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The Eddytorial: 4/24/25
Bye bye to a thirty year old Wichita restaurant
Wichita By E.B.
April 24, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes
What Up Wichita?
Want to know what’s going on in Wichita? We got you covered with The Eddytorial.
In today’s email:
Bye Bye: Strouds
In Case It Rains: Indoor Activities
Whataburgers: What are they doing in Wichita?
FEATURE STORY
Stroud’s will close on May 15
In what has been a big shocker in the local food scene, Stroud’s Restaurant & Bar announced they will be closing.
After more than 30 years, the restaurant shared the announcement through a post on their Facebook page.
Located at 3661 N. Hillside, the last day for Stroud’s will be Thursday, May 15. That’s your last chance in Wichita to get your hands on the pan-fried chicken, gizzards, livers, and all of the other house favorites that has been a part of many family traditions over the decades.
What do you rate Stroud's food? |
EDDYTORIAL EXCLUSIVE
Wichita By E.B. Trivia
Wichita has a phenomenal music scene. Did you know that the first electric guitar was played right here in Wichita? That’s right, it was played at the Shadowland Ballroom by Wichitan, Gage Brewer.
What year was the first electric guitar played in? |
NEWS
Open Streets Vendor Call
Open Streets ICT - Nomar is just around the corner.
If you’re a vendor and would like to sign up for the event, registration closes Friday! It’s your chance to be part of one of Wichita’s most vibrant community events.
Showcase your goods, food, or services to thousands of attendees in a fun, energetic street festival atmosphere on Sunday, May 4 from 12-4pm.
The city is shutting down 21st Street from Broadway to Woodland Park.
RUMOR MILL
Whataburger Officials in Wichita?
It’s been reported, officials flew into Wichita over the past week.
As has been reported multiple times over the last couple years, Whataburger is expected to open. It’s also likely to be one of the stores to open in the later waves as the Kansas stores begin to roll out.
Why were they here? Nobody is commenting. It could be to scout locations or perhaps they drove up from the recently opened Ponca City store to fly out of the Air Capital.
Nobody knows… well Patrick Mahomes might know.
What would you rather see in Wichita? |
COMMUNITY
20+ Indoor Activities
Whether it’s cold weather, rain or whatever else Mother Nature brings, there will be times you need to find something to entertain the children. I’ve been there, and that’s why I’ve put together a list of the Best Indoor Activities for kids in Wichita, KS.
Rest assured, these have all been checked out by yours truly, so you’re getting first-hand accounts and knowledge of someone who has a little child to please.
GIVEAWAY
Wichita Riverfest Buttons
Remember, we have a family 4-pack of button to giveaway to one lucky winner.
Before that, don’t that you have until Saturday to purchase your early bird buttons. Adult buttons are $15 and can be purchased now until April 26 at the Riverfest HQ at 444 E. Williams St. or online at riverfest.com/shop.
Until then, I’m happy too announce this week’s giveaway winner is James Farha. You have 72 hours to respond to this email to claim your buttons! Congrats!
EVENTS
What’s Coming This Weekend
Events are moving over to our Wednesday Weekend Rundown send. Make sure to check yesterday’s emails to see what events are coming this week!
Or you can view the online version here.
WATCH NOW
Wichita Dinner Table
It’s another week of hilariousness, laughter and random chatter on the talk show.
Available on Facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcast and Spotify.
NEWS
Blogs You Missed
Let’s catch you up on the blogs you may have missed over the past week from our website, Facebook or Instagram.
Doc Green’s has introduced a new line of pressed juices
ADVER
MUSIC
Featured Show
Jack Dunker and the Ellman Bros are headed to the Wichita Union Stockyards this Saturday at 7 p.m.
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