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3, 2017
Special Whats on
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Local Food
and Drink
Micheal Langrehr
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T ucked inside the Baldwin Academy of Dance owners are making plans to expand to a
& Voice studio is a new caf only open from storefront between Seventh and Eighth
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekdays. The Dance streets on Highway 56, across from Baldwin
Caf serves sandwiches, soups, sweets and City Market. The new location will include
salads for reasonable prices. both sit-down and drive-through options.
El Patron page 3
Joy Garden
Jos Diner
717 Eighth St.
516 Ames St.
J oy Gardens buffet makes it easy to try new things or
T he local dining experience wouldnt be the get as much as you want. Members of the wait staff are
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same without the tasty food and friendly l Patron is a campus-wide favorite for BU students. quiet and wont constantly bother you with asking how
faces at Baldwin Citys local mom-and-pop With a happy hour Monday through Friday from your meal is, but they are quick to refill drinks.
restaurant, Jos Diner. The regular customers 2 to 4 p.m., frugal upperclassmen looking for a study
range from infant grandchildren to their elderly break involving tequila know exactly where to go. The
great-grandparents. To get a sense of the local menu includes combinations of Mexican favorites as
popularity of Jos Diner, just check out the well as a la carte items. Whether going with friends
crowded parking lot on a typical morning. We after class or taking visiting family members to a
recommend anything that includes chicken or is Baldwin City staple, El Patron is there to greet you
on the breakfast menu. with chips and salsa with every visit.
Homestead Mooses
Kitchen Backwoods
& Bakery BBQ Wooden Spoke
719 Eighth St. 522 Ames St,
Restaurant
H omestead Kitchen and Bakery opened last
November and has been the talk of the town M ooses Backwoods BBQ was once housed in a
food truck but now it has its own storefront
203 First St.
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ever since. Community members and Baker alongside the Baldwin City Kwik Shop. The Mooses he Wooden Spoke provides a country-themed, friendly
students alike enjoy the homey atmosphere and menu features ribs, wings, brisket, pulled pork and and warm environment that a visitor would expect
food. The bakery offers a new space for students other smoked meats with unique sauces and flavors. from a small-town restaurant. The food is country-style,
to socialize and study besides the on-campus Plenty of side dishes are available as well. In addition featuring homemade family meals that many Kansans
Daily Grind. The bakery serves baked goods, to sit-down dining, Mooses offers catering services. grew up with, especially country-fried steak. Members of
wraps, sandwiches, soups and salads. It will also BU students dont have to drive all the way to Kansas the staff are warm and respectful, using the terms darlin
offer a Small Bites menu featuring a cheese City for their barbecue cravings. and yall. The interior feels like a cozy old cabin, with
board and fruit, roasted Brussels sprouts and log-lined walls and wooden booths. The main portions are
baguette slices with vinaigrette. large and the sides are bountiful. Overall, if you are looking
for a local, traditional and rustic dining experience, the
Wooden Spoke is the place to go.
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Fast Food
& Nightlife
130 US-56 810 Ames St. 415 Ames St. 126 US-56
Retiring owner
brings hospitality
to Baldwin City
B efore taking over Goodcents Subs
in Baldwin City, Chip Hornberger
owned a dairy farm for 35 years, but
what to do.
Throughout his years at the store,
he said he has enjoyed some pretty
for students, since over the years
approximately 90 percent of the
employees have been Baker students.
those in the community who eat there
on a regular basis. Gunther said one
of her favorite parts about working is
after some health problems, he was good times. I started working here my senior getting to know the customers who
looking for something new. The people have been the best year of high school, which was about come in frequently
I saw it was for sale, and it was part, Hornberger said. Before, I was a year and a half ago, BU sophomore People are positive, and when you
something I was always interested around cows all the time, and it is nice Carody Franklin said. walk in they say hi, Gunther said.
in, Hornberger said. So thats what I being around somebody that will talk Goodcents also donates to BU The business remains popular with
decided to do as an early retirement. back to you. athletics and activities, including students.
When Hornberger took over the Over the years, many Baker sandwiches for the Baker Oranges print I love Goodcents, freshman Maggie
Baldwin City location, at 912 Ames St., students have worked at the store production nights. Pruitt said. The food is always really
it had been open for five years, and he under Hornberger. We always make sandwiches for fresh, and the employees are super
has owned it for the past 10. Now he The store has a really good the basketball and football teams, welcoming.
must decide its future. atmosphere, Jody Gunther, a former Franklin said. In return, Goodcents For the short term, students who
I dont really know when I plan BU student and past Goodcents gets a shoutout at football and visit the local Goodcents will continue
to retire, but the business is for sale employee, said. basketball games. to enjoy Hornbergers hospitality.
right now, Hornberger said. It may Hornberger said he would like to The local Goodcents has not only
be another year before I really decide think he has made a positive impact impacted Baker students but also By Angela Bober