Food & Drink

Savor the flavors of the Sunflower State

Craving something local, delicious, and worth the drive? Kansas is full of flavor—whether it’s a farm-to-table favorite, a legendary BBQ joint, small-town bakery, craft brewery, or a hidden gem serving up home-cooked classics. Every bite tells a story, and we’re here to help you find the best of what’s cooking across the state.

This page is your gateway to Kansas food and drink culture. From profiles of local chefs and makers to road-trip-worthy restaurants and seasonal recipes, these articles are here to help you eat well, drink local, and discover new favorites along the way.

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Taste of Kansas: Soy in the Mix

Photography by Nick Krug The “joy of soy” is more than a catchy phrase for Charlene Patton, the consumer media specialist for…

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Carhops, Burgers and .... Pie

(This article was first published in the 2015 summer issue of KANSAS!) At Bobo’s, the steak burger still reigns supreme and onion…

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Kansas Cider Makers

Photography by Aaron Patton Kansas farms and cider masters perfect the taste of a traditional drink Kenneth and Denise Gardner developed a…

Four Favorite Sweets Shops in Kansas

Hazel Hill Chocolate | Topeka Located downtown, Hazel Hill is one of the premier chocolate shops not only in the state but throughout the…

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Victorian Tea Parties in Kansas

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Photography Jason Dailey Victorian-era afternoon tea times set in charming locations throughout Kansas The Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site in Olathe will hold intimate, 1860s-style…

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Photography by Justin Lister Working through his family farm, a Rogan Tokach hopes to reverse a statewide decline in honey production Rogan Tokach’s fascination with bees began when he observed a hive…

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When the Kansas sun stretches long into the evening and farmers’ markets brim with just-picked produce, summer cooking steps into its prime. Here at KANSAS!, we’ve spent years tasting our way through…

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Where the Wild Things Flourish

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Photography by Amy Meng A class offered through Manhattan’s UFM Community Learning Center teaches students the basics of foraging for edible native plants Sue Maes, Terry Olson and Kelly Yarbrough’s…