Barbecue

Applewood BBQ & Bistro

3310 S.E. 29th St., Topeka

Located on the north side of Lake Shawnee, Applewood BBQ & Bistro is a locally owned restaurant that features barbeque classics including ribs and pulled pork sandwiches, as well as new favorites such as smoked chicken quesadillas, grilled chipotle burgers and smoked chicken wings.

Opened in the summer of 2008, Applewood BBQ is family-friendly and offers great-tasting food in a fun, non-smoking and relaxing yet sophisticated environment. (Updated 2.19.09)

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Baby Dolls

5300 S.W. Topeka Blvd., Topeka

Baby Dolls, in addition to being the premier gentleman's club in South Topeka, features a full-service kitchen serving steak, shrimp, hamburgers, chicken and salads. Check out the daily $5 lunch special (there's no cover charge until 5 p.m.) and be sure to pick out a table with a view! (Updated 3.26.09)

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Blind Tiger Brewery and Restaurant

417 S.W. 37th St., Topeka

The Blind Tiger opened in 1995 offering casual dining, "good food, friendly people and great beer." Every day the bar features nine beers on tap, including four handcrafted ales from the restaurant's microbrewery. The restaurant, which can handle large parties and has daily lunch and dinner specials, features midwestern favorites including Kansas City-style barbequed ribs and seasonally available buffalo burgers. (Updated 2.19.09)

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Boss Hawg's Barbeque

2833 S.W. 29th St., Topeka

As its slogan says, Boss Hawg's has been "Horrifying Vegetarians Since 1995" with its delicious barbecue. The casual dining restaurant, located in the Brookwood Shopping Center and attached to Pigskin's Sports Bar, has won numerous state and regional awards, and has placed high in national and international rankings. (Updated 2.23.09)

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Brass Rail Tavern

401 N.E. Emmett, Topeka

The Brass Rail has been a fixture in the Oakland area since 1933. It's a friendly neighborhood bar where folks can meet with their buddies for good barbecue and the coldest beer in town. (Updated 2.23.09)

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Brick Oven Courtyard Grille

3030 S.W. Wanamaker, Topeka

The Brick Oven Courtyard Grille launched its independence on July 4, 2006. The restaurant, open only for dinner except on Sundays, features a friendly, relaxed atmosphere for the entire family. Dress is officially casual, but the evening crowd tends to dress for fine dining. Enjoy a Happy Hour with drink specials and a $3.99 appetizer menu from 4-6 p.m. on weekdays. Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. (Updated 2.23.09)

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Cow N' Sow 2 Wow

240 S.W. Gage Blvd., Topeka

After competing successfully in barbecue contests for about four years and doing some catering, former radio personality Steve Forman and his wife, Karie, opened Cow N' Sow 2 Wow on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. Barbecue fans will find all of their favorites on the menu, such as pulled pork, brisket, ribs, rib tips and burnt ends, and a few not-so-common items, such as smoked meatloaf, pulled pork tacos and brisket chili. There also will be homemade soups in the winter. (Updated 11.16.09)

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Danny's Bar-B-Que

2601 N.E. Sardou Ave., Topeka

After years of smoking meat for friends and family who prodded Danny Sanders that he should open his own restaurant, Sanders took the plunge. He opened Danny’s Bar-B-Que Nov. 23, 2008. “Something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time,” he said. Drive by this small Oakland restaurant, and you’ll see the smokers at work outside. Danny serves pulled-pork and brisket (by the pound or with sandwiches), rib tips, polish sausage, half chickens and slabs of ribs. Check out the sides of coleslaw, baked beans, green beans and potato salad.

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Famous Dave's

1625 S.W. Wanamaker, Topeka

Famous Dave's is all about casual, finger-licking good barbecue, featuring hickory-smoked St. Louis-style spare ribs, Texas beef brisket, Georgia chopped pork, roasted chicken, sandwiches and burgers -- all of which can be enjoyed with Famous Dave's signature barbecue sauces. This Famous Dave's location opened in October 2009 in what was once a Ruby Tuesday that underwent a big remodel.

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Flint Hills BBQ

1131 S.W. Winding Road, Topeka

Located on the south side of the Total Home Concepts complex west of Wanamaker, Flint Hills BBQ opened its "BBQ with a passion" restaurant on Jan. 23, 2009. Owner Jamie Norwood encourages everyone to stop by, say "Hi" and check out some of the best barbecue in northeast Kansas.

Featuring Big Rick's BBQ sauce that is sweet and zesty, Flint Hills is sure to please even the most finicky barbecue aficionado looking for a quick lunch or a relaxing dinner. Try the burnt ends or a two-meat combo, and don't forget the cole slaw and baked beans.

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