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| Most Topeka-related firms haven't fared well in stock market Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:50:00 EST Retailers have struggled while railroads and two local banks have prospered over the past 12 months in the U.S. stock markets. |
| Texas Roadhouse taking gift cards Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:00 EST Topeka's Texas Roadhouse restaurant on Wednesday started exchanging Bennigan's gift cards for a free entrée certificate. |
| It's your business Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:50:00 EST CALENDAR |
| Best of Topeka: The top five Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:00 EST The people have spoken, ranking the best restaurants, the best service, the best personalities and the best places to be in northeast Kansas. In this section, the winners share the secrets of their winning ways. Start here with the full list of those who made the top five in 100 categories in the 2008 Best of Topeka contest. |
| Best of Topeka: Menu is one of a kind Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:00 EST If it's lunchtime and you want a great burger and great service, Topekans say the place to go is Annie's. They voted the restaurant No. 1 in for Best Burger, Best Restaurant Service and Best Place for Lunch. And owners Jim and Lisa Haskell say they are happy to hear that. |
| Best of Topeka: Looking for the new in the old Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:00 EST Brickhouse Inc. Antique store has come out on top as the Best Antique Store of Topeka three out of the past four years. Owner Coralee Evans says she and her business partner work hard to have interesting inventory and to be a friendly place to shop. |
| Best of Topeka: Architecture charms residents Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:00 EST Perhaps it's because Devon Apartments is on the National Register of Historic Places that Topekans favor it as the city's Best Apartment Complex. Built in 1887 and remodeled in 1906, the red brick building across from Holliday Park today is cared for by owners Roger and Trenda Young. |
| Best of Topeka: Working to keep experience fresh Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:00 EST Kiku Japanese Steak House, winner in the Best Asian Restaurant category, has a unique atmosphere that has been so successful that owners are expanding the concept. Kiku manager Ian Shen says many updates have been made in the past year. |
| Best of Topeka: Customers can always expect a little extra here Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:00 EST Quality personnel, excellent training and knowing that people always come first are the things that have allowed Ed Bozarth Chevrolet to be voted the Best Auto Dealer and Best Auto Mechanic and the Company with the Best Receptionist, says Larry Jackson, service manager. "We take pride in our training; we are high on education and customer satisfaction," Jackson said. |
| Best of Topeka: Bakery adding even more dining options to menu Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:00 EST As if Panera Bread didn't already smell great every morning, Topeka's favorite bakery in Best of Topeka 2008 has added breakfast sandwiches and soufflés to its menu, said Michelle Cole, marketing director for Panera Bread of Kansas. |
| Best of Topeka: Service continues to be bank's core Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:00 EST Putting the customer first is the guiding principle at CoreFirst Bank and Trust, which is a repeat winner in the Best Bank category. |
| Best of Topeka: Barbecue is all about the experience Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:00 EST A collection of barbecue sauces lining the windows sills and ledges of the restaurant are a testament to the fact that Boss Hawg's Barbeque Co. is enthusiastic about the food it serves. Chef Bill Fuschino said his staff is passionate about giving Topeka the best quality food possible. |
| Best of Topeka: More and more people taking to two wheels Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:00 EST The high price of gas has business booming at Capp's Bike Shop and Fitness, voted Best Bicycle Shop. Owner Jerry Armstrong says he's never seen people take to commuter biking as much as they have since gas hit $4 a gallon. His shop tries to meet these kinds of changing customer needs with a large selection of merchandise and a friendly attitude. |
| Best of Topeka: Keeping the game interesting Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:00 EST "We care about Topeka and bowling," said Rex Haney, owner of Gage Bowl, the winner of this year's Best Place to Bowl category. "We've won every year because we basically have a nice consistency and a proven facility with convenient locations." |
| Best of Topeka: Good food at good price is the key Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:00 EST For the sixth year in a row, the people of Topeka and the surrounding area have voted International House of Pancakes the Best Place for Breakfast. Tony Sabbarini, the general manager of IHOP says that it simply boils down to good customer service. |
| Best of Topeka: Right recipe for success Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:00 EST The Golden Corral Family Steak House may be a national name, but it is locally owned. That local attention has it repeatedly winning the Best Buffet in Topeka. Owner Daryl Dammann says that loyal customers, some of whom come in daily, are really what makes his business so successful. |
