Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: pissclams on June 21, 2010, 01:29:49 PM
Topeka: Capital of Kansas
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 21, 2010, 01:31:13 PM
Has extraordinarily lax standards for 8th grade AAU teams.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on June 21, 2010, 01:34:01 PM
I am from Topeka. Didn't grow up there, but was born there. Thankfully, I had the common sense (as a toddler) to GTFO of there.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 21, 2010, 01:34:08 PM
Topeka was home to the 3rd ever "Hypermart", which are now commonly referred to as Wal-Mart Super stores, which combine grocery and general merchandise under one store.
In fact, many Topekans still call the Wal-Mart on Wanamaker a Hypermart. That is one of the best ways of telling whether you are talking to a true Topekan or not.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 21, 2010, 01:36:41 PM
June 8th, 1966, Topeka was ravaged by a tornado that would have been an F5, had the fujita scale been invented then. Manhattan was also hit by a Tornado that day, but produced much less damage.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Cire on June 21, 2010, 01:48:50 PM
Topeka is the largest city in Western Kansas.
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Post by: SleepFighter on June 21, 2010, 01:49:17 PM
The World Famous Topeka Zoo was the first place in which Golden Eagles were successfully bred in captivity.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: SleepFighter on June 21, 2010, 01:50:20 PM
Vanna White was present for the opening of West Ridge Mall.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: CNS on June 21, 2010, 01:51:47 PM
Topeka is a stink pit that KC residents drive through on their way to Manhattan. FACT.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on June 21, 2010, 01:53:38 PM
Vanna White was the present for the opening of West Ridge Mall.
Dude, that mall was a gigantic upgrade from the old one. Raintree, maybe? White Rain? Can't remember but that mall sucked, hard.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: SleepFighter on June 21, 2010, 01:56:01 PM
Topeka is home to Go Fourth! perhaps the finest fireworks display in the state of Kansas (or any where else). One year it ended just scant moments after it began as a large shell exploded while still on the ground, and the operators deemed it unsafe to continue. On another occasion a rapidly approaching thunderstorm caused enough concern that roughly 15 minutes of fireworks were exploded in about 30 seconds. <- amazing spectacle
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: SleepFighter on June 21, 2010, 01:56:27 PM
Vanna White was the present for the opening of West Ridge Mall.
Dude, that mall was a gigantic upgrade from the old one. Raintree, maybe? White Rain? Can't remember but that mall sucked, hard.
White Lakes.
They are going to tear White Lakes down eventually and try to build something there. May not be the best of ideas.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 21, 2010, 01:57:32 PM
Topeka is home to the controversial Westboro Baptist Church. :fatty:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: pissclams on June 21, 2010, 01:57:50 PM
At one time there was a great strip club on the city's west side called Caberet USA. I may or may not have picked up a stripper and put her over my shoulder and began carrying her out one fourth of July around 2pm after drinking approx 30 or so scotches.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on June 21, 2010, 01:59:07 PM
At one time there was a great strip club on the city's west side called Caberet USA. I may or may not have picked up a stripper and put her over my shoulder and began carrying her out one fourth of July around 2pm after drinking approx 30 or so scotches.
Now called "Club Orleans"
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: pissclams on June 21, 2010, 02:04:14 PM
My favorite Topeka lake? Sherwood Lake.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on June 21, 2010, 02:06:36 PM
Burgers: Annies Place (Gage Center) Pizza: Giovannis, Glory Days (10th and Quincy/29th and Wanamaker) Italian: Paisano's (Fleming Place) Chinese: Hunams (29th and Fairlawn) Mexican: Tequila's (Brookwood) Steak: Northstar (HWY 24 and Rochester Rd) Ice Cream: G's Frozen chicken nuggets Indian: Globe Indian Cuisine (10th and Quincy) Thai: Tuptim Thai (South Kansas Ave)
FACT: They bring a pitcher of water to your table when you arrive. That's how you know it's good.
Saul, thoughts on Bavarian Inn (RIP) or the Shack?
Bavarian Inn was tremendous. The Bavarian Special = 1 lb chili dog, smothered in nacho cheese, onions and jalapenos. Get fries instead of chips. (crinkle cut fries)
The Shack isn't worth the drive to the lake IMO. You can get better greasy burgers at the Pad or Horizons Hamburger Palace, or even Mentzers in N. Topeka. People like the Shack because it is far back on the lot and is a dive.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 21, 2010, 02:53:16 PM
It is very nice, but didn't think it was available to the non-snob that doesn't own a house in their HOA.
Correct, they don't have a public dock area or anything like that.
good to hear, makes it even better
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 21, 2010, 02:55:51 PM
Elite Topeka entertainment options:
Live Music: Uncle Bo's blues club, basement of the Ramada Inn on 6th and Madison. Movies: Hollywood Theaters on Wanamaker, or the Westridge 8 for $2 movies. People Watching: Downtown Topeka M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mini Golf: Sportscenter 10th st between Wanamaker and Urish Sports: Topeka Roadrunner hockey team (NAHL), Topeka Golden Giants baseball
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 21, 2010, 02:56:13 PM
FACT: I read that and the jingle they used to play on WIBW came right back to me: "Come to White Lakes Mall; come to White Lakes Mall; an Exciting Place to BE."
Also, spent a couple nice 4ths of July water-skiing on Lake Sherwood. Definitely my best memories of Topeka (non-Showbiz Pizza Place category).
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: SleepFighter on June 21, 2010, 03:09:41 PM
FACT: I read that and the jingle they used to play on WIBW came right back to me: "Come to White Lakes Mall; come to White Lakes Mall; an Exciting Place to BE."
Also, spent a couple nice 4ths of July water-skiing on Lake Sherwood. Definitely my best memories of Topeka (non-Showbiz Pizza Place category).
FACT: Showbiz Pizza was founded in Topeka.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: SleepFighter on June 21, 2010, 03:11:35 PM
The Video Toaster, developed by Topeka company NewTek allowed the first use of dead celebrities to pitch products in commercials that I am aware of.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 21, 2010, 03:13:53 PM
At one time there was a great strip club on the city's west side called Caberet USA. I may or may not have picked up a stripper and put her over my shoulder and began carrying her out one fourth of July around 2pm after drinking approx 30 or so scotches.
Back in "the day" I was asst manager/bartender at Cabaret USA II in Emporia. The "sister" club of Cabaret USA. As an "Ass. Man." I drank for free and got to have all kinds of fun with nasty hussies up in Topeka. I always ended up @ baby dolls though. It had more talent at that time.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: SleepFighter on June 21, 2010, 03:17:37 PM
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: OregonSmock on June 21, 2010, 03:40:04 PM
Fact: 29th & Urish Dillons is the most elite Dillons west of the Mississippi.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Pete on June 21, 2010, 03:52:13 PM
Best Burger in town at a sit down restaurant is Annies, as Saul points out. Best fast food burger is currently the Pad Burger, but used to be the Buddy Burger.
Fact: The Pad (elite North Topeka fast food burger joint) is owned by the same family that owned Buddy's (previously located on 10th street across from the hospitals), but after Buddy's was taken over by their son (a would-be heavy weight boxing contender, Dangerous Damon Reed), it folded.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Pete on June 21, 2010, 03:53:55 PM
The Plantation Steakhouse deserves to be mentioned as a candidate for most unusual dinning experience in Topeka. You can get a private room. :fatty:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 21, 2010, 03:57:02 PM
The Plantation Steakhouse deserves to be mentioned as a candidate for most unusual dinning experience in Topeka. You can get a private room. :fatty:
You can get a "private room" which consists of a booth with a sliding door on it in a musty, run down restaurant. You then ring a doorbell and are served a lousy steak (but excellent onion rings).
Plantation used to be good, I guess, but I wasn't around for that.
The reason they had the private rooms is back when we were dry. Northstar did the same thing with its "club" membership.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 21, 2010, 03:57:57 PM
Best Burger in town at a sit down restaurant is Annies, as Saul points out. Best fast food burger is currently the Pad Burger, but used to be the Buddy Burger.
Fact: The Pad (elite North Topeka fast food burger joint) is owned by the same family that owned Buddy's (previously located on 10th street across from the hospitals), but after Buddy's was taken over by their son (a would-be heavy weight boxing contender, Dangerous Damon Reed), it folded.
Buddy's served RC Cola!
Now they are a fast food Mexican restaurant named "Andale!" - I haven't tried it yet.
Pad is still around in N. Topeka. They had a location at 21st and Washburn for awhile but folded.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Pete on June 21, 2010, 04:02:12 PM
FACT: Felini's frozen pizza was owned by the same Topeka family that owned Champions BBQ, and who held the patent for the majority of pickled eggs in the Midwest, including Wetta pickled eggs (served in the Aggie Lounge of Aggieville fame).
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: pissclams on June 21, 2010, 04:02:54 PM
At one time there was a great strip club on the city's west side called Caberet USA. I may or may not have picked up a stripper and put her over my shoulder and began carrying her out one fourth of July around 2pm after drinking approx 30 or so scotches.
Back in "the day" I was asst manager/bartender at Cabaret USA II in Emporia. The "sister" club of Cabaret USA. As an "Ass. Man." I drank for free and got to have all kinds of fun with nasty hussies up in Topeka. I always ended up @ baby dolls though. It had more talent at that time.
i always thought the talent was better at CUSA then at BDolls. this was around the year 1997.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on June 21, 2010, 04:03:35 PM
Best Burger in town at a sit down restaurant is Annies, as Saul points out. Best fast food burger is currently the Pad Burger, but used to be the Buddy Burger.
Fact: The Pad (elite North Topeka fast food burger joint) is owned by the same family that owned Buddy's (previously located on 10th street across from the hospitals), but after Buddy's was taken over by their son (a would-be heavy weight boxing contender, Dangerous Damon Reed), it folded.
Buddy's served RC Cola!
Now they are a fast food Mexican restaurant named "Andale!" - I haven't tried it yet.
Pad is still around in N. Topeka. They had a location at 21st and Washburn for awhile but folded.
Pretty sure there is still a Pad out by aunt's house. I think one or two of my cousins worked there when they were younger. Still have never eaten there, as far as I know.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Pete on June 21, 2010, 04:05:00 PM
At one time there was a great strip club on the city's west side called Caberet USA. I may or may not have picked up a stripper and put her over my shoulder and began carrying her out one fourth of July around 2pm after drinking approx 30 or so scotches.
Back in "the day" I was asst manager/bartender at Cabaret USA II in Emporia. The "sister" club of Cabaret USA. As an "Ass. Man." I drank for free and got to have all kinds of fun with nasty hussies up in Topeka. I always ended up @ baby dolls though. It had more talent at that time.
i always thought the talent was better at CUSA then at BDolls. this was around the year 1997.
FACT: I lived in the same neighborhood, and went to same grade school through highschool with a BDolls dancer by the stage name of "Mary Jane" who would have been dancing in 1997.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Perry on June 21, 2010, 04:07:29 PM
The Plantation Steakhouse deserves to be mentioned as a candidate for most unusual dinning experience in Topeka. You can get a private room. :fatty:
Best friend is a waiter there (never been myself though) Haven't been around Topeka much since I was in elementary school, thread makes me miss it a lot to be honest.
Used to shop at Falley's a lot because it was closer than Dillon's. Those grocery stores still around? Don't remember anything special about it.
Fries with gravy waiting for the burger @ Annie's place always made me happy, great place to eat.
Still feels weird to see the big statue on top of the capital building when driving past, most of the time I was there it didn't exist.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: pissclams on June 21, 2010, 04:08:46 PM
At one time there was a great strip club on the city's west side called Caberet USA. I may or may not have picked up a stripper and put her over my shoulder and began carrying her out one fourth of July around 2pm after drinking approx 30 or so scotches.
Back in "the day" I was asst manager/bartender at Cabaret USA II in Emporia. The "sister" club of Cabaret USA. As an "Ass. Man." I drank for free and got to have all kinds of fun with nasty hussies up in Topeka. I always ended up @ baby dolls though. It had more talent at that time.
i always thought the talent was better at CUSA then at BDolls. this was around the year 1997.
FACT: I lived in the same neighborhood, and went to same grade school through highschool with a BDolls dancer by the stage name of "Mary Jane" who would have been dancing in 1997.
you lucky sob.
topeka sportsbars, go! bullfrogs
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Pete on June 21, 2010, 04:09:55 PM
At one time there was a great strip club on the city's west side called Caberet USA. I may or may not have picked up a stripper and put her over my shoulder and began carrying her out one fourth of July around 2pm after drinking approx 30 or so scotches.
Back in "the day" I was asst manager/bartender at Cabaret USA II in Emporia. The "sister" club of Cabaret USA. As an "Ass. Man." I drank for free and got to have all kinds of fun with nasty hussies up in Topeka. I always ended up @ baby dolls though. It had more talent at that time.
i always thought the talent was better at CUSA then at BDolls. this was around the year 1997.
FACT: I lived in the same neighborhood, and went to same grade school through highschool with a BDolls dancer by the stage name of "Mary Jane" who would have been dancing in 1997.
you lucky sob.
topeka sportsbars, go! bullfrogs
The Goose (original).
Reeds (Dangerous Damon's spot at 46th and I-75)
Spankys
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Pete on June 21, 2010, 04:14:39 PM
Boss Hawgs BBQ was great, before the dude died. I'd put old Boss Hawgs up against most places in KC and it would go a full 12-round decision match.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Pete on June 21, 2010, 04:17:40 PM
FACT: Scariest looking chineese place outside of a legitimate "Chinatown" district in a big city resides in Topeka.
Indeed, i often ponder of eating there, but never do. It just looks disgusting. However, i have heard that it isn't bad... if you enjoy sitting on the crapper for 3 hours after your meal.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: pissclams on June 21, 2010, 04:41:05 PM
Indeed, i often ponder of eating there, but never do. It just looks disgusting. However, i have heard that it isn't bad... if you enjoy sitting on the crapper for 3 hours after your meal.
come the f*ck on linux, man up and grab some carryout from Golden Dynasty tonight.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 21, 2010, 05:15:25 PM
At one time there was a great strip club on the city's west side called Caberet USA. I may or may not have picked up a stripper and put her over my shoulder and began carrying her out one fourth of July around 2pm after drinking approx 30 or so scotches.
Back in "the day" I was asst manager/bartender at Cabaret USA II in Emporia. The "sister" club of Cabaret USA. As an "Ass. Man." I drank for free and got to have all kinds of fun with nasty hussies up in Topeka. I always ended up @ baby dolls though. It had more talent at that time.
i always thought the talent was better at CUSA then at BDolls. this was around the year 1997.
I was operating in that circle from 1996 t0 1999. I was dating an "entertainer" that worked at Cabaret in Topeka on the weekends. She was high quality stock. I was relegated to weeknight visits because I worked weekends in E town. You probably got a lap dance from my girlfriend. :angry:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on June 21, 2010, 05:55:16 PM
So, its safe to assume it burns when you pee?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Scary Smart on June 21, 2010, 06:22:23 PM
Fact: The only Qdoba in the State of Kansas is located in Topeka.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: j rake on June 21, 2010, 06:30:49 PM
FACT: Terrible HS athletics.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Lamesauce on June 21, 2010, 06:38:04 PM
Fact: The only Qdoba in the State of Kansas is located in Topeka.
FACT: Saul was bragging about using a coupon to eat there on Friday night. Was really condescending to everyone about it too, "Oh, do you guys ever get Qdoba coupons or am I better than you" kind of thing.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Pete on June 21, 2010, 06:54:46 PM
FACT: Felini's frozen pizza was owned by the same Topeka family that owned Champions BBQ, and who held the patent for the majority of pickled eggs in the Midwest, including Wetta pickled eggs (served in the Aggie Lounge of Aggieville fame).
Champions BBQ is now "Varsity Blues"
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 21, 2010, 07:29:10 PM
The Plantation Steakhouse deserves to be mentioned as a candidate for most unusual dinning experience in Topeka. You can get a private room. :fatty:
Best friend is a waiter there (never been myself though) Haven't been around Topeka much since I was in elementary school, thread makes me miss it a lot to be honest.
Used to shop at Falley's a lot because it was closer than Dillon's. Those grocery stores still around? Don't remember anything special about it.
Fries with gravy waiting for the burger @ Annie's place always made me happy, great place to eat.
Still feels weird to see the big statue on top of the capital building when driving past, most of the time I was there it didn't exist.
Falley's is gone. The one on 10th is abandoned. The one Gage is now Seabrook apple market.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 21, 2010, 07:30:02 PM
Indeed, i often ponder of eating there, but never do. It just looks disgusting. However, i have heard that it isn't bad... if you enjoy sitting on the crapper for 3 hours after your meal.
come the f*ck on linux, man up and grab some carryout from Golden Dynasty tonight.
It's typical greasy americanized cantonese fair. It'll do the trick.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: j rake on June 21, 2010, 07:33:07 PM
My favorite of the Topeka area schools is Silver Lake.
Fact: Silver Lake has the best Chinese food in Kansas. I didn't include it in the Topeka list because...it's not in Topeka.
For those who remember "Sun's" (now El Centinela, used to be JJ's Bistro) in Topeka near 21st and Belle - same food for the most part, the son of the owners of Silver Lake Chinese ran it.
Great pan fried "jowzee's". Only open on Friday/Saturday night, and only serve soda by the can.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 21, 2010, 07:40:51 PM
At one time there was a great strip club on the city's west side called Caberet USA. I may or may not have picked up a stripper and put her over my shoulder and began carrying her out one fourth of July around 2pm after drinking approx 30 or so scotches.
before it was caberet usa, it was called the outer limits. go go girls...topless dancing... when i was in highschool, a group of us went in and acted like we were lost and asked for directions. :users:
i also got kicked out of the topeka high "dungeon" and was permanently banned from sporting events at topeka west. :users:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on June 21, 2010, 07:41:18 PM
The pickled eggs at the Lou were basically homemade. Dwayne bought regular pickled eggs at Sams and added peppers and stuff to them. He gave me the recipe years ago but I was never able to completely recreate them. They may be different now that he's deed though.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Pete on June 21, 2010, 07:41:58 PM
Is the new Seabrook owned by the same people that own Specs?
Even Specs website still links to articles that call it Seabrook. They were using the names interchangeably throughout the 80's and 90's.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Pete on June 21, 2010, 07:42:48 PM
The pickled eggs at the Lou were basically homemade. Dwayne bought regular pickled eggs at Sams and added peppers and stuff to them. He gave me the recipe years ago but I was never able to completely recreate them. They may be different now that he's deed though.
I know for a fact that Dwayne bought Wetta pickled eggs as well....I know the Wettas.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 21, 2010, 07:43:35 PM
At one time there was a great strip club on the city's west side called Caberet USA. I may or may not have picked up a stripper and put her over my shoulder and began carrying her out one fourth of July around 2pm after drinking approx 30 or so scotches.
before it was caberet usa, it was called the outer limits. go go girls...topless dancing... when i was in highschool, a group of us went in and acted like we were lost and asked for directions. :users:
i also got kicked out of the topeka high "dungeon" and was permanently banned from sporting events at topeka west. :users:
Before it was the Outer Limits it was called "The Cat's Meow."
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 21, 2010, 07:44:50 PM
BEST BREAKFAST (hands down): Hanover Pancake House
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 21, 2010, 07:46:10 PM
We need to have an elite goEMAW dinner party here at some point:
http://rowhouserestaurant.net/
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Pete on June 21, 2010, 07:50:41 PM
Is the new Seabrook owned by the same people that own Specs?
Even Specs website still links to articles that call it Seabrook. They were using the names interchangeably throughout the 80's and 90's.
Believe it's like the daughter or something that runs one or the other. Not sure.
Aye. Daughter owns Speck's.
FACT: Original Seabrook Tavern had an annual snapping turtle hunt/fry.
What did they taste like? Chicken? Would they cook them up like chicken nuggets or something?
Also, I should have mentioned that I am really jealous that I didn't have a chance to party with dudes who hunted and cooked snapping turtles at a bar. Not joking.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: j rake on June 21, 2010, 08:04:06 PM
FACT: Topeka is the second-safest capital city in the U.S.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: j rake on June 21, 2010, 08:06:01 PM
Best Burger in town at a sit down restaurant is Annies, as Saul points out. Best fast food burger is currently the Pad Burger, but used to be the Buddy Burger.
Fact: The Pad (elite North Topeka fast food burger joint) is owned by the same family that owned Buddy's (previously located on 10th street across from the hospitals), but after Buddy's was taken over by their son (a would-be heavy weight boxing contender, Dangerous Damon Reed), it folded.
Buddy's served RC Cola!
Now they are a fast food Mexican restaurant named "Andale!" - I haven't tried it yet.
Pad is still around in N. Topeka. They had a location at 21st and Washburn for awhile but folded.
Andale closed. Never went, but it was silently owned by the Casa guy, so it was basically Casa without the buffet.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 21, 2010, 08:34:13 PM
FACT: Felini's frozen pizza was owned by the same Topeka family that owned Champions BBQ, and who held the patent for the majority of pickled eggs in the Midwest, including Wetta pickled eggs (served in the Aggie Lounge of Aggieville fame).
Who was this? I knew the former Champions owner (Chris) and never knew any of this.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Fldermaus on June 21, 2010, 08:35:05 PM
FACT: There is a biker bar* in North Topeka that has a motorcycle made of bones & hundereds of bras hanging from the walls.
*Spacing the name, just north of 24, maybe off Kansas?. The only place in Topeka that I would take someone from out-of-town.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Arthur Carlson on June 21, 2010, 08:35:44 PM
Is the new Seabrook owned by the same people that own Specs?
Even Specs website still links to articles that call it Seabrook. They were using the names interchangeably throughout the 80's and 90's.
Believe it's like the daughter or something that runs one or the other. Not sure.
