DANIEL MING
Hometown: Tecumseh, KS
Year at Washburn: Sophomore
Major: Undecided
Minors: Music and Leadership
Career Goal: Unsure
Favorite Restaurant:
“My favorite restaurant was Kiku's. It had the best food, and it had an excellent show aspect to it.”
Biggest Surprise:
“Via's pizza surprised me. I hadn't heard of it until this project, and it had really good calzones. I mean really really good calzones.”
JORDAN THOMPSON
Hometown: Overland Park, KS
Year at Washburn: Sophomore
Major: Business Management
Career Goal: Corporate Lawyer
Favorite Restaurant:
Blue Moose, because it had such a great environment. Everyone was very friendly, the service was awesome, and the food was even better.
Biggest Surprise:
I was really impressed with Boss Hawg’s. The food was excellent and was prepared rather fast. A great choice for anyone.
BRI HEINEN
Hometown: Topeka, KS
Year at Washburn: Sophomore
Major: Exercise Physiology
Minor: Leadership
Career Goal: Campus recreation.
Favorite Restaurant:
“Taco Villa. Not only is it a good place to eat, but it is also many family favorites and is somewhere I really enjoy going with my own family.”
Biggest Surprise:
“Being from Topeka, I have hit many of the places on our list, but Row House was one that I had never experienced, and I am glad I got to do so with my team!”
SHELBIE KONKEL
Hometown: Haysville, KS
Year at Washburn: Senior
Major: Political Science
Career Goal: Attorney
Favorite Restaurant:
“I am not sure I could narrow it down to just one. I loved the atmosphere and dining experience at Row House, but also loved the cheeseburger and creme brulee I had at Blue Moose!”
Biggest Surprise:
“I think what I was most surprised by was Glory Day's service. I ordered a regular cheese pizza, and when they brought it to my table they apologized and told me they had another one in the oven because the cheese on the original had bubbled a bit too much. I wouldn't have even noticed, in fact I didn't! I happily ate the very delicious first pizza and then took the second one home to enjoy the next day.”
LUKE SVOBODA
Hometown: Wichita, KS
Year at Washburn: Senior
Major: Mass Media emphasis in Public Relations
Minor: Leadership
Career: News Anchor or Radio Jockey
Favorite Restaurant:
“My favorite restaurant is definitely AJ’s Pizzeria. They have a variety of pizza combinations and pasta. Their Manhattan Margherita pizza is my personal favorite! Everything is always fresh and so tasty. I also enjoy the atmosphere of AJ’s. It’s a comfortable place for a slice of pizza and a beer.”
Biggest Surprise:
“I’m surprised by how many really good local restaurants there are in general. Especially all the hole-in-the-wall places. It’s a great change compared to the bigger restaurants and chains in the area.”
SARAH WALKER
Hometown: Topeka, KS
Year at Washburn: Sophomore
Major: Biochemistry
Minors: Leadership and Biology
Career Goal: OBGYN
Favorite Restaurant:
“It would have to be Chez Yasu. I love crab cakes and seafood. They have the best crab cakes I have ever had. I also love their scallops and salmon. Every time I eat there I have a very enjoyable/memorable experience.”
Biggest Surprise:
“Some of my favorite restaurants in Topeka did not make the list. I was also surprised with the number of Mexican restaurants that made the list. I do love Mexican food, so I had no problem testing those restaurants out!”
