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

In today’s email:

• Riverfest Food Court: Now ticketless!

• Mini-Feature: 360 Deli & Grill

• Opening This Week: Todd’s Creole Kitchen

UPCOMING
Wichita Riverfest Food Court

The Wichita Riverfest returns this Friday and that means food court time!

The Quantum Credit Union Food Court is Cashless & Ticketless this year!

Walk right up and pay with a card! Food can be purchased directly from the food vendors via credit or debit card only.

And don’t forget, 🎉Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. you can visit the Quantum Credit Union Food Court for lunch without a button at the food court.

What vendors will be there this year and what items are being served?

GIVEAWAY
KVH Chophouse

KVH Chophouse is set to open in June. Seeing that it's out west, I want more locally owned restaurants to succeed in my area of town. So, I've partnered with KVH to giveaway multiple $50 gift cards.

One of which will be given away here in the newsletter next week.

BE ON THE LOOKOUT
Mai BBQ

I didn’t eat as much this year at the Wichita Asian Night Market. I tried to be a little more selective and try booths that were new to me.

My favorite stop was Mai BBQ. While they have a food truck I’ve been meaning to try, they only had a pop-up tent for the night market.

The menu has items like brisket banh mi sandwiches, pulled pork eggrolls, but I went for a simple two meat platter of brisket, pulled pork and glass noodles.

I shared this dish with others and everyone, including myself were wowed by the food. The brisket was incredibly tender, the BBQ sauce had a sweet flavor to it, and overall a very tasty meal. I was impressed and can’t wait to check out the food truck.

Word is, Mai BBQ will have the truck at Exploration Place on June 6.

WEEKLY MINI FEATURE
360 Deli & Grill

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 Denise Irwin.

One of my favorite openings over the last couple of years is 360 Deli & Grill.

Located at 11308 E. Kellogg Drive, this restaurant is probably the closest thing you’ll experience to a New York-style deli in Wichita.

The restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, has such a cool vibe to it when you walk in. Plus they have it all, a huge drink selection, coffee, signature sandwiches, and even a case of deli meats and cheeses you can purchase.

Hours are Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

DINING SCENE
Openings and Closings

Todd Brian’s Brick Street Cafe & Tavern is officially making the move to northwest Wichita later this week. The former Old Town restaurant who operated at 315 N. Mead St. is being rebranded to Todd’s Creole Kitchen.

The restaurant is taking over the former Hurricane Sports Grill Space at 8641 W. 13th St. N.

Recent Openings

• Stay tuned for our first look at Todd’s Creole Kitchen

Coming

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

• RAHA Mediterranean - 4956 E. 35th St. N. (June 6)

• Raising Cane’s - 350 S. Ridge Road (June 24)

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

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

• 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 - 5/27

Culinary Workshop: Sushi Sampler at Mark Arts
Taste Test Tuesday at Wichita Wagyu

Thursday - 5/29

Culinary Workshop: Summer Salad & Bowl Creations at Mark Arts

Friday - 5/30

Culinary Workshop: Gourmet Chocolate-Covered Strawberries at Mark Arts
Final Friday Food Truck Rally at Wichita Boathouse
Noble House Community Luau at Noble House

Saturday - 5/31

Bubbles 1-Year Anniversary Celebration at Bubbles Champagne Bar
10 Years of Gnome Beers at Hopping Gnome

Sunday - 6/1

Herb Fest at Rise Farms

MOBILE EATS
Food Truck Calendar

See the Food Truck calendar

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