Aye. Daughter owns Speck's.
FACT: Original Seabrook Tavern had an annual snapping turtle hunt/fry.
What did they taste like? Chicken? Would they cook them up like chicken nuggets or something?
Also, I should have mentioned that I am really jealous that I didn't have a chance to party with dudes who hunted and cooked snapping turtles at a bar. Not joking.
No idea. Chicken is probably a solid guess. Never went on those hunts, but always pictured it like the scene from Jaws where all the locals are out on the water trying to catch the shark after the kid gets eaten. My old man was a Seabrook Tavern softball team alum when, many moons ago, Topeka was the softball capital of the world (OPINION).
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 21, 2010, 08:35:50 PM
Is the new Seabrook owned by the same people that own Specs?
Even Specs website still links to articles that call it Seabrook. They were using the names interchangeably throughout the 80's and 90's.
Believe it's like the daughter or something that runs one or the other. Not sure.
The Michel family took it back over. Long story, the Michels started Seabrook, ran it for years, then the daughter sold off the business about 10 years ago. about 2 years ago she decided she wanted back in, so she declined to renew the lease in the old building, so Seabrook moved downtown. She reopend as Specks (her dad's nickname) and runs it out of the same location. The new Seabrook is now closed.
My mom used to work with her uncle.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 21, 2010, 08:43:28 PM
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on June 21, 2010, 08:58:36 PM
Don't know if we have any oldtimers on the board but my old man used to frequent a scuzzy little bar called Brewskies, right by Washburn. I used to go down there and drink pitchers of soda and play video games while he got drunk and played darts with his buddies. Pops had a drinkin' problem.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 21, 2010, 09:04:23 PM
Don't know if we have any oldtimers on the board but my old man used to frequent a scuzzy little bar called Brewskies, right by Washburn. I used to go down there and drink pitchers of soda and play video games while he got drunk and played darts with his buddies. Pops had a drinkin' problem.
Invite him to post here.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 21, 2010, 09:05:34 PM
Best Burger in town at a sit down restaurant is Annies, as Saul points out. Best fast food burger is currently the Pad Burger, but used to be the Buddy Burger.
Fact: The Pad (elite North Topeka fast food burger joint) is owned by the same family that owned Buddy's (previously located on 10th street across from the hospitals), but after Buddy's was taken over by their son (a would-be heavy weight boxing contender, Dangerous Damon Reed), it folded.
Buddy's served RC Cola!
Now they are a fast food Mexican restaurant named "Andale!" - I haven't tried it yet.
Pad is still around in N. Topeka. They had a location at 21st and Washburn for awhile but folded.
Andale closed. Never went, but it was silently owned by the Casa guy, so it was basically Casa without the buffet.
Casa is garbage. One of the worst locally owned places in town that draws a good crowd, since China Inn closed down.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 21, 2010, 09:13:03 PM
Best Burger in town at a sit down restaurant is Annies, as Saul points out. Best fast food burger is currently the Pad Burger, but used to be the Buddy Burger.
Fact: The Pad (elite North Topeka fast food burger joint) is owned by the same family that owned Buddy's (previously located on 10th street across from the hospitals), but after Buddy's was taken over by their son (a would-be heavy weight boxing contender, Dangerous Damon Reed), it folded.
Buddy's served RC Cola!
Now they are a fast food Mexican restaurant named "Andale!" - I haven't tried it yet.
Pad is still around in N. Topeka. They had a location at 21st and Washburn for awhile but folded.
Andale closed. Never went, but it was silently owned by the Casa guy, so it was basically Casa without the buffet.
Casa is garbage. One of the worst locally owned places in town that draws a good crowd, since China Inn closed down.
true. Do like the black bean chicken burrito at Tequila's and also the meican style tacos at the place in the old Pizza Hut at 29th and Fairlawn.
Give Banjo's another chance, especially if you like Biscuits and Gravy.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 21, 2010, 09:15:11 PM
Best Burger in town at a sit down restaurant is Annies, as Saul points out. Best fast food burger is currently the Pad Burger, but used to be the Buddy Burger.
Fact: The Pad (elite North Topeka fast food burger joint) is owned by the same family that owned Buddy's (previously located on 10th street across from the hospitals), but after Buddy's was taken over by their son (a would-be heavy weight boxing contender, Dangerous Damon Reed), it folded.
Buddy's served RC Cola!
Now they are a fast food Mexican restaurant named "Andale!" - I haven't tried it yet.
Pad is still around in N. Topeka. They had a location at 21st and Washburn for awhile but folded.
Andale closed. Never went, but it was silently owned by the Casa guy, so it was basically Casa without the buffet.
Casa is garbage. One of the worst locally owned places in town that draws a good crowd, since China Inn closed down.
true. Do like the black bean chicken burrito at Tequila's and also the meican style tacos at the place in the old Pizza Hut at 29th and Fairlawn.
Give Banjo's another chance, especially if you like Biscuits and Gravy.
That's exactly what I had at Banjo's -biscuits and gravy. It was bad. Hanover reigns supreme in that department.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 21, 2010, 09:16:17 PM
Best Burger in town at a sit down restaurant is Annies, as Saul points out. Best fast food burger is currently the Pad Burger, but used to be the Buddy Burger.
Fact: The Pad (elite North Topeka fast food burger joint) is owned by the same family that owned Buddy's (previously located on 10th street across from the hospitals), but after Buddy's was taken over by their son (a would-be heavy weight boxing contender, Dangerous Damon Reed), it folded.
Buddy's served RC Cola!
Now they are a fast food Mexican restaurant named "Andale!" - I haven't tried it yet.
Pad is still around in N. Topeka. They had a location at 21st and Washburn for awhile but folded.
Andale closed. Never went, but it was silently owned by the Casa guy, so it was basically Casa without the buffet.
Casa is garbage. One of the worst locally owned places in town that draws a good crowd, since China Inn closed down.
true. Do like the black bean chicken burrito at Tequila's and also the meican style tacos at the place in the old Pizza Hut at 29th and Fairlawn.
Give Banjo's another chance, especially if you like Biscuits and Gravy.
That's exactly what I had at Banjo's -biscuits and gravy. It was bad. Hanover reigns supreme in that department.
ugh, just tried theirs last weekend.....bland and biscuits were like rocks. Literally, the top half cracked and shattered when I attacked it with my fork.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 21, 2010, 09:16:53 PM
probably the best place in town for B&G is the Billard Airport Cafe, but I never get up that way.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 21, 2010, 09:19:18 PM
Don't know if we have any oldtimers on the board but my old man used to frequent a scuzzy little bar called Brewskies, right by Washburn. I used to go down there and drink pitchers of soda and play video games while he got drunk and played darts with his buddies. Pops had a drinkin' problem.
:peek:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: TBL on June 21, 2010, 10:10:07 PM
We need to have an elite goEMAW dinner party here at some point:
http://rowhouserestaurant.net/
I was concerned when it didn't show up on your restaurant picks but then I didn't really see a category for it. If you haven't been there yet Saul, you're doing yourself a disservice
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 21, 2010, 10:21:27 PM
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: The1BigWillie on June 21, 2010, 11:33:18 PM
Nobody mentioned Brown vs. Board of Education?? :opcat:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: SleepFighter on June 21, 2010, 11:47:08 PM
The Los Angelos class attack submarine Topeka, whose badge was designed by a high school classmate of mine, was featured in the box office smash hit Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: The1BigWillie on June 22, 2010, 12:43:32 AM
In the South Park episode "The Red Badge of Gayness" EP 314 in 1999. Topeka was taken by Eric Cartmen's confederate forces.
Fact (:dunno:): At least through the early 90's Topeka had both the most psychiatrists, and crazy people, per capita of any city in the world.
Tom Cruise? Brett Favre? :fatty:
BMW like rough ridin' clockwork... :flush:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 22, 2010, 07:45:56 AM
The Taco Bell near 10th and Wanamaker is consistently one of the top grossing Taco Bells in the nation. I think it's been #1 multiple years. And a bunch of really nice, cool street racers hang out there.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 22, 2010, 08:05:39 AM
The Taco Bell near 10th and Wanamaker is consistently one of the top grossing Taco Bells in the nation. I think it's been #1 multiple years. And a bunch of really nice, cool street racers hang out there.
Yes, don't even think about going there on a friday night at 11:00 PM.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: SleepFighter on June 22, 2010, 09:35:06 AM
We need to have an elite goEMAW dinner party here at some point:
http://rowhouserestaurant.net/
I was concerned when it didn't show up on your restaurant picks but then I didn't really see a category for it. If you haven't been there yet Saul, you're doing yourself a disservice
Doesn't seem like you are eating in Topeka. that is a good thing.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: CrushNasty on June 22, 2010, 03:06:50 PM
Saul: Via's Pizza at 21st and Urish is amazing. Esp. if you enjoy Glory Days :love:
FACTS:
Lake Sherwood FTW in the Topeka lake category.
The Shack for its fried appetizers.
I used to count money from Sasnak when I was a bank teller in HS. :shy:
Fred Phelps is a great national icon for Topeka.
Caberta USA/Club Orleans is a great attraction in my neighborhood.
If the one Topeka bar you would go into is Bullfrogs Live you are not a credible source for Topeka nightlife in my book.
HS Athletics were pretty poor for Topeka on the state scale, but really only in the two biggest ones: football and basketball. Other sports fared well, FWIW.
The Topeka Zoo is World Famous
Like Saul reference long ago, my parents will often refer to the Wal-Mart on Wanamaker as HYPERMART :love:
Hunam's Chinese is indeed fantastic.
I for one really enjoy Cook's American Grill on Gage Blvd. as a great place to enjoy a burger! <--Try it out you will not be disappointed.
Also, I have eaten at a Pawn Shop somewhere just East of Downtown. Harold's Prize Package possibly?
And Saul had reason to brag about Qdoba's coupons. When I was last home, my mother got about $8 of free food for being a frequent customer! Fantastic.
/Topeka knowledge on my brain right now.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: 1/64th on June 22, 2010, 03:07:32 PM
Saul: Via's Pizza at 21st and Urish is amazing. Esp. if you enjoy Glory Days :love:
FACTS:
Lake Sherwood FTW in the Topeka lake category.
The Shack for its fried appetizers.
I used to count money from Sasnak when I was a bank teller in HS. :shy:
Fred Phelps is a great national icon for Topeka.
Caberta USA/Club Orleans is a great attraction in my neighborhood.
If the one Topeka bar you would go into is Bullfrogs Live you are not a credible source for Topeka nightlife in my book.
HS Athletics were pretty poor for Topeka on the state scale, but really only in the two biggest ones: football and basketball. Other sports fared well, FWIW.
The Topeka Zoo is World Famous
Like Saul reference long ago, my parents will often refer to the Wal-Mart on Wanamaker as HYPERMART :love:
Hunam's Chinese is indeed fantastic.
I for one really enjoy Cook's American Grill on Gage Blvd. as a great place to enjoy a burger! <--Try it out you will not be disappointed.
Also, I have eaten at a Pawn Shop somewhere just East of Downtown. Harold's Prize Package possibly?
And Saul had reason to brag about Qdoba's coupons. When I was last home, my mother got about $8 of free food for being a frequent customer! Fantastic.
/Topeka knowledge on my brain right now.
Via's is at 8th and Gage Prize Package is great. Go before 2 though.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: 1/64th on June 22, 2010, 03:13:03 PM
FACT: City code prohibits any buildings from being built taller than the Capitol Building.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: KSU176 on June 22, 2010, 03:13:53 PM
Saul: Via's Pizza at 21st and Urish is amazing. Esp. if you enjoy Glory Days :love:
FACTS:
Lake Sherwood FTW in the Topeka lake category.
The Shack for its fried appetizers.
I used to count money from Sasnak when I was a bank teller in HS. :shy:
Fred Phelps is a great national icon for Topeka.
Caberta USA/Club Orleans is a great attraction in my neighborhood.
If the one Topeka bar you would go into is Bullfrogs Live you are not a credible source for Topeka nightlife in my book.
HS Athletics were pretty poor for Topeka on the state scale, but really only in the two biggest ones: football and basketball. Other sports fared well, FWIW.
The Topeka Zoo is World Famous
Like Saul reference long ago, my parents will often refer to the Wal-Mart on Wanamaker as HYPERMART :love:
Hunam's Chinese is indeed fantastic.
I for one really enjoy Cook's American Grill on Gage Blvd. as a great place to enjoy a burger! <--Try it out you will not be disappointed.
Also, I have eaten at a Pawn Shop somewhere just East of Downtown. Harold's Prize Package possibly?
And Saul had reason to brag about Qdoba's coupons. When I was last home, my mother got about $8 of free food for being a frequent customer! Fantastic.
/Topeka knowledge on my brain right now.
Topeka bar's are awful. Sorry bro. It's the one of the few things this town lacks. I'm cool w/ just going to Old Chicago to work on my world beer tour.
LaRocca's Pizza is at 21st and Urish. It's fairly new, however they did have a LaRocca's Italian Restaurant at the hotel on South Topeka Blvd. It used to be an Indian restaurant, and the Down Under Lounge.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Pete on June 22, 2010, 03:25:42 PM
Also, the week long Mexican Fiesta held every summer has some great food!
I'll pay a bounty to anyone who can tell me where to get the exact same enchiladas (EXACT) that they serve at the Mexican Fiesta in the greater KC area. Also love the Tamales. My family always had the hook up on tamales, we were friendly with the vibrant Topeka Latin community even though we are honkies.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 22, 2010, 03:26:44 PM
Caberta USA/Club Orleans is a great attraction in my neighborhood.
That's my neighborhood.
:surprised:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Panjandrum on June 22, 2010, 03:35:21 PM
So glad I stumbled onto this thread. Makes me actually think fondly of my hometown.
Spent this last weekend there for father's day. Spent the prior Sunday at the Lake Shawnee Ski Club. Wonderful times.
Was totally floored when I drove down tenth street a couple of months ago and saw Buddy's was no longer there. A part of me died inside. Totally agree on the comments about Annie's Place and the Pad. Awesome places for a burger.
Everyone has totally passed on the fact that there's an albino lady that walks around Rochester Cemetery at night.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 22, 2010, 03:37:42 PM
Burnett is not actually buried on Burnetts Mound. :surprised:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: MeatSauce on June 22, 2010, 04:26:40 PM
I pulled the fire alarm at your graduation if you graduated from Topeka High in 1987 or 1988. Not sure which year.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Dooley on June 22, 2010, 04:59:54 PM
So glad I stumbled onto this thread. Makes me actually think fondly of my hometown.
Spent this last weekend there for father's day. Spent the prior Sunday at the Lake Shawnee Ski Club. Wonderful times.
Was totally floored when I drove down tenth street a couple of months ago and saw Buddy's was no longer there. A part of me died inside. Totally agree on the comments about Annie's Place and the Pad. Awesome places for a burger.
Everyone has totally passed on the fact that there's an albino lady that walks around Rochester Cemetery at night.
I had the same experience driving by the old Buddy's the other day. Luckily, the Pad, a first cousin of Buddy's is still open.
I must have spent minutes sitting in Rochester Cemetery wait for the albino lady. No such luck. I was once successfully stole a Napa hat off a truck in Topeka. I was unsuccessful at stealing the Roy Fry Horse. It's higher than you think.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: gowildcatwildcat on June 22, 2010, 05:07:23 PM
So glad I stumbled onto this thread. Makes me actually think fondly of my hometown.
Spent this last weekend there for father's day. Spent the prior Sunday at the Lake Shawnee Ski Club. Wonderful times.
Was totally floored when I drove down tenth street a couple of months ago and saw Buddy's was no longer there. A part of me died inside. Totally agree on the comments about Annie's Place and the Pad. Awesome places for a burger.
Everyone has totally passed on the fact that there's an albino lady that walks around Rochester Cemetery at night.
I had the same experience driving by the old Buddy's the other day. Luckily, the Pad, a first cousin of Buddy's is still open.
I must have spent minutes sitting in Rochester Cemetery wait for the albino lady. No such luck. I was once successfully stole a Napa hat off a truck in Topeka. I was unsuccessful at stealing the Roy Fry Horse. It's higher than you think.
Sounds like a scavenger hunt... :peek:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: pissclams on June 22, 2010, 05:59:20 PM
So glad I stumbled onto this thread. Makes me actually think fondly of my hometown.
Spent this last weekend there for father's day. Spent the prior Sunday at the Lake Shawnee Ski Club. Wonderful times.
Was totally floored when I drove down tenth street a couple of months ago and saw Buddy's was no longer there. A part of me died inside. Totally agree on the comments about Annie's Place and the Pad. Awesome places for a burger.
Everyone has totally passed on the fact that there's an albino lady that walks around Rochester Cemetery at night.
I had the same experience driving by the old Buddy's the other day. Luckily, the Pad, a first cousin of Buddy's is still open.
I must have spent minutes sitting in Rochester Cemetery wait for the albino lady. No such luck. I was once successfully stole a Napa hat off a truck in Topeka. I was unsuccessful at stealing the Roy Fry Horse. It's higher than you think.
fun fact: Mikeyis4dcats built the glass addition on the front of Buddy's years ago....
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 22, 2010, 06:22:08 PM
It is in fact Lake Sherwood.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: pissclams on June 22, 2010, 07:34:49 PM
last i checked topeka = topeka. they (google) used your town like the whore that it is.
pfffffffft. Topeka = Google. The Plaza = lycos. Sorry bro, I hate to be the one that has to tell ya.
uh oh. clams is not going to like this one bit. also, when topeka used to allow smoking you could go into that terrys on 6th for lunch and order a hamburger and smell like smoke for two days. horrible place really.
also, quick tid bitty about t-town/lawrence....if you get on sixth street in one town and drive towards the other town you arrive on....sixth street. tada. wacka wacka.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: _33 on June 22, 2010, 10:52:36 PM
also, quick tid bitty about t-town/lawrence....if you get on sixth street in one town and drive towards the other town you arrive on....sixth street. tada. wacka wacka.
I just did that on Saturday. Didn't think about it at the time though. I'll think about it next time.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: OregonSmock on June 22, 2010, 10:59:16 PM
Fact: Billy Bob Thornton once lived in Topeka.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 22, 2010, 11:01:06 PM
Saul: Via's Pizza at 21st and Urish is amazing. Esp. if you enjoy Glory Days :love:
FACTS:
Lake Sherwood FTW in the Topeka lake category.
The Shack for its fried appetizers.
I used to count money from Sasnak when I was a bank teller in HS. :shy:
Fred Phelps is a great national icon for Topeka.
Caberta USA/Club Orleans is a great attraction in my neighborhood.
If the one Topeka bar you would go into is Bullfrogs Live you are not a credible source for Topeka nightlife in my book.
HS Athletics were pretty poor for Topeka on the state scale, but really only in the two biggest ones: football and basketball. Other sports fared well, FWIW.
The Topeka Zoo is World Famous
Like Saul reference long ago, my parents will often refer to the Wal-Mart on Wanamaker as HYPERMART :love:
Hunam's Chinese is indeed fantastic.
I for one really enjoy Cook's American Grill on Gage Blvd. as a great place to enjoy a burger! <--Try it out you will not be disappointed.
Also, I have eaten at a Pawn Shop somewhere just East of Downtown. Harold's Prize Package possibly?
And Saul had reason to brag about Qdoba's coupons. When I was last home, my mother got about $8 of free food for being a frequent customer! Fantastic.
/Topeka knowledge on my brain right now.
Topeka bar's are awful. Sorry bro. It's the one of the few things this town lacks. I'm cool w/ just going to Old Chicago to work on my world beer tour.
LaRocca's Pizza is at 21st and Urish. It's fairly new, however they did have a LaRocca's Italian Restaurant at the hotel on South Topeka Blvd. It used to be an Indian restaurant, and the Down Under Lounge.
Topeka's bars are indeed awful. I'm just saying if you choose one and its Live, I would not agree with you.
LaRocca and Via's are both great. Just got locations/names mixed up.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 23, 2010, 08:46:51 AM
Saul: Via's Pizza at 21st and Urish is amazing. Esp. if you enjoy Glory Days :love:
FACTS:
Lake Sherwood FTW in the Topeka lake category.
The Shack for its fried appetizers.
I used to count money from Sasnak when I was a bank teller in HS. :shy:
Fred Phelps is a great national icon for Topeka.
Caberta USA/Club Orleans is a great attraction in my neighborhood.
If the one Topeka bar you would go into is Bullfrogs Live you are not a credible source for Topeka nightlife in my book.
HS Athletics were pretty poor for Topeka on the state scale, but really only in the two biggest ones: football and basketball. Other sports fared well, FWIW.
The Topeka Zoo is World Famous
Like Saul reference long ago, my parents will often refer to the Wal-Mart on Wanamaker as HYPERMART :love:
Hunam's Chinese is indeed fantastic.
I for one really enjoy Cook's American Grill on Gage Blvd. as a great place to enjoy a burger! <--Try it out you will not be disappointed.
Also, I have eaten at a Pawn Shop somewhere just East of Downtown. Harold's Prize Package possibly?
And Saul had reason to brag about Qdoba's coupons. When I was last home, my mother got about $8 of free food for being a frequent customer! Fantastic.
/Topeka knowledge on my brain right now.
Topeka bar's are awful. Sorry bro. It's the one of the few things this town lacks. I'm cool w/ just going to Old Chicago to work on my world beer tour.
LaRocca's Pizza is at 21st and Urish. It's fairly new, however they did have a LaRocca's Italian Restaurant at the hotel on South Topeka Blvd. It used to be an Indian restaurant, and the Down Under Lounge.
Topeka's bars are indeed awful. I'm just saying if you choose one and its Live, I would not agree with you.
