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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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Benny's Westside

Good times are found inside this 1939 former service station and cafe,…

📍 Eureka, Greenwood County

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Bern Cafe

Black Angus beef and home baked buns are reasons burgers are a…

📍 Bern, Nemaha County

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Best of the Orient

Chef Sammy Samona has made quite a name for himself at this…

📍 Wellington, Sumner County

GEOGRAPHY

Beto Junction

The name Beto was derived years ago from the initials of the…

📍 Lebo, Coffey County

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Betty's Restaurant

Betty’s is the kind of place where you order inside and want…

📍 Douglass, Butler County

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Biederman's Bistro

A wide array of tasty meals and daily specials are on tap…

📍 Winfield, Cowley County

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Big Ed's

Sterling Silver steaks and a delicious salad bar make Big Ed's a…

📍 Thayer, Neosho County

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Big Ed's Steakhouse

Big Ed's big open room greets you with murals, animal mounts, a…

📍 Bird City, Cheyenne County

BURGERS

Big Larry's Burgers

Don't worry, Larry's has normal sized burgers too. But if you're up…

📍 Valley Center, Sedgwick County

BAR AND GRILL

Billy's Bar & Grill

Burgers, wings, quesadillas, sandwiches, salads, sweet treats and more every day except…

📍 Neodesha, Wilson County

BAR AND GRILL

Billy's Blue Duck BBQ

Billy's is a local favorite with a fun atmosphere and an attached…

📍 Liberal, Seward County

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Black Bison Pub

Native son Matt Gould moved home after serving in the military, and…

📍 Syracuse, Hamilton County

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