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Smoffee’s More Than Coffee Shop in Colby

The colorful, arty sign above Smoffee’s gave me a preview of what’s inside this former motion picture theater. Starring a fun and inviting atmosphere and homemade food, this inventive bakery, bistro, ...

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Posted on May 20, 2011 2:17PM by Cecilia Harris

Enjoy live music in historic Shirley Opera House

When canned music no longer sets your toes tapping, you can find live music on the Great Plains that will. Come to the historic Shirley Opera House (formerly the Aberdeen Steakhouse & Pub) in ...

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Posted on May 13, 2011 1:47PM by admin

Succulent Steaks at Samy’s in Garden City

Photo credit: Samy's Spirits & SteakhouseThis month we’re featuring three recipes from Samy’s Spirits & Steakhouse in the Clarion Inn and Conference Center. The Garden City restaurant ...

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Posted on May 6, 2011 9:46AM by admin

Baked Goods Rule at Our Daily Bread

Famous for its cinnamon rolls and homemade pies, Our Daily Bread Bake Shoppe and Bistro in Barnes is just 50 miles northwest of Manhattan. The historic building’s majestic windows and painted murals ...

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Posted on April 29, 2011 2:08PM by admin

Old-fashioned Outdoor Dining at Kuntz’s Drive-In in Abilene

As alfresco dining continues to grow in popularity, I’m reminded of a form of outdoor dining I’ve been enjoying since I was a kid - the drive-in. I live near one of these old-fashioned eating ...

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Posted on April 22, 2011 1:24PM by Cecilia Harris

Wizard of Wine

This month we’re profiling the Oz Winery in Wamego. Here, Brooke Balderson, co-owner and manager of the winery, answers our questions.1) Tell us the history of your winery.Our winemaker, Noah Wright, ...

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Posted on April 15, 2011 2:08PM by admin

Remembering Norma – and Her Luscious Coconut Creme Pie

Fondly known as “America’s Pie Queen,” 90-year-old Norma Grubb died in Topeka on March 28. For years Grubb worked at the Sommerset Hall Café in Dover, where a wedge of her signature coconut creme pie ...

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Posted on April 8, 2011 2:18PM by admin

Kansas Café Mixes Home-Cooking and Music Nights

Learn about the Emma Chase Café in Emma Chase Café from owner Sue Smith – then stop in for an Emma Burger and Friday Night Jam Session.1) Tell us about the history of your café.The Emma Chase Café ...

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Posted on March 25, 2011 9:52PM by admin

Where’s The Beef? At the Grand Central Hotel and Grill in Cottonwood Falls

Here’s a wakeup call. With much of the best beef in the country raised right here in Kansas, especially in the Flint Hills region, why not dine at an establishment the Kansas Beef Council twice named ...

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Posted on March 18, 2011 4:31PM by Cecilia Harris

A Tale of Two Breweries

This month we’re traveling to Manhattan, Kan., to feature two award-winning breweries, both of which offer free tours. Below, you’ll hear from Don Darfler, assistant general manager at Little Apple ...

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Posted on March 11, 2011 6:15PM by admin

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Smoffee’s More Than Coffee Shop in Colby

Enjoy live music in historic Shirley Opera House

Succulent Steaks at Samy’s in Garden City

Baked Goods Rule at Our Daily Bread

Old-fashioned Outdoor Dining at Kuntz’s Drive-In in Abilene

Wizard of Wine

Remembering Norma – and Her Luscious Coconut Creme Pie

Kansas Café Mixes Home-Cooking and Music Nights

Where’s The Beef? At the Grand Central Hotel and Grill in Cottonwood Falls

A Tale of Two Breweries