Visited Arterra for an event recently--what a beautiful space. It feels uniquely Lawrence in the…read morebest way: modern, inviting, and full of personality. I was just a guest, so I can't speak for the hosts, but from where I stood, everything was spot on. The space was open, easy to navigate, and had that rare mix of elegance and comfort. The food and beverages? Fabulous--no rubber chicken here. If I were planning an event, this is exactly the kind of place I'd want. Stylish, spacious, and effortlessly well-run. Arterra nails it.

On Saturday evening, I attended a wedding here and was beyond impressed with the level of…read moreattentiveness, friendliness of staff, gorgeous decor and delicious food. The inside was elegant and tastefully decorated. They allowed the bride and groom to put their own touches on the wall by hanging engagement pictures and decorations. The ceremony was outside and I was surprised by how comfortable the chairs were. I also appreciated the shade tents they put up to block the sun for the guests. Dinner, drinks and appetizers were delicious. The staff came around to make sure you had everything you needed without being too pushy. This would be a great place to have an sort of event or wedding. I really enjoyed being a guest.

I was walking down Mass street and came upon this place. I thought it was another gourmet food…read morestore, but when I entered it was like a fairytail. This place is a bakers wonderland! Every single thing in this store is dedicated to making your baked goods, candy/cupcakes/brownies/cookies, the best they can be. They sell icing, a huge selection of candies to top your cupcake, curd and other food items. What I find more exciting than ingredients, is all their fabulous packaging. If you are constantly pinning DIY food gifts on Pinterest, your head is going to blow off in this place! Racks are backed with the most adorable cupcake papers, containers, birthday candles, gift boxes, bags and pans. You bake it, they have it AND it's 10 times cuter than what you already have at home! Even if you are not baking treats, stop in here and you are sure to find something. I walked out with sparkler candles, chocolate nibs and a trivet!

If you're a baker - whether you're amateur or professional - you've got to check this spot out…read more They have a massive selection of baking items from molds and cutters to sprinkles and decorations. They also have a lot of party decorations and items of various themes. There is a kitchen baking area for classes and presentations. I've gone in to browse several times. The employees aren't particularly friendly (nor mean, just not inviting) and they usually seem busy putting out inventory or working on stuff behind the counter rather than approaching customers. That's my only complaint about the place.

I went to a Lunch meeting Tuesday with the expectation of another so-so meal. It had just snowed…read moreanother 6 inches and was FREEZING outside. Instead, I was greeted by a large bowl of spring greens. Strange, I thought. It's February and -15 out and we are eating salad? I inserted the tongs and was surprised by pops of red, orange, yellow and black. There was fresh fruit hidden under the greens. Where do you find handsome blackberries and bright shiny strawberries this time of year? I sprinkled some sweet scented vinaigrette across the top and moved on to a warm dish of moist (some people have an aversion to this word, but is was) chicken. I may have added more than my share. I next encountered a mountain of flaky pull apart garlic bread. It was still warm (from the oven in my mind) and couldn't wait to peel the layers into my mouth. It may not be pc to do, but oh well. Finally, the glory of dessert. It's why everyone pays for lunches with subpar food. The hope that the dessert trumps what you have already eaten. The calories don't count as dessert because they are part of the meal. No guilt in my book. Cupcakes!! With a generous helping of delicious sky blue frosting and a little sunflower on top. Never have I been served kid friendly cupcakes at a business luncheon before. I sat down with my small hill of greens, fresh fruit, chicken, biscuits, and the glorious cupcake. I tried to rush through the meal but the salad was fresh, the dressing tangy, the chicken melted in my mouth. I used my fingers to peel the biscuits flaky layers and enjoyed the buttery taste. And finally, plate cleared as my mother taught me, I was alone with the cupcake. Against my childlike urges, I so maturely took my fork and cut a small bite from it's edge. Then another and another. Finally, I was left with an empty foil wrapped. I took my finger, wiped the frosting from the liner and promptly stuck it in my mouth. So much for manners! I have no recollection what the lunch meeting was about, but you can bet I will pay the association fee for the year and enjoy that lunch every month. Thanks Simply Sarahs, for making my day a little brighter!

We've used Simply Sarah's for multiple meetings and conferences. We've never been disappointed,…read moreand usually awed anew about the quality of the food. The service is always friendly, the food is well priced and consistently of tremendous quality. Have you ever had the experience of trying to convince someone to come to a meeting and the deciding factor is "Simply Sarah's is catering"? I have :)

They have absolutely the best ground hamburger in Topeka at an extremely good price point. While…read moreyou're there, be sure to grab some meat sticks. They have lots of other items for sale as well like pies, cheese, seasonings, snacks and frozen appetizers. There's always someone with a smile on their face that greets you when you come in.

