Happy Dining Wichita!
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In today’s email:

• Breaking News: Hawaiian Bros coming to west Wichita

• Mini-Feature: Paleteria La Reyna

• Community: Most Like Donuts

• Coming Soon: Parlor Doughnuts

BREAKING NEWS
Hawaiian Bros coming to northwest Wichita

The first Hawaiian Bros opened in November 2024 at 1360 N. Greenwich Road. It was the first of what is expected to be multiple locations for the Wichita area.

Nearly a year after the grand opening, the owners have nailed down a second location that is set for northwest Wichita.

Hawaiian Bros is headed to 37th and Maize Road in the plot of land just east of the Kwik Shop and immediately north of Menards at the southeast corner of the intersection.

COMING SOON
Parlor Doughnuts Opening Soon

With the closing of Hurts Donuts, it didn’t take long for Parlor Doughnuts to announce plans of opening in Wichita.

After a much needed renovation of the space at 7010 W. 21st St., the new donut shop specializing in layered donuts is nearing opening day. I’m told that Parlor Doughnuts should be open within the next 30 days, which could put us towards the end of September or possibly early October should everything go well.

COMMUNITY
Most Like Donuts

Have you been following along the Wichita’s Most Liked Donut tournament bracket?

We’ve reached the Final Four with voting starting on Monday!

EVENTS
Oktoberfest Extravaganza

The Oktoberfest events begin this weekend!

It’s that time of year again, and we’re here for it!! Nortons Brewing Co. has got a couple tradish, crushable German beer tappings for ya, a new collectible mug and curated a German themed special food menu!

WEEKLY MINI FEATURE
Paleteria La Reyna

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 Aaron Lopez.

Wichita’s north side has been home to some of the best Mexican food in town.

When driving up and down Broadway or Arkansas, you’ll run in numerous restaurants. So many of them are fantastic and worth going to. There’s one at 29th and Arkansas that has been open for over twenty years and remains one of the busiest. That is Paleteria La Reyna.

Paleteria La Reyna is known for their Mexican ice cream that’s made in house. The paletas and other desserts are a great way to end any meal, but for the purpose of this review, let’s focus on the food. The menu covers the gamut of the main Mexican staples.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. everyday except for Wednesday when the restaurant is closed. You can also follow Paleteria La Reyna on Facebook.

DINING SCENE
Openings and Closings

It’s the end of the road for Mango Tree at 111 E 47th St. S. The Indian restaurant in southwest Wichita that opened in 2023 is officially closed.

Recent Openings

• Desi Fusion - Food Truck

Coming

• Mango Tree - 111 E. 47th St. S.

Coming

• Parlor Doughnuts - 8020 W. 21st St. (September 2025)

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

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

• Taco Bell - 3233 E. Harry (Fall 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)

• Hawaiian Bros - 37th & Maize (2026)

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 - 9/9

Culinary Workshop: Cook like the Bear at Mark Arts
Taste Test Tuesday at Wichita Wagyu
Beer Dinner at Hopping Gnome

Thursday - 9/11

Culinary Workshop: Wine & Spirits at Mark Arts

Friday - 9/12

Autumn & Art Patron Party at Bradley Fair
Culinary Workshop: Tribute to Julia Child at Mark Arts
Sexy Bubbles, Bingo and Beats at Bubbles Champagne Bar

Saturday - 9/13

Vietnamese Night Market at 3441 E. Harry
Culinary Workshop: Cookie Monsters at Mark Arts
1-Year Birthday Bash at Toastique
Cars and Coconuts After Hours at Sharky’s Island Bites East
Oktoberfest Extravaganza at Nortons Brewing Company
Ziggy’s Pizza Cornhole Tournament at Ziggy’s West
Weenies and Martinis at Barks & Brews

MOBILE EATS
Food Truck Calendar

See the Food Truck calendar

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