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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #600 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).

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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #601 on: May 03, 2013, 04:23:46 PM »
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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #602 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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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #603 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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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #604 on: May 17, 2013, 11:49:06 AM »
I was in Topeka yesterday.  FACT!

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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #605 on: May 17, 2013, 11:50:05 AM »
have you guys seen the bing commercials that they filmed in Topeka?  :love:
They actually didn't make Topeka look that bad

Yep, looked great.  Should change name to Bing now.

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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #606 on: May 17, 2013, 11:52:56 AM »
Topikachu was my favorite topeka

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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #607 on: May 17, 2013, 12:23:05 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)


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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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #608 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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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #609 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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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #610 on: May 17, 2013, 03:17:24 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.

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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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #611 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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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #612 on: May 31, 2013, 11:56:10 AM »
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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #613 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.

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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #614 on: May 31, 2013, 08:08:18 PM »
:lol: @ McFarlands

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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #615 on: May 31, 2013, 08:11:37 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.

I'm guessing Tallgrass, Free State and Blind Tiger. :flush:
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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #616 on: May 31, 2013, 08:57:52 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.

Blind Tiger. :flush:

Saul, have you had the raspberry wheat?   :drool:

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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #617 on: May 31, 2013, 09:12:34 PM »
Mcfarlands is good, assholes.
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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #618 on: May 31, 2013, 09:49:38 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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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #619 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.

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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #620 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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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #621 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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Re: Facts about Topeka
« Reply #622 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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« Reply #623 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.

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« Reply #624 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.