The Eddytorial Dining Digest: 2/16/26

Welcome to the Monday dining digest of the Eddytorial. A weekly newsletter completely dedicated to the local dining scene.

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Wichita By E.B.
February 16, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes

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In today’s email:

  • CashMob Week: Support Local Tonight at The Depot

  • Vote: Wichita’s Most Liked Restaurant

  • Recap: Live Tuna Cutting Show

  • Local Spotlight: Prost

TONIGHT
Wichita By E.B. Cash Mob #2 - Full Details

The Depot Wichita: 711 E Douglas Ave
Monday, February 16
6pm to close

Alright, I have some more details to share with you regarding tonight.

To celebrate 15 years of Wichita By E.B., come on down to The Depot for my second cashmob of the year.

The first 15 pizzas and 50 drinks will be on me and my group of friends at The Insurance Guys, LDF, and Una Vida Tequila. That’s right, you get there early and grab a seat upstairs, and we will take care of the first round. We only ask that you tip accordingly and take care of the staff.

Also, I will be raffling off 10+ bottles of liquor with all proceeds going directly to Kansas Food Bank. For example, we will have Wild Turkey Diamond Anniversary bottle with the wooden display box Michter's Single Barrel Rye 10 Year, Blantons Straight from the Barrel, Weller Antique 107 and more. Come buy tickets anytime between 6 and 8:45pm. Winners not need be present to win.

Raffle tickets will be sold at $20. 3 for $50 or $10 for 8 for $100.

First select number of people buying raffle tickets or food can also get a free Wichita By E.B. T-shirt.

One Life Spirits, Una Vida Tequila, LDF Drink specials? Shot specials? Duh!

100% of ticket sales donated to KFB
100% of tips goes back to the staff
100% of sales stays here with The Depot and its local employees

Let’s bring people together, support local and celebrate 15 years.

RECAP
Live Tuna Cutting Show at Gyoza Bar

On Sunday afternoon, Gyoza Bar owner Jack Fukuda hosted a live tuna cutting show featuring a 125 pound bluefin tuna. It was truly a sight to see only to be surpassed by the food.

The Cozy Winter Ritual Behind My Energy and Glow ✨

Winter calls for rituals that actually make you feel amazing—and Pique’s Sun Goddess Matcha is mine. It delivers clean, focused energy with zero jitters, supports glowing skin and gentle detox, and feels deeply grounding on cold mornings. Smooth, ceremonial-grade, and crave-worthy, it’s the easiest way to start winter days clear, energized, and glowing from the inside out

NEW OWNERSHIP
Nick Ford takes over Douglas Social

New owner of Douglas Social, Nick Ford

After nearly five years, Douglas Social is now under new ownership.

The bar at 2518 E. Douglas originally opened towards the end of 2021 by Travis Hatfield, who some will know as the owner of Uncle Sam’s in Haysville and the original owner of Peerless.

Over the years, it became a weekend destination for many. A bar that hosted many parties. A place to catch many DJs, jazz music, Brazilian nights, Latin nights and more.

And now, Nick Ford has taken over the helm after Hatfield decided it was time to sell.

Ford, a Wichita native, started his career in the Marine Corps and finished his military time in the Army doing deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. After his time there, he eventually found himself in the auto industry where he is to this day.

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT
Prost

It was in 2025 when Wichita’s only German restaurant, Prost, made the move to downtown Wichita at 134 N. St. Francis.

When I dropped by, there was an Oktoberfest celebration going on with a limited menu. This prevented me from getting a more diverse selection the restaurant offered. So, I had to make a return.

This is one restaurant you NEED to add to your list if you’ve never been. Here’s the full story below.

DINING SCENE
Openings and Closings

3123 E. Pawnee

Wichita finally has a dedicated Cambodian restaurant! It’s called Phnom Penh Pho and it’s located at 3123 E. Pawnee.

Openings

Closings

  • TBD

Coming

GUIDE
Fat Tuesday in Wichita

Take in one or more of the traditional, raucous, or family-friendly Fat Tuesday events or Mardi Gras parties taking place all over town. Pile on the beads as Mardi Gras festivities level up this year with parties and food feasts.

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