The Eddytorial Dining Digest: 10/5/25

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Wichita By E.B.
October 06, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes

Happy Dining Wichita!
Who’s ready to grub this week?

In today’s email:

  • Now Open: KPot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

  • Rumor Mill: Johnny’s Tavern coming to Wichita?

  • Crimestoppers: Thief at Kelly’s Family Diner

NOW OPEN
KPot has a second Wichita location

2243 N. Tyler Road

A year ago this month, Wichita was introduced to KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot when it opened inside Towne East Square.

Now the city gets a second location following the grand opening of the west side store at 2243 N. Tyler Road.

RUMOR MILL
Johnny’s Tavern Coming To Wichita?

In July of 2025, the former Anchor restaurant space at 1109 E. Douglas sold for $1.9 million at an auction. It was the unfortunate end to a bar that was once a staple of Wichita.

After the sale, questions arose as to what would come out of it. The Anchor made for a great turnkey operation, especially since it recently went through an interior renovation.

Please don’t take this as fact, as it’s simply a trusted source passing me along information. But I’m being told that Johnny’s Tavern will eventually take over The Anchor space and hopes to be open by early next year in time for March Madness.

THIS WEEKEND
St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral Lebanese Dinner

It’s one of Wichita’s longest traditions.

The 90th Annual Lebanese Dinner is a two-day feast for the Wichita community. $23 gets participants Lebanese hospitality and a four-course meal including cabbage rolls, rice and green beans, kibbe, salad, pita bread and baklawa for dessert. Come inside for church tours, dining with friends and shopping in the country kitchen stocked with home baked goodies and Mediterranean favorites for you to enjoy at home.

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CRIMESTOPPERS
Kelly’s Family Diner

Anybody recognize this man?

This lowlife for lack of a better word, broke through the back door of Kelly’s Family Diner at 1825 S. Broadway and did some major thieving at the restaurant over the weekend.

If you know this guy, please call Kelly’s Family Diner at 316-519-8325.

This is a restaurant that already has to deal with enough issues, like trying to run a restaurant, and this was the last thing a small business needed.

If you don’t but still want to help, perhaps go swing by Kelly’s Family Diner for breakfast or lunch. The owner is a wonderful person and a place you really want to see succeed.

Here’s a video of the thief as well:

DINING SCENE
Openings and Closings

134 N. St. Francis

Did you know that the German restaurant, Prost, has made the move from Revolutsia to downtown Wichita?

After a six-year run at the shipping container mall, Prost is now more centrally located and can be found at 134 N. St. Francis, basically next door to Bite Me BBQ and across the street from Norton’s Brewing Company.

Openings

Closings

Coming

EVENTS
Food and Drink Events

Here you’ll find special dinner/drinking events or classes around town that you otherwise may not even know about.

Tuesday - 10/7

Wednesday - 10/8

Thursday - 10/9

Culinary Workshop: Around the World Curriest at Mark Arts
Hops for Hopes at Chicken N Pickle
DJ Girl Dinner at Larcher’s Market

Friday - 10/10

Saturday - 10/11

Sunday - 10/12

THIS WEEKEND
Hops For Hopes

Hops for Hope is a fun-filled beer tasting event benefiting the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County. Join us on Thursday, October 9th at Chicken N Pickle for an evening of craft brews, great food, and community spirit—all in support of providing hope and healing for children impacted by abuse.

MOBILE EATS
Food Truck Calendar

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