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

In today’s email:

• Cultural Experiences: 3 big events this weekend

• Mini-Feature: MOXI Junction

• The Gram: Are you on Instagram

UPCOMING
Big Week of Food Events

If you’re looking to experience some culture through food, this is the weekend to do it. Three big events headline the list of things to do over Memorial Day weekend with at least two of those being wildly successful over the years.

Oh… and please pray for good weather!

Lao New Year Festival
May 23-25 at the Lao Buddhist Associate of Kansas
2550 S. Greenwich Road

This three-day festival packs the temple on south Greenwich Road. It’s $5 to enter.

You can expect cultural performances, vendors, booths, live music, dancing, a pageant, and all the Lao food you can handle from tons of vendors.

Wichita Asian Night Market
May 24 at Equity Bank Park: 6pm - 11pm
275 S. McLean Blvd

What started in 2022 has become one of the go-to annual events in Wichita. Literally thousands of people fill the park. General admission is $10 and early bird entry at 5pm is $22.

65+ vendors with many food vendors who are rarely out. This is your chance to get your hands on food from multiple ethnicities spanning Asia.

Brunchin’ In Nomar
May 25 at Empower
103 E. 21st St.

Spent your Sunday morning at Empower for a fun and vibrant brunch experience. This first-ever patio pop-up brings local flavors and great vibes from Adelita’s Coffee Co and El Gusto.

This event is free to attend.

COMMUNITY
Giving Back

Many people probably heard about the lunch benefit at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse where all funds went back to help one of the chefs, Fred Winter, who is battling cancer.

The restaurant was packed, and the community definitely showed up.

What some people may not know is the chefs who worked that afternoon, donated their tips to help their colleagues in need.

It was a beautiful gesture and one that deserves a round of applause.

WEEKLY MINI FEATURE
MOXI Junction

Who should we feature in next week’s mini-feature? Readers decide who we promote for free in the newsletter

This week’s Mini-Feature was suggested by Danielle Toothman.

I love businesses that operate with a purpose to better our community, which is why I revisited MOXI Junction. They are a coffee shop, art gallery and bakery that also serves a strong mission to give those with special needs a chance to make it in the workplace. The name of the business is an abbreviation for Moms of Exceptional Individuals (MOXI). It’s owned by mothers of special needs children and adults who also serve as employees.

Located at 319 S. Park Ave in Maize, KS, it’s the perfect little stop if you’re dropping the kids off at one of the Maize schools or need a cup of joe while you’re in northwest Wichita or Maize.

Along with the mission, part of the charm aside from their wonderful mission is the establishment itself. It’s bright and colorful inside, with a College Hill vibe.

This is one business definitely worth anybody’s support.

Hours are Monday through Friday 6:30am to 4pm and Saturday 8am to 2pm.

DINING SCENE
Openings and Closings

Hey Y’all Creole and Souther Kitchen is the newest addition to the dining scene is a ghost kitchen that operates out of a commercial kitchen space called The Shared Kitchen at 926 W. Harry.

Hey Y’all Creole & Southern Kitchen, who just opened this week and only available via DoorDash, has limited hours of 6 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The menu is also fairly limited with pork chops, smothered greens, gumbo, and jambalaya.

Recent Openings

• Hey Y’all Creole and Southern Kitchen - Delivery Only

Coming

• Todd’s Creole Kitchen - 8641 W. 13th St. (May 2025)

• Paris Baguette - 1320 N. Tyler Road (Spring 2025)

• RAHA Mediterranean - 4956 E. 35th St. N. (Spring 2025)

• Parlor Doughnuts - 8020 W. 21st St. (Spring 2025)

• 360 Deli & Grill - 701 W. 21st St. (Spring 2025)

• Point Nine - 1533 N. Andover Road (Spring 2025)

• Chicken Chicken - 13th & Mosley (Spring 2025)

• Sam’s Southern Eatery - 6121 E. 21st St. (Spring 2025)

• The Big Biscuit - 2330 N. Maize Road (Spring 2025)

• N&J Cafe - 8448 W. Central Ave. (Spring 2025)

• Taco Bell - 3233 E. Harry (Spring 2025)

• KVH Chophouse - 2926 N. Tyler Road (May/June 2025)

• Golden Chick - 1705 S. Webb Road (Summer 2025)

• Small Sliders - 37th and Maize Road (Fall 2025)

• KPot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - 2243 N. Tyler Road (Fall 2025)

• Culvers - Patriot Ave & Rock Road, Derby, KS (Late Fall/Early Summer 2025)

• Jersey Mikes - 217 S. Ridge Road (Fall 2025)

• Raising Cane’s - 350 S. Ridge Road (Fall 2025)

• Morgan’s Landing - Derby (Fall 2025)

• Mokas - 3853 N. Ridge Road (Winter 2025)

• Chipotle - 520 E. Cloud Ave, Andover (2025)

• Viva Tacos & Tequila - 9719 E. 21st St. S. (2025)

SOCIAL
Are You On Instagram?

Wichita By E.B. isn’t the only person to follow on social media! In fact, it’s probably your worst option.

There are some great accounts to follow on Instagram. If you aren’t already on the gram, you should and can sign up here. (And if you sign up, yes, you’re helping me out too!)

But if you do sign up, be sure to check out some great accounts that aren’t as active on Facebook such as @3bitez, @ninas.munchies, @316foodie, @courtluvstomunch, among others.

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 - 5/20

Culinary Workshop: Patio Party at Mark Arts
Taste Test Tuesday at Wichita Wagyu
Heaven Hill Whiskey Dinner at Whiskey Dick’s

Wednesday - 5/21

Culinary Workshop: Southern Rhone-A-French Affair at Mark Arts

Friday - 5/23

Culinary Workshop: Art of Gluten-Free Bread at Mark Arts
Lao New Year Festival at Lao Buddhist Associates of Kansas

Saturday - 5/24

Lao New Year Festival at Lao Buddhist Associates of Kansas
Wichita Asian Night Market at Equity Bank Park

Sunday - 5/25

Lao New Year Festival at Lao Buddhist Associates of Kansas
Firefly Farmers Market at Firefly Farm
Backyard Boogie at Brickyard
Tornado Bait Party at Shamrock Lounge
Brunchin’ in Nomar at Empower

MOBILE EATS
Food Truck Calendar

See the Food Truck calendar

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