Jeff's must-try food haunts!

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A bourbon wall. Small plates that will make your palette dance. I have too many favorite menu items to list, but my top "go-to" cheat meal starts with the duck fat fries. Yes, you heard it, duck fat fries. My dessert recommendation? Bologna sliders. Haha! Don't miss these either. Enjoy!

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A new spot, hand crafted by the best restaurant group in Manhattan, Ks - The One Egg Group (and head wizzard Merlin Evan Grier). Bootsie's vibe is beyond good, and make sure you start off with the frozen G&T. Then move directly into the home made hummus app. FInish things off with one of their pizzas (order "well done" in the spirit of Jeff Smith).

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A Manhattan, Ks breakfast/brunch staple for years. Don't miss this place. If you're there on a weekend, the line get long so be prepared to wait 20-40 (or more) minutes. However, it is WORTH the wait. One of my go-to's is "The Grant" breakfast. As is true of most of my Manhattan food favs, everything on this menu is worth trying.

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TH doesn't disappoint and their craft news certainly don't. They have taken run of the mill bar and grill food and made it exceptional!!!

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Ok, this spot is spot on. Fun vibe, loud music, even louder acoustics from all the fun being served up. My favs are two-fold: buffalo chicken tacos, and the grilled ensalata (add avocado and chicken). Make sure you start off with their guacamole and queso. Oh, and make sure you drink an appropriate number of Mexican summer beers. :)