Food + Beverage

Manhattan's Best Tacos

Manhattan City Lifestyle's staff picks on the best tacos in Manhattan Article by Kenny Whitis | Photography by Sigle Photography Few foods inspire stronger opinions than tacos. Crispy or soft, traditional or inventive, piled high or kept simple, everyone has a favorite. So for this issue, our staff set out to sample seven standout tacos from around Manhattan, and share the ones that kept us thinking about the next bite. This isn’t a scientific ranking, and we’re not here to crown one...

Food + Beverage

Rooted In Fall

Howe this Riley County family has planted a new kind of destination. Article by Tyler Jackson | Photography by Sigle Photography | Tim Sigle It’s a cool autumn morning in northeast Kansas. Sweater weather has officially arrived, pumpkin spice is back in season, Wildcat football is on the radio, and it’s the kind of day that could make even a scarecrow start craving a trip to the pumpkin patch. Head west out of Riley on Highway 77, and the season seems to fit the scenery. Less than a mile out...

Food + Beverage

All Razzed Up

So Long Saloon & Taco Lucha’s famous Razz Sauce comes home with three simple, flavorful recipes anyone can make. Article by Tyler Jackson | Photography by Sigle Photography A Manhattan favorite is now ready to take home. The world-famous So Long Saloon & Taco Lucha chipotle raspberry sauce, made legendary by the restaurants’ beloved Chipotle Raspberry & Black Bean Dip, is now available by the jar. The sauce is produced locally at Grandma Hoerner’s Foods, Inc. in Alma, with label design work by...

Arts + Culture

Style with K-State Soul

At RevThread, Hope and Brett Foltz are creating a K-State apparel shop rooted in tradition, and the Manhattan gameday experience. Article by Tyler Jackson | Photography by Tim Sigle | Sigle Photography For generations of K-Staters, shopping for purple has been a part of the gameday experience in Manhattan. Stores like Varney’s, Ballard’s and Wildcat Spirit weren’t simply places to grab a sweatshirt before kickoff. They had personality. They had history. And perhaps most importantly, they felt...

Arts + Culture

A Little Bit Outlaw

Bandidas Coffee Company mixes coffee & style, with fresh personality Article by Tyler Jackson | Photography by Kenny Whitis When Jessica Nelson and Ashley Vicencio started talking about opening a coffee shop, the perfect space had not yet appeared. Nelson remembers finding a note in her phone from 2024, proof the two friends had been imagining the idea long before they had a storefront. Jessica, owner of Tress Hair Boutique, and Ashley, owner of Sol & Bel, had already built businesses of...

Arts + Culture

Willie's Wildcat Crunch

Sweet, salty and full of purple flair, this lighthearted K-State tailgate snack delivers crunchy fun without weighing down gameday appetites. Article by Tyler Jackson | Photography by Provided Whether you’re tailgating outside Bill Snyder Family Stadium or cheering on the Wildcats from home, Willie’s Wildcat Crunch is an easy way to bring a little extra purple to the snack table. Made with popcorn, pretzels, crispy cereal and colorful candy, this sweet-and-salty mix is festive, fun and easy to...

Arts + Culture

Every Mile A Memory

Girls on the Run uses movement, encouragement and connection to help girls discover strength, confidence and their own voice. Article by Kenny Whitis | Photography by Sigle Photography & Provided On race day, the energy is unmistakable. Girls arrive in bright shirts and laced-up shoes, their hair bouncing as nerves and excitement mix in equal measure. Families gather near the course. Coaches cheer. Music fills the air. By the time the Girls on the Run 5K begins, it feels less like a finish...

Local Services

Hands That Listen

Dr. Jennifer Akers helps animals move, heal and perform through gentle chiropractic care rooted in veterinary training and careful observation. Article by Tyler Jackson | Photography by Tim Sigle | Sigle Photography The veterinarian lowers herself beside the dog with the quiet patience of someone who knows her patient cannot explain what hurts. Her hands move slowly at first, feeling along the spine, shoulders, ribs and legs, searching not for drama, but for movement. When a joint does not...

Arts + Culture

Fifty Years Strong

Since 1976, Manhattan's PRCA rodeo has shined as the brightest star of the summer Article by Tyler Jackson | Photography by Provided It’s a super hot, late July evening in the Flint Hills of Kansas. It’s that time of year where summer seems to just rise from the pavement. The smell of funnel cakes, burgers, kettle corn and all the fair-food favorites fill the blistering air. Carnival rides spin in the distance. The echoes of 4-H livestock shows drift across the fairgrounds. Cowboys, families...

Arts + Culture

Sailing The Flint Hills

Kansas wind, open water and a proud sailing tradition reveal an unexpected adventure in the heart of the Flint Hills. Article by Kenny Whitis | Photography by Tim Sigle | Sigle Photography On a beautiful day across open water, the Commodore calls firmly to his trimmer, “prepare to come about.” A few steady moments pass as the white sailboat with forest green accents holds its line. Then, swiftly, comes the next command: “Come about!” With a quick pull of a rope, the sails shift sides, the...