Closed 3 out of 7 days…first time that’s happened in 75 years! If all goes well, all 3 restaurants will be open Wednesday morning.
What a week in Kansas City!
Monthly Archives: February 2013
Elizabeth Taylor – a Town Topic Chili Fan?
The answer to yesterday’s Town Topic Trivia question is – true! Elizabeth Taylor was a fan of Town Topic chili! The story was told to us by Town Topic customer Cal, whose uncle was a top employee at TWA in Kansas City. Cal’s uncle liked telling interesting airport stories, including this one: In 1969 Liz Taylor had someone from Avis Rental Car drive to Town Topic to pick up chili for her, and bring it to her private jet at Kansas City Municipal Airport. Here’s a picture of Liz with Richard Burton at JFK Airport in 1969. Wonder if they were on their way to KC for some TT chili?!
Town Topic Trivia – Elizabeth Taylor a Chili Fan?
Town Topic Trivia: Elizabeth Taylor, shown here at the 1969 Academy Awards, was a fan of Town Topic chili – true or false? The answer will be posted Thursday morning!
Town Topic Trivia Answer
Town Topic Trivia answer – The cook in this picture is….Liz! Liz was with Town Topic for more than 40 years, retiring just 2 years ago. Interesting that many of you thought it was Bonnie…did you know Bonnie and Liz are sisters?!
Betty Sparks named Town Topic
Town Topic was almost called Topic of the Town. But the owner’s wife, Betty Sparks, shown here, thought that name was too long. So SHE named it Town Topic! Good thinking Betty!
Town Topic Trivia!
Here sits one of Town Topic’s most beloved cooks in her stylin’ uniform and go-go boots! We’re guessing this photo is from the late 1960s or early 1970s. Check out the jukebox on the counter and the alternating red and white bar stools! Tell us – who do you think this Town Topic cook is?
Town Topic Customer for 50+ Years and Counting!
Chris Ulm has been coming to Town Topic since he was “eye-high” to the counter. His mom would drop him off at his grandparents’ downtown upholstery business while she went to work as a typesetter. Sometimes after work his grandparents would take Chris out to dinner. Out of all the restaurants they visited, the only one Chris vividly recalls is Town Topic on Broadway.
Fast forward twenty years. Chris took a girl named Tina to lunch for their first date – he can’t remember where they went. But their second date.…that was unforgettable. They went to 
Town Topic on Broadway and took seats at the counter by the window. When Tina saw the tiny burger joint, she questioned why her new beau chose it for their date. Then she tasted her double cheeseburger and onion rings…and she knew why. Nine months later, Chris and Tina were married. That was years 28 years ago.
Over the past three decades Chris and Tina have introduced countless friends, family members and clients to Town Topic. (Check out Chris’ photography at http://www.modelmayhem.com/334618). Their two sons have been eating at Town Topic since they were young, and Chris vows that if he ever has grandchildren they’ll be raised on his favorite Town Topic meal – double cheeseburger (with grilled onions, of course!), French fries and a cherry malt.
After more than fifty years of eating at Town Topic, Chris still says, “Every day is a good day at Town Topic!” We agree! Thanks Chris and Tina!
Have you been coming here for years? Tell us about it at http://towntopic.com/share-your-story.html.
Celebrate National Hot Breakfast Month at Town Topic Hamburgers!
February is National Hot Breakfast Month! This food holiday was created by Jimmy Dean Foods after they found that more than 60% of Americans eat cold breakfast each day. You can get a hot, stick-to-your-ribs breakfast anytime at Town Topic. Get in here!
