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The big Angelo's move is about to begin, Wichita. Here's what to expect:

Wichita will be Angelo’s- free for a bit starting this weekend, and owners of the Italian restaurant are advising fans to stock up on take-and-bake pizzas and pasta dishes to get them through. The restaurant, which is relocating from its home of five years at 5900 E. Central, will have its last day there on Saturday. Then, they’ll start the move to the new space at 550 N. Rock Road, where businesses including Quinton’s Bar & Grill , Ernie Biggs, Dempsey’s Burger Pub and Crutch BBQ previously operated. The owners aren’t yet sure how long the move will take, though. On social media this weekend , they said that the best-case scenario is that the restaurant will be reopened within seven to 10 days — but that’s assuming that the move and inspections of the new space stay on track. The post thanked customers for their continued support and patience and promised an update as soon as it was available. Angelo’s announced in May its plans to relocate. The space it’s taking over was famously home to The Grape during the 1980s and 1990s. Originally, Angelo’s had hoped to have the move complete by the end of August, but things

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Urine smell, bugs in liquor, old foods & more at Wichita KS restaurants, hotels

Urine odor in a stairwell, bugs in liquor, insects around food equipment, stained and torn bedding, old meat and milk, exposed carpet nails, smoke detectors that didn’t work, expired medication for sale and more are among violations state inspectors discovered during recent food safety and lodging inspections in the Wichita area. Each week, The Eagle adds to its searchable database of failed inspections from Sedgwick County. Seven restaurants, hotels and other businesses were non-compliant with state regulations Oct. 25-31. Inspectors found few or no violations that week at more than 30 other locations deemed compliant with food safety and lodging rules. Kansas Department of Agriculture inspections are meant to protect the public from foodborne illnesses and other health risks. Locations can fail if they have too many problems, certain types of violations or issues that can’t be fixed right away. Violations are common. Most of the time, they’re corrected in front of an inspector. Examples of things that can be addressed immediately include serving food that’s more than a week old, employees mishandling ingredients and dirty kitchens. Issues that may take longer to correct include pest infestations, power outages and plumbing problems. It’s rare, but a business may be temporarily

Wichita, KS · 3d

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Molino's on the move: Wichita Mexican restaurant will leave its home of 13 years

Mexican restaurant M olino’s Cuisine has operated in a strip center at 1064 N. Waco for 13 years. But soon, it will have a new address. Owner Mara Garza, who has gone into business with her eldest son, Fabrizio Quiroz, is moving the restaurant to Delano. Molino’s will take over the space at 915 W. Douglas that Ruben’s Mexican Grill vacated in July . Garza hopes to have the move completed within the next 90 days, which would put it at the end of 2026 or the beginning of 2027. She’ll keep operating Molino’s at its current address until then. She likes that the new address is in a more high-profile location. The dining room is just as big as the current restaurant, if not a bit bigger, and it also has a parking lot on the east side. The menu will stay mostly the same after the move, though Garza and her son will likely add a few more dishes. They also plan to expand the restaurant’s bar offerings. Mario Quiroz, who founded the restaurant with Garza, is no longer involved in the business. He’s working on establishing a tequila brand, and it’s against the law in Kansas to

Wichita, KS · 13d

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Longtime east Wichita restaurant's west-side counterpart opens this week

Managers spent the weekend training staff at a couple of invite-only events. And on Tuesday, the new Firebirds Wood Fired Grill at 2824 N. Maize Road will open to the public. The restaurant, which is southwest of the Hobby Lobby at 29th North and Maize, is the second location of the chain for Wichita. Started by onetime Wichitan and Lone Star Steakhouse founder Dennis Thompson and some partners 25 years ago in Charlotte, Firebirds o pened its first Wichita restaurant in 2013 at the Waterfront development. The chain now has nearly 70 locations across the country. The west-side restaurant is smaller than the one on the east side and a bit less ornate. It doesn’t have a private dining room like the east side, but it does have a big outdoor patio facing Maize Road that has a fireplace and heaters. The menu at Firebirds features a variety of steaks, seafood options like salmon and Chilean sea bass, ribs, chicken, pasta dishes, burgers and sandwiches. It also has a separate lunch menu and serves brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Brunch features breakfast cocktails along with items such as baked French toast and grilled salmon benedict.