| Best of Topeka: Going for sparkle, inside and out Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:00 EST Eagle Auto Wash isn't a do-it-yourself car wash. From the beginning vacuum to the final wipe-down and all the scrubbing of tough to reach places in between, Eagle guarantees the car "will be returned to you with a bright, sparkling exterior and a clean interior for your final inspection," according to its Web site. |
| Best of Topeka: Clean goes beyond carpet Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:00 EST As a locally owned business for 41 years, Chavez Restoration is being recognized as the Best Carpet Cleaner in the Best of Topeka contest again this year. |
| Best of Topeka: Service keeps area connected Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:00 EST Topeka is one of 300 cities that AT&T, which has its Kansas headquarters here, has wired to the max — 3G service, that is — said Chelsey Ilten, an AT&T spokeswoman. Perhaps being wired to the max is what prompted Topekans to choose AT&T as Best Cell Phone Company this year. |
| Best of Topeka: Focus is on the individual Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:00 EST Mark Penn is sure he has the best team in Topeka at the Center for Manual Medicine, and that includes both his office staff and his support staff. |
| Best of Topeka: Meeting needs of all members Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:00 EST "I like to think we're doing something for everyone, from senior citizens to the very young," said the Rev. Pete Sullivan, pastor of Christ the King Catholic Church, which was voted the Best Church or Synagogue. "We have 2,000 families, and I'm always amazed at how many are involved. When there is a lot of diversity, there can be a lot of activities." |
| Best of Topeka: Repeat business is key Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:00 EST "Hi. Welcome to Kwik Shop." |
| Best of Topeka: Store caters to the creative side Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST A person who enjoys crafts can find most everything one needs at Hobby Lobby. A person who enjoys decorating the house might also find everything one needs at Hobby Lobby. The store, voted the Best Hobby/Craft Store this year, is filled with almost everything a creative person could need. |
| Best of Topeka: Super service is secret to success Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST "Our high level service has helped put us over the top," said Jessica Stormann, vice president of business development at Kansas Super Chief Credit Union, the winner of the Best Credit Union category in this year's Best of Topeka contest. |
| Best of Topeka: Patient is much more than just a set of teeth here Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST It's the patient, not just the teeth, who is treated by Greg Johnson, D.D.S., named Best Dentist/Orthodontist this year. |
| Best of Topeka: Giving others a warm feeling Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST When you dry clean 8,000 coats for free so those in need can have clean winter coats, people take notice. Scotch Fabric Care Services does this and more for Topekans, said Marlene Showalter, general manager at Scotch. |
| Best of Topeka: Taking fitness to the max Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST Maximus has the most updated state-of-the-art equipment in town and is focused 100 percent on customer service to help people reach their fitness goals, says Harley Mork, compliance officer for the business, which was named the Best Place to Exercise. |
| Best of Topeka: Visibility helps propel this one to top Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST Kevin Lenahan says it's his company's visible presence in the community outside of optometry that has put him and the Spectacle on a winning streak when it comes to being chosen best eye doctor in the Best of Topeka contest. |
| Best of Topeka: Furry friends have new home in future Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST In the future, the stray dogs and cats of Topeka might just have a more comfortable place in which to meet a new family or be reunited with their old ones. |
| Best of Topeka: Experience here can be measured in centuries Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST When Renee Gardner says her staff at Gardner's Flooring America is experienced, she has the numbers to back that up. |
| Best of Topeka: Commitment to personalized service counts Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST Technology is making a difference in the funeral home industry, and Penwell-Gabel is using it to its full potential, said Ren Newcomer, who is the co-owner of Penwell-Gabel along with his wife Theresa. |
| Best of Topeka: Here's the place to get green Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST If you want to go green, Skinner Garden Store is the place for everything from fruits and nuts to trees and shrubs. |
| Best of Topeka: Keeping it fresh Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST What does it take to be the Best of Topeka? Ask Nathan Ham and David Porterfield. |
| Best of Topeka: Books are for a lifetime Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST With comfortable armchairs set up around the store and a wide variety of books, including a great selection of bargains, Barnes and Noble is Topeka's premier bookstore, says Dave Evans, who has worked for Barnes and Noble for 13 years and been the store manager for four. |
