The Eddytorial Dining Digest: 9/29/25

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Wichita By E.B.
September 29, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes

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

In today’s email:

  • Now Open: Haven

  • Sponsored Event: Holiday Galleria

  • Mini-Feature: CJ’s Last Stop Cafe

  • Closed: Peerless

NOW OPEN
New Restaurant in Old Town

Time to welcome Wichita’s newest eatery, Haven Restaurant & Lounge. Located at 315 N. Mead in Old Town Square, it takes over the former Todd Brian’s Brick Street Cafe space.

The new restaurant specializes in Southern-inspired dishes and is now open to the public.

SPONSORED EVENT
Holiday Galleria

Holiday Galleria is Junior League of Wichita’s annual upscale shopping event featuring local, regional, and national merchants. This is Holiday Galleria's 20th year. The objective of Holiday Galleria is to raise funds to fulfill Junior League of Wichita’s goal of building a better community.

Aside from the jewelry, clothing, Christmas decor, there are a ton of food vendors on hand. Whether you’re looking for sweet or savory treats, spices, sauces or food related gifts, there’s a lot to check out.

I highly recommend, Thursday’s preview party on October 2.

Event Dates & Times:
-Oct 2: 6 PM – 9 PM
-Oct 3 10 AM – 5 PM; 6 PM – 9 PM
-Oct 4 10 AM – 5 PM
-Oct 4 10 AM – 5 PM

THIS WEEKEND
Kansas Lager Fest

Join Wichita Brewing Co. in the heart of the Historic Delano District for a 100% Local Lager-focused Beer Fest!

For just $45, you’ll enjoy limitless samples of crisp, clean Lagers brewed across the state of Kansas – poured throughout Wichita Brewing Company’s 2-story brewpub, rooftop deck, patio, and event venue.

Appetizers, pizzas, and sandwiches from our Delano food menu will be available for purchase throughout the day.

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WEEKLY MINI FEATURE
CJ’s Last Stop Cafe

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 and shared the other week but after a recent plea for help via a Facebook post, I strongly encourage everyone to try and make some time to stop by CJ’s Last Stop Cafe.

Located at 1548 S. Ida St. CJ’s Last Stop Cafe offers a menu of homecooked dishes such as burgers, sandwiches, enchiladas, chicken fried steaks and more.

This is one of two Peruvian restaurants in town. It’s one of those places you know a lot of love is put into each of the dishes; many of which you don’t see much of in Wichita.

Here was the Facebook post which you can also view here which is probably an easier read:

DINING SCENE
Openings and Closings

919 E. Douglas

It’s the end of the road for Peerless, the downtown bar at 919 E. Douglas. After nearly a decade, they are now closed.

Openings

Closings

Coming

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 - 9/30

Thursday - 10/2

Crescendo Conversations at Bubbles Champagne Bar
Oktoberfest at Side Pockets
Pop Up Market Shop & Sip at Bourbon Street

Friday - 10/3

Culinary Workshop: Just Like Julia Child at Mark Arts
Vietnamese Fall Festival at All Saints Church
First Friday Popup at Hopping Gnome
Paws & Popcorn at Naftzger Park

Saturday - 10/4

Sunday - 10/5

Ale & Art Oktobefest Pop Up Market at Nortons Brewing Company
Bricktoberfest at Red Brick Room

THIS WEEKEND
Andover Market of Farms

We’re thrilled to announce the FIRST EVER Andover Market of Farms will take place at The Heritage in Andover on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025!

The Heritage at Andover is partnering with Shop Kansas Farms to bring growers and makers from across the state to Andover. Support local, shop unique with dozens of Kansas-based vendors. Bring the WHOLE FAMILY to explore and don’t miss the Lamb petting station, presented by Andover local, Carlily Farms.

 Admission is FREE to the public.
Saturday, October 4, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
The Heritage at Andover – 360 South Heritage Way Andover, KS 67002

MOBILE EATS
Food Truck Calendar

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