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 3.29.10)

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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 $3 lunch special (there's no cover charge until 6 p.m.) and be sure to pick out a table with a view! (Updated 3.31.10)

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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 4.2.10)

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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 4.5.10)

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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 4.5.10)

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College Hill Tavern

1616 S.W. 17th, Topeka

For the crowd that enjoys good barbecue and music, College Hill Tavern, formerly Varsity Blues, is the place to be. The food is homemade and the music -- rock or blues -- is live. The tavern is just across the street from Washburn University. (Updated 5.12.10)

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Dickey's Barbecue Pit

609 N.W. Highway 24, Topeka

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is part of a franchise founded in Dallas in 1941. The franchise is known for its “Lip Smackin’, Finger Lickin’, Rib Ticklin’, Knee Slapping’, Foot Stompin’, Great Tastin’” barbecue, paired with speedy service and inexpensive prices.

Specialties include Dickey’s signature beef brisket, which is slow smoked using an overnight cooking process, as well as southern pulled pork, fall off the bone pork ribs and Virginia-style ham. There is an extensive menu of homemade side items, including waffle iron fries, jalapeno beans, fried okra and mac & cheese, as well as a variety of catering options.

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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. (Updated 5.20.10)

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Flint Hills BBQ

400 S.W. 29th, Topeka

Formerly located in the Total Home Concepts complex, Flint Hills BBQ moved to it's current location at 400 SW 29th in December of 2009. Owner Jamie Norwood encourages everyone to stop by, say "Hi" and check out some of the best barbecue in northeast Kansas at their new spot. Their "BBQ with a passion" has a loyal following.

Featuring their own sweet and zesty BBQ sauce, 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. (Updated 8.10.10)

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