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Little Caesar’s Love Kitchen comes to Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Little Caesar’s Love Kitchen stopped in Topeka. The Love Kitchen is a pizza truck that travels across the country, serving free pizza to communities experiencing homelessness, hunger, and recovering from disaster. The truck came to town Wednesday, with volunteers serving about 200 people at...
KVOE
Tickets now available for annual Emporia Rotary Club Grocery Grab fundraiser set for November 14th
Tickets are now available for residents to take part in “the most exciting five minutes of fundraising” later this year. The annual Rotary Club of Emporia Grocery Grab fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, November 14th and will once again take place at Good’s CashSaver at 2703 US Highway 50. Tickets are available from any Emporia Rotary Club member at CashSaver, costing $10 per person.
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Little Caesars hosts grand opening of new North Topeka location
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Little Caesars has opened a new location in North Topeka. The new Little Caesars location opened its doors on Aug. 11, but is now celebrating with a grand opening at 2102 NW Topeka Boulevard from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. Little Caesars...
tkmagazine.com
Pop-Up Oktoberfest Celebration At The Blind Tiger Brewery
The Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant is bringing a taste of Bavaria to Topeka with a 10-day Oktoberfest celebration, running Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at 37th Street and Kansas Avenue. The celebration will feature German-style beers brewed on-site, traditional German food specials, festive decorations, German music...
Kansas State Collegian
Folk music brings lively ambience to Manhattan Farmer’s Market
When strolling through the vendors at Manhattan’s weekly farmer’s market, shoppers may hear the sound of acoustic instruments and singing voices. The sweet sounds come from behind George LeRoux’s table, where a group of instrumentalists sits, enjoying themselves while playing folk music. LeRoux, owner of Flint Hill’s...
The Topeka Capital-Journal
Globe Indian Cuisine closes in downtown Topeka
A long-standing restaurant in downtown Topeka has closed its doors. Globe Indian Cuisine at 117 SE 10th Ave. announced on its business Facebook page that it was officially closed for business Sept. 11. Although the restaurant didn't provide a reason for closing, it thanked the customers who have "supported the Globe throughout the years." Restaurant transitioned management several years ago In March of 2019, Globe Indian transitioned into new management and a facelift after 16 years of its original management, The Capital-Journal previously reported. Sunil Gotru became its new owner following former owner Amarpreet “Latti” Singh, who opened it in November 2002. The Capital-Journal reached out to Globe Indian Cuisine for further comment about the restaurant closure but didn't immediately receive a response. On Sept. 15, the business building was empty and its doors were locked. There was no signage or notice of closure posted on the main door. This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: Globe Indian Cuisine closes in downtown Topeka
Kansas State Collegian
Bandidas Coffee Co. review | Come for coffee, stay for bagels
Bandidas Coffee Co. has a fun, cozy atmosphere right when you walk in. The owners clearly put in the work to make it an inviting place, as its warm lighting and curated decorations feel intentional. The shop was buzzing when I got there. It felt like a great place for...
Emporia gazette.com
Great American Market draws crowds downtown
Sunny skies and cooler temperatures greeted visitors Saturday during the annual Great American Market in downtown Emporia. Hundreds of vendors offered food, drinks, handmade crafts, T-shirts, antiques, jewelry and other goods. Families with children, couples walking their dogs and groups of friends filled the streets as they browsed booths and enjoyed the festivities.
Kansas State Collegian
Bandidas Coffee Co. officially opens its doors in Manhattan
Bandidas Coffee Company, located on Anderson Avenue, held its grand opening on Sept. 5 and 6, introducing a new coffee spot to Manhattan. Jessica Nelson and Ashley Vicencio, co-owners of Bandidas Coffee Co., said they saw a high volume of customers at the new coffee shop after their soft opening in July.
fastfoodclub.com
People Drive From All Over Kansas For The Pancakes At This Beloved Cottonwood Falls Cafe
Some Kansas towns are so small you could almost miss them if you blinked at the wrong moment. But in the heart of the Flint Hills sits a brick building from the 1880s that keeps pulling folks off the highway and down a quiet main street. Families make the drive...
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Great American Market sparks busy period for Main Street
Great American Market typically fills up quickly, and Saturday’s rendition is no different. Spaces have been claimed for months. Emporia Main Street Director Casey Woods says there will be a lot of shopping options, including antiques, artwork, clothing, handmade gifts, home decor and plants. There will also be a number of food trucks available.
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Palermo’s closes temporarily, Smokehouse Emporia location closes permanently
Temporary for one. Permanent for another. Regardless, Emporia’s list of restaurants shortened by 2 this week. Palermo’s Italian Ristorante, 2002 West 6th, has posted it is temporarily closed. Reasons have not been given and there is no indication when or if the restaurant will reopen. Palermo’s had opened in the summer of 2024 after longtime restaurant Shanghai closed.
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Topeka’s first QuikTrip opens this week
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Capital City’s first QuikTrip is set to open this week. The new convenience store, located at 3918 SW Topeka Blvd., opens Thursday, Sept. 3, at 7 a.m. QuikTrip leadership says it’s ready to embrace Topeka. “A lot of residents in Topeka were requesting...
KSNT News
Japanese restaurant temporarily closes as it changes locations in Manhattan
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – An Aggieville restaurant has closed, but won’t remain shuttered for long as it transitions to a new location. Green Tea Sushi recently shared on social media that it is moving out of its current location to a new spot nearby in the Little Apple’s Aggieville area. The business closed its doors at […]
Kansas State Collegian
Fresh out of the oven | Ziggy’s Pizza arrives in Manhattan
Manhattan residents have a new hangout spot located at 1026 Pointz Ave., as Ziggy’s Pizza officially opened its doors on Aug. 28 and became an immediate success. “It was awesome,” Bryce Forrest, co-general manager of Ziggy’s Pizza, said. “We almost went through all of our food that we had.”