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

In today’s email:

• Now Open: Taqueria Los Pinches

• Mini-Feature: Doc Green’s

• Upcoming: Ten years of Central Standard

• Coming Soon: Jersey Mike’s Subs

FEATURE PARTNER
Free Internet for a Year from IdeaTek

How does free internet for a year sound? And who loves IdeaTek?

The locally owned and operated service provider out of Buhler, KS, IdeaTek has started a major expansion into Wichita and wants to show love to Kansas with a huge giveaway of smart home devices and even free Ideatek internet for a year.

Seriously, I'm jealous of whoever wins. I've been wanting IdeaTek foreeevveerrrrr!!!!

MOST LIKED DONUTS
Time To Pick a Winner

It’s been two years since we last had a Wichita’s Most Liked Donut tournament, but since that time the original winner, The Donut Whole, closed down.

That means we must crown a new champion. Over that time, a few more donut options have come in, but many have also closed.

Voting will take place on our Facebook page and newsletter.

Help pick the next establishment to advance:

FOOD EVENT
Micheladafest Giveaway

The inaugural ICT MicheladaFest takes place Saturday, September 27 at Kansas International Dragway.

It's a jam packed afternoon and evening with:

• Free michelada tasting samples from top vendors

• You help crown the best Michelada in Kansas

• Live DJ sets & musical acts

• Custom cars, street trucks & racing!

• Food, retail vendors, giveaways & more!

We have a pair of tickets to giveaway to get your Michelada on and enjoy some of the best cars in the city and even the country.

We are giving away a pair of tickets through our Facebook page.

COMING SOON
Chicken Salad Chick

Do you love chicken salads? If so, you’ll love the latest restaurant planning to hit Wichita. It’s Chicken Salad Chick.

The fast-casual restaurant chain specializes in all things chicken salad, with salads and sandwiches. The primarily southern chain originally started in Alabama in 2008 and now has over 280 locations in 20 different states.

Records show that three permits were recently filed. An address is listed for 10240 W 29th Street, which is the northeast corner of 29th and Maize Road in the strip center immediately south of Sam’s Club.

WEEKLY MINI FEATURE
Fusa

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 Debra.

Over at Kellogg & Greenwich, sits FUSA. They are an Asian fusion restaurant that opened nearly a decade ago after being located inside Towne East Square from 2003 to 2011.

While many people may classify them as a Chinese restaurant, they are truly a fusion restaurant that encompasses all sorts of different dishes like burgers, quesadillas, burritos, jambalaya, smoothies, boba and more. Don’t be intimidated by their vast selection, they have a little of everything that can meet all food preferences.

When I lived out east, I frequented this place quite a bit. But since moving, it’s fallen off my radar, so I want to thank Debra for not just putting this on your radar but mine as well.

You can even order online at www.fusawichita.com

DINING SCENE
Openings and Closings

I was recently blown away by a meal I had from a food truck called PaPa C's Backyard BBQ. A while back I had their BBQ when they were doing popup dinners. Since then, a food truck was acquired, and I saw it parked outside of Central Standard Brewing one evening.

Recent Openings

• Nelson’s Kitchen - 6121 E. 21st St. N.

Coming

• 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 (Summer 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)

• Chicken Salad Chick - 10240 W. 29th St.

• 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 - 8/26

Culinary Workshop: Global Grilling at Mark Arts
Taste Test Tuesday at Wichita Wagyu

Wednesday - 8/27

Culinary Workshop: Wine & Spirits at Mark Arts

Thursday - 8/28

Culinary Workshop: Vegan Vietnam at Mark Arts

Friday - 8/29

Culinary Workshop: Plant Based Mexican at Mark Arts
Back to School Party at Hopping Gnome

Saturday - 8/30

Hatch ChileFest at Johnson’s Garden Centers

Sunday - 8/31

Firefly Farmer’s Market at Firefly Farm
Cars and Coconuts at Sharky’s Island Bites

COMMUNITY
Vote for the ICT 100 - 2025

It’s time to compile the 2025 list of The ICT 100. As usual, you get a say in helping formulate this list of Wichita’s best restaurants.

Voting is now taking place this month. Make sure you get your votes in the next seven days.

MOBILE EATS
Food Truck Calendar

See the Food Truck calendar

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