Exceptional. A true farm-to-table experience delivered with a high level of service and culinary…read moreexpertise. The five-course meal, crafted by a remarkably talented chef using a variety of techniques from their farm, was beautifully executed in a surreal indoor-outdoor setting. Every dish was spectacular, and the beverage pairings were creative and perfectly curated. The owners' labor of love is evident from start to finish, making this a true gem in the Lawrence/Lecompton area. Our guests from Leawood, Kansas said they would gladly make the drive back anytime to experience another one of these magical culinary evenings.

We heard about Burning Barrel and Origin Restaurant from a friend and quickly booked tickets online…read morefor one of their first weekends of service. We were not disappointed. We arrived on the farm (after our Ford GPS took us a wonky route along a few miles of dirt road--so make sure you stay on paved roads and you won't have trouble--I was told by Kristin, our host and one of the owners, that Google Maps has no problem). I have to share our experience in detail because I feel we discovered a new must-visit experience in the KC area! We arrived at the 30-acre farm, parked in the field, and were greeted by our server who welcomed us warmly and offered us an arrival cocktail to sip while we explored the truly lovely grounds, pond, and nearby goats. After our leisurely stroll, we returned to the dining pavilion and found our seats at the gorgeous (and massive!) live-edge dining table along with a menu specifically for this weekend. Our gracious host Kristen and server brought out our first drink pairing, a minted lime seltzer that was refreshing and light. Our first course arrived--Blue Jade cornbread with arugula, sweet pea salad, and chicken liver paté. The cornbread was unlike any I had before and was absolutely delicious. The sweet pea salad was literally bursting with flavor the peas were so fresh and the chicken liver paté out of this world. Such an interesting flavor profile and combination. The next beverage pairing arrived a short time later as we enjoyed the perfect evening, a blackberry purple basil shrub. This drink was also delicious and refreshing (and save that blackberry for last--what a treat!). The Mangalista pig, we were told, is the "wagyu of pork" and the crisp, tasty, marbled pork chop was excellent. It was served with a beet "kimchi" with fennel root and a sheep cheese dumpling that was creamy and flavorful. Finally, our coffees were served and a dessert of yellow squash cake, lemon honey ice cream with mulberry compote was brought to us. Again, the dish was original, delicious, and a perfect ending to our meal. We can't wait to come back and have try a new menu in the future. Such a perfect evening and the chef has such an exciting vision for hyper-local farm-to-table flavors and dishes.

This event space is simply gorgeous! I love the historic details & amazing craft cocktails! It's…read morereally perfect for any gathering because of the variety of options! Bring your own food, hire a food truck or they have a nice catering kitchen! The A/V equipment is on point & they even have a disco ball! We didn't need the 'ready room' but it's well equipped and had a separate entrance. Best cocktails around & the price is right!

We were in Topeka for a family event and got a block of rooms at the Cyrus. The hotel is clean, the…read morestaff is friendly, and the room we had was large with a comfortable bed. The night we arrived, we had met in the outdoor area of the bar and had fantastic service. There also are plenty of restaurants and bars around the hotel if you'd like to venture out. We'd definitely stay again.

I'm smitten! This trip, I stayed in a king deluxe suite! These rooms are ginormous! 2 TVs,…read morebeautiful sitting area! I love this hotel so much! The people are amazin

Croco Hall has a wonderful wooden floor that is a pleasure to dance on. I liked that it has…read morebuilt-in benches along the sides and there are chairs and tables available for use on site. There was not a need to rent chairs and transport them to the site. There is a kitchen area with a stove, microwave and two refrigerators. The location is in Tecumseh, so it is not as convenient as those within the Topeka city limits, but the rental fee was lower than many I looked at in town.

Very cool train museum! Opened originally in 1927, and recently restored to its original…read moreappearance. It is apparently available as an event venue as the large room can be set up with chairs and tables with a kitchen off to one side. Mini-train set that was very cool, full-size train driver system set up, many artifacts and exhibits showing the early history of Kansas and specifically the Union-Pacific Railroad. Interesting to see the marker for the Kansas River flood of 1951 that was above the height of my head! [Review 11418 overall, 1195 of 2019.]

So patriotic, love the flags! They caught my eye as I crossed the Kansas River and I had to see…read morewhat they were. The monument honoring the Medal of Valor recipients is beautiful!

We needed a virtual office and a mailing address for our new business. We had looked at several in…read morethe area and set up for a tour of the building. We found the building very nice and spacious and the upkeep was done regularly. Will was very friendly and provided a wealth of information on what we needed. Rented the virtual office from them and was continuously pleased with the service we received from them. Would recommend them for any office space need that you may have. Thanks Will for the wonderful opportunity.

Amazing group of local small business owners working together under one roof.read more