| Best of Topeka: Value and freshness are key ingredients for success Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST Dillons Stores increase their investment in the community each year, said Shelia Lowrie, a spokeswoman for the company. With 1,200 people employed locally in nine Topeka stores, the chain came out on top of the balloting this year for Best Grocery Store. |
| Best of Topeka: A healthy dose of votes here Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST Along with a large variety of food, supplements and other products for the health-conscious consumer, a knowledgeable staff is available to answer whatever questions the customer might have about their specific needs, said Mary Ann O'Dell, nutrition director and spokeswoman for Akins Natural Foods Market, which was voted No. 1 in the Best Health Food Store category. |
| Best of Topeka: Sound of success is sweet Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST The best part of Rick Ediger's job is when he fits someone with a hearing aid and tears of joy start streaming down their face. |
| Best of Topeka: Keeping up with the latest styles Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST Furniture buyer Donna Schulz helps keep Marling's Home Furnishings and Appliances' huge showroom full of several lines of top-brand furniture. And Schulz said it is that product selection and a commitment to customers that has the folks at Marling's sitting pretty in the Best Furniture/Home Furnishings category. |
| Best of Topeka: Room for groups large and small Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST Four-diamond service and a great staff earned the Capitol Plaza Hotel the Best Hotel/Motel honors, said Chris Browell, general manager. |
| Best of Topeka: Always ready for ice cream Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST With its classic Blizzard treat and ever-expanding menu of ice cream delicacies, Dairy Queen has been voted Best Ice Cream/Yogurt/Custard this year. |
| Best of Topeka: Variety, price are reasons to return Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST With a culinary institute in Tuscany, Italy, where new menu items are tested, Olive Garden prides itself on serving authentic Italian cuisine that guests can appreciate and afford. |
| Best of Topeka: Success starts with a good eye for quality Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST Briman's Leading Jewelers recaptured its Best Jewelry Store title this year "by continually striving to gain and maintain customers' confidence and satisfaction," owner Debbie Briman Latta said. |
| Best of Topeka: Lake is first on the list for many activities Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST The only major park on the east side of town, Shawnee Lake has a loyal customer base and has been given the resources to make it a popular place for leisure activities, according to John Knight, director of Shawnee County Parks and Recreation. |
| Best of Topeka: Selection keeps customers loyal Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST His are the biggest stores with the largest selections, said Clayton Devlin, owner of Devlin's Wine & Spirits, this year's titleholder in the Best Liquor Store category. |
| Best of Topeka: Loyal customers boost salon to first win Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST The shop has only been open a year, but Envy Hair Nail and Massage Salon has already shot to the top of the Best of Topeka poll. |
| Best of Topeka: This is no secret: Restaurant has many fans Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST With two restaurants in Lawrence and two in Topeka, El Mezcal has become a regional favorite. This year the restaurant again won both the Best Margarita and Best Mexican Restaurant categories in the Best of Topeka poll. Owner Alberto Lopez says the secret to their success is, well, a secret. |
| Best of Topeka: Staff sets a course for fun for the whole family Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST Offering a good product, always adding new things to keep it fresh and taking pride in the facilities earned the Sports Center the title of Best Mini-Golf in Topeka, said Curtis Wells, clubhouse manager. |
| Best of Topeka: Goal is to keep customers from being bugged Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST Putting customers first and having a zero tolerance for pests is what drove Schendel Pest Services to the top of its category in this year's Best of Topeka contest, said Julie Johnson, marketing specialist for Schendel. |
| Best of Topeka: Pets can shop around here, too Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST Walking around PetSmart, customers will see fish, guinea pigs, birds and other small animals. They might also see a new puppy out with its owner getting all the gear they need. Or they might notice an older dog, happy to be out getting a new toy with its family. |
| Best of Topeka: Working on prescription for future Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:44:00 EST Good customer service while taking care of health needs is what earned Walgreens the title of Best Pharmacy, said Chad Ullom, Walgreens pharmacy supervisor for the Kansas City West District. |
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