LaRocca and Via's are both great. Just got locations/names mixed up.
agreed. Have you tried Pizagel though? They have edged Larocca's out of top 2.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 23, 2010, 08:52:45 AM
Saul: Via's Pizza at 21st and Urish is amazing. Esp. if you enjoy Glory Days :love:
FACTS:
Lake Sherwood FTW in the Topeka lake category.
The Shack for its fried appetizers.
I used to count money from Sasnak when I was a bank teller in HS. :shy:
Fred Phelps is a great national icon for Topeka.
Caberta USA/Club Orleans is a great attraction in my neighborhood.
If the one Topeka bar you would go into is Bullfrogs Live you are not a credible source for Topeka nightlife in my book.
HS Athletics were pretty poor for Topeka on the state scale, but really only in the two biggest ones: football and basketball. Other sports fared well, FWIW.
The Topeka Zoo is World Famous
Like Saul reference long ago, my parents will often refer to the Wal-Mart on Wanamaker as HYPERMART :love:
Hunam's Chinese is indeed fantastic.
I for one really enjoy Cook's American Grill on Gage Blvd. as a great place to enjoy a burger! <--Try it out you will not be disappointed.
Also, I have eaten at a Pawn Shop somewhere just East of Downtown. Harold's Prize Package possibly?
And Saul had reason to brag about Qdoba's coupons. When I was last home, my mother got about $8 of free food for being a frequent customer! Fantastic.
/Topeka knowledge on my brain right now.
Topeka bar's are awful. Sorry bro. It's the one of the few things this town lacks. I'm cool w/ just going to Old Chicago to work on my world beer tour.
LaRocca's Pizza is at 21st and Urish. It's fairly new, however they did have a LaRocca's Italian Restaurant at the hotel on South Topeka Blvd. It used to be an Indian restaurant, and the Down Under Lounge.
Topeka's bars are indeed awful. I'm just saying if you choose one and its Live, I would not agree with you.
LaRocca and Via's are both great. Just got locations/names mixed up.
agreed. Have you tried Pizagel though? They have edged Larocca's out of top 2.
I hate the name. Also dislike their bagels. Will try pizza eventually though.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: j rake on June 23, 2010, 09:28:31 AM
Terry's Bar & Grill on 6th or Terry's Billiards on 21st and Gage?
I assume you mean B&G, the Billiards place is seedy. B&G has decent bar food I guess. Good chicken fried steak dinner.
I meant 21st & Gage :embarrassed:
Only went there one time. The Capital-Journal sports staff frequents that place. Kind of reminded me of an old Philly corner bar. Think I had a burger. It was pretty good.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: j rake on June 23, 2010, 09:30:56 AM
Terry's Bar & Grill on 6th or Terry's Billiards on 21st and Gage?
I assume you mean B&G, the Billiards place is seedy. B&G has decent bar food I guess. Good chicken fried steak dinner.
I meant 21st & Gage :embarrassed:
Only went there one time. The Capital-Journal sports staff frequents that place. Kind of reminded me of an old Philly corner bar. Think I had a burger. It was pretty good.
Went there for lunch many a time to play free pool.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Trim on June 23, 2010, 09:41:14 AM
Odd mix of opinions about Topeka in this thread. You have Saul, who is as proud as punch about his home town. Then you have several others who loathe it. Then you even have still others who seem to be glad that they don't live there, but do harbor some fond feelings of the ol' town.
It's a shithole, but it's my home town so I have to stick up for it a bit, ya know?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 23, 2010, 10:23:39 AM
Odd mix of opinions about Topeka in this thread. You have Saul, who is as proud as punch about his home town. Then you have several others who loathe it. Then you even have still others who seem to be glad that they don't live there, but do harbor some fond feelings of the ol' town.
It's a shithole, but it's my home town so I have to stick up for it a bit, ya know?
It gets a lot of hate. I'm cool w/ that, sometimes it can suck here for certain reasons but those reasons are the same reasons Lawrence and Manhattan might suck.
Just kidding. Manhattan never sucks!
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: kst8catfan on June 23, 2010, 10:45:02 AM
last i checked topeka = topeka. they (google) used your town like the whore that it is.
pfffffffft. Topeka = Google. The Plaza = lycos. Sorry bro, I hate to be the one that has to tell ya.
pwn'd :surprised:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on June 23, 2010, 03:02:04 PM
Seems like I remember something about buildings being taller than the capitol... I think they started counting the spire on top of the dome or something like that to raise it's height...
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: 1/64th on June 23, 2010, 03:46:12 PM
Seems like I remember something about buildings being taller than the capitol... I think they started counting the spire on top of the dome or something like that to raise it's height...
Don't forget the naked Indian up there too!!!!
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: OregonSmock on June 23, 2010, 03:49:58 PM
Fact: Legendary UNC coach Dean Smith went to Topeka High School.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: DILLIGAF on June 23, 2010, 04:00:54 PM
My x is from there and her father owned all the McD's. He also owned some bar...? I"m guessing BMW knows him well, as "boss".
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 23, 2010, 04:06:19 PM
FACT: I've been to the top of the capitol building. Scary stairs... :ohno:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: gowildcatwildcat on June 23, 2010, 04:24:42 PM
Good info, very high geography/lat-long iq. Wichita is the largest city in northeastern New Mexico. Manhattan is the largest city in the Nubb panhandle. Garden City is the largest city in a place that does not exist.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: stunz on June 23, 2010, 10:36:27 PM
lake shawnee is the worst golf course in kansas
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Pete on June 23, 2010, 10:43:56 PM
I like the par three on the back where you hit off of the top of the hill. That's fun. In contrast, there is a par three on the front where you have to hit up a giant hill, and that hole is complete poop.
Meh, it's better than Forbes.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: VGibsonLives on June 23, 2010, 10:49:32 PM
Saw my first mother - daughter performance at the Cats Meow back in the day. :fatty:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Pete on June 23, 2010, 10:55:26 PM
Odd mix of opinions about Topeka in this thread. You have Saul, who is as proud as punch about his home town. Then you have several others who loathe it. Then you even have still others who seem to be glad that they don't live there, but do harbor some fond feelings of the ol' town.
It's a shithole, but it's my home town so I have to stick up for it a bit, ya know?
Perfect summary.
I love making fun of Topeka any chance I get, but some non-Topekan says a word about it, and I want to take my shirt off and fight them.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 23, 2010, 11:39:03 PM
FACT: I've been to the top of the capitol building. Scary stairs... :ohno:
FACT: I got engaged at the top of the capitol with a sign across the street in the windows of the Docking Building that read "Will You Marry Me." :gocho:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: 1/64th on June 24, 2010, 07:10:00 AM
I was born at St. Francis. Mrs. PJ was born at Stormont.
Every time I drive past St. Francis now, I think, "Man, someone's gonna get some MRSA up in there."
Stormont Vail.
Anyone remember "Snorky" from Stormont Vail? It was a pink mouse looking thing that was their official mascot for awhile. I heard the guy that played Snorky got in trouble though because he was a pedophile or something, and they discontinued the mascot.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 24, 2010, 07:48:48 AM
Fact: Legendary UNC coach Dean Smith went to Topeka High School.
He was friends w/ my grandmother and grandfather. Still meets up with my grandfather when he's in Topeka. Met him and got his autograph :gocho:
List of famous Topeka High School alum (from Wikipedia)
* Nancy Kassebaum Baker, United States Senator, 1978–1996 * Bill Bunten, current mayor of Topeka * Charles Curtis, 31st Vice President of the United States * Aaron Douglas, artist during the Harlem Renaissance * Coleman Hawkins, prominent jazz tenor saxophonist * Gordon Jump, actor * Kirke Mechem, class of 1943, Composer, Tartuffe and other works * William C. Menninger, co-founder of the Menninger Foundation * Karl Menninger, co-founder of the Menninger Foundation * Travis Schuldt, actor on Scrubs and Passions * Brig Gen Howard S. Searle, responsible for rebuilding the Kansas Army National Guard after World War II * Dean Smith, Head Coach, University of North Carolina basketball, 1961–1997 * Mike Torrez, retired Major League Baseball pitcher * Thomas Williamson, class of 1907, architect * Max Yoho, class of 1953, Kansas author * Rich Davis, Class of 1944, founder of KC Masterpiece Barbecue sauce
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: gowildcatwildcat on June 24, 2010, 08:33:41 AM
I was born at St. Francis. Mrs. PJ was born at Stormont.
Every time I drive past St. Francis now, I think, "Man, someone's gonna get some MRSA up in there."
Stormont Vail.
Anyone remember "Snorky" from Stormont Vail? It was a pink mouse looking thing that was their official mascot for awhile. I heard the guy that played Snorky got in trouble though because he was a pedophile or something, and they discontinued the mascot.
I have pictures from about 25 years ago when I got my tonsils out, and Snorky gave us a tour to make us feel more comfortable.
I think there was a short book too.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 24, 2010, 09:50:28 AM
I was born at St. Francis. Mrs. PJ was born at Stormont.
Every time I drive past St. Francis now, I think, "Man, someone's gonna get some MRSA up in there."
Stormont Vail.
Anyone remember "Snorky" from Stormont Vail? It was a pink mouse looking thing that was their official mascot for awhile. I heard the guy that played Snorky got in trouble though because he was a pedophile or something, and they discontinued the mascot.
I have pictures from about 25 years ago when I got my tonsils out, and Snorky gave us a tour to make us feel more comfortable.
I think there was a short book too.
"Snorky's World"
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Fldermaus on June 24, 2010, 02:28:02 PM
I was born at St. Francis. Mrs. PJ was born at Stormont.
Every time I drive past St. Francis now, I think, "Man, someone's gonna get some MRSA up in there."
Stormont Vail.
Anyone remember "Snorky" from Stormont Vail? It was a pink mouse looking thing that was their official mascot for awhile. I heard the guy that played Snorky got in trouble though because he was a pedophile or something, and they discontinued the mascot.
I have pictures from about 25 years ago when I got my tonsils out, and Snorky gave us a tour to make us feel more comfortable.
I think there was a short book too.
"Snorky's World"
I understand Snorky was phased out because he really freaked some drupped-up kids being wheeled in/out of the OR.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: LinuxHuskerSometimesBasketballCat on June 24, 2010, 02:46:57 PM
We should change this thread to Facts about Google, Ks.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 24, 2010, 03:52:44 PM
At one point, Topeka had the 2nd-highest crime rate per capita of any city in the United States.
:love:
You must have missed my (more recent) fact.
Topeka is the 2nd safest capital city in the county.
It helps when you change your reporting model.
true, although Topeka changed theirs to match the reporting of others and saw the improvement (i.e. not reporting property crimes)
That means not sending it to the KBI, who does the actual reporting to the Feds. Cheaters.
Topeka merely changed its reporting to match that of most other cities. :dunno:
The way it works is that you're supposed to send all of the Offense reports to the KBI. It sounds like they stopped sending the ones they didn't want to go against their stats.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: unicornsarecool on June 28, 2010, 01:47:28 PM
FACT: the air in topeka is not made of nitrogen or oxygen, it is made of evaporated urine and large molecules of despair.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: TBL on July 05, 2010, 01:38:49 PM
FACT: the air in topeka is not made of nitrogen or oxygen, it is made of evaporated urine and large molecules of despair.
Can't argue with that....
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on April 27, 2011, 11:32:33 AM
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Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on April 27, 2011, 12:03:20 PM
My buddy says that the golf course up by the casinos is very nice. He actually said it's probably the nicest public course in Kansas. Can anyone confirm/deny?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: steve dave on April 27, 2011, 12:04:15 PM
My buddy says that the golf course up by the casinos is very nice. He actually said it's probably the nicest public course in Kansas. Can anyone confirm/deny?
yes, denied
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: The1BigWillie on April 27, 2011, 12:34:48 PM
I was born in Topeka. :emawkid:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: _33 on April 27, 2011, 03:41:06 PM
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: yoga-like_abana on April 27, 2011, 04:58:42 PM
grade school teacher would always tell us a lame story about an indian and a white guy and the white guys toe was sticking out so the indian said, toe peek and thats how it got its name Topeka.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on April 27, 2011, 05:04:26 PM
Topeka does smell a bit like feet, so I totally believe that $!#*'s story. Also, 73% of the restaurants in Topeka are currently out closed to business.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: The1BigWillie on April 27, 2011, 05:54:49 PM
Topeka does smell a bit like feet, so I totally believe that $!#*'s story. Also, 73% of the restaurants in Topeka are currently out closed to business.
can anyone translate this?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on April 28, 2011, 08:45:06 AM
Best Burger in town at a sit down restaurant is Annies, as Saul points out. Best fast food burger is currently the Pad Burger, but used to be the Buddy Burger.
Fact: The Pad (elite North Topeka fast food burger joint) is owned by the same family that owned Buddy's (previously located on 10th street across from the hospitals), but after Buddy's was taken over by their son (a would-be heavy weight boxing contender, Dangerous Damon Reed), it folded.
Buddy's served RC Cola!
Now they are a fast food Mexican restaurant named "Andale!" - I haven't tried it yet.
Pad is still around in N. Topeka. They had a location at 21st and Washburn for awhile but folded.
Never did try it, but I guess it sucked.
It is now "Kim's Vietnamese" - super elite/good. Fresh spring rolls (with that clear rice paper), Pho and Bubble tea :D
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: yoga-like_abana on April 28, 2011, 09:33:19 AM
Best Burger in town at a sit down restaurant is Annies, as Saul points out. Best fast food burger is currently the Pad Burger, but used to be the Buddy Burger.
Fact: The Pad (elite North Topeka fast food burger joint) is owned by the same family that owned Buddy's (previously located on 10th street across from the hospitals), but after Buddy's was taken over by their son (a would-be heavy weight boxing contender, Dangerous Damon Reed), it folded.
Buddy's served RC Cola!
Now they are a fast food Mexican restaurant named "Andale!" - I haven't tried it yet.
Pad is still around in N. Topeka. They had a location at 21st and Washburn for awhile but folded.
Never did try it, but I guess it sucked.
It is now "Kim's Vietnamese" - super elite/good. Fresh spring rolls (with that clear rice paper), Pho and Bubble tea :D
I have had Kim's. I have still not had Saigon....should I bother?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on April 28, 2011, 12:41:24 PM
Best Burger in town at a sit down restaurant is Annies, as Saul points out. Best fast food burger is currently the Pad Burger, but used to be the Buddy Burger.
Fact: The Pad (elite North Topeka fast food burger joint) is owned by the same family that owned Buddy's (previously located on 10th street across from the hospitals), but after Buddy's was taken over by their son (a would-be heavy weight boxing contender, Dangerous Damon Reed), it folded.
Buddy's served RC Cola!
Now they are a fast food Mexican restaurant named "Andale!" - I haven't tried it yet.
Pad is still around in N. Topeka. They had a location at 21st and Washburn for awhile but folded.
Never did try it, but I guess it sucked.
It is now "Kim's Vietnamese" - super elite/good. Fresh spring rolls (with that clear rice paper), Pho and Bubble tea :D
I have had Kim's. I have still not had Saigon....should I bother?
Saigon is good too....for Vietnamese. They serve "Chinese" there too but I haven't/won't try it.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 28, 2011, 12:54:48 PM
Best Burger in town at a sit down restaurant is Annies, as Saul points out. Best fast food burger is currently the Pad Burger, but used to be the Buddy Burger.
Fact: The Pad (elite North Topeka fast food burger joint) is owned by the same family that owned Buddy's (previously located on 10th street across from the hospitals), but after Buddy's was taken over by their son (a would-be heavy weight boxing contender, Dangerous Damon Reed), it folded.
Buddy's served RC Cola!
Now they are a fast food Mexican restaurant named "Andale!" - I haven't tried it yet.
Pad is still around in N. Topeka. They had a location at 21st and Washburn for awhile but folded.
Never did try it, but I guess it sucked.
It is now "Kim's Vietnamese" - super elite/good. Fresh spring rolls (with that clear rice paper), Pho and Bubble tea :D
I have had Kim's. I have still not had Saigon....should I bother?
Saigon is good too....for Vietnamese. They serve "Chinese" there too but I haven't/won't try it.
How about Ling's, have you tried it? I don't know how often you branch out from China Pavilion.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: raquetcat on May 31, 2011, 12:40:59 PM
probably moving to topeka, what are some essential topeka facts that I need to know to fit in with the locals?
Also any local lingo would be appreciated?
What's topeka's nickname, T-Town, Top City, craphole, Saulbadguy?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on May 31, 2011, 01:04:19 PM
Best Burger in town at a sit down restaurant is Annies, as Saul points out. Best fast food burger is currently the Pad Burger, but used to be the Buddy Burger.
Fact: The Pad (elite North Topeka fast food burger joint) is owned by the same family that owned Buddy's (previously located on 10th street across from the hospitals), but after Buddy's was taken over by their son (a would-be heavy weight boxing contender, Dangerous Damon Reed), it folded.
Buddy's served RC Cola!
Now they are a fast food Mexican restaurant named "Andale!" - I haven't tried it yet.
Pad is still around in N. Topeka. They had a location at 21st and Washburn for awhile but folded.
Never did try it, but I guess it sucked.
It is now "Kim's Vietnamese" - super elite/good. Fresh spring rolls (with that clear rice paper), Pho and Bubble tea :D
I have had Kim's. I have still not had Saigon....should I bother?
Saigon is good too....for Vietnamese. They serve "Chinese" there too but I haven't/won't try it.
How about Ling's, have you tried it? I don't know how often you branch out from China Pavilion.
I believe I addressed my chinese preferences earlier in the thread. Silver Lake then Hunams.
Never even heard of Ling's...
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on May 31, 2011, 01:04:43 PM
Best Burger in town at a sit down restaurant is Annies, as Saul points out. Best fast food burger is currently the Pad Burger, but used to be the Buddy Burger.
Fact: The Pad (elite North Topeka fast food burger joint) is owned by the same family that owned Buddy's (previously located on 10th street across from the hospitals), but after Buddy's was taken over by their son (a would-be heavy weight boxing contender, Dangerous Damon Reed), it folded.
Buddy's served RC Cola!
Now they are a fast food Mexican restaurant named "Andale!" - I haven't tried it yet.
Pad is still around in N. Topeka. They had a location at 21st and Washburn for awhile but folded.
Never did try it, but I guess it sucked.
It is now "Kim's Vietnamese" - super elite/good. Fresh spring rolls (with that clear rice paper), Pho and Bubble tea :D
I have had Kim's. I have still not had Saigon....should I bother?
Saigon is good too....for Vietnamese. They serve "Chinese" there too but I haven't/won't try it.
How about Ling's, have you tried it? I don't know how often you branch out from China Pavilion.
I believe I addressed my chinese preferences earlier in the thread. Silver Lake then Hunams.
Never even heard of Ling's...
it's in the super elite NOTO strip mall by Ace Hardware. Was pretty good...
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 01, 2011, 09:50:00 AM
Best Burger in town at a sit down restaurant is Annies, as Saul points out. Best fast food burger is currently the Pad Burger, but used to be the Buddy Burger.
Fact: The Pad (elite North Topeka fast food burger joint) is owned by the same family that owned Buddy's (previously located on 10th street across from the hospitals), but after Buddy's was taken over by their son (a would-be heavy weight boxing contender, Dangerous Damon Reed), it folded.
Buddy's served RC Cola!
Now they are a fast food Mexican restaurant named "Andale!" - I haven't tried it yet.
Pad is still around in N. Topeka. They had a location at 21st and Washburn for awhile but folded.
Never did try it, but I guess it sucked.
It is now "Kim's Vietnamese" - super elite/good. Fresh spring rolls (with that clear rice paper), Pho and Bubble tea :D
I have had Kim's. I have still not had Saigon....should I bother?
Saigon is good too....for Vietnamese. They serve "Chinese" there too but I haven't/won't try it.
How about Ling's, have you tried it? I don't know how often you branch out from China Pavilion.
I believe I addressed my chinese preferences earlier in the thread. Silver Lake then Hunams.
Never even heard of Ling's...
it's in the super elite NOTO strip mall by Ace Hardware. Was pretty good...
Ah, right by Maximus and whatnot. I never go to NOTO, why bother?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2011, 09:56:14 AM
County and Western music star Charlie Daniels played his longest concert ever (4 hours and 22 minutes) in Topeka to raise money for the Salvation Army in 1987.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 01, 2011, 10:00:32 AM
County and Western music star Charlie Daniels played his longest concert ever (4 hours and 22 minutes) in Topeka to raise money for the Salvation Army in 1987.
Wow, great fact!
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 01, 2011, 10:01:01 AM
Hey - Topeka has an "Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt" now.
:ksu:
Is that great, or what?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2011, 10:02:29 AM
During Ross Perot's 1992 presidential run he called Topeka, "A place I would be proud to call home" which the Kansas Republican Party had engraved in granite at the local party headquarters. However, he was later quoted as saying the same about cities across the country leading to the destruction of the granite engraving and it's subsequent replacement with an engraving of wheat and a meadowlark.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 01, 2011, 10:04:47 AM
Best Burger in town at a sit down restaurant is Annies, as Saul points out. Best fast food burger is currently the Pad Burger, but used to be the Buddy Burger.
Fact: The Pad (elite North Topeka fast food burger joint) is owned by the same family that owned Buddy's (previously located on 10th street across from the hospitals), but after Buddy's was taken over by their son (a would-be heavy weight boxing contender, Dangerous Damon Reed), it folded.
Buddy's served RC Cola!
Now they are a fast food Mexican restaurant named "Andale!" - I haven't tried it yet.
Pad is still around in N. Topeka. They had a location at 21st and Washburn for awhile but folded.
Never did try it, but I guess it sucked.
It is now "Kim's Vietnamese" - super elite/good. Fresh spring rolls (with that clear rice paper), Pho and Bubble tea :D
I have had Kim's. I have still not had Saigon....should I bother?
