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In today’s email:

• Yokohama 2.0: A fresh start

• Local Spotlight: The Bourbon Salute

• GIveaway: Wingapalooza

COMMUNITY
Yokohama Ramen in for a change

Probably the most well-known ramen restaurant in Wichita is getting ready for a big upgrade. The owner of Yokohama Ramen Izakaya at 6434 E Central Ave has been spending the past yer working on what dubbed as Yokohama Ramen Izakaya 2.0

Owner Jack Fukuda has been training in Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Los Angeles and Kansas City learning new techniques on how to better prepare the broth for his ramen dishes.

After all the training and even purchasing a new large pressure soup cooker, Yokohama Ramen Izakaya is ready to introduce all the changes to the public in a few weeks. This includes a broth, Fukuda hopes that diners will enjoy more.

EDDYTORIAL EXCLUSIVE
Wichita By E.B. Trivia

With temperatures rising again in Wichita, how well do you know the Wichita heat?

Local Spotlight
The Bourbon Salute

Since 2019, The Bourbon Salute has raised money for the 1st Sergeant’s Council at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita. Their goal is to help take care of the servicemembers working through the holiday season, providing them with funds to celebrate while away from their families. This event, which has sold out for this weekend, has since grown immensely, and they are now able to provide year-round financial support to the 1st Sergeant’s Council.

WATCH NOW
Wichita Dinner Table

Let’s sit down and talk with TBT championship coach and former Shocker, Zach Bush

Available on Facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcast and Spotify.

UPCOMING
Zoobilee

One of the best attractions in our city is, easily, the Sedgwick County Zoo. It’s one of those places that’s constantly being upgraded and the improvements aren’t stopping anytime soon. And that’s why events like Zoobilee are important.

Much of what you see when you stop by the zoo is made possible by the zoo’s signature fundraiser.

In past years, Zoobilee has brought in $800,000 – $1,000,000 which has been a big portion of the annual operating budget. So, attendees of the event have played a big role in making much of what you see at the zoo possible.

This year, Zoobilee takes place on September 7. Early bird tickets which can be purchased here are $175 per person.

If you’ve never been to Zoobilee, guests can indulge in delectable cuisine, sip on refreshing drinks, and groove to live music that will keep you dancing all night long. As you soak in the vibrant atmosphere, there’s also a silent auction, offering an array of unique items and experiences.

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.

• New Asian fusion restaurant opens today (more)

• Wichita’s reptile zoo (more)

• Thai food in Derby (more)

• Nelson’s opening location #2 (more)

COMMUNITY
Wichita’s Best Restaurants

It’s time to compile the 2025 list of The ICT 100. As usual, you get a say in helping formulate this list of Wichita’s best restaurants.

Voting is now taking place this month. Make sure you get your votes in the next fwe weeks.

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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