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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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BAR AND GRILL

Sandstone Saloon

Saunter in for a cool one at this distinctive 1879 sandstone building…

📍 Brookville, Saline County

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Sara and Tedros Ethiopian Restaurant

If you’re looking for Ethiopian or Eritrean food, this is the only…

📍 Wichita, Sedgwick County

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Sarocha Thai Restaurant

The former Classic Inn that served Chinese and Vietnamese food has new…

📍 Great Bend, Barton County

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Scipio Supper Club

Story swapping about the best steak houses always includes Scipio. Although known…

📍 Scipio, Anderson County

BREAKFAST

Scrambled Sam's

You’ll love this breakfast-and-lunch joint—especially when the cook flips sweet cream pancakes…

📍 Lyons, Rice County

SHOP STOPS

Scraps

It's a scrapbook store and coffee shop and much more. Discover gift…

📍 Larned, Pawnee County

RESTAURANT

Second Street Cafe, Resale Shop &…

In a town of just 290 people, it’s a big deal when…

📍 Natoma, Osborne County

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Seoul Oriental Restaurant and Market

The large menu features beef, chicken, pork, and seafood dishes along with…

📍 Junction City, Geary County

ASIAN

Seoul USA Korean Restaurant

Enjoying Japchae, Beef Bulgogi, and Hot Stone Pot Bibimbab and meeting owner…

📍 Salina, Saline County

BAKERY

Seraphim Bread

Everyone leaves planning their next visit. It’s not just the breads—there are…

📍 Salina, Saline County

RESTAURANT

Shindigs Bar & Grill

You can have a good ol’ time at Shindigs Bar & Grill,…

📍 Winfield, Cowley County

BAR AND RESTAURANT

Shooters Neighborhood Grill and Bar

Whether you grab a seat at the bar or settle in at…

📍 Frontenac, Crawford County

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