business. Chef’s Kiss Ristorante closed Aug. 30 after only a year in business. The restaurant opened August 2025, serving Italian cuisine, wine and cocktails. The building at 1618 SW Washburn Ave. is now for lease. Head chef Kelli Page said personal health issues prompted her to step away from running a full-time restaurant. Page will reopen next month as a catering and events business operating out of The Woodshed Event Center at 1901 N. Kansas Ave. “Chef’s Kiss (Ristorante) was very demanding of my time,” said Page. “There were times I couldn’t be on my feet, and the restaurant really struggled.” She said running a restaurant required her to work six days a week, which impacted her health. “I had to be there," Page said, "and I neglected my health to the point that I was admitted to the hospital.” Page was searching for a commercial kitchen to fulfill catering orders placed before the restaurant closed when another opportunity presented itself. “It started out as me looking for a ghost kitchen I could do some catering out of," she said. "The Woodshed said that with all
The Topeka Capital-Journal
Topeka fine dining staple Chez Yasu closing soon
A longtime fine dining restaurant in Topeka is closing its doors this weekend. Chez Yasu French Restaurant at 2701 SW 17th St. announced via its business Facebook page it would be closing its doors for business "after 24 wonderful years." "Chez Yasu has been more than just a place to dine. It has been a place where countless memories were made, milestones celebrated, and people gathered," said the Facebook post. "From birthdays and anniversaries to holidays, special occasions, meetings, and cherished moments with loved ones, we have had the privilege of being part of so many meaningful celebrations." Husband and wife team, Mako Ueno-Fakhoury and Jon Fakhoury, opened the Chez Yasu doors in Topeka in 2002, The Capital-Journal previously reported. In 2019 the owners spoke about how they were looking to attract a younger crowd for business. When will Chez Yasu shutter? The business page said the French restaurant will remain open Nov. 5 through 7. It's final day of service will be Nov. 7. The Facebook post invited customers to go and join for one last dinner of their favorite dish while sharing memories made together throughout the years. "As this chapter comes to a close, we reflect with
The Topeka Capital-Journal
Prairie Band’s dispute with Kansas Lottery won’t see trial before 2028
A potential trial on the disputed size of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s reservation won’t happen before 2028, according to federal court records. U.S. Magistrate Judge Angel Mitchell issued a scheduling order Nov. 3 for the Prairie Band’s lawsuit against Kansas Lottery executive director Stephen Durrell. The lawsuit involves lottery sales on land, including portions of west Topeka, the Nation is laying claim to via a 1846 treaty. More: Kansas, Prairie Band differ greatly on land treaty meaning in lawsuit The pretrial conference is set for Jan. 25, 2028, and Mitchell’s order establishes other deadlines before and after the conference. A notable deadline involves motions to intervene, which are due Jan. 8. The City of Topeka has considered joining the lawsuit , and the expectation is that others may want to join as well. “The parties anticipate that municipality and county governments in the affected area — the 30-by-30-mile square that the Nation claims as its reservation — as well as perhaps others with interests in this dispute may seek to intervene in this action,” the scheduling order said. “Plaintiff intends to oppose any motions to intervene.” More: July 27 trial set in $2.25M Potawatomi suit against feds The Prairie
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After 24 years, Topeka French restaurant closing its doors
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A beloved French restaurant in the capital city is saying goodbye to its customers and the public. Chez Yasu announced the closure on its Facebook page, saying it will remain open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, but Saturday, Nov. 7, will be its final day of service.
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Video Vault: Home Sweet Home
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - We have a couple stories that caught our eye for this week’s trip into the WIBW Video Vault. We meet a lot of unique people, and these two gentlemen are memorable for their unique homes and properties. We go “out of the house” and “underground”...
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Veterans Day Parade route revealed in downtown Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – There will be a parade this weekend in celebration of Veterans Day in downtown Topeka. The City of Topeka and the Topeka Police Department announced in a press release on Wednesday that there will be street closures and parking restrictions for the annual parade on Saturday, Nov. 7. The parade will begin […]
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Topeka Symphony takes audience on road trip for next performance
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Hop in the car and hit the road for the Topeka Symphony’s next show. They’re still on the Washburn campu, but the music will take you on a farther journey. Director Kyle Wylie Pickett visited Eye on NE Kansas to explain. The American Road...
The Topeka Capital-Journal
Topeka 'dirty soda' trailer brings a new drink to Topeka
High Noon Soda Co. opened as a mobile pop-up in August, bringing the dirty soda trend sweeping the nation to the streets of Topeka. Now, Owner Amanda Rice is rebranding under the name Dirty Voltage Beverage Co. and business is booming. Dirty soda recipes typically begin with a soda base mixed with flavored syrup and cream and served over ice. The concept, which started in Utah in the 2010s, has been making its way toward the center of the country over the past decade. “We have seven types of soda and different combos of dirty soda,” said Rice. “We make our own cream, cold foam and soft tops.” A soft top is a thick, fluffy sweet cream foam cap that sits atop a drink. Rice serves drinks in 24 and 32-ounce sizes using bases like Sprite, Fanta and Dr. Pepper. Dirty sodas are priced around $8 each. She also offers Energy Sips, which range between $8-$10. These are made with an energy drink base of Alani or Red Bull. Customers can choose from a variety of flavored cold foam options. According to Rice, Dirty Voltage’s most popular soda creation is the Cowboy Campfire, marketed as “what you would get if
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Gate 36 Eatery, National Association of Letter Carriers hosts fundraiser dinner
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The local branch, Branch 10, of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) held a dinner fundraiser on Nov. 1. The fundraiser was in partnership with Gate 36 Eatery at Billard Airport. Proceeds from the dinner are heading to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). NALC is...