Saigon is good too....for Vietnamese. They serve "Chinese" there too but I haven't/won't try it.
How about Ling's, have you tried it? I don't know how often you branch out from China Pavilion.
I believe I addressed my chinese preferences earlier in the thread. Silver Lake then Hunams.
Never even heard of Ling's...
it's in the super elite NOTO strip mall by Ace Hardware. Was pretty good...
Ah, right by Maximus and whatnot. I never go to NOTO, why bother?
I work up here, otherwise I wouldn't. Asidfe from the annual "Let's go to the 'nak Pak"
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 01, 2011, 10:09:26 AM
Best Burger in town at a sit down restaurant is Annies, as Saul points out. Best fast food burger is currently the Pad Burger, but used to be the Buddy Burger.
Fact: The Pad (elite North Topeka fast food burger joint) is owned by the same family that owned Buddy's (previously located on 10th street across from the hospitals), but after Buddy's was taken over by their son (a would-be heavy weight boxing contender, Dangerous Damon Reed), it folded.
Buddy's served RC Cola!
Now they are a fast food Mexican restaurant named "Andale!" - I haven't tried it yet.
Pad is still around in N. Topeka. They had a location at 21st and Washburn for awhile but folded.
Never did try it, but I guess it sucked.
It is now "Kim's Vietnamese" - super elite/good. Fresh spring rolls (with that clear rice paper), Pho and Bubble tea :D
I have had Kim's. I have still not had Saigon....should I bother?
Saigon is good too....for Vietnamese. They serve "Chinese" there too but I haven't/won't try it.
How about Ling's, have you tried it? I don't know how often you branch out from China Pavilion.
I believe I addressed my chinese preferences earlier in the thread. Silver Lake then Hunams.
Never even heard of Ling's...
it's in the super elite NOTO strip mall by Ace Hardware. Was pretty good...
Ah, right by Maximus and whatnot. I never go to NOTO, why bother?
I work up here, otherwise I wouldn't. Asidfe from the annual "Let's go to the 'nak Pak"
Wife used to work up there, I still have a Groupon for "Nibs" that I need to use.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 01, 2011, 10:10:04 AM
During Ross Perot's 1992 presidential run he called Topeka, "A place I would be proud to call home" which the Kansas Republican Party had engraved in granite at the local party headquarters. However, he was later quoted as saying the same about cities across the country leading to the destruction of the granite engraving and it's subsequent replacement with an engraving of wheat and a meadowlark.
Source please.
Sounds very Topeka-ish, though.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2011, 10:10:44 AM
Topekans consume the third most Hormel Chili per capita in the United States*
*cities with greather than 50k population
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 01, 2011, 10:13:05 AM
Topekans consume the third most Hormel Chili per capita in the United States*
*cities with greather than 50k population
This is the most Topekaey fact of all time.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2011, 10:24:55 AM
During a promotional campaign in 1979 the Topps Baseball Card company issued a series of regional cards depicting famous politicians. The politician depicted on the Topeka card was Richard B. Ogilvie who was actually from Kansas City. In response the mayor of the city of Topeka called for a bonfire to burn all Topps Baseball Cards but there was minimal turnout.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2011, 10:26:44 AM
George Randers, the inventor of the peanut butter based edible play doh, was born in Topeka but relocated to St. Louis at a young age
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 01, 2011, 10:32:37 AM
this is like a game of Balderdash.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on June 01, 2011, 10:40:54 AM
Orange Leaf has contacted me about placing a franchise in my basement. And garage. And shed. Seriously, they will put a franchise just about anywhere.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 01, 2011, 11:06:38 AM
George Randers, the inventor of the peanut butter based edible play doh, was born in Topeka but relocated to St. Louis at a young age
this should come in really handy when I'm looking for a house
Need more info, type and size of house, budget... As a general rule, the presidental streets and the state streets are rougher neighborhoods.
When I first was looking to move to Topeka (I knew nothing of the city, other than where my office was), I called about a house rental and didn't know where it was, I asked about the neighborhood and the landlord said "well it IS highland park" and said no more...I drove by the place and across the street there were dogs standing on top of beat up cars chained to the porch hand rails...I didn't end up living there.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Panjandrum on June 01, 2011, 01:27:42 PM
George Randers, the inventor of the peanut butter based edible play doh, was born in Topeka but relocated to St. Louis at a young age
this should come in really handy when I'm looking for a house
Need more info, type and size of house, budget... As a general rule, the presidental streets and the state streets are rougher neighborhoods.
When I first was looking to move to Topeka (I knew nothing of the city, other than where my office was), I called about a house rental and didn't know where it was, I asked about the neighborhood and the landlord said "well it IS highland park" and said no more...I drove by the place and across the street there were dogs standing on top of beat up cars chained to the porch hand rails...I didn't end up living there.
I'm originally from the Lake Shawnee area. I don't know what your price range is, but there are some pretty decent neighborhoods by the SCABA baseball diamonds and east of the lake. Some south as well. A lot of houses in the $150-300 range. I'm pretty biased to this area. If I was forced to move back, this is where I'd move.
Then there's stuff out west in the Washburn Rural area that's decent. Mostly anything west of Fairlawn, south of 10th street. At least it was decent when I lived there about ten years ago. It still seems nice when we stay and visit relatives.
There are some neighborhoods around Washburn University (to the North and West) that are alright. Avoid any area directly to the east and south of Washburn's campus. Everything east of campus going along 21st street is pretty much a war zone until you hit Whittenburg.
Potwin is pretty nice.
There's some decent housing North of the river, but Shawnee Heights and Washburn Rural are better school districts than Seaman.
Never, never, never live in the Highland Park District. Never. Never ever.
If you do an MLS search based on school district, this is what I'd say:
Shawnee Heights - Yes (SE part of town) Washburn Rural - Yes (W part of town) Seaman - Maybe (N part of town) Topeka High - Maybe (Downtown/Center of town) Topeka West - Maybe (West of Downtown-ish) Highland Park - Avoid like the plague
That's pretty much it.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2011, 01:31:46 PM
i'm not 100% certain that raquetcat is moving to topeka
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Winters on June 01, 2011, 01:33:58 PM
Topekans consume the third most Hormel Chili per capita in the United States*
*cities with greather than 50k population
Incredible
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: The1BigWillie on June 01, 2011, 01:37:43 PM
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Topeka is the home of the smiling character Alfred E. Newman, long recognized as the logo character for Mad Magazine. The character was the logo for a Topeka dentist who professed his services "didn't hurt a bit!"
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2011, 01:45:11 PM
Lynne Lipton, the voice of Cheetara from Thundercats, is a Topeka native and lent her voice to many local Topeka television and radio spots before hitting it big
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Panjandrum on June 01, 2011, 01:45:20 PM
George Randers, the inventor of the peanut butter based edible play doh, was born in Topeka but relocated to St. Louis at a young age
this should come in really handy when I'm looking for a house
Need more info, type and size of house, budget... As a general rule, the presidental streets and the state streets are rougher neighborhoods.
When I first was looking to move to Topeka (I knew nothing of the city, other than where my office was), I called about a house rental and didn't know where it was, I asked about the neighborhood and the landlord said "well it IS highland park" and said no more...I drove by the place and across the street there were dogs standing on top of beat up cars chained to the porch hand rails...I didn't end up living there.
I played little league baseball at Highland Park. It was a step above Optimist and a step below Suburban. Way below SCABA and probably about equal with Ken Berry.
Every now and then you would hear a shot ring out from the projects beyond the outfield.
P.S. We beat a SCABA team one time. :gocho:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: pissclams on June 01, 2011, 05:25:08 PM
Shawnee Heights - Yes (SE part of town) Washburn Rural - Yes (W part of town) Seaman - Maybe (N part of town) Topeka High - Maybe (Downtown/Center of town) Topeka West - Maybe (West of Downtown-ish) Highland Park - Avoid like the plague
That's pretty much it.
Just send your kids to Hayden High School. And live on the east side of town only go to Lawrence for shopping/entertainment purposes
you forgot to add
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 01, 2011, 05:58:02 PM
Shawnee Heights - Yes (SE part of town) Washburn Rural - Yes (W part of town) Seaman - Maybe (N part of town) Topeka High - Maybe (Downtown/Center of town) Topeka West - Maybe (West of Downtown-ish) Highland Park - Avoid like the plague
That's pretty much it.
Just send your kids to Hayden High School. And live on the east side of town only go to Lawrence for shopping/entertainment purposes
you forgot to add
squawk outed
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: pissclams on June 01, 2011, 06:14:47 PM
Shawnee Heights - Yes (SE part of town) Washburn Rural - Yes (W part of town) Seaman - Maybe (N part of town) Topeka High - Maybe (Downtown/Center of town) Topeka West - Maybe (West of Downtown-ish) Highland Park - Avoid like the plague
That's pretty much it.
Just send your kids to Hayden High School. And live on the east side of town only go to Lawrence for shopping/entertainment purposes
you forgot to add
Hayden sucks. People should be embarrassed if they went to school there or sent their kids there.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: wiley on June 01, 2011, 09:31:30 PM
The Pancake house downtown still operating?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 01, 2011, 09:32:09 PM
George Randers, the inventor of the peanut butter based edible play doh, was born in Topeka but relocated to St. Louis at a young age
this should come in really handy when I'm looking for a house
Need more info, type and size of house, budget... As a general rule, the presidental streets and the state streets are rougher neighborhoods.
When I first was looking to move to Topeka (I knew nothing of the city, other than where my office was), I called about a house rental and didn't know where it was, I asked about the neighborhood and the landlord said "well it IS highland park" and said no more...I drove by the place and across the street there were dogs standing on top of beat up cars chained to the porch hand rails...I didn't end up living there.
I'm originally from the Lake Shawnee area. I don't know what your price range is, but there are some pretty decent neighborhoods by the SCABA baseball diamonds and east of the lake. Some south as well. A lot of houses in the $150-300 range. I'm pretty biased to this area. If I was forced to move back, this is where I'd move.
Then there's stuff out west in the Washburn Rural area that's decent. Mostly anything west of Fairlawn, south of 10th street. At least it was decent when I lived there about ten years ago. It still seems nice when we stay and visit relatives.
There are some neighborhoods around Washburn University (to the North and West) that are alright. Avoid any area directly to the east and south of Washburn's campus. Everything east of campus going along 21st street is pretty much a war zone until you hit Whittenburg.
Potwin is pretty nice.
There's some decent housing North of the river, but Shawnee Heights and Washburn Rural are better school districts than Seaman.
Never, never, never live in the Highland Park District. Never. Never ever.
If you do an MLS search based on school district, this is what I'd say:
Shawnee Heights - Yes (SE part of town) Washburn Rural - Yes (W part of town) Seaman - Maybe (N part of town) Topeka High - Maybe (Downtown/Center of town) Topeka West - Maybe (West of Downtown-ish) Highland Park - Avoid like the plague
That's pretty much it.
Thanks for the info, was already thinking about just sticking to Rural, heights and seaman districts Played a high school tennis tournament by a topeka high middle school and a drug bust went down across the street from the courts! :horrorsurprise:
i'm not 100% certain that raquetcat is moving to topeka
sorry sd, I know you'll miss all those great 'maha 'paks we had, like that one time at bww, then that other time at your house when we watched 'braska lay the smack down on washington :frown:
Topekans consume the third most Hormel Chili per capita in the United States*
*cities with greather than 50k population
Kind of gross but I used to love that stuff as a kid. I would get mad when my mom would take off that layer of orange fat before she made it.
i bought some of this chili today to use on my chili dogs at dinner tonight. can't wait for my C-Dogs.
What are you doing with the layer of fat
i cook it right into the chili. here's my philo on the fat cap- it wouldn't be there if it didn't need to be there.
:peek:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: steve dave on June 02, 2011, 12:40:39 PM
:horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: steve dave on June 02, 2011, 12:44:48 PM
so now it's just me, doom and sdbro. eff it. who needs you anyway. NOT ME! (https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftheoutworld.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Ftalkhand-talk-to-the-hand-talk-hand-smiley-emoticon-000673-medium.gif&hash=4d359510b2d395419c077947003c90b7b64f21d8)
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Trim on June 02, 2011, 12:47:04 PM
so now it's just me, doom and sdbro. eff it. who needs you anyway. NOT ME! (https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftheoutworld.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Ftalkhand-talk-to-the-hand-talk-hand-smiley-emoticon-000673-medium.gif&hash=4d359510b2d395419c077947003c90b7b64f21d8)
I'll take raquetcat's tv tray.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: raquetcat on June 02, 2011, 08:48:47 PM
so now it's just me, doom and sdbro. eff it. who needs you anyway. NOT ME! (https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftheoutworld.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Ftalkhand-talk-to-the-hand-talk-hand-smiley-emoticon-000673-medium.gif&hash=4d359510b2d395419c077947003c90b7b64f21d8)
yeah, whatever, mr. imalwaysoutoftowngoingonccrewardtrips :dubious: plus I hear saul is a way cooler mod than you anyway
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: wetwillie on June 02, 2011, 09:29:26 PM
so now it's just me, doom and sdbro. eff it. who needs you anyway. NOT ME! (https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftheoutworld.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Ftalkhand-talk-to-the-hand-talk-hand-smiley-emoticon-000673-medium.gif&hash=4d359510b2d395419c077947003c90b7b64f21d8)
yeah, whatever, mr. imalwaysoutoftowngoingonccrewardtrips :dubious: plus I hear saul is a way cooler mod than you anyway
o my saul already modding the eff out of raquetcat's posts :horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 02, 2011, 09:35:15 PM
:cool: Topeka doesnt have the super triple KONG. Other than that, superior in every way.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on June 02, 2011, 10:07:57 PM
Topeka sucks a big ol bag of dicks but Omaha is located in Nebraska. Topeka wins by default. Sorry SD but it's your fault for moving to Smellyassloservillaha.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Cire on June 12, 2011, 03:29:41 PM
Hormel chili is the best chili dog chili in the world.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 29, 2011, 09:03:07 AM
In 2013, Mars will open a factory in Topeka, KS for the production of M&M's and Snickers candy bars.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Pete on June 29, 2011, 06:11:21 PM
George Randers, the inventor of the peanut butter based edible play doh, was born in Topeka but relocated to St. Louis at a young age
this should come in really handy when I'm looking for a house
Need more info, type and size of house, budget... As a general rule, the presidental streets and the state streets are rougher neighborhoods.
When I first was looking to move to Topeka (I knew nothing of the city, other than where my office was), I called about a house rental and didn't know where it was, I asked about the neighborhood and the landlord said "well it IS highland park" and said no more...I drove by the place and across the street there were dogs standing on top of beat up cars chained to the porch hand rails...I didn't end up living there.
I played little league baseball at Highland Park. It was a step above Optimist and a step below Suburban. Way below SCABA and probably about equal with Ken Berry.
Every now and then you would hear a shot ring out from the projects beyond the outfield.
P.S. We beat a SCABA team one time. :gocho:
Played on elite SCABA team :gocho: definitely wasn't the one that lost to _33's team. sorry _33
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: KSU176 on July 17, 2011, 10:46:58 PM
Beertopia next to Crescent Moon...oh wait, you said Topeka :lol: :mush:
:dubious: Brix in village pointe is where I used to go (only for really rare beers, otherwise HyVee was really good) I miss being able to buy alcohol at the grocery store :shakesfist: Kansas
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 06, 2011, 06:33:49 PM
Beertopia next to Crescent Moon...oh wait, you said Topeka :lol: :mush:
:dubious: Brix in village pointe is where I used to go (only for really rare beers, otherwise HyVee was really good) I miss being able to buy alcohol at the grocery store :shakesfist: Kansas
yeah, hyvee has prolly the third best beer selection in town behind brix and beertopia which is ridiculous to say coming from ks.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Stevesie60 on August 07, 2011, 11:40:08 AM
Where's a good liquor store with a good beer selection?
I've been to Quinton's it was pretty good, also went to Blind Tiger, it's over rated imo, and the beer wasn't that great
The best one is Fleming Place Wine & Spirits at 10th and Gage.
Haven't been there, why would you consider it the best?
Selection, and it's proximity to the places I hang out at in Topeka. That being said, I haven't been to many liquor stores in Topeka, but my friends from Topeka all thought it was the best.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: LinuxHuskerSometimesBasketballCat on August 16, 2011, 03:18:14 PM
Where's a good liquor store with a good beer selection?
I've been to Quinton's it was pretty good, also went to Blind Tiger, it's over rated imo, and the beer wasn't that great
The best one is Fleming Place Wine & Spirits at 10th and Gage.
Haven't been there, why would you consider it the best?
Selection, and it's proximity to the places I hang out at in Topeka. That being said, I haven't been to many liquor stores in Topeka, but my friends from Topeka all thought it was the best.
Lakeside Liquor in East Topeka. It's where i get everything i need.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 16, 2011, 03:20:55 PM
Where's a good liquor store with a good beer selection?
I've been to Quinton's it was pretty good, also went to Blind Tiger, it's over rated imo, and the beer wasn't that great
The best one is Fleming Place Wine & Spirits at 10th and Gage.
Haven't been there, why would you consider it the best?
Selection, and it's proximity to the places I hang out at in Topeka. That being said, I haven't been to many liquor stores in Topeka, but my friends from Topeka all thought it was the best.
Lakeside Liquor in East Topeka. It's where i get everything i need.
sucks.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on August 16, 2011, 07:24:16 PM
BOGO corndogs at Vista!!
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Trim on August 27, 2011, 02:18:35 PM
The witness said one of the women suffered a cut to the back of her head from a high-heel shoe.
:comeatme:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: raquetcat on August 27, 2011, 03:50:35 PM
Is Tailgaters at 21st and Urish any good? Looks ok from the outside, but I have a sneaking suspicion that its full of white trash on the inside, can anyone confirm/deny? TIA
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 27, 2011, 06:13:05 PM
I live very close to there, and I can confirm, squawk central.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: LinuxHuskerSometimesBasketballCat on August 31, 2011, 11:55:06 AM
Is Tailgaters at 21st and Urish any good? Looks ok from the outside, but I have a sneaking suspicion that its full of white trash on the inside, can anyone confirm/deny? TIA
Tailgaters is nicer than most of the sports bars in Topeka. It's usually filled with the non white trash part of topekans. It's also alot smaller than other bars.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Tobias on August 31, 2011, 12:28:08 PM
Tailgaters is nicer than most of the sports bars in Topeka. It's usually filled with the non white trash part of topekans. It's also alot smaller than other bars.
this is like three different ways of saying the same thing :thumbs:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Brock Landers on August 31, 2011, 12:33:28 PM
Is Tailgaters at 21st and Urish any good? Looks ok from the outside, but I have a sneaking suspicion that its full of white trash on the inside, can anyone confirm/deny? TIA
Tailgaters is nicer than most of the sports bars in Topeka. It's usually filled with the non white trash part of topekans. It's also alot smaller than other bars.
Tailgaters is usually good one to go to. Except for 2 Fridays ago the Chiefs preseason game was on so it was white trashed up quite a bit.
There was a random TV on a wall that was tuned in to Univision, we got a kick out of trying to figure out what was going on in the soap opera, or should I say telenovela that was on.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: raquetcat on September 01, 2011, 10:00:42 PM
Ate at Casa the other night on a tip from a co-worker :barf: that co-worker just worked her way off my "good morning" list
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on September 01, 2011, 10:08:42 PM
Ate there for the first time a couple months ago. It was like 9 pm, zero cars in the drive thru, and it took like 10 mins to get my food. Groundbeef tasted like nothing, like the special seasoning was actually lukewarm water. Wouldn't say it was terrible but really bland and not worth even considering a second chance.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: raquetcat on September 01, 2011, 10:11:54 PM
Ate there for the first time a couple months ago. It was like 9 pm, zero cars in the drive thru, and it took like 10 mins to get my food. Groundbeef tasted like nothing, like the special seasoning was actually lukewarm water. Wouldn't say it was terrible but really bland and not worth even considering a second chance.
yes it sucks, and the salsa is basically a can of tomato paste with a jar of peppers thrown in
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 01, 2011, 10:15:01 PM
Ate there for the first time a couple months ago. It was like 9 pm, zero cars in the drive thru, and it took like 10 mins to get my food. Groundbeef tasted like nothing, like the special seasoning was actually lukewarm water. Wouldn't say it was terrible but really bland and not worth even considering a second chance.
I don't know where you were, but it wasn't Casa.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on September 01, 2011, 10:30:39 PM
Casa is god awful. It might be the worst restaurant in Topeka.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on September 01, 2011, 10:30:39 PM
Casa is a sitdown place, isn't it? Where the hell did I eat then? Corner of the White Lakes parking lot, over by an old movie theatre... (I think.)
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on September 01, 2011, 10:31:54 PM
Nah he got whacked like 2 or 3 years ago and they eventually got rid of that annoying girl with the annoying laugh. Not sure who their morning crew is now since I usually listen to 810 anyway.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: BleedingPurple7 on September 02, 2011, 04:25:40 PM
Is Tailgaters at 21st and Urish any good? Looks ok from the outside, but I have a sneaking suspicion that its full of white trash on the inside, can anyone confirm/deny? TIA
It is pretty much a KU joint as aforementioned, but not a bad place overall. I'd probably rather go to Bullfrog's (Wanamaker)
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: KSU176 on September 04, 2011, 07:51:02 PM
Ate at Casa the other night on a tip from a co-worker :barf: that co-worker just worked her way off my "good morning" list
Hopefully she meant "Casa Ramos". It is pretty damn good. "Casa" is nasty.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: raquetcat on September 05, 2011, 07:32:38 PM
holy crap, just went to the Wendy's on wanamaker today, and they have one of these (https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.quickblogcast.com%2F6%2F6%2F0%2F5%2F8%2F185283-185066%2Fcoke_machine.jpg%3Fa%3D49&hash=698fa917a170ef282bbfc46bb3d00e4f4b0ea1ba)
100+ flavors!
also is the liquor store by sam's club cheap or have huge quantities? what's their schtick?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on September 05, 2011, 08:57:53 PM
holy crap, just went to the Wendy's on wanamaker today, and they have one of these (https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.quickblogcast.com%2F6%2F6%2F0%2F5%2F8%2F185283-185066%2Fcoke_machine.jpg%3Fa%3D49&hash=698fa917a170ef282bbfc46bb3d00e4f4b0ea1ba)
100+ flavors!
also is the liquor store by sam's club cheap or have huge quantities? what's their schtick?
