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National Cheeseburger Day in Wichita
Today, September 18, honors one of the greatest culinary creations ever created, the Cheeseburger!. Wichita is home to some great burger joints, here's the Bachelor on the Cheap Top 5 Burger Joint List, all local establishments for a fantastic burger experience.
Wendy's New Breakfast Burrito With Sausage is Tasty, but...
Wendy's introduced a new breakfast item about seven months ago, a breakfast burrito with a Baconator mindset... The new menu item features two eggs, SIX strips of bacon, breakfast potatoes, two slices of American cheese, and Swiss cheese sauce, all rolled into a warm tortilla.
Rising Grocery Prices: Aldi, Walmart, Dillons Compared
Where do you prefer to grocery shop? Aldi, Walmart, Dillons (a.k.a., the mainstream grocery store)?. Shoppers tend to be loyal to a particular store, we're creatures of habit after all. Some folks like Aldi because of the consistently low prices and name brands aren't a concern. Others favor Dillons because of the loyalty card and fuel points. Then there are those folks who do their regular grocery shopping at Walmart liking the one-stop shopping convenience for clothes, home & garden, and other general merchandise.
Opinion: Clearing up confusion on Wichita's water restrictions
According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and the U.S. Drought Monitor, the Wichita Metro is currently in a status labeled 'D2', Severe Drought. As a result of the drought, Cheney Reservoir, the primary drinking water supply for Wichita, is more than seven feet below the normal lake level. Put another way, Cheney is about 60% full according to the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Opinion: Walmart drops grocery prices, while Aldi & Dillons raise them in the latest price review
Where do you prefer to grocery shop? Aldi, Walmart, Dillons (a.k.a., the mainstream grocery store)?. Shoppers tend to be loyal to a particular store, we're creatures of habit after all. Some folks like Aldi because of the consistently low prices and name brands aren't a concern. Others favor Dillons because of the loyalty card and fuel points. Then there are those folks who do their regular grocery shopping at Walmart liking the one-stop shopping convenience for clothes, home & garden, and other general merchandise.
May, of Po Boy Pizza, is passing the torch, restaurant to close
Bachelor on the Cheap Update - 07/30/2024: Po Boy Pizza posted the following on the restaurant's Facebook Page earlier today:. We will be changing our closing date from August 6th to tomorrow July 31st so come get some pizza rolls while supplies last!
Bionic Burger Disappoints: Decline in Quality at East Harry Location
A local burger joint with four locations in the Wichita Metro, Bionic Burger used to be a solid choice for a sandwich, a side, and a drink. Keywords, "used to be." As recently as 2022, Bionic Burger scored a respectable 51 out of a possible 63 points on the Bachelor on the Cheap Burger Challenge scorecard, earning 4 out of 5 Bachelor on the Cheap stars and deeming it satisfying, wallet-friendly, and repeat visit worthy. That it's a local establishment, adds to a repeat visit preference.
Tuptim Thai is a must try
Checking off another restaurant on a list of "restaurants to try," my girlfriend Jennifer and I had dinner at Tuptim Thai on a Friday Night Date Night. Nestled in the Shops at Tallgrass Shopping Mall at Rock & 21st (adjacent to Best Buy, and Verizon), we met up at 5:30 pm and all the great things we had heard about the place were true.
Restaurant Hits & Misses: UMI Wichita Shines, Subway Dippers Impress, Sