Food & Drink

Danny’s Burger Joint now open in Shawnee in former Bar West space

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When the team behind Shawnee’s newest burger joint planted roots there, they knew there was a demand for it. Since Danny’s Burger Shack opened inside the former Bar West space a couple of weeks ago, co-owner Joe Sessel said that’s become even more apparent. The first couple of weeks have...

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