Wendys downtown has this as well. Rumor has it they are getting a second one. :fatty:
The liquor store by Sam's club isn't that great, it's not part of the club but they try to pass themselves on as a club/discount liquor store.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: raquetcat on December 15, 2011, 06:06:15 PM
Get Pumped! Mr. Stirfry is coming soon (in the area with K-mart and hobby lobby)
Also the downtown wendy's has 2 of those crazy flavor machines now :)
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on December 15, 2011, 07:17:44 PM
Where's a good liquor store with a good beer selection?
I've been to Quinton's it was pretty good, also went to Blind Tiger, it's over rated imo, and the beer wasn't that great
The best one is Fleming Place Wine & Spirits at 10th and Gage.
Haven't been there, why would you consider it the best?
Selection, and it's proximity to the places I hang out at in Topeka. That being said, I haven't been to many liquor stores in Topeka, but my friends from Topeka all thought it was the best.
Now confirmed
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on April 28, 2012, 06:25:22 PM
Blintze Brunch tomorrow!! :fatty:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on April 28, 2012, 07:34:06 PM
Where's a good liquor store with a good beer selection?
I've been to Quinton's it was pretty good, also went to Blind Tiger, it's over rated imo, and the beer wasn't that great
The best one is Fleming Place Wine & Spirits at 10th and Gage.
Haven't been there, why would you consider it the best?
Selection, and it's proximity to the places I hang out at in Topeka. That being said, I haven't been to many liquor stores in Topeka, but my friends from Topeka all thought it was the best.
Now confirmed
this is the closest liquor store to me. only reason to go to it. FACT.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on April 28, 2012, 07:34:28 PM
potwin hasn't been mentioned enough in this thread.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on April 28, 2012, 07:38:34 PM
Fact: mcfarlands is vastly underrated because of their average clientele.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on April 28, 2012, 07:39:43 PM
fact: qdoba is exactly like chipotle if chipotle didn't put any spiciness in their meat.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on April 28, 2012, 07:40:39 PM
Q: what do you get when you beat your meat? A: seaman high! seaman high!
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on April 28, 2012, 07:43:43 PM
fact: college hill liquor (before it was torn down for elite apartments) had a drive-thru that would not card 18 yr olds (me).
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 28, 2012, 07:44:39 PM
Q: what do you get when you beat your meat? A: seaman high! seaman high!
this along with "White Out's" when ever you played Seaman I always thought was dumb
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: raquetcat on August 28, 2012, 09:41:23 PM
Drumroll please..........
Best of Topeka http://cjonline.com/news/business/2012-08-25/best-topeka-complete-list
Some Favs: Best Burger: Red Robin :lick: Best Locally Owned Restaurant: Tapas Mexican Food (Lawrence) :lol: Best Deli, Sub or Sandwich Shop: Subway Sandwiches $5 Foot Long :drool: Most Romantic Restaurant: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant :love: (the animal knew what he was doing when he took Mrs. animal there) Best Place to Buy Pet Supplies (really why is this a category)
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: _33 on August 28, 2012, 09:47:43 PM
Best School: Seaman High School :dance:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: raquetcat on August 28, 2012, 09:49:09 PM
Menards!!!!!
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: raquetcat on August 28, 2012, 09:50:11 PM
Panda Express!!!!! (with drive thru)
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: puniraptor on August 28, 2012, 10:06:53 PM
holy eff topeka sounds amazing
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: kim carnes on August 28, 2012, 10:09:08 PM
Best of Topeka http://cjonline.com/news/business/2012-08-25/best-topeka-complete-list
Some Favs: Best Burger: Red Robin :lick: Best Locally Owned Restaurant: Tapas Mexican Food (Lawrence) :lol: Best Deli, Sub or Sandwich Shop: Subway Sandwiches $5 Foot Long :drool: Most Romantic Restaurant: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant :love: (the animal knew what he was doing when he took Mrs. animal there) Best Place to Buy Pet Supplies (really why is this a category)
goodness, that is a hell of a long list
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: puniraptor on August 28, 2012, 10:12:10 PM
They basically just crushed our very specific top 5 lists thread.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 28, 2012, 10:14:56 PM
Yikes.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: puniraptor on August 28, 2012, 10:23:47 PM
BEST SWEET TREAT SHOPPE in Topeka, KS according to the 2012 Topeka Capitol Journal Reader survey:
1. Billy Vanilly
2. Baker’s Dozen Donuts
3. Hazel Hill Chocolate Traditions
4. Hy-Vee Food Store Bakery
5. Panera Bread
Title: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Pete on August 28, 2012, 10:43:31 PM
eff, that list is amazingly horrible. Topekans love the crap out of chain restaurants and all things mass media delivered. It is one of the very, very worst towns in America.
I was born and raised there. I am a survivor.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Stevesie60 on August 28, 2012, 10:51:14 PM
eff, that list is amazingly horrible. Topekans love the crap out of chain restaurants and all things mass media delivered. It is one of the very, very worst towns in America.
I was born and raised there. I am a survivor.
Me too. I go to a "Topeka Survivor" support group on Thursday nights. Not sure I could have gotten through life without it.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: kim carnes on August 28, 2012, 10:53:20 PM
eff, that list is amazingly horrible. Topekans love the crap out of chain restaurants and all things mass media delivered. It is one of the very, very worst towns in America.
I was born and raised there. I am a survivor.
me too, pete
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: p1k3 on August 28, 2012, 11:02:11 PM
eff, that list is amazingly horrible. Topekans love the crap out of chain restaurants and all things mass media delivered. It is one of the very, very worst towns in America.
I was born and raised there. I am a survivor.
I was gonna say this too. If your town's favorite burger is from a massive corporate chain than someone needs to open a new burger place.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: kim carnes on August 28, 2012, 11:03:08 PM
eff, that list is amazingly horrible. Topekans love the crap out of chain restaurants and all things mass media delivered. It is one of the very, very worst towns in America.
I was born and raised there. I am a survivor.
I was gonna say this too. If your town's favorite burger is from a massive corporate chain than someone needs to open a new burger place.
they have a burger stand, which for topeka, is pretty good
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Tobias on August 28, 2012, 11:08:47 PM
eff, that list is amazingly horrible. Topekans love the crap out of chain restaurants and all things mass media delivered. It is one of the very, very worst towns in America.
I was born and raised there. I am a survivor.
I was gonna say this too. If your town's favorite burger is from a massive corporate chain than someone needs to open a new burger place.
They wouldn't go there if you did.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on August 28, 2012, 11:10:23 PM
You know another town that loves their chain restaurants? Wichita. Every cool, locally owned place goes out of business because rubes would rather have Pizza Hut than Picassos. eff this town. (I was also born in Topeka.)
Title: Facts about Topeka
Post by: puniraptor on August 28, 2012, 11:11:06 PM
eff, that list is amazingly horrible. Topekans love the crap out of chain restaurants and all things mass media delivered. It is one of the very, very worst towns in America.
I was born and raised there. I am a survivor.
I was gonna say this too. If your town's favorite burger is from a massive corporate chain than someone needs to open a new burger place.
They wouldn't go there if you did.
I guess you're probably right. It's a Topeka problem, not a burger problem.
Title: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Pete on August 28, 2012, 11:18:33 PM
I am so jealous of people who are proud of their home towns. That must feel great.
In my dreams, I dream of a disaster that renders the entire city of Topeka uninhabitable, yet kills no one. Then, all the Topekans move to other cities and live enriched, happy lives and are glad as eff that they left that stinking hell hole.
Then, they build a fence around Topeka and send rapists, pedophiles, and murderers there to serve their time.
To sum up, Topeka is to America as poop is to things that are not poop.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 28, 2012, 11:46:51 PM
t's and p's pete..
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 28, 2012, 11:49:32 PM
J_rake told me that the "best of Topeka" contest is rigged. So, there's that.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 29, 2012, 12:16:51 AM
Hey, you can all shut your faces about North Topeka and Seaman High School. I barely escaped that crap-hole with my life, but that doesn't mean you can talk bad about it.
For those of you who miss good BBQ, head out to Lon's BBQ on 21st east of the Deer Creek RV park. He's only open limited hours, but he's serves the best BBQ in town since the old man at Boss Hawg's passed.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on August 29, 2012, 12:18:22 AM
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on August 29, 2012, 12:21:30 AM
For the love of God; please, please tell me this Boss Hawgs thing was an actual thing! :pray:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 29, 2012, 12:24:53 AM
Seaman High Grad of '08.
Boss Hawg's is a real thing. I got shot at outside of their establishment after a long Sunday Funday because I wouldn't let some strange bar patron sleep at my house. I'm so glad I no longer live in Topeka.
Back in it's heyday you could get an excellent pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, cornbread and a Big Red to drink. It was an amazing meal, and I tried to convince my family to pick Boss Hawg's every time we went out to eat.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on August 29, 2012, 12:29:54 AM
Like a combo bbq/biker bar?! :driving:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on August 29, 2012, 12:31:05 AM
like a combo sports bar/bbq place.
in a strip mall next to a dillions.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 29, 2012, 12:32:09 AM
Seven, Logan or Northern Hills?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on August 29, 2012, 12:36:23 AM
logan. it's a grade school now from what i understand.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 29, 2012, 12:45:23 AM
Me too, my grandmother was one of your librarians.
Yes, it is a grade school now. The school board, in it's infinite wisdom, closed the two poorest and troubled grade schools, E.I. (where I went) and Lyman, to combine them at Logan and make one gigantic craphole of a grade school.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on August 29, 2012, 01:06:27 AM
Sucks you're poor Metalhead. T's and P's.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 29, 2012, 01:18:31 AM
Lol, my parents actually live in a very nice area north of Topeka. For some reason, the school district bused kids in from my area to go to that craphole school. My family isn't poor. I am, as I'm working part-time and going to grad school full-time, but that's a little different.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Pete on August 29, 2012, 09:07:12 AM
Hey, you can all shut your faces about North Topeka and Seaman High School. I barely escaped that crap-hole with my life, but that doesn't mean you can talk bad about it.
I can talk bad about it. I've done 100mph on 46th street on the way to/from school more times than I can count. There's probably a rough ridin' monument at the State Lake dedicated to my truck. If you an't from the West Indianianola district get your ass out the West Inidanola district. :gocho:
Title: Re: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: raquetcat on August 29, 2012, 09:12:30 AM
eff, that list is amazingly horrible. Topekans love the crap out of chain restaurants and all things mass media delivered. It is one of the very, very worst towns in America.
I was born and raised there. I am a survivor.
I was gonna say this too. If your town's favorite burger is from a massive corporate chain than someone needs to open a new burger place.
They wouldn't go there if you did.
Hit the nail on the head, in my short time in Topeka I've learned that topekians love chain restaurants, and the majority (non EMAW) are smelly and over weight.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 29, 2012, 09:13:11 AM
I am so jealous of people who are proud of their home towns. That must feel great.
In my dreams, I dream of a disaster that renders the entire city of Topeka uninhabitable, yet kills no one. Then, all the Topekans move to other cities and live enriched, happy lives and are glad as eff that they left that stinking hell hole.
Then, they build a fence around Topeka and send rapists, pedophiles, and murderers there to serve their time.
To sum up, Topeka is to America as poop is to things that are not poop.
Sounds like Leavenworth?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 29, 2012, 09:15:29 AM
eff, that list is amazingly horrible. Topekans love the crap out of chain restaurants and all things mass media delivered. It is one of the very, very worst towns in America.
I was born and raised there. I am a survivor.
I was gonna say this too. If your town's favorite burger is from a massive corporate chain than someone needs to open a new burger place.
They wouldn't go there if you did.
"The Burger Stand" is doing a pretty good business. It's partially owned by Doug Compton so I wouldn't be surprised to see a KU bball player parent managing the place.
Unfortunately they don't have the staff to fill out hundreds of ballots during downtime.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 29, 2012, 09:16:36 AM
Hey, you can all shut your faces about North Topeka and Seaman High School. I barely escaped that crap-hole with my life, but that doesn't mean you can talk bad about it.
I can talk bad about it. I've done 100mph on 46th street on the way to/from school more times than I can count. There's probably a rough ridin' monument at the State Lake dedicated to my truck. If you an't from the West Indianianola district get your ass out the West Inidanola district. :gocho:
Dude, remember when Hunter's Ridge was just a cow field? Whoa.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 29, 2012, 09:36:30 AM
eff, that list is amazingly horrible. Topekans love the crap out of chain restaurants and all things mass media delivered. It is one of the very, very worst towns in America.
I was born and raised there. I am a survivor.
I was gonna say this too. If your town's favorite burger is from a massive corporate chain than someone needs to open a new burger place.
They wouldn't go there if you did.
"The Burger Stand" is doing a pretty good business. It's partially owned by Doug Compton so I wouldn't be surprised to see a KU bball player parent managing the place.
Unfortunately they don't have the staff to fill out hundreds of ballots during downtime.
I've heard good things about The Burger Stand. Really want to try it out.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: 69mach351 on August 29, 2012, 10:46:05 AM
Topekan checking in here...
Topeka is a Wal-mart community happy with chains and it pisses me off. I would move, but my wife and I (both undergrads from KSTATE) both have good jobs here. Anything good coming to the area, originates in KC, Manhattan, or Lawrence, and then branches to Topeka. If you are in the area, I recommend the following.
The burger stand here is very good. I will say that the one in Lawrence is a bit better (they seem to cook their burgers better and they have more sauces for their fries). They have a good selection of beer. I would recommend the Kobe burger (comes with truffle butter) and the truffle fries.
The Blind Tiger makes some of the best beer I have had, bar none. If you are in the area, give it a try. It is right off of 37th and Kansas ave. They make some great burnt ends too. IMO, Boss Hawgs is complete garbage in comparison to Blind Tiger and Grovers. Grovers is a less sweet BBQ.
As far as other places, Paisanos for Italian is good. El Mezcal is probably on the better end for Mexican. Tuesday/Thurs/Saturday, they have 0.99 margaritas. Their white cheese dip is pretty dang good.
There are some other decent places, but these are where we like to eat when we go out. It took all of a few months to get tired of chains.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 29, 2012, 11:15:40 AM
Topeka is a Wal-mart community happy with chains and it pisses me off. I would move, but my wife and I (both undergrads from KSTATE) both have good jobs here. Anything good coming to the area, originates in KC, Manhattan, or Lawrence, and then branches to Topeka. If you are in the area, I recommend the following.
The burger stand here is very good. I will say that the one in Lawrence is a bit better (they seem to cook their burgers better and they have more sauces for their fries). They have a good selection of beer. I would recommend the Kobe burger (comes with truffle butter) and the truffle fries.
The Blind Tiger makes some of the best beer I have had, bar none. If you are in the area, give it a try. It is right off of 37th and Kansas ave. They make some great burnt ends too. IMO, Boss Hawgs is complete garbage in comparison to Blind Tiger and Grovers. Grovers is a less sweet BBQ.
As far as other places, Paisanos for Italian is good. El Mezcal is probably on the better end for Mexican. Tuesday/Thurs/Saturday, they have 0.99 margaritas. Their white cheese dip is pretty dang good.
There are some other decent places, but these are where we like to eat when we go out. It took all of a few months to get tired of chains.
sorry, but anyone who think's Grovers is good has lost their mind. The burnt ends at Blind Tiger can be great, but just as often as not they are tough and fatty. El Mezcal also sucks (go to Los Charros instead).
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: 69mach351 on August 29, 2012, 11:21:45 AM
Topeka is a Wal-mart community happy with chains and it pisses me off. I would move, but my wife and I (both undergrads from KSTATE) both have good jobs here. Anything good coming to the area, originates in KC, Manhattan, or Lawrence, and then branches to Topeka. If you are in the area, I recommend the following.
The burger stand here is very good. I will say that the one in Lawrence is a bit better (they seem to cook their burgers better and they have more sauces for their fries). They have a good selection of beer. I would recommend the Kobe burger (comes with truffle butter) and the truffle fries.
The Blind Tiger makes some of the best beer I have had, bar none. If you are in the area, give it a try. It is right off of 37th and Kansas ave. They make some great burnt ends too. IMO, Boss Hawgs is complete garbage in comparison to Blind Tiger and Grovers. Grovers is a less sweet BBQ.
As far as other places, Paisanos for Italian is good. El Mezcal is probably on the better end for Mexican. Tuesday/Thurs/Saturday, they have 0.99 margaritas. Their white cheese dip is pretty dang good.
There are some other decent places, but these are where we like to eat when we go out. It took all of a few months to get tired of chains.
sorry, but anyone who think's Grovers is good has lost their mind. The burnt ends at Blind Tiger can be great, but just as often as not they are tough and fatty. El Mezcal also sucks (go to Los Charros instead).
Grovers is definitely a different style of BBQ than you will find most places in the midwest. It is a lot more of a vinegar than a sweet BBQ. Most people really like it or really dislike it. Take your pick. They have been in business for decades and stay busy. I don't think that is a sign of bad food...though it is Topeka and I don't have a lot of faith in this community :lol:
I will try Los Charros, but I will not say EM sucks. EM is far better than any chains, and most other mexican joints I have tried around town.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: 8manpick on August 29, 2012, 11:29:46 AM
Jesus Christ you rubes are arguing about Mexican food. Don't you have a La Hacienda?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: 69mach351 on August 29, 2012, 11:35:49 AM
Tuptim thai is excellent. I would go more, but the wife doesn't like it. She also doesn't like when I tell her to just eat Taco bell across the street.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 29, 2012, 12:06:32 PM
Topeka is a Wal-mart community happy with chains and it pisses me off. I would move, but my wife and I (both undergrads from KSTATE) both have good jobs here. Anything good coming to the area, originates in KC, Manhattan, or Lawrence, and then branches to Topeka. If you are in the area, I recommend the following.
The burger stand here is very good. I will say that the one in Lawrence is a bit better (they seem to cook their burgers better and they have more sauces for their fries). They have a good selection of beer. I would recommend the Kobe burger (comes with truffle butter) and the truffle fries.
The Blind Tiger makes some of the best beer I have had, bar none. If you are in the area, give it a try. It is right off of 37th and Kansas ave. They make some great burnt ends too. IMO, Boss Hawgs is complete garbage in comparison to Blind Tiger and Grovers. Grovers is a less sweet BBQ.
As far as other places, Paisanos for Italian is good. El Mezcal is probably on the better end for Mexican. Tuesday/Thurs/Saturday, they have 0.99 margaritas. Their white cheese dip is pretty dang good.
There are some other decent places, but these are where we like to eat when we go out. It took all of a few months to get tired of chains.
sorry, but anyone who think's Grovers is good has lost their mind. The burnt ends at Blind Tiger can be great, but just as often as not they are tough and fatty. El Mezcal also sucks (go to Los Charros instead).
Grovers is definitely a different style of BBQ than you will find most places in the midwest. It is a lot more of a vinegar than a sweet BBQ. Most people really like it or really dislike it. Take your pick. They have been in business for decades and stay busy. I don't think that is a sign of bad food...though it is Topeka and I don't have a lot of faith in this community :lol:
I will try Los Charros, but I will not say EM sucks. EM is far better than any chains, and most other mexican joints I have tried around town.
Roll to El Sol and then run your mouths.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 29, 2012, 12:35:15 PM
Hey, you can all shut your faces about North Topeka and Seaman High School. I barely escaped that crap-hole with my life, but that doesn't mean you can talk bad about it.
I can talk bad about it. I've done 100mph on 46th street on the way to/from school more times than I can count. There's probably a rough ridin' monument at the State Lake dedicated to my truck. If you an't from the West Indianianola district get your ass out the West Inidanola district. :gocho:
I dated a girl that lived a block from WI. Very odd people out there.
And lol at the rubes that took 46th to rochester road and waited 10 minutes at the stop sign. Green hills road to 51st was the elite route.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 29, 2012, 01:04:57 PM
And lol at the rubes that took 46th to rochester road and waited 10 minutes at the stop sign. Green hills road to 51st was the elite route.
That would be 50th, not 51st, but it is way better than taking 46th all the way to Rochester.
Slushies at Petro Deli, sometimes I miss them.
Petro has got to be one of the worst gas stations I have ever set foot in. If you go in, you will smell like frying grease the rest of the day. It is fitting if you see their large display of fried stuff I guess.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 29, 2012, 01:17:16 PM
Topeka is a Wal-mart community happy with chains and it pisses me off. I would move, but my wife and I (both undergrads from KSTATE) both have good jobs here. Anything good coming to the area, originates in KC, Manhattan, or Lawrence, and then branches to Topeka. If you are in the area, I recommend the following.
The burger stand here is very good. I will say that the one in Lawrence is a bit better (they seem to cook their burgers better and they have more sauces for their fries). They have a good selection of beer. I would recommend the Kobe burger (comes with truffle butter) and the truffle fries.
The Blind Tiger makes some of the best beer I have had, bar none. If you are in the area, give it a try. It is right off of 37th and Kansas ave. They make some great burnt ends too. IMO, Boss Hawgs is complete garbage in comparison to Blind Tiger and Grovers. Grovers is a less sweet BBQ.
