Happy Dining Wichita!
Who’s ready to grub this week? This is a LOADED schedule of food events and also new openings in town.

In today’s email:

• Food Trucks Galore: A Taste of Somewhere

• Mini-Feature: Krispy’s Fried Chicken

• Derby’s Biggest Food Event: Smoke on the Plains

UPCOMING
A Taste of Somewhere

Somewhere Fest takes place this weekend on June 13 and 14th, but the festival isn’t just about the music.

There’s an entire set up at the Coleman Lot across the street from Wave called A Taste of Somewhere.

It’s 20 local vendors serving up everything from street-style tacos, artisan burgers, smoky BBQ, loaded sandwiches, vegan bowls, global rice plates, sno-cones, boba tea and more. The list of deliciousness was curated by Festive ICT.

You can stay cool under the shaded lounge areas with misted tents inside the chill zone or grab an ice cold seltzer/brew or mocktail between acts.

This 2-day fest takes place from 4pm - 10pm in the Coleman lot and is free admission and for all ages.

On top of the food trucks, there will be blind taste challenges, photo opp chllanges, and more.

If you’re looking to also catch the music, be sure to get your tickets soon.

NOW OPEN
RAHA Mediterranean

A new restaurant offering an upscale Mediterranean dining experience recently opened on Friday called RAHA Mediterranean.

Located at 4956 E. 35th St. N., this is right off K-96 and Oliver in the District 96 development. This restaurant is brought to you by one of the brothers who opened FioRito Ristorante. So one thing you can expect is a lot of locally sourced food that is prepared and made in house.

An interesting note about RAHA Mediterranean is it’s nestled inside the pickleball entertainment complex, TapNPaddles. While you can access the restaurant from inside TapNPaddles, there’s also a separate exterior entrance.

We stopped by early last week to get a sneak peek, check it out.

WEEKLY MINI FEATURE
Krispy’s Fried Chicken & Seafood

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 Davior Pinney.

This is a multi-time recipient on the ICT100 list. Krispy’s Fried Chicken is my pick for best fried chicken in Wichita and some magazine called Taste of Home also listed it as the best fried chicken in the state of Kansas.

The name of the game is Fried Chicken and that’s easily the go-to option there. Each time I go, it’s chicken with a nice golden color, not overly greasy, crispy breading with moist, juicy, tender chicken awaiting your tastebuds.

I highly recommend this place to anybody.

DINING SCENE
Openings and Closings

There’s a new BBQ option for northwest Wichita called The Burnt End by Chef & Smoker.

Being a northwest sider myself, we are quite low on options for some good Que, so I was quite intrigued with this new spot when I saw it parked out at 13th and Ridge Road

Recent Openings

• The Burnt End by Chef & Smoker - 1337 N. Ridge Road

• RAHA Mediterranean - 4956 E. 35th St. N.

Coming

• 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)

UPCOMING
Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Fest

Mark your calendars for Derby’s biggest event of the year! The 14th Annual Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Fest presented by AT&T will be held this year on June 13 & 14. This fun, free family event will be held at High Park, 2801 E. James St.

There will be a full slate of activities, including the People’s Choice Tasting Contest, Smile Safari and Derby Orthodontics Kids Corner, live music on the Don Hattan Mainstage, and tasty food options on the Security 1st Title Food Truck Row.

Returning this year is the 3rd Annual Smokin’ 5K sponsored by the Derby Recreation Commission, and the Hot Wheels for Hot Meals Car Show sponsored by the Derby Rotary Club.

The Derby Public Library will also hold its 5th Annual Medallion Hunt. Starting Monday, June 9, look for clues at DerbyLibrary.com, and Facebook page, @DerbyLibrary. The winner will receive a $100 gift card and BBQ prize package.

Check out the full schedule of events:

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.

MOBILE EATS
Food Truck Calendar

See the Food Truck calendar

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