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

In today’s email:

• Upcoming: 10-Year Block Party for Central Standard Brewing

• Mini-Feature: Bella Vita Bistro

• Closings: Multiple closures in the next few weeks

UPCOMING
Central Standard’s 10-Year Anniversary Party

Can you believe it’s going to be 10 years for Central Standard Brewing?

To celebrate, they are throwing a block party on Saturday, August 23 from noon to midnight. You can expect a stellar lineup of beer and music all day long.

Split Lip Rayfield, Bad Chuck & The Bad Dreams, Western Cuts and Tumbao all performing!

OPEN NOW
KVH Chophouse

The new upscale fine dining restaurant has finally opened. You can now make reservations online. 

Or don’t forget to check out our sneak peek story below.

UPCOMING
Shop & Grub

Get ready, Wichita — Shop & Grub is back on Saturday, July 19th from 5PM–10PM at the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater at Exploration Place

🛍️ 30+ incredible vendors bringing the heat with:
👕 vintage & curated fashion
🎨 handmade crafts & art
🍔 local food legends & sweet treats
🎶 plus music, good vibes & golden hour glow

WEEKLY MINI FEATURE
Bella Vita Bistro

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 yours truly and this is simply due to recent news.

This is not the news I was expecting to share this week but Bella Vita Bistro announced on their Facebook page that August 30 will be the last day of business.

The Italian restaurant at 120 N. West Street has been around for 15 years. Their style of Italian food is far different from others in town. It’s unique and one of my favorite places to eat.

A string of bad luck and misfortunes have put this long time Italian restaurant on hard times. Go give this place some love in the final weeks for th business.

Hours are Monday through Thursday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and closed on Sunday.

DINING SCENE
Openings and Closings

A new bar and grill is now open at 1111 E. Lincoln St. in the former space that used to be Laurie’s Bar & Grill. Check out Majesties Bar N Grill, the city’s latest stop for pool, karaoke, and a place to sit back, grab a bite to eat, and a drink.

Recent Openings

• KVH Chophouse - 2926 N. Tyler Road

• Majesties Bar N Grill - 1111 E. Lincoln

Closings

• Levantine Kitchen - 3337 E. Central Ave.

• Connekt Cafe - 9310 W. Central (7/15/25)

• Bella Vita Bistro - 120 N. West St. (8/30/25)

Coming

• Point Nine - 1539 N. Andover Road (July 2025)

• Thai Riffic - 131 E. Kay St. (Summer 2025)

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

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

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

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

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

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 - 7/15

Culinary Workshop: Iconic Eats at Mark Arts

Wednesday - 7/16

Culinary Workshop: Wine & Spirits: Red Blends at Mark Arts

Thursday - 7/17

Culinary Workshop: Vegan Sushi at Mark Arts

Saturday - 7/19

Shop & Grub at Exploration Place
Vietnamese Night Market at 3441 E. Harry St.

MOBILE EATS
Food Truck Calendar

See the Food Truck calendar

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