As far as other places, Paisanos for Italian is good. El Mezcal is probably on the better end for Mexican. Tuesday/Thurs/Saturday, they have 0.99 margaritas. Their white cheese dip is pretty dang good.
There are some other decent places, but these are where we like to eat when we go out. It took all of a few months to get tired of chains.
sorry, but anyone who think's Grovers is good has lost their mind. The burnt ends at Blind Tiger can be great, but just as often as not they are tough and fatty. El Mezcal also sucks (go to Los Charros instead).
Grovers is definitely a different style of BBQ than you will find most places in the midwest. It is a lot more of a vinegar than a sweet BBQ. Most people really like it or really dislike it. Take your pick. They have been in business for decades and stay busy. I don't think that is a sign of bad food...though it is Topeka and I don't have a lot of faith in this community :lol:
I will try Los Charros, but I will not say EM sucks. EM is far better than any chains, and most other mexican joints I have tried around town.
Roll to El Sol and then run your mouths.
I can't eat El Sol since the day I finished my tacos and found the dead fly in the bottom of the basket. I do love me some Tacos El Mex though....(same food)
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 29, 2012, 01:18:22 PM
Hey, you can all shut your faces about North Topeka and Seaman High School. I barely escaped that crap-hole with my life, but that doesn't mean you can talk bad about it.
I can talk bad about it. I've done 100mph on 46th street on the way to/from school more times than I can count. There's probably a rough ridin' monument at the State Lake dedicated to my truck. If you an't from the West Indianianola district get your ass out the West Inidanola district. :gocho:
Dude, remember when Hunter's Ridge was just a cow field? Whoa.
LOL, I used to hunker down on the other side of I 75 and chuck apples at semis. This was a bagillion years ago, before all the deaths at the 46th street intersection.
Anyone else jump their car over the 35th street railroad tracks?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on August 29, 2012, 03:27:48 PM
Hey, you can all shut your faces about North Topeka and Seaman High School. I barely escaped that crap-hole with my life, but that doesn't mean you can talk bad about it.
I can talk bad about it. I've done 100mph on 46th street on the way to/from school more times than I can count. There's probably a rough ridin' monument at the State Lake dedicated to my truck. If you an't from the West Indianianola district get your ass out the West Inidanola district. :gocho:
Dude, remember when Hunter's Ridge was just a cow field? Whoa.
:dance: <--- me, my sr year when mcdonalds opened up.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on August 29, 2012, 03:30:20 PM
Hey, you can all shut your faces about North Topeka and Seaman High School. I barely escaped that crap-hole with my life, but that doesn't mean you can talk bad about it.
I can talk bad about it. I've done 100mph on 46th street on the way to/from school more times than I can count. There's probably a rough ridin' monument at the State Lake dedicated to my truck. If you an't from the West Indianianola district get your ass out the West Inidanola district. :gocho:
Dude, remember when Hunter's Ridge was just a cow field? Whoa.
LOL, I used to hunker down on the other side of I 75 and chuck apples at semis. This was a bagillion years ago, before all the deaths at the 46th street intersection.
Anyone else jump their car over the 35th street railroad tracks?
i grew up at 35th and button. 35th has many choice spots to jump a car. well... had. the suburban developments have cut some of them down because of safety.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 29, 2012, 03:36:58 PM
Hey, you can all shut your faces about North Topeka and Seaman High School. I barely escaped that crap-hole with my life, but that doesn't mean you can talk bad about it.
I can talk bad about it. I've done 100mph on 46th street on the way to/from school more times than I can count. There's probably a rough ridin' monument at the State Lake dedicated to my truck. If you an't from the West Indianianola district get your ass out the West Inidanola district. :gocho:
Dude, remember when Hunter's Ridge was just a cow field? Whoa.
LOL, I used to hunker down on the other side of I 75 and chuck apples at semis. This was a bagillion years ago, before all the deaths at the 46th street intersection.
Anyone else jump their car over the 35th street railroad tracks?
i grew up at 35th and button. 35th has many choice spots to jump a car. well... had. the suburban developments have cut some of them down because of safety.
I toured your house when we were buying our house. I've stood in your bedroom! :peek:
Title: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Pete on August 29, 2012, 03:37:39 PM
Better camping/keg partying; State lake, Perry or Clinton?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: 69mach351 on August 29, 2012, 03:44:03 PM
Anyone live up north? I am just North of 46th in between Button and 75. I need to get this figured out before the away games start! Got to have a watch crew.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 29, 2012, 03:48:08 PM
Anyone live up north? I am just North of 46th in between Button and 75. I need to get this figured out before the away games start! Got to have a watch crew.
I'm just north of 46th st. Just the OTHER 46th St.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on August 29, 2012, 03:58:56 PM
Hey, you can all shut your faces about North Topeka and Seaman High School. I barely escaped that crap-hole with my life, but that doesn't mean you can talk bad about it.
I can talk bad about it. I've done 100mph on 46th street on the way to/from school more times than I can count. There's probably a rough ridin' monument at the State Lake dedicated to my truck. If you an't from the West Indianianola district get your ass out the West Inidanola district. :gocho:
Dude, remember when Hunter's Ridge was just a cow field? Whoa.
LOL, I used to hunker down on the other side of I 75 and chuck apples at semis. This was a bagillion years ago, before all the deaths at the 46th street intersection.
Anyone else jump their car over the 35th street railroad tracks?
i grew up at 35th and button. 35th has many choice spots to jump a car. well... had. the suburban developments have cut some of them down because of safety.
I toured your house when we were buying our house. I've stood in your bedroom! :peek:
I had to take 3 dogs out of the house for 90 min whenever someone toured it :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 29, 2012, 04:22:33 PM
Hey, you can all shut your faces about North Topeka and Seaman High School. I barely escaped that crap-hole with my life, but that doesn't mean you can talk bad about it.
I can talk bad about it. I've done 100mph on 46th street on the way to/from school more times than I can count. There's probably a rough ridin' monument at the State Lake dedicated to my truck. If you an't from the West Indianianola district get your ass out the West Inidanola district. :gocho:
Dude, remember when Hunter's Ridge was just a cow field? Whoa.
LOL, I used to hunker down on the other side of I 75 and chuck apples at semis. This was a bagillion years ago, before all the deaths at the 46th street intersection.
Anyone else jump their car over the 35th street railroad tracks?
i grew up at 35th and button. 35th has many choice spots to jump a car. well... had. the suburban developments have cut some of them down because of safety.
I toured your house when we were buying our house. I've stood in your bedroom! :peek:
I had to take 3 dogs out of the house for 90 min whenever someone toured it :shakesfist:
LOL....at least it was a nice evening.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 29, 2012, 04:23:34 PM
Northern Topeka folk are just plain weird.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: 69mach351 on August 29, 2012, 04:36:13 PM
eff, that list is amazingly horrible. Topekans love the crap out of chain restaurants and all things mass media delivered. It is one of the very, very worst towns in America.
I was born and raised there. I am a survivor.
I was gonna say this too. If your town's favorite burger is from a massive corporate chain than someone needs to open a new burger place.
They wouldn't go there if you did.
"The Burger Stand" is doing a pretty good business. It's partially owned by Doug Compton so I wouldn't be surprised to see a KU bball player parent managing the place.
Unfortunately they don't have the staff to fill out hundreds of ballots during downtime.
I've heard good things about The Burger Stand. Really want to try it out.
I lived right across the street from The Burger Stand over the summer and went there a few times. Really good burger, you should definetly go try it.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Pete on August 29, 2012, 06:58:08 PM
You are correct. But, we are talking about a town that almost literally has no "good sides." You take westboro away and there isn't a place in the city limits that isn't weird.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: _33 on August 29, 2012, 07:25:17 PM
eff, that list is amazingly horrible. Topekans love the crap out of chain restaurants and all things mass media delivered. It is one of the very, very worst towns in America.
I was born and raised there. I am a survivor.
I was gonna say this too. If your town's favorite burger is from a massive corporate chain than someone needs to open a new burger place.
They wouldn't go there if you did.
"The Burger Stand" is doing a pretty good business. It's partially owned by Doug Compton so I wouldn't be surprised to see a KU bball player parent managing the place.
Unfortunately they don't have the staff to fill out hundreds of ballots during downtime.
I've heard good things about The Burger Stand. Really want to try it out.
I live very near there. It is in fact delicious food.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on August 29, 2012, 10:25:58 PM
So... Yoda has to be a homo, right? Weird ass mother rough rider always walking around with his robe open while he teaches his padawans. "Touch my penis, you will!"
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: 69mach351 on August 30, 2012, 07:13:43 AM
Ya'll are some interesting cats (no pun intended) but it is nice to see some fellow wildcats in Topeka. Good people are a rarity here. :cheers:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: raquetcat on September 27, 2012, 10:24:24 PM
so I heard about a place that's suppose to have authentic mexican street tacos, and it's also a mexican meat market, it's at 6th and Branner and it's got a big orange garage door or something, anyways it sounds legit, so I'll report back
also has anyone been to tacos el mexicano (with a name like that you know it's good)? heard it's good too :dunno:
Edit: after doing some google street mapping it looks like the place with the orange garage door may or may not be called carniceria camecuaro
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Asteriskhead on September 28, 2012, 03:11:36 AM
:drunkpost:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on September 28, 2012, 06:48:26 AM
I've heard good things.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Institutional Control on September 28, 2012, 08:00:04 AM
I almost moved to Topeka in the early 90s but couldn't find a job. :(
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: pissclams on September 28, 2012, 08:44:14 AM
so I heard about a place that's suppose to have authentic mexican street tacos, and it's also a mexican meat market, it's at 6th and Branner and it's got a big orange garage door or something, anyways it sounds legit, so I'll report back
also has anyone been to tacos el mexicano (with a name like that you know it's good)? heard it's good too :dunno:
Edit: after doing some google street mapping it looks like the place with the orange garage door may or may not be called carniceria camecuaro
you're talking about la hacienda
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Cricketer on September 28, 2012, 10:17:41 AM
so I heard about a place that's suppose to have authentic mexican street tacos, and it's also a mexican meat market, it's at 6th and Branner and it's got a big orange garage door or something, anyways it sounds legit, so I'll report back
also has anyone been to tacos el mexicano (with a name like that you know it's good)? heard it's good too :dunno:
Edit: after doing some google street mapping it looks like the place with the orange garage door may or may not be called carniceria camecuaro
Orange garage door place is pretty good. Is TelM on California? If so, its good. Also Tacos el Sol on 6th is a winner and the place on Belle has great carne asada tacos.
Title: Re: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: raquetcat on September 28, 2012, 10:29:12 AM
so I heard about a place that's suppose to have authentic mexican street tacos, and it's also a mexican meat market, it's at 6th and Branner and it's got a big orange garage door or something, anyways it sounds legit, so I'll report back
also has anyone been to tacos el mexicano (with a name like that you know it's good)? heard it's good too :dunno:
Edit: after doing some google street mapping it looks like the place with the orange garage door may or may not be called carniceria camecuaro
Orange garage door place is pretty good. Is TelM on California? If so, its good. Also Tacos el Sol on 6th is a winner and the place on Belle has great carne asada tacos.
I heard I would need a translator to eat at the orange garage door place, but I'm skeptical, because pointing and handing over money seems to work pretty well
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: SdK on September 28, 2012, 05:03:32 PM
I wasn't sure what thread to put this in, but I chose here.
I love crab rangoons. Where is a good place in Topeka?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: _33 on September 28, 2012, 05:06:05 PM
If you love crab Rangoon you need to talk to mikeyis4dacats he's your Cantonese-American expert
LOL...you make one comment about crab rangoon.
Anyhoo, Siagon Restaurant (vietnamese/chinese) on 29th has fantastic Saigon Rangoon. These are crab rangoon with a sriracha heat to them. The viet food is good, never had the chinese there. The money bags at Tuptim Thai (while not technically crab rangoon) are close enough and also very very good. Beyond that, the rest are all essentially the same pre-made fare.
Tacos El Mexicano is great. Tacos El Sol is owned by another sister, and also is very good, but after I found a dead fly in the bottom of my chip basket, I have been unable to stomach returning since Tacos El Mex is basically the same. For other mexicn eating, I prefer Los Charros in Gage Center to any other place east of California St.
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Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 28, 2012, 09:31:14 PM
oh yeah, The Wall (17th and Washburn) is garbage. I can't really say there is a fantastic chinese place in town. I prefer Thai and Indian. Wife made some fantastic butter chicken in the crockpot today, so that was good.
As far as mexican, I'm not a fan of the following: Casa Ramos, Los Portales, El Mezcal, Las Fuentes. Tequila's is good sometimes, when I'm craving a black bean chicken burrito. Haven't been to El Centinela on Belle since they first opened, just enjoy Los Charros too much. Great lunch buffet.
Under no circumstances let anyone convince you that Lucky 5 or La Siesta is good mexican just because they are in Oakland.
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Post by: Saulbadguy on September 28, 2012, 11:51:37 PM
Hunams is the best Chinese in town. Silver Lake is the best in KS.
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Post by: star seed 7 on September 29, 2012, 12:59:10 AM
Dillons is the best Chinese in Topeka.
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Post by: Stevesie60 on September 29, 2012, 03:44:59 AM
17th and Fairlawn is where it's at. China Pavilion is still my favorite Chinese buffet. Don't get me wrong, I love Hunam's (in Aggieville) carry-out or delivery orders, but their buffet is awful.
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Post by: Tobias on September 29, 2012, 03:47:54 AM
not at all a food elitist, but are people who claim to like the globe trolling? (serious q)
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Post by: Saulbadguy on September 29, 2012, 08:57:13 AM
I like the Globe.
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Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 29, 2012, 09:45:22 AM
not at all a food elitist, but are people who claim to like the globe trolling? (serious q)
I like the Globe. I didn't go during the whole trial thing, but he is in prison, so now I'm fine with it.
We used to eat Hunam all the time when I was a kid, Mable loved me, my parents said she used to ask where I was after I went to KSU. But one day they went and a mouse ran across the floor while they were eating, so they quit going. Said the food had been on the decline, and that was the straw. I haven't eaten there in probably 7 or 8 years. Just kind of decided that id we were in the mood for asian, we'd rather have Thai or Indian.
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Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 29, 2012, 09:47:53 AM
17th and Fairlawn is where it's at. China Pavilion is still my favorite Chinese buffet. Don't get me wrong, I love Hunam's (in Aggieville) carry-out or delivery orders, but their buffet is awful.
I saw Saul there lunchpaking once with his coworkers...I almost muttered goEMAW as we passed at the buffet, but felt weird about it. For cheap Chinese buffets I like Hong Kong up north, though it hasn't been as good the last couple of months. Gave Ling's a couple of tries last month, great selection, but the food is all too sweet and not hot enough. Even the tempura sushi was just out of the fridge.
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Post by: Saulbadguy on September 29, 2012, 09:58:54 AM
not at all a food elitist, but are people who claim to like the globe trolling? (serious q)
I like the Globe. I didn't go during the whole trial thing, but he is in prison, so now I'm fine with it.
We used to eat Hunam all the time when I was a kid, Mable loved me, my parents said she used to ask where I was after I went to KSU. But one day they went and a mouse ran across the floor while they were eating, so they quit going. Said the food had been on the decline, and that was the straw. I haven't eaten there in probably 7 or 8 years. Just kind of decided that id we were in the mood for asian, we'd rather have Thai or Indian.
Pretty sure he's been deported by now.
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Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 29, 2012, 10:31:11 AM
not at all a food elitist, but are people who claim to like the globe trolling? (serious q)
I like the Globe. I didn't go during the whole trial thing, but he is in prison, so now I'm fine with it.
We used to eat Hunam all the time when I was a kid, Mable loved me, my parents said she used to ask where I was after I went to KSU. But one day they went and a mouse ran across the floor while they were eating, so they quit going. Said the food had been on the decline, and that was the straw. I haven't eaten there in probably 7 or 8 years. Just kind of decided that id we were in the mood for asian, we'd rather have Thai or Indian.
Pretty sure he's been deported by now.
He was sentenced to 18 months in Leavenworth in November 2009, so he should be out by now, but unless something else came up I don't think they planned to deport him.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on September 29, 2012, 10:44:36 AM
not at all a food elitist, but are people who claim to like the globe trolling? (serious q)
I like the Globe. I didn't go during the whole trial thing, but he is in prison, so now I'm fine with it.
We used to eat Hunam all the time when I was a kid, Mable loved me, my parents said she used to ask where I was after I went to KSU. But one day they went and a mouse ran across the floor while they were eating, so they quit going. Said the food had been on the decline, and that was the straw. I haven't eaten there in probably 7 or 8 years. Just kind of decided that id we were in the mood for asian, we'd rather have Thai or Indian.
Pretty sure he's been deported by now.
He was sentenced to 18 months in Leavenworth in November 2009, so he should be out by now, but unless something else came up I don't think they planned to deport him.
He's definitely not at home. (I'm their neighbor)
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Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 29, 2012, 10:49:35 AM
not at all a food elitist, but are people who claim to like the globe trolling? (serious q)
I like the Globe. I didn't go during the whole trial thing, but he is in prison, so now I'm fine with it.
We used to eat Hunam all the time when I was a kid, Mable loved me, my parents said she used to ask where I was after I went to KSU. But one day they went and a mouse ran across the floor while they were eating, so they quit going. Said the food had been on the decline, and that was the straw. I haven't eaten there in probably 7 or 8 years. Just kind of decided that id we were in the mood for asian, we'd rather have Thai or Indian.
Pretty sure he's been deported by now.
He was sentenced to 18 months in Leavenworth in November 2009, so he should be out by now, but unless something else came up I don't think they planned to deport him.
He's definitely not at home. (I'm their neighbor)
oh yeah, remember you saying that now. So she and the kids still live there? There was never any mention of deporting him in the news. I assumed he was a citizen.
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Post by: Saulbadguy on September 29, 2012, 10:53:27 AM
Yea, not sure exactly what happened. Deportation was just a guess on my part.
Title: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Tobias on September 29, 2012, 11:00:52 AM
thanks for the globe input - will give another chance sometime
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Post by: Saulbadguy on September 29, 2012, 11:04:33 AM
I'll stipulate I've only done lunch buffet, never ordered off the menu.
Dinner menu is much, much better.
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Post by: raquetcat on October 03, 2012, 10:54:27 AM
Hallmark facility is closing, likely 500 jobs lost and mayor Bunten says "I think we ought to rejoice in the fact that the city is doing just fine" :sdeek:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on October 03, 2012, 11:29:10 AM
Hallmark facility is closing, likely 500 jobs lost and mayor Bunten says "I think we ought to rejoice in the fact that the city is doing just fine" :sdeek:
Our mayor doesn't really do much of anything fwiw
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Post by: Brock Landers on October 03, 2012, 11:34:01 AM
Hallmark facility is closing, likely 500 jobs lost and mayor Bunten says "I think we ought to rejoice in the fact that the city is doing just fine" :sdeek:
My head nearly exploded when I saw that quote. Hey at least they can print up their own sympathy cards, probably even use their employee discount and stuff. :flush:
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Post by: Saulbadguy on October 03, 2012, 12:03:35 PM
The new AJ's NY Pizza is now open. I heard it's pretty elite.
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Post by: raquetcat on October 03, 2012, 12:14:50 PM
The new AJ's NY Pizza is now open. I heard it's pretty elite.
Where at? Lunch topaka?
It's at the old francis o'dooleys, on Westport
/waits for Mikey to come in here saying he prefers Vias (which is in fact dogshit)
I'll eat Via's, though it's not my first choice. It's better than a lot of crap (Gambino's, Buzzards, the chains) depending on what you order. Their biggest issues are product consistency and service times. Can't say there are any local pizza places I consider fabulous. I do really like the Taco from Pizagel's though.
I've heard good things about AJs though.
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Post by: DQ12 on February 06, 2013, 04:49:04 PM
Megan Phelps left the WBC today. That's really great for Topeka.
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Post by: CNS on February 06, 2013, 04:50:25 PM
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Post by: SdK on February 28, 2013, 09:17:55 PM
Seemed like this would fit here:
So I went out to dinner with one of my friends that plays on the softball team. She was wearing her WU softball sweats and the server notices and talks my friends' ear off about it. Then later comes back with our food and talks her ear off again. Only this time the server decides to start throwing the word dyke around when talking about some of her former teammates when she played at Washburn.
My friend is a lesbian and not that that changes anything, but of course she didn't appreciate the comment one bit. So I left her a 0 dollar tip and as I was getting up I told her to never use the word dyke around customers again. Boom Roasted, amirite?
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Post by: Havs on February 28, 2013, 09:23:00 PM
So I went out to dinner with one of my friends that plays on the softball team. She was wearing her WU softball sweats and the server notices and talks my friends' ear off about it. Then later comes back with our food and talks her ear off again. Only this time the server decides to start throwing the word dyke around when talking about some of her former teammates when she played at Washburn.
My friend is a lesbian and not that that changes anything, but of course she didn't appreciate the comment one bit. So I left her a 0 dollar tip and as I was getting up I told her to never use the word dyke around customers again. Boom Roasted, amirite?
Oh Westboro...
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Post by: star seed 7 on February 28, 2013, 09:26:12 PM
there are no restaurants in westboro, dork havs.
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Post by: SdK on February 28, 2013, 09:37:22 PM
West Texas Roadhouseboro
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Post by: kim carnes on February 28, 2013, 09:49:24 PM
So I went out to dinner with one of my friends that plays on the softball team. She was wearing her WU softball sweats and the server notices and talks my friends' ear off about it. Then later comes back with our food and talks her ear off again. Only this time the server decides to start throwing the word dyke around when talking about some of her former teammates when she played at Washburn.
