Hidden Trattoria
An off-the-beaten-path café in Assaria pairs Old World charm with locally rooted Italian flavors For a taste of Italy in rural Kansas, visit the Renaissance Café in Assaria, population 400. Located 6…
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Category: Food & Drink
Echoes of the Past: One of Kansas’ Most Unique Farm-to-Table Dining Destinations
Where Kansas history, local harvests and heartfelt hospitality come together for an unforgettable farm-to-table evening Past meets present at Echo Dell Farm, a farm-to-table dining destination in…
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‘Little Restaurant on the Prairie’
Inside a restored 1905 church in Strong City, a once-a-week Sunday brunch draws diners from across Kansas for Chef Stan Lerner’s scratch-made comfort food and simple farm-to-table experience. In the…
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Winter Farmers Markets in Kansas: Fresh, Local Food All Year Long
Photography by Jason Dailey From Lenexa to Wichita to Manhattan, indoor and cold-weather markets are keeping Kansas communities connected to local growers—even in the heart of winter. Cold weather…
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Boozy Milkshakes in Kansas: A Grown-Up Twist on a Classic Treat
Dessert Meets Happy Hour in These Spirited Shakes The much-loved, creamy milkshake is becoming buzz-worthy again. According to the Dairy Alliance, the first milkshakes in 1885 consisted of cream, eggs…
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Fine Dining at Summer Camp: Rock Springs Ranch Redefines Mealtime for Kids
Rock Springs Ranch works to create memorable, sensational (and even educational) experiences around the table Rock Springs Ranch is a Flint Hills retreat dedicated to providing kids with lifelong…
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Speakeasies in Kansas: Hidden Bars with Prohibition-Era Charm
Where the Past Pours into the Present: Kansas’ Modern-Day Speakeasies When alcohol was banned during national Prohibition (1920 to 1933), some businesses sold illegal beverages after hours in a back…
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Sip Like It’s the Jazz Age: 4 Speakeasy-Inspired Cocktail Recipes
Photography by Aaron Patton, Doug Stremel & Julie Mead These speakeasy-style recipes from hidden bars across the state bring bold flavors, local flair, and a touch of Prohibition-era magic to your…
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Savor Latin Flavors
Photography by Aaron Patton Sabor Latin Bar & Grille brings the heat to the heart of Wichita Sabor Latin Bar & Grille invites diners to savor the rich and vibrant flavors of Latin America in the heart…
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A Cocktail Renaissance
Photography by Aaron Patton, Doug Stremel Kansas is crafting a hip and rebellious identity, one martini glass at a time Mixologists all over the state are shaking up inventive batches of spirit…
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