Dine Arounds: Friday, October 9th at 6:00 p.m.
Sign up for a dine-around to informally network with other conference attendees while enjoying local cuisine. Group sizes at each restaurant are limited, so sign up early.
The Local Arrangements committee will make reservations and provide transportation information; diners pay for their own meals. Meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Cyrus Hotel lobby, unless your group makes other plans.
Sign up by Monday, October 5.
Dine-around Options Requiring Transportation (A local host will coordinate transportation plans.)
Thai Table [vegetarian, gluten friendly options] (Host: Barbara Ginzburg)
2222 SW Washburn Ave, Topeka, KS 66611
Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant [Award winning brewpub, gluten free options] (Host: Leigh Ives)
417 SW 37th St., Topeka, KS 66611
El Centenario [Authentic Mexican food, Vegetarian options] (Host: Thomas Sneed)
1306 S Kansas Ave Topeka, KS 66612
Yuki Restaurant of Japan [Sushi and Teppanyaki] (Host: Lauren Yaple)
5632 SW 29th St. Topeka, KS 66614
Dine-around Option for Those Who Want to Walk
Iron Rail Brewing [2025 Topeka Community’s Choice Award Winner] (Host: Marcia Hannon)
705 South Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66603 (0.3 miles from hotel)
Celtic Fox [Pub food, vegetarian options, in the former home of the Washburn Law School] (Host: Glen McBeth)
3030 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka, KS 66614 (0.2 miles from hotel)
Other Topeka Area Restaurants
Please check restaurant websites to confirm hours; some locations may require a long wait without reservations.
Within walking distance of the Cyrus Hotel:
The Weather Room [Upscale American grill] (in Cyrus Hotel)
The Pennant Topeka [American grill restaurant, Vintage Arcade & Bowling Alley, vegetarian and gluten free options] (Across the street)
The Tee Box [Golf bar and restaurant] (Next door to hotel)
J. Rocks Smokehouse [BBQ, Catfish, Wings] (1 block from hotel)
White Linen [Fine Dining, menu changes so check the website. Reservations recommended] (.4 miles)
By Car:
The Wheel Barrel (1.8 miles)
Chez Yasu (2.4 miles)
Blue Moose Topeka (6.6 miles)
Monsoon Indian Grill (5.6 miles)
Tuptim Thai Restaurant (6 miles)
Bobos Drive In (1.8 miles)
Kiku Steakhouse of Japan (4.9 miles)
Jorge's Cantina & Mexican Restaurant (3.9 miles)
Ichabod's Grille (2.1 miles)
LaRocca's Pizza (4.9 miles)
Olive Cafe (4.8 miles)
Pal Indian Cuisine (2.4 miles)
Johnny’s Tavern (5.8 miles)