My friend is a lesbian and not that that changes anything, but of course she didn't appreciate the comment one bit. So I left her a 0 dollar tip and as I was getting up I told her to never use the word dyke around customers again. Boom Roasted, amirite?
there is nothing wrong with the word dyke you rough ridin' bigot
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Post by: SdK on February 28, 2013, 10:01:32 PM
Me too, my grandmother was one of your librarians.
Yes, it is a grade school now. The school board, in it's infinite wisdom, closed the two poorest and troubled grade schools, E.I. (where I went) and Lyman, to combine them at Logan and make one gigantic craphole of a grade school.
Lyman Elementary :gocho:
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Post by: MixBerryCrunch on March 01, 2013, 03:16:52 AM
Got out of Topeka after grade school but still have fond memories, though I would never live there again.
Best Steak -North Star
Best Mexican- Rosa's before it closed....don't give a damn what anyone says.
Best Burger- The Pad
I remember a burger joint called birds nest or something that I enjoyed when I was like 7-8. Anyone remember this place?
There was also a small hole in the wall place that made great home made pies. Cant remember the name right now.
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Post by: Institutional Control on March 20, 2013, 09:52:15 AM
It's for realz, drove by it yesterday (not to look at it, it was just on my way)
Anybody tried the pizza and pub place by college hill? Any good?
Also that little Chinese shack at 29th and fairlawn closed and it is now a Mexican place
I tried Pizza Pub. It's like the Subway of pizza. They give you tons of choices of toppings to mask the fact that they are serving you a circle of crap hot garbage. It's basically a Totino's with your own custom toppings.
The menu of that mexican place actually looks interesting. They have "real tacos"
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Post by: FuzzyWuzzy on March 20, 2013, 04:04:09 PM
I pulled off the highway to fill up on the south side of Topeka. As I was getting out of my car, a t-shirt squawk rolled up next to me in a red 1989 Toyota 4Runner. He had brownish yellow teeth and a gaunt countenance punctuated by piercing blue eyes. He rolled down his window, proudly stuck out a large Tide liquid laundry detergent bottle filled with what he referred to as 'gasoline', and asked if I would please buy it from him. I said, "No thank you sir" and had a pleasant drive back to TITLETOWN.
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Post by: star seed 7 on March 20, 2013, 07:58:52 PM
It's for realz, drove by it yesterday (not to look at it, it was just on my way)
Anybody tried the pizza and pub place by college hill? Any good?
Also that little Chinese shack at 29th and fairlawn closed and it is now a Mexican place
I tried Pizza Pub. It's like the Subway of pizza. They give you tons of choices of toppings to mask the fact that they are serving you a circle of crap hot garbage. It's basically a Totino's with your own custom toppings.
The menu of that mexican place actually looks interesting. They have "real tacos"
sounds like the piece of crap restaurant now called "urway pizza". eff that place.
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Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 20, 2013, 08:19:23 PM
I tried Pizza Pub. It's like the Subway of pizza. They give you tons of choices of toppings to mask the fact that they are serving you a circle of crap hot garbage. It's basically a Totino's with your own custom toppings.
The menu of that mexican place actually looks interesting. They have "real tacos"
I had Pizza Pub one night over winter break while I was back home. I was super PAK'd so I thought it was pretty good. I have not tried it sober.
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Post by: raquetcat on April 17, 2013, 07:54:43 PM
I wondered what was going at the old Lewis toyota spot
I tried Pizza Pub. It's like the Subway of pizza. They give you tons of choices of toppings to mask the fact that they are serving you a circle of crap hot garbage. It's basically a Totino's with your own custom toppings.
The menu of that mexican place actually looks interesting. They have "real tacos"
I had Pizza Pub one night over winter break while I was back home. I was super PAK'd so I thought it was pretty good. I have not tried it sober.
Had pizza pub for lunch yesterday, the crust sucks (really chewy), buy the toppings and cheese were fine. Definitely a lunch place, they would be smart to do salads too, they already have almost everything they would need.
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Post by: Asteriskhead on May 03, 2013, 02:14:42 PM
I'm drinking coffee out of a Logan Jr. High mug today. I'm not sure how it came in to my possession, I certainly didn't get it for anything while I was in school there.
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 03, 2013, 03:14:22 PM
I'm drinking coffee out of a Logan Jr. High mug today. I'm not sure how it came in to my possession, I certainly didn't get it for anything while I was in school there.
:love:
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Post by: SdK on May 03, 2013, 03:18:36 PM
I figure this is as good of a thread as any for this. I will be moving back to Topeka for the fall semester and was wondering if anyone had suggestions on where would be a good place to live. I'm not too picky on how far from campus. I lived on College Hill before and I'd like to live somewhere without bars within walking distance. tia.
I may consider trying to have a roommate this time around. I don't really know anyone that I would/could live with in Topeka though.
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Post by: wetwillie on May 03, 2013, 03:33:16 PM
I figure this is as good of a thread as any for this. I will be moving back to Topeka for the fall semester and was wondering if anyone had suggestions on where would be a good place to live. I'm not too picky on how far from campus. I lived on College Hill before and I'd like to live somewhere without bars within walking distance. tia.
I may consider trying to have a roommate this time around. I don't really know anyone that I would/could live with in Topeka though.
Lake Shawnee
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Post by: _33 on May 03, 2013, 03:37:33 PM
I'm drinking coffee out of a Logan Jr. High mug today. I'm not sure how it came in to my possession, I certainly didn't get it for anything while I was in school there.
Might be worth something if it was a Northern Hills mug. ;)
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 03, 2013, 03:38:27 PM
I'm drinking coffee out of a Logan Jr. High mug today. I'm not sure how it came in to my possession, I certainly didn't get it for anything while I was in school there.
Might be worth something if it was a Northern Hills mug. ;)
fuckin preps.
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Post by: Asteriskhead on May 03, 2013, 03:51:15 PM
I'm drinking coffee out of a Logan Jr. High mug today. I'm not sure how it came in to my possession, I certainly didn't get it for anything while I was in school there.
Might be worth something if it was a Northern Hills mug. ;)
Pfft. My class dominated Northern Hills in everything but being pud loserfaces. As freshman we combined to be a powerhouse, we might be the winning-est class in Seaman High history (completely unfounded assertion).
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Post by: jtksu on May 03, 2013, 04:03:36 PM
I'm drinking coffee out of a Logan Jr. High mug today. I'm not sure how it came in to my possession, I certainly didn't get it for anything while I was in school there.
Might be worth something if it was a Northern Hills mug. ;)
Pfft. My class dominated Northern Hills in everything but being pud loserfaces. As freshman we combined to be a powerhouse, we might be the winning-est class in Seaman High history (completely unfounded assertion).
eff off Metalhead.
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Post by: Asteriskhead on May 03, 2013, 04:23:46 PM
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Post by: raquetcat on May 10, 2013, 03:18:24 PM
have you guys seen the bing commercials that they filmed in Topeka? :love: They actually didn't make Topeka look that bad
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Post by: raquetcat on May 17, 2013, 11:34:25 AM
Thoughts on McFarland's and oriental express (on 29th east of Wanamaker)?
Also that Mexican meat market with the orange building got shut down for health code violations before I could try it :cry:
Also lol at taco tico getting shut down for not paying their taxes, that little building on 17th looks so sad (saw a sign for something involving java, coming soon)
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Post by: CNS on May 17, 2013, 11:49:06 AM
I was in Topeka yesterday. FACT!
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Post by: _33 on May 17, 2013, 11:50:05 AM
Thoughts on McFarland's and oriental express (on 29th east of Wanamaker)?
Also that Mexican meat market with the orange building got shut down for health code violations before I could try it :cry:
Also lol at taco tico getting shut down for not paying their taxes, that little building on 17th looks so sad (saw a sign for something involving java, coming soon)
Oriental Express is suprisingly good for being in such a small dumpy looking building. Their little sushi bar is better than expected too.
The North Topeka (NOTO :D ) Taco Tico reopened within a few days so not sure why the one on 17th didn't.
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Post by: star seed 7 on May 17, 2013, 01:37:07 PM
I enjoy McFarland's, but my 51 year old mother looks like a teenager compared to the rest of the clientele.
Go on a day that they have the cherry mash cake :lick:
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Post by: Saulbadguy on May 17, 2013, 02:04:27 PM
McFarlands is for old people only.
Oriental Express used to be a Kwik shop back in the day that young saulbadguy used to walk to to get an Icee.
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Post by: slucat on May 17, 2013, 03:17:24 PM
Oriental Express used to be a Kwik shop back in the day that young saulbadguy used to walk to to get an Icee.
went to a wedding reception there; no joke...and no, it wasn't an old people "i married my neighbor because i'm 80" type wedding...however that is what the reception was like.
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Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 17, 2013, 06:50:39 PM
Thoughts on McFarland's and oriental express (on 29th east of Wanamaker)?
Also that Mexican meat market with the orange building got shut down for health code violations before I could try it :cry:
Also lol at taco tico getting shut down for not paying their taxes, that little building on 17th looks so sad (saw a sign for something involving java, coming soon)
McFarlands....you've got to be joking?
Oriental Express....Korean food is better than chinese. Sushi is acceptable, but pricey considering the ambiance.
the orange place will open again, but I'd never eat there. hit up Tacos El mex or Tacos El Sol.
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Post by: raquetcat on May 31, 2013, 11:56:10 AM
Anybody going to this? http://m.topeka365.com/learn/festivalsspecialeventscalendar/105929.aspx
Looks like fun :drink:
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Post by: Asteriskhead on May 31, 2013, 02:34:32 PM
Anybody going to this? http://m.topeka365.com/learn/festivalsspecialeventscalendar/105929.aspx
Looks like fun :drink:
I'd consider it if they would list which breweries will be there.
from their Facebook page
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A partial list of Breweries (more get added each day!): 75th Street Brewery (MO), Abita Brewing (LA), The Blind Tiger (KS), Crazy Eye Brewing (KS), Deschutes Brewing (OR), Emyrean Brewing (NE), Free State Brewing (KS), New Belgium (CO), O'Dell Brewing (CO), Pateros Creek Brewing (CO), Redhook, Sierra Nevada (CA), Summit Brewing (MN), Tallgrass Brewery (KS), Widmer Brothers Brewing (OR)
allegedly over 50 beers to sample
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Post by: 88wildcat on June 09, 2013, 09:13:02 PM
Only read the last four pages, don't know how much of this is old news on this thread.
Mexican
Casa Ramos-the Pork something or another (begins with U, you won't confuse it with anything else on the menu) or Zarapes
Panchos-Think Burrito King with a drive thru and more variety. Carnitas burritos and tortas very good, if you can eat more than one you have a tapeworm problem. If you get a torta make sure to get a fork and keep the plate or styrofoam box directly over your lap. Half of your torta is going to end up in your lap if you don't. Don't worry if it does there will still be plenty left on the bread.
Italian- Paisanos as much by default as anything else though it is a lot better than it was seven or eight years ago. Still miss Grazies though. Not quite full Italian but Manny's over where Shakes used to be has solid Phillys and veal or chicken Parmesan sandwiches and the best onion rings in town.
Pizza-LaRocca's, Glory Days, or Via's (deep stuffed version) College Hill is okay if you get the chunky marinara instead of the regular sauce.
Chinese-Hunams
Cajun-new place just opened where Grazies and Boscos used to be. Called Red Snappa or something like that. Po Boys are cajun equivalent of Pancho's tortas. Ability to unhinge jaw could be useful. Also serve ribs that look good but I have not tried.
Gizzards-Topeka Steak House, tenderest, most perfectly cooked gizzards I've ever had and you get a full bowel movement full of them for about seven dollars.
Steaks-go to Puffy's in Maple Hill.
BBQ-Boss Hawgs burnt ends
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Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 09, 2013, 09:21:06 PM
Only read the last four pages, don't know how much of this is old news on this thread.
Mexican
Casa Ramos-the Pork something or another (begins with U, you won't confuse it with anything else on the menu) or Zarapes
Panchos-Think Burrito King with a drive thru and more variety. Carnitas burritos and tortas very good, if you can eat more than one you have a tapeworm problem. If you get a torta make sure to get a fork and keep the plate or styrofoam box directly over your lap. Half of your torta is going to end up in your lap if you don't. Don't worry if it does there will still be plenty left on the bread.
Italian- Paisanos as much by default as anything else though it is a lot better than it was seven or eight years ago. Still miss Grazies though. Not quite full Italian but Manny's over where Shakes used to be has solid Phillys and veal or chicken Parmesan sandwiches and the best onion rings in town.
Pizza-LaRocca's, Glory Days, or Via's (deep stuffed version) College Hill is okay if you get the chunky marinara instead of the regular sauce.
Chinese-Hunams
Cajun-new place just opened where Grazies and Boscos used to be. Called Red Snappa or something like that. Po Boys are cajun equivalent of Pancho's tortas. Ability to unhinge jaw could be useful. Also serve ribs that look good but I have not tried.
Gizzards-Topeka Steak House, tenderest, most perfectly cooked gizzards I've ever had and you get a full bowel movement full of them for about seven dollars.
Steaks-go to Puffy's in Maple Hill.
BBQ-Boss Hawgs burnt ends
the roaches at Casa Ramos say hi. my boss has drug me there several times, and the last 2 times I have seen roaches in the dining room during lunch.
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Post by: Asteriskhead on June 10, 2013, 01:12:09 AM
Thankfully, I get to leave this crap-hole tomorrow and head back to MHK.
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Post by: star seed 7 on June 10, 2013, 01:16:11 AM
I was in topeka today, ate at the texas roadhouse. It was excellent fyi.
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Post by: mocat on June 10, 2013, 08:40:10 AM
Yesterday passed through Topeka on my way back from a wedding in butt rough ridin' Oakley. My god, topeka looks like an oasis when you come from the west.
Ate at Godfather's :lol:
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Post by: Boom Roasted on June 10, 2013, 08:55:44 AM
Passed through or was in Topeka three times in 24hrs from Friday evening to Saturday afternoon. Drove to MHK and back Friday night to pick up some of lady BR's stuff. Stopped at Spangels :drool: Back on Saturday afternoon for a wedding. I am Topeka'd out.
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Post by: kslim on June 10, 2013, 11:38:42 AM
man o man how did i miss this beaut
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on June 10, 2013, 12:16:52 PM
Passed through or was in Topeka three times in 24hrs from Friday evening to Saturday afternoon. Drove to MHK and back Friday night to pick up some of lady BR's stuff. Stopped at Spangels :drool: Back on Saturday afternoon for a wedding. I am Topeka'd out.
Did you doing any Topaka'n while you were there?!
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: raquetcat on August 30, 2013, 08:50:51 AM
I heard that el taquito express is pretty good, and that it's real authentic Mexican food. It's at 29th and fairlawn in that little shack that golden dynasty used to be in. Can anyone confirm/deny?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: SdK on August 30, 2013, 10:42:50 AM
Discovered the "Little Mexico" or whatever part of town off of 40 last week. Will return to explore! :D
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on August 30, 2013, 10:56:24 AM
I heard that el taquito express is pretty good, and that it's real authentic Mexican food. It's at 29th and fairlawn in that little shack that golden dynasty used to be in. Can anyone confirm/deny?
confirmed, Racquetluke.
Not quite as good as Tacos El Mex, but close enough it's worth saving the drive across town most of the time. Just had it last night for dinner.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: jtksu on August 30, 2013, 07:07:09 PM
Discovered the "Little Mexico" or whatever part of town off of 40 last week. Will return to explore! :D
6th street?
Also, word is that Costco is coming to top city!
I thought they wanted to be able to sell liquor and wine at their locations?
Will be legal in KS within a year.
Maybe. Dudes I know who own liquor stores don't think so. I'm not sure if I want it or not.
i bet they don't
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: raquetcat on November 11, 2013, 09:24:34 PM
Some updates: Boston Market is becoming a Noodles and company
Mr. Stirfry is closing due to numerous health code violations and is being bought by a wichitian that runs a Chinese buffet in Wichita, and he will re-open it as a Chinese buffet (with a new name)
pepe and chelas got bought by some people from California that are some how connected to the family that owned it before, and it will remain the same crappy Mexican food
the jimmy john's on 21st and gage is open, has anyone been? Is it good? TIA?
21st street from Wanamaker to Urish is open :Woohoo:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on November 11, 2013, 09:25:59 PM
Some updates: Boston Market is becoming a Noodles and company
Mr. Stirfry is closing due to numerous health code violations and is being bought by a wichitian that runs a Chinese buffet in Wichita, and he will re-open it as a Chinese buffet (with a new name)
pepe and chelas got bought by some people from California that are some how connected to the family that owned it before, and it will remain the same crappy Mexican food
the jimmy john's on 21st and gage is open, has anyone been? Is it good? TIA?
21st street from Wanamaker to Urish is open :Woohoo:
thank eff.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on November 12, 2013, 09:22:59 AM
Some updates: Boston Market is becoming a Noodles and company
Mr. Stirfry is closing due to numerous health code violations and is being bought by a wichitian that runs a Chinese buffet in Wichita, and he will re-open it as a Chinese buffet (with a new name)
pepe and chelas got bought by some people from California that are some how connected to the family that owned it before, and it will remain the same crappy Mexican food
the jimmy john's on 21st and gage is open, has anyone been? Is it good? TIA?
21st street from Wanamaker to Urish is open :Woohoo:
thank eff.
no doubt, my buddy was the civil on that, and i've been berating him for months.
Also, 5 Guys is coming to the mall, as is a McCalisters and some asian place.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: raquetcat on November 12, 2013, 09:49:49 PM
Some updates: Boston Market is becoming a Noodles and company
Mr. Stirfry is closing due to numerous health code violations and is being bought by a wichitian that runs a Chinese buffet in Wichita, and he will re-open it as a Chinese buffet (with a new name)
pepe and chelas got bought by some people from California that are some how connected to the family that owned it before, and it will remain the same crappy Mexican food
the jimmy john's on 21st and gage is open, has anyone been? Is it good? TIA?
21st street from Wanamaker to Urish is open :Woohoo:
thank eff.
no doubt, my buddy was the civil on that, and i've been berating him for months.
Also, 5 Guys is coming to the mall, as is a McCalisters and some asian place.
:woohoo:
I wish they weren't going into the mall, not mad that they're coming, just sad they couldn't find a better location.
I also saw a sign for an Indian restaurant called monsoon that is on the south side of the same building Chipotle is in :excited: Topeka is really booming you guys! What's next ? TGIFridays? Joe's crab shack? :drool:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Asteriskhead on November 12, 2013, 11:37:19 PM
such a topeka thing to be excited about a chain restaurant.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on November 13, 2013, 12:00:34 AM
5guys is pretty good MH.
sucks that it will fail because it's in the mall.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: bones129 on November 13, 2013, 12:24:04 AM
such a topeka thing to be excited about a chain restaurant.
:lol:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: BigCat on November 13, 2013, 12:35:24 AM
Five Guys is worth getting worked up about.
When employed by a Manhattan/Topeka car dealership which shall remain nameless (Briggs?) we would go three days a week to Topeka. They had many, many dents in their bulletproof glass in the show room. When taking a test drive with a prospective customer, you had to check in with three people and take a manager along with you.
Long story short, we would hear 2-5 gun shots a day when out working the lot. Can't wait to retire there! :excited:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on November 13, 2013, 12:37:21 AM
^^^^ lies
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: BigCat on November 13, 2013, 12:42:25 AM
Some updates: Boston Market is becoming a Noodles and company
Mr. Stirfry is closing due to numerous health code violations and is being bought by a wichitian that runs a Chinese buffet in Wichita, and he will re-open it as a Chinese buffet (with a new name)
pepe and chelas got bought by some people from California that are some how connected to the family that owned it before, and it will remain the same crappy Mexican food
the jimmy john's on 21st and gage is open, has anyone been? Is it good? TIA?
21st street from Wanamaker to Urish is open :Woohoo:
thank eff.
no doubt, my buddy was the civil on that, and i've been berating him for months.
Also, 5 Guys is coming to the mall, as is a McCalisters and some asian place.
:woohoo:
I wish they weren't going into the mall, not mad that they're coming, just sad they couldn't find a better location.
I also saw a sign for an Indian restaurant called monsoon that is on the south side of the same building Chipotle is in :excited: Topeka is really booming you guys! What's next ? TGIFridays? Joe's crab shack? :drool:
there has been a lot of smoke about JCS and the Rib Crib spot, but no fire.
I don't see Monsoon Indian making it. Absolutely TERRIBLE location, and no parking. Not sure if it's Globe related or not. She had told us she was going to move to Wanamaker, and a name change would probably be good for her.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on November 13, 2013, 09:27:11 AM
When employed by a Manhattan/Topeka car dealership which shall remain nameless (Briggs?) we would go three days a week to Topeka. They had many, many dents in their bulletproof glass in the show room. When taking a test drive with a prospective customer, you had to check in with three people and take a manager along with you.
Long story short, we would hear 2-5 gun shots a day when out working the lot. Can't wait to retire there! :excited:
I can confirm all of this is a lie. :peek:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: ben ji on November 25, 2013, 12:36:59 PM
There is a open wireless network in the capital building called "Jesus Christ your lord and savior"
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Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: The1BigWillie on November 25, 2013, 12:48:13 PM
Jesus Christ.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: raquetcat on November 25, 2013, 01:02:27 PM
Prolly Brownbacks
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Brock Landers on November 25, 2013, 01:03:43 PM
Connect to it and then start downloading the most awful porn you can think of.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: The1BigWillie on November 25, 2013, 01:43:46 PM
Connect to it and then start downloading the most awful porn you can think of.
