The Eddytorial Dining Digest: 5/11/26

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Wichita By E.B.
May 11, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

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In today’s email:

  • Community: Taste of Home

  • Now Open: Nguyen Kitchen

  • Guides: Asian-Owned Restaurants

  • Celebration: Wheat Street Dogs

  • This Friday: Amber Waves Tasting Tour

  • This Saturday: Asian Night Market

  • Local Spotlight: Sazon Mexican Restaurant

COMMUNITY
Colvin Taste of Home May Festival

Every now and then, I get to do some really cool things.

I want to give a shoutout to Colvin Elementary. Last week, the school held a Taste of Home May Festival.

Students were tasked with bringing something that represents their home or family. There was food and dancing all to show off all the culture that lives within the walls of Colvin.

I had the lucky honor of being the sole food judge for the event. After trying dishes from many different cultures, I chose a winner (it wasn’t easy).

I went with a Venezuelan empanada and tizana. The child was then awarded best chef in a presentation after the festival was over.

Sign me up for next year!

NOW OPEN
Nguyen Kitchen

A new Vietnamese restaurant in Wichita hopes to bring different flavors and a diverse menu that people typically don’t find at the fast-casual Asian spots. That’s the goal behind Nguyen Kitchen who just opened earlier this month at 1444 N. Maize Road in the Wok Hey space that closed in January.

GUIDES
Asian-Owned Restaurants

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

As the son of a Vietnamese immigrant, I figured why not represent my culture and show it some love.

Throughout the month, I’ll showcase some awesome Asian-owned restaurants, eateries, and coffee shops. Save this blog and check back again later to see the newest additions!

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT
Eight Years of Wheat Street Dogs

Eight years ago while perusing the streets of downtown Wichita, I came across a vegan hot dog cart in front of Barleycorns called Wheat Street Dogs. They serve handcrafted meat-free street dogs & sausages made here in Wichita.

And because of the quality of the food and the goodwill they’ve built within the community, here they are eight years later.

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THIS FRIDAY
Amber Waves Tasting Tour

Get ready for Wichita’s favorite tasting tour—the 12th Annual Amber Waves Tasting Tour, hosted by Heartland Homecare on May 15th from 6:30 - 9:00 PM!
Stroll through Historic Delano, stopping at 17 incredible local businesses, where you’ll sip, sample, and savor the best bites, brews, and spirits in town. Enjoy beers, seltzers and spirits from LDF, plus exceptional wines from Grace Hill Winery—all while supporting a great cause!

Whether you’re bringing your crew, your date, or just your adventurous self, Amber Waves is the ultimate night out. And the best part? Every ticket supports Starkey and helps nearly 500 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Upgrade your experience by purchasing a VIP ticket! Kick off your Amber Waves Tasting Tour in style with early access at 6:00 PM and an exclusive VIP Lounge experiences at All Things BBQ and Hutton Construction!

As a VIP, you'll enjoy:
 Special Q&A sessions & tastings with Una Vida Tequila, White Crow Cider Company, Boulevard Brewing Company and Salt City Company!
 Live music to set the perfect vibe
 Extra delicious bites just for VIPs
 A VIP gift bag to take home

Don’t miss out on this elevated tasting experience—VIP tickets are limited, so grab yours now!

THIS SATURDAY
Wichita Asian Night Market

Saturday marks the 5th Annual Asian Night Market at Equity Bank Park.

Vendors have just been announced. Take a look!

DINING SCENE
Openings and Closings

Another restaurant in Wichita has quietly closed. It was reported last month that the Carnitas Morelia space at 3088 W. 13th St. was emptied with no warning.

Recent Openings

Closings

Coming

MUST TRY DISH
Carne En Su Jugo

Last time at Sazon Mexican Restaurant, I went with the carne en su jugo. It’s one of my favorite soups, and I haven’t had it in some time.

It’s a traditional Mexican soup made with thinly sliced beef and cooked in a broth made from the meat’s own juices.

Everyone has their favorite Mexican soups. Some love pozole, menudo, caldo de pollo, but my favorite is carne en su jugo.

There’s a tanginess to it that really hits with my taste buds. Sazon offered a wonderful, tasty version that was smoky, spicy, and savory. Each spoonful had an acidic punch that kept me going back for more. And the beef was super tender.

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