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The Coconut Mama

The 3 most beloved Kansas restaurants that recently closed – one lasted 52 years

After an earlier round of Kansas restaurant closures mixed national chains with neighborhood favorites, three more locally rooted dining rooms have served their final meals. Their runs ranged from less…

Wichita, KS · 10h

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Crumbl competitor coming to Wichita serves cookies that may be even more decadent

A new cookie chain is entering the Wichita market, and its specialty is gooey, deep-dish cookies with melty centers. One of its slogans: “Calories are units of joy. Make yours count.” Signs have just gone up at the strip center at 8918 W. 21st St. for Crave , a Utah-based chain that specializes in cookies that are two-inches high. Founded in 2019, the chain now has more than 60 locations across 21 states. A representative of Caro Development , which owns the strip center where Crave will open, confirmed that a local franchisee has been working on the shop for a while. It sits next door to Sharky’s Island Bites . I reached out to the local franchisee for more details, including a timeline for opening, and will update this story when I hear back. Crave seems to subtly take aim at struggling competitor Crumbl Cookies on its website, particularly in a section titled “The $5 Cookie Problem.” The section reads, “You’ve felt it. That sinking moment when you bite into an expensive cookie and realize it’s just chocolate chip with different frosting. Again. The rotating cookie industry thinks swapping toppings equals innovation. Your taste buds know better. When you’re

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West Wichita pub and pizzeria fights to survive after Wednesday morning break-in

A small pub and pizzeria in West Wichita is fighting for its future after a break-in and burglary Wednesday morning, the owners say, could devastate the business. JJ Beard's Pub & Pizza at 3827 West 13th Street is a 2-year-old restaurant and bar that co-owner Derek Ludewick says started as an idea between he and a friend and has grown to become a second home.

Wichita, KS · 3d

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A Guide to Wichita’s Veteran-Owned Restaurants

I’ve always had a soft spot for veterans. There are many family and friends of mine who fought for our country. The courage and strength they have is beyond words. That’s why I wanted to put together a list of restaurants in town that are veteran-owned. If you’re...

Wichita, KS · 2d

Parade

In 1921, Two Men Started White Castle With Just $700 and Sold Hamburgers for 5 Cents—105 Years Later, Here’s Who Owns It

What began as a tiny hamburger stand in Kansas became one of America's most recognizable fast-food chains. But the biggest surprise may be who's running it today.

Wichita, KS · 13d

travelmag.com

10 Vintage Diners In Kansas That Serve Huge Portions

One retro diner on this list hands out jukebox-style players right at the booths. Another has been cooking chicken-fried steak and hash browns since 1963. I love that these old-school spots still exist. Kansas has diners in a former train depot, on a historic downtown street, and along a lonely stretch of US-36.

Kansas · 10h

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Sneak Peek inside Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

The grand opening is almost here for west Wichita’s Firebirds Wood Fired Grill. The restaurants second location is set to open at 2824 N. Maize Road on Tuesday, November 10. We were invited to get a sneak peek of the steak restaurant who first arrived in Wichita in 2013 at 10096 E. 13th Street at the Waterfront.

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KSN News

Salina ends 3-year legal battle with Cozy Inn restaurant

The Salina City Commission said on Monday that it would not take any more action in the First Amendment dispute with the Cozy Inn restaurant.

Salina, KS · 1d

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The Kansas Buffet That Was Just Named One Of The Top All You Can Eat Spots In The State

Fourteen cooking stations. More than 60 Italian dishes. A cobblestone piazza built right inside a restaurant, with fountains and flower-covered balconies overhead. That combination sounds like a fever dream after too much pasta. Yet it’s real, and it sits in the Kansas City suburbs. Kansas diners recently helped push...

Overland Park, KS · 13d

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This Kansas Brewpub Serves Crab Rangoon Pizza and a Peanut Butter Burger

Crab Rangoon pizza is one of the unexpected creations at Blue Skye Brewery and Eats in downtown Salina, Kansas. It combines crab, cream cheese, sweet chili sauce, onions, and crispy wonton strips on a wood-fired pizza. The menu gets even more unusual with a Peanut Butter Burger topped with bacon,...

Salina, KS · 3d

Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

Sweet Ed’s Coffee gives Abilene landmark new life

For generations of Abilene residents, Krenger’s Service Station on the corner of Spruce and Texas Streets was the hub of a busy neighborhood. Today the building has found new life as Sweet Ed’s Coffee at A Station, a coffee shop that has quickly become a meeting place for local residents.

Abilene, KS · 2d

fastfoodclub.com

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The Owner Bakes Every Pie At This Beloved Kansas Diner, Serving Comfort Food Since 1963

Some diners chase trends, and some diners outlast them. This one has been feeding Junction City since 1963, back when the interstate was still a fresh idea and Fort Riley soldiers needed a place to eat before dawn. The pies are homemade by the owner, which is not a marketing...

Junction City, KS · 18h

Crafting Your Home

SNAP Soda and Candy Limits Coming in 2027 to Kansas, Missouri, Wyoming, Ohio and Hawaii

Wyoming, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio and Hawaii have 2027 target dates for SNAP soda and candy limits, according to USDA's food restriction waiver list.

Missouri · 3d

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Kansas SNAP Will Stop Paying for Candy and Soft Drinks on Feb. 15, 2027, and the State's Definition Covers Sodas Made With Artificial Sweeteners Too

Starting Feb. 15, 2027, Kansas SNAP benefits can't buy candy or soft drinks, and because the state defines soft drinks by natural or artificial sweeteners, diet sodas are covered too.

Kansas · 4d

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