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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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Music and food trucks downtown
The Paradize Band has folks dancing at Evergy Plaza. Envista Eat's and Beats summer concerts continue to bring great music downtown. Delta Haze was the opening band.
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,
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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.
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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.
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Fat’so Food Truck in Manhattan, KS
Fat’so Food Truck in Manhattan, KS: Burgers, Wings & More. Manhattan’s food truck scene just keeps growing, and Fat’so Food Truck in Manhattan, KS is one to add to your list. The first time we tried the truck, they were located across from RC McGraw's. Their bright red truck and caricature logo draw the eye, and their food will keep you coming back for more!
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Ziggy’s Pizza expanding to Manhattan with first location outside Wichita
MANHATTAN (KSNT) — Wichita-based Ziggy’s Pizza is expanding to Manhattan, marking the family-owned business’s first location outside of Wichita. The new restaurant is located between downtown Manhattan and Aggieville, across from City Park. Owner Jamie Verbeckmoes said Manhattan was a natural choice for the company’s first expansion outside its hometown. “We chose this as our […]
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Flint Hills Pints Ice Cream in Alma, KS
Flint Hills Pints in Alma, KS, is serving up amazing small-batch ice cream!. Flint Hills Pints in Alma, KS, is redefining ice cream with its premium, small-batch creations. Flint Hills Pints prides itself on crafting unique flavors using all-natural, high-quality ingredients, many sourced locally. Whether you're a local resident or passing through the Flint Hills region, stopping by at the Manhattan Farmer's Market, a visit to Flint Hills Pints is a must!
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Bird's Creamery in Wamego, KS
If you hear the name Bird’s Creamery in Wamego, Kansas, pizza probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But, trust me, it should be. We are pizza people, and since I married a New Yorker, Pizza is a food group in our house. We have been to every pizza place in, I think, a 45-minute radius, and Bird's Creamery is one of our favorites.
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7Brew plan for northwest Emporia location gains needed variance approval from Lyon County BZA
7Brew’s plans for a new coffee shop in northwest Emporia are percolating once again. The coffee shop plans for a new location at 2803 Eaglecrest, in the same parking lot as a Taco Bell, cleared a major hurdle with the Lyon County Joint Board of Zoning Appeals voting unanimously to approve a variance for the property despite ongoing concerns about traffic and resulting safety nearby. BZA member Aaron Larson made the motion to approve, saying data developed by 7Brew and city staff indicated some “pain points” throughout the day if 7Brew moves forward, but…
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Planning Commission to revisit 7 Brew variance request Tuesday
The Emporia Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will meet virtually Tuesday, Aug. 11, with a previously tabled request connected to a proposed 7 Brew Coffee location returning for consideration. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. and will be conducted as a virtual meeting with livestream access only, according...
Emporia gazette.com
7 Brew clears zoning hurdle after traffic review
A proposed 7 Brew Coffee location in northwest Emporia is moving forward after city officials took a closer look at how the drive-thru business could affect traffic in an already busy commercial corridor. The Emporia Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance Tuesday evening that will allow the proposed coffee...
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New pizza chain restaurant coming to Manhattan
MAHATTAN (KSNT) – A Wichita-based family-owned neighborhood pizza restaurant is expanding and opening a location in Manhattan. Ziggy’s Pizza announced on July 31 in a press release that the new restaurant will be located at 1026 Poyntz Ave. in Manhattan in the former Parkside Station building that sits across from City Park. “Manhattan has always […]