What Up Wichita?
Two big Thursday openings for shoppers and diners take place.

In today’s email:

• Carhartt: Wichita’s library at Westlink

• Andover’s Newest Eatery: Abode

• Sliders Coming: Smalls Sliders has an opening date

FEATURE STORY
Carhartt opens today

Carhartt announced that the grand opening of its new store in Wichita will take place on Thursday, April 3.

Located at 1900 N. Rock Road in Bradley Fair, Carhartt will bring more than 20 jobs to the local community

To celebrate the grand opening, the first 1,000 customers who are members of Carhartt’s Groundbreakers Loyalty Program will receive an exclusive commemorative T-shirt.

This store’s hours will be as follows: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Monday-Saturday and 12 – 6 p.m. on Sunday.

EDDYTORIAL EXCLUSIVE
Wichita By E.B. Trivia

Before Bradley Fair, the 320 acres of land that the shopping center sits on used to be home to a two-room cabin and a spacious are that would hold leisurely Sunday afternoon polo matches and social gatherings throughout the 1940s and ‘50s.

DINING
Abode Bar & Bistro opens Thursday

Be on the lookout for our latest blog offering a sneak peek inside Abode Bar & Bistro which will appear in our Monday Dining Digest newsletter drop.

Until then, you are free to check it out for yourself! This new concept opens Thursday at 837 N. Andover Road in the former Rusted Rooster space.

Owner Daniel Mariotti, who many people know from his Il Primo Espresso Cafe, along with William Cody Lonergan of Odd Fellow Hall, have brought something different to Andover.

I’ve long wondered why a growing city like Andover is quite stale, for lack of a better word, when it comes to local restaurants. I’ll give them credit, they’ve recently added Chiang Mai, Livingstons and an upcoming Social Tap, but a place that could make for a nice sit down restaurant, a date night spot, a cool cocktail bar would do wonders for Andover.

That’s where Abode Bar & Bistro comes into play. The space is split into two areas, one that’s more casual with the bar and an outdoor patio, and another area that’s a little more upscale, fine dining, a place you’d want to have a quite date night.

This should be a very welcome addition to the Andover community and even those who live out east. I, for one, had a fantastic time when I stopped by.

Hours for now will be Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Be on the lookout for our first look blog.

EVENTS
Egg The Park

Billed as the largest free egg hunt in Wichita, Egg the Park takes place Saturday, April 12 from noon to 2 p.m. at Central Riverside Park.

There will be bounce houses, games, hot dogs, snow cones, giveaways, and of course the egg hunts which are age specific.

Going hunting for eggs doesn’t cost a thing!

empower the community by serving as a platform for showcasing local talent, including performers, chefs, entrepreneurs, and fun for all ages.

COMMUNITY
Big money for the Kansas Food Bank

Day of Giving at Jersey Mike's Subs was the busiest day in history for the Greenwich, Derby and Maize Road locations.

Because of you, those Jersey Mikes locations will be donating all $42,013.27 in sales to the Kansas Food Bank. That’s not just profits, but total sales for the day.

If you stopped by and purchased a $12 sandwich, all $12 went to charity.

Way to show up!

And way to go Jersey Mike’s Subs, proving not all franchises are bad.

EVENTS
What’s Coming This Weekend

Looking for ideas on what to do this weekend? Here are some others from our event calendar.

Thursday

Beetlejuice at Century II
A Taste of Derby 2025
Blippi: Join the Band Tour at Orpheum Theatre

Friday

First Friday Popup Markets at Hopping Gnome
Sharks in the Dark at Exploration Place
Beetlejuice at Century II
Adult Skate Night at Carousel Skate Center

Saturday

Engineering Expo 2025 at Century II
Kansas Grown Farmers Market at 21st & Ridge
Bramble Cafe Opening Day at Elderslie Farm
Old Town Farm & Art Market at Old Town Square
Wichita Flea Market at Century II
Southside Food Truck Rally at Blood Orchard
Tulip Festival at Botanica
CASA Battle of the Bands at WAVE
Beetlejuice at Century II

Sunday

Hangover Brunch at Odd Fellow Hall
Mopigs Backyard Bonanza 5.0 at Mopigs
Beetlejuice at Century II

WATCH NOW
Wichita Dinner Table

We got the cast of Beetlejuice on this week’s episode!

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.

• Teriyaki Madness coming to Wichita (more)

• A second Smalls Sliders? (more)

• BBQ to take over Da Cajun Shak space (more)

• The Sunflower Summer program returns (more)

• All-you-can-eat sushi on the way (more)

EVENTS
Live Music Sponsored by Mort’s Martini Bar

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