These two places they have in Topeka are great. Good Prices, helpful staff and a very clean…read morefacility. I ordered my new grill and am anxious to stop at Leonard's and get the meat for the first food on the new grill

The store is a very great store to go to the Ambiance is very nice it's always clean the staff are…read morealways nice someone is always there to help you if you need assistance especially if you only speak English there's someone there to assist you in the items that you want or need. They have excellent produce the meat is always excellent prices. They have a hot Deli there the food is always excellent the ladies are very nice and polite with great assistance it seems to be when I come there it's always different in the hot Deli area great for breakfast lunch and dinner they also have specials.

Service was great! Love the meat counter. Can't wait to try the carnitas! Will review more about…read morethe store when I have time.

Ok, so not everyone I know, maybe even just about everyone I know wouldn't appreciate what I was…read moreable to get at this gas station convenience store but it's worth talking about. Three words most people would never use together in a sentence in their lifetime. DEEP FRIED GIZZARDS. Yes you read that right. From where I'm from, gas station convenience stores have those disgusting dried out so called hotdogs rotating for days on those roller thingies. This is not the case in Kansas. There you walk into a gas station convenience store and you'll find real food like freshly fried chicken, fries, BBQ and of course Deep Fried Chicken Gizzards. You can grab a bag of them for less than $4 dollars and munch away. Since, to the best of my knowledge I can't get this delightful snack in Western New York, I am inspired to break out the deep fryer and tale a shot at making them myself. I can hardly wait.

I usually love getting jalapeño poppers here. Today, 3-25-24 / 3:47 p.m., I stopped by to get some…read moreand was greeted with a sick coughing cashier. He was coughing in his hands with his loud phlegm filled cough, and the other cashier all looked a little rough. They all need to shave and need to wash up a little better. It totally grossed me out, and I just walked out with no jalapeño poppers.

I visited Shopper's Kitchen with a group of coworkers after work around noon. We had received a…read morefew recommendations from others in the area and were excited to try a good soul food restaurant. I hate to say that I was disappointed. I was really looking forward to some good cooking. There was one waitress who was very kind and was great assisting us. she left after our food was delivered so we didn't get a chance to interact with her after that but the owner came out and helped us once the waitress left. She said they were short staffed and she just came in to help with the lunch rush. I got the catfish, mac and cheese, and greens. The catfish was perfectly seasoned, crisp and golden like I like it-no complaints there. The greens and mac and cheese though, left much to be desired. The mac and cheese was gummy and tasted boxed along with the greens that were not seasoned well. Amongst my coworkers, the meal that seemed to be the best was the protein bowl. It arrived smoking of heat, was full of flavor, neatly arranged, and flavorful. It seems like that may be the go to for future visits. I was excited about the desserts since this seemed to be a top selling point but was disappointed when we found out that they weren't serving the majority of the items on the menu. They did have sweet potato cupcakes which were amazing.

Let me give you the bullet points of this new restaurant:…read more Great customer service Homemade desserts Best seller - protein bowls. They essentially do healthy here. Various desserts that range from $2 - $5 Can ask them to make desserts for you. They cater. They do taxes here. Other businesses here as well which includes cleaning services. The protein bowl is something you can eat daily. This is a food item made from the Auntie that cares about your health. This isn't heavily spiced and it let's the ingredients make the meal. They are not skimpy on any portions including the protein. The cheesecake is extra smooth. You can tell it is not store bought. The same can be said for the chocolate version I ate. My frugal meter showed up when I was told $5 a slice, but homemade goods always make me spend a little more. All in all, you should stop here and see what you like.

We tried out Cosmos during Restaurant Week and are so glad we did. It's a bit hidden away, off 6th…read moreStreet near Dexter's. The food was super good, flavorful, with good sized portions. We enjoyed eating in, though the space is small. It looks like they do a lot of carryout business, primarily folks picking up rather than delivery services. The attached store carries an impressive array of Indian foods, including both staples and spices, and frozen and other easy to cook options. They also have desserts to go and the store includes beautiful Indian clothing, incense, and decorative items. I encourage you to support this small local business. We'll definitely be back!

We had a great lunch here - always so good and different from what I usually get. WE love the bell…read moreon the table for when we need anything. We got Baingan Bharta, Gobi Manchurian, Raita, Chicken Tikka Dosa, and my all time never fail fave: Lemon Rice. We got Chai to go - Everything made from scratch to order. The menu is immense - and leftovers are welcome.