The Eddytorial: 7/10/25

Local spotlight on a cool organization supporting our local veterans

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Wichita By E.B.
July 10, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

What Up Wichita?
Want to know what’s going on in Wichita? We got you covered with The Eddytorial.

In today’s email:

  • 2025: New restaurant arrivals for the first part of the year

  • Mini Zoo Day: At NewMarketSquare

  • Local Spotlight: Midwest Battle Buddies

FEATURE STORY
25 new restaurants in the first half of 2025

Mena’s Donut House: 343 S. Greenwich Road

Wichita’s first half of 2025 saw a slew of new restaurants that either arrived in Wichita for the first time, expanded their current location, or even rebranded a prior store. Mix in some food trucks, and it’s safe to say there are a lot of different eateries to try if you’re behind on your foodie journey around town.

Here’s a list of what you may have missed from January to June.

EDDYTORIAL EXCLUSIVE
Wichita By E.B. Trivia

What year was The Coleman Company founded in Wichita?

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COMING SOON
The animals are coming to NewMarket Square

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 15.

Come on down to NewMarket Square where it’s a wildlife experience with animals from Tanganyika Wildlife Park. All ages are welcome.

Meet a real sloth and penguin up close! This special event brings the wild to the plaza—an unforgettable adventure for kids of all ages.

Kids can also enjoy face painting and cookies provided by J. Rae's Bakery.

📍 Where: Fountain Plaza across from Barnes & Noble
🕙 When: 10AM–11:30AM on July 15
💵 Cost: FREE! Bring your kiddos, some sunscreen, and your summer spirit—this is the place to be for family fun!

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT
Kansas Honor Flight

There’s a big benefit for the Kansas Honor Flight on Saturday at Twister City - Harley Davidson. (more)

But what exactly is the Kansas Honor Flight?

It’s is an all-volunteer organization that works to honor Kansas veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War by providing them with an ALL EXPENSES PAID JOURNEY of honor and remembrance to visit their memorials in Washington, D.C.

The organization also works to educate the youth and communities throughout Kansas about the impact of these historic wars and the freedoms our nation enjoys because of the service of our veterans. KHF is part of the National Honor Flight Network, an organization comprised of over 130 hubs dedicated to serving our veterans.

WATCH NOW
Wichita Dinner Table

Shout out to our show sponsor, Twister City - Harley Davidson.

Available on Facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcast and Spotify.

COMMUNITY
Food support in Wichita

Do you or someone you know need a little help buying groceries? There are community resources to help. https://hwcwichita.org/local-food-resources

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.

Ribs from Chili’s

  • Levantine closes (more)

  • New Majesties opens (more)

  • The worst ribs I’ve ever had (more)

  • Cold Stone revisited (more)

  • Inside Burgardt Retail Liquor (more)

  • New bar taking over former Tanners/Larry Buds space (more)

SNEAK PEEK
KVH Chophouse

This is just a small video snippet of the new KVH Chophouse coming Monday. Be on the lookout for the full sneak peek blog and video coming this week.

EVENTS
What’s Coming This Weekend

Events have moved over to our Wednesday Wichita Weekender email. Make sure to check yesterday’s emails to see what events are coming this week!

Or you can view the online version here.

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