"Hungarian biracial blowbang"
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Asteriskhead on November 25, 2013, 03:13:33 PM
Have I ever told you guys about the Sunday night that I got shot at outside of the 20's Club (east?) on 29th? woof
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: kslim on November 25, 2013, 06:59:13 PM
Did I tell you guys I get my haircut at the same place as ole Sam? We bump into each other often and have small talk, he drives a red early 2000's olds with the black kansas front tag with wheat in the background (I'm assuming you guys know what I'm talking about)
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: felix rex on November 25, 2013, 07:23:10 PM
The vital records office is a hotspot of compelling human drama.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: pissclams on November 25, 2013, 07:29:06 PM
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: raquetcat on January 16, 2014, 03:55:59 PM
Monsoon is open, has anybody gone? Also saw the sign for noodles and company on the old Boston market.
At my department meeting we were saying our favorite restaurants and there were a few "olive gardens" and "Jonny carino's", it just made me want to :facepalm: so bad. That is why Topeka can't have nice things :(
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 16, 2014, 04:03:34 PM
Monsoon is open, has anybody gone? Also saw the sign for noodles and company on the old Boston market.
At my department meeting we were saying our favorite restaurants and there were a few "olive gardens" and "Jonny carino's", it just made me want to :facepalm: so bad. That is why Topeka can't have nice things :(
haven't but been wanting to try it. Thought it was closed on Saturday when we drive by around 7. :dubious:
Did you see Cosmo's now also serves food?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: raquetcat on January 16, 2014, 04:23:37 PM
Monsoon is open, has anybody gone? Also saw the sign for noodles and company on the old Boston market.
At my department meeting we were saying our favorite restaurants and there were a few "olive gardens" and "Jonny carino's", it just made me want to :facepalm: so bad. That is why Topeka can't have nice things :(
haven't but been wanting to try it. Thought it was closed on Saturday when we drive by around 7. :dubious:
Did you see Cosmo's now also serves food?
I didn't even know that cosmo's existed until your post, will have to give it a try
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: raquetcat on March 11, 2014, 03:35:36 PM
Mars is Opening a temporary m&m's world store on Kansas ave, from March 28 to April 13
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: kslim on March 11, 2014, 03:38:45 PM
Friend of goEMAW JB Bauersfeld terminated from WIBW. SCANDAL!!
Whoa, any details? He was a very studly dresser
when one tweets something on your work account that pisses off an advertiser so much they threaten to pull everything, one should probably be a little more apologetic and contrite. If not, one gets canned.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Pete on April 27, 2014, 06:07:27 PM
Friend of goEMAW JB Bauersfeld terminated from WIBW. SCANDAL!!
Whoa, any details? He was a very studly dresser
when one tweets something on your work account that pisses off an advertiser so much they threaten to pull everything, one should probably be a little more apologetic and contrite. If not, one gets canned.
Full story, TIA.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 27, 2014, 06:22:40 PM
Friend of goEMAW JB Bauersfeld terminated from WIBW. SCANDAL!!
Whoa, any details? He was a very studly dresser
when one tweets something on your work account that pisses off an advertiser so much they threaten to pull everything, one should probably be a little more apologetic and contrite. If not, one gets canned.
Full story, TIA.
all the deets I'm gonna give, don't want to jeopardize my source if it's not widely known.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: scottwildcat on April 27, 2014, 07:21:07 PM
Friend of goEMAW JB Bauersfeld terminated from WIBW. SCANDAL!!
Whoa, any details? He was a very studly dresser
when one tweets something on your work account that pisses off an advertiser so much they threaten to pull everything, one should probably be a little more apologetic and contrite. If not, one gets canned.
Full story, TIA.
JB is a rough ridin' moron that's all you need to know.
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Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on April 27, 2014, 07:38:47 PM
:blah:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 27, 2014, 08:16:06 PM
Someone spill, or PM me. tia.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Saulbadguy on April 27, 2014, 08:57:06 PM
I had no idea! :excited: :excited: think about all the great topakas we can try to plan, but then nobody will really want to do it, so last minute everybody be "busy". I blame it all on Saul, and mikey4dacats, both of them really
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: SdK on August 02, 2014, 12:07:14 AM
Phew. Also I'm no longer a topekat.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 02, 2014, 07:09:24 AM
I had no idea! :excited: :excited: think about all the great topakas we can try to plan, but then nobody will really want to do it, so last minute everybody be "busy". I blame it all on Saul, and mikey4dacats, both of them really
hey, I've attended 50% of the organized Topaks.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Trim on September 05, 2014, 09:57:17 AM
Quote
Trim ?@TrimGoEMAW 9h Rumblings that @coachbruceweber plans to attend BOTH @GitRDoneLarry shows.
Larry The Cable Guy ?@GitRDoneLarry 1h @TrimGoEMAW 2 times the fun!
Trim ?@TrimGoEMAW 1h @GitRDoneLarry Considered Topeka?
Larry The Cable Guy ?@GitRDoneLarry 6m @TrimGoEMAW already done Topeka. Sold it out twice. Loved it. People love to laugh. Half my family is from there.
Trim ?@TrimGoEMAW @GitRDoneLarry Sounds like a great spot for you. I'm sure a venue switch can be arranged. 9:50 AM - 5 Sep 2014
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on April 03, 2015, 06:38:16 PM
Omg did you guys know topeka got a five guys? :Woot:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on April 03, 2015, 06:57:28 PM
This hayseed in a john deere hat just stared at the coke freestyle machine for 15 seconds, shook his head and mosied on back to the register :lol:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: slobber on April 04, 2015, 10:18:53 AM
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on September 20, 2015, 02:12:45 PM
my friend was forceably removed from there in july
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Brock Landers on December 11, 2015, 10:45:47 AM
Noticed on the way to work this morning that Club Orleans/Baby Dolls/whatever is now going to be called I 70 Main Event. I wish them many months of success!!
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: SdK on January 15, 2016, 08:25:38 PM
Will be looking for an apartment in April or May. I think I'll be deciding between Chalet and Cascade. Any other options I should consider?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on January 15, 2016, 08:28:12 PM
Known emaw stud lives in the chalet
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: wetwillie on January 15, 2016, 08:28:54 PM
The Lofts At College Hill
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: SdK on January 15, 2016, 10:41:15 PM
I'm pretty sure that's going to be the winner. I'm going to look at Sherwood too.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: steve dave on January 15, 2016, 11:20:33 PM
hormel chili number one
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Asteriskhead on January 16, 2016, 08:19:06 AM
i've know a few people that have lived at the chalet. they were all happy with it.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: SdK on January 16, 2016, 08:41:11 AM
Thanks for the input. I'm leaning that way fairly hard. I'll know more later today.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: SdK on January 16, 2016, 12:47:28 PM
Guys. The Chalet is a dump. It's Sherwood or Crown Colony for me come April or May. It feels amazing go be able to afford a nice apartment and able to have good complex mates. Shout out to Canary for voyaging around with me today. Life is beautiful. Stay beautiful everyone.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Tobias on January 16, 2016, 12:53:25 PM
:thumbs:
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Canary on January 16, 2016, 01:01:10 PM
Guys. The Chalet is a dump. It's Sherwood or Crown Colony for me come April or May. It feels amazing go be able to afford a nice apartment and able to have good complex mates. Shout out to Canary for voyaging around with me today. Life is beautiful. Stay beautiful everyone.
It was a pleasure. Hope you choose one that will be a great spot for you. Life is pretty damn good!
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: _33 on January 16, 2016, 02:49:00 PM
What are those apartments up on the hill above the Hypermart? I once sat in a hot tub up there.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: SdK on January 16, 2016, 02:50:56 PM
Noticed on the way to work this morning that Club Orleans/Baby Dolls/whatever is now going to be called I 70 Main Event. I wish them many months of success!!
Okay I noticed yesterday this place is now called Breakers, which is a sports bar/pool hall type of establishment. Are they still going to have strippers? And if so can they become the ultimate one stop shop for when you have a hankerin' for some 9 ball AND a lap dance? Only time will tell.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on July 27, 2017, 01:49:05 PM
Noticed on the way to work this morning that Club Orleans/Baby Dolls/whatever is now going to be called I 70 Main Event. I wish them many months of success!!
Okay I noticed yesterday this place is now called Breakers, which is a sports bar/pool hall type of establishment. Are they still going to have strippers? And if so can they become the ultimate one stop shop for when you have a hankerin' for some 9 ball AND a lap dance? Only time will tell.
This is me if I'm awake
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 27, 2017, 01:52:37 PM
Noticed on the way to work this morning that Club Orleans/Baby Dolls/whatever is now going to be called I 70 Main Event. I wish them many months of success!!
Okay I noticed yesterday this place is now called Breakers, which is a sports bar/pool hall type of establishment. Are they still going to have strippers? And if so can they become the ultimate one stop shop for when you have a hankerin' for some 9 ball AND a lap dance? Only time will tell.
I don't think so. Isn't Breakers what used to be where Baker's Dozen is on 21st?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: halfEmpty on July 27, 2017, 07:50:12 PM
Wish I would've found this thread 4 months ago. After skimming through I've seen some restaurant suggestions, but then it sounds like half are closed down. I've eaten at a few mexican restaurants since moving here. All suck. We don't eat out very often, but i was hoping to find a good chinese place. Sounds like I'll have to try hunams if it still exists.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: SdK on July 27, 2017, 07:55:40 PM
It does on 29th. I enjoy it.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: mocat on July 27, 2017, 07:58:32 PM
Is it embarrassing that Topeka sucks so bad or does Topeka appropriately represent its state?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: wetwillie on July 27, 2017, 08:01:19 PM
Which Mexican places have you been to hE?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on July 27, 2017, 08:04:08 PM
go to texas roadhouse, you won't be disappointed (seriously)
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: SdK on July 27, 2017, 08:21:38 PM
Is it embarrassing that Topeka sucks so bad or does Topeka appropriately represent its state?
What cities and/or towns do you hold in high esteem in KS?
Manhattan
I agree. I think most every other town is not much different than Topeka. Topeka just happens to be the capital.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: halfEmpty on July 27, 2017, 09:05:22 PM
I've been to 3 or 4 mexican joints downtown where i work (all for work related lunches) i think mezcal, pepe and chelas, arturos, can't remember the other. I'd guess mezcal was probably the best of the group. Another place on fairlawn and 29th-ish? Recommended to my wife by a girl she met. Overcrowded and typical uninspired tex-mex. My wife also got some food from a 24 hr taco joint. Don't know the name, but it was certified dog food I think.
I laugh at the taco johns recommendation, but so far it's probably close to the top.
As for steak or burgers, I'd rather cook them on my grill.
I am excited to hear the chinese place is open though. Will definitely check out
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: SdK on July 27, 2017, 09:14:05 PM
I've been to 3 or 4 mexican joints downtown where i work (all for work related lunches) i think mezcal, pepe and chelas, arturos, can't remember the other. I'd guess mezcal was probably the best of the group. Another place on fairlawn and 29th-ish? Recommended to my wife by a girl she met. Overcrowded and typical uninspired tex-mex. My wife also got some food from a 24 hr taco joint. Don't know the name, but it was certified dog food I think.
I laugh at the taco johns recommendation, but so far it's probably close to the top.
As for steak or burgers, I'd rather cook them on my grill.
I am excited to hear the chinese place is open though. Will definitely check out
The older lady at the front, I forget her name, is a delight.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: SdK on July 27, 2017, 09:15:38 PM
My friend, Pedro, posted something about a Fuzzys Taco opening soon.
Tortilla Jacks!
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: wetwillie on July 27, 2017, 09:28:35 PM
I've been to 3 or 4 mexican joints downtown where i work (all for work related lunches) i think mezcal, pepe and chelas, arturos, can't remember the other. I'd guess mezcal was probably the best of the group. Another place on fairlawn and 29th-ish? Recommended to my wife by a girl she met. Overcrowded and typical uninspired tex-mex. My wife also got some food from a 24 hr taco joint. Don't know the name, but it was certified dog food I think.
I laugh at the taco johns recommendation, but so far it's probably close to the top.
As for steak or burgers, I'd rather cook them on my grill.
I am excited to hear the chinese place is open though. Will definitely check out
Pop over to El Sol on 6th over lunch on a weekday and see what you think.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on July 27, 2017, 09:40:14 PM
ww, that place is great. A coworker used to bring me stuff from there and it was always delicious
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 28, 2017, 09:13:06 AM
Wish I would've found this thread 4 months ago. After skimming through I've seen some restaurant suggestions, but then it sounds like half are closed down. I've eaten at a few mexican restaurants since moving here. All suck. We don't eat out very often, but i was hoping to find a good chinese place. Sounds like I'll have to try hunams if it still exists.
Hunam still going strong, still best in town.
Where have you been for Mexican? Tacos El Mexicano is the best/most authentic.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: wetwillie on July 28, 2017, 09:15:31 AM
Wish I would've found this thread 4 months ago. After skimming through I've seen some restaurant suggestions, but then it sounds like half are closed down. I've eaten at a few mexican restaurants since moving here. All suck. We don't eat out very often, but i was hoping to find a good chinese place. Sounds like I'll have to try hunams if it still exists.
Hunam still going strong, still best in town.
Where have you been for Mexican? Tacos El Mexicano is the best/most authentic.
Forgot about that joint. It is v good.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 28, 2017, 09:17:06 AM
I've been to 3 or 4 mexican joints downtown where i work (all for work related lunches) i think mezcal, pepe and chelas, arturos, can't remember the other. I'd guess mezcal was probably the best of the group. Another place on fairlawn and 29th-ish? Recommended to my wife by a girl she met. Overcrowded and typical uninspired tex-mex. My wife also got some food from a 24 hr taco joint. Don't know the name, but it was certified dog food I think.
I laugh at the taco johns recommendation, but so far it's probably close to the top.
As for steak or burgers, I'd rather cook them on my grill.
I am excited to hear the chinese place is open though. Will definitely check out
so you've had Luptias (my guess), El Mez, Pepe & Cheals, Arturos,and El Ranchito. All suck. The 24hr joint would be Panchos or Mexican Taco Shop. Similar menus, but the food at MTS is slightly better. But it's mostly quantity/drunk food. The Margarita's Jalisco on 17th is decent, as is Amigos on Wanamaker. Our fav used to be Los Charros in Gage Center, but haven't been in over a year.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 28, 2017, 09:17:46 AM
I've been to 3 or 4 mexican joints downtown where i work (all for work related lunches) i think mezcal, pepe and chelas, arturos, can't remember the other. I'd guess mezcal was probably the best of the group. Another place on fairlawn and 29th-ish? Recommended to my wife by a girl she met. Overcrowded and typical uninspired tex-mex. My wife also got some food from a 24 hr taco joint. Don't know the name, but it was certified dog food I think.
I laugh at the taco johns recommendation, but so far it's probably close to the top.
As for steak or burgers, I'd rather cook them on my grill.
I am excited to hear the chinese place is open though. Will definitely check out
The older lady at the front, I forget her name, is a delight.
Mabel
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 28, 2017, 09:21:02 AM
I've been to 3 or 4 mexican joints downtown where i work (all for work related lunches) i think mezcal, pepe and chelas, arturos, can't remember the other. I'd guess mezcal was probably the best of the group. Another place on fairlawn and 29th-ish? Recommended to my wife by a girl she met. Overcrowded and typical uninspired tex-mex. My wife also got some food from a 24 hr taco joint. Don't know the name, but it was certified dog food I think.
I laugh at the taco johns recommendation, but so far it's probably close to the top.
As for steak or burgers, I'd rather cook them on my grill.
I am excited to hear the chinese place is open though. Will definitely check out
Pop over to El Sol on 6th over lunch on a weekday and see what you think.
El Sol used to be my go to, but after finding a dead fly in the bottom of my chip basket, I started driving a little farther to the sister's place on California , Tacos El Mexicano. Better food, no flies.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on July 28, 2017, 09:29:22 AM
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: halfEmpty on July 28, 2017, 09:35:43 AM
Thanks for the suggestions. Will def hit up those spots. Only thing left on my list is to find a spot to watch the cats roadies. I could always go to a big boosters place south of town and watch there, but then i can't drink and uber my way back.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 28, 2017, 09:43:19 AM
There are two things that Topeka does not lack, chain restaurants and sports bars
yeah, plenty of both. No real strong showing for Cats road games anywhere, there isn't really a "KSU bar". I typically go to Skinnys if I'm going to watch a game on tv in a bar because I think they make some of the best bar food in town, but they are all fairly interchangable. Tailgators is too loud for my old man ears, and I think Lazy Toad and Bullfrogs smell funny.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: SdK on July 28, 2017, 01:19:32 PM
Topeka is officially the least safe city in the state,
This was somehow a disputed fact before today?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on February 14, 2020, 11:34:40 AM
Yeah, we all just assumed Coffeyville was the least safe.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: halfEmpty on February 14, 2020, 08:49:44 PM
It sucks, but to be fair, it only includes cities above 10k and ones that submitted their police records. KCK, Wichita, Lawrence, Manhattan are noticeably missing from the list.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: DaBigTrain on February 14, 2020, 09:05:21 PM
It sucks, but to be fair, it only includes cities above 10k and ones that submitted their police records. KCK, Wichita, Lawrence, Manhattan are noticeably missing from the list.
Well you placed them in exact order, most dangerous to safest.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: _33 on February 14, 2020, 10:29:06 PM
Hilarious how all the podunk western kansanites are terrified of Topeka. Grow a pair dweebs.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on October 19, 2020, 03:27:34 PM
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office said a 17-year boy was taken into custody early Saturday morning following an incident at the Petro Deli, which is north of Topeka, Kansas.
The sheriff’s office said when they responded to the scene around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, they found the teen naked and under the influence.
Advertisement The sheriff said the teen covered himself in ranch dressing and damaged property inside the deli. After that, the teen ran outside the deli and jumped into a running vehicle and crashed it into a pillar.
The sheriff said deputies took the teen into custody and then to a local hospital where he was released to his parents.
“We are happy to report that no one was injured during this incident,” the sheriff said in a post on social media.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: _33 on October 19, 2020, 03:45:04 PM
Take that nonsense over to Hunters Ridge kid. Petro Deli is an institution.
No place takes me immediately back to my childhood the way Petro Deli does. Unchanged in the last 30 years. I can smell the gizzards now.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on October 19, 2020, 04:44:13 PM
Teenagers these days have no respect.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Katpappy on October 19, 2020, 09:23:04 PM
Agreed. If we wanted to pull some crap like this back in the day we took it to North Topeka BLVD like responsible citizens.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: CHONGS on October 20, 2020, 09:13:54 AM
Topeka fun fact: It is the grayest capital city in America. They did an analysis of all of the buildings for all of the capitals and Topeka is least colorful city.
It's the real life version of black and white movies.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: yoga-like_abana on October 20, 2020, 09:30:09 AM
Why is the real estate market in Topeka booming?? Who is moving or wanting to live there?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Kat Kid on October 24, 2020, 03:59:13 AM
Corrupt democratic politicians probably!
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on November 07, 2020, 07:27:44 PM
I honestly had never heard of this before, neither had the other two people from my class who I still talk to.
It would periodically fire up, and few students would insist on a change and the district would ignore them. I know some people who graduated in the 80's who knew about it. Everyone within a couple years of me knew about it for sure.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on November 09, 2020, 08:56:54 PM
Topeka just doesn't want to erase its proud racist history.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: _33 on November 09, 2020, 09:00:44 PM
Topeka just doesn't want to erase its proud racist history.
Do you even Brown V Board bro?
this definitely qualifies as racist history. you can't have a great un-racisting victory without a racist side to battle against.
Northern Topeka, specifically north of the river, was alleged to have had "sunset" customs in place as well. It's a terrible history.
What is especially hilarious to me is that a school district would even want to retain the name of "Seaman." I mean, it's god damn punchline name even without it being one-in-the-same with the KKK. "LOL, you are named after [bodily fluid]!" "No we aren't, we are named after the KKK!"
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on November 10, 2020, 10:09:40 AM
:lol:
Yeah, I have absolutely no connection to the name, who gives a crap.
Now Logan.... I will stan forever.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: 8manpick on November 10, 2020, 10:36:45 AM
What does “sunset customs” mean?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on November 10, 2020, 10:39:57 AM
They should change their name to Semen High. That way everyone talking about them doesn't have to change anything and being named after semen is a whole lot less embarrassing than being named after a klansman.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on November 10, 2020, 10:52:36 AM
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: Stevesie60 on January 18, 2024, 02:27:51 PM
A nurse from Topeka had to post a PSA that you don't have to drink the water WHILE it's boiling for it to be safe because of how many people had shown up to the hospital to be treated for mouth burns.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: _33 on January 18, 2024, 02:53:01 PM
A nurse from Topeka had to post a PSA that you don't have to drink the water WHILE it's boiling for it to be safe because of how many people had shown up to the hospital to be treated for mouth burns.
Hell yeah Top City. :D
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: star seed 7 on January 18, 2024, 03:00:26 PM
We ain't scared of crap
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: IPA4Me on January 18, 2024, 03:12:01 PM
A nurse from Topeka had to post a PSA that you don't have to drink the water WHILE it's boiling for it to be safe because of how many people had shown up to the hospital to be treated for mouth burns.
Good grief.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: DaBigTrain on January 18, 2024, 03:35:28 PM
This tracks with Topeka
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: _33 on January 18, 2024, 03:48:59 PM
Another Topeka note: I recently went to Iron Rail Brewing with my family for the first time and it was great! Nice work downtown Topeka!
@Saulbadguy, what are your thoughts on Iron Rail Brewing?
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: KITNfury on January 19, 2024, 08:35:19 AM
Topeka is a quaint, charming oasis on the plains with quite the affordable living near the VA hospital. Pm for more info.
Title: Re: Facts about Topeka
Post by: KST8FAN on January 20, 2024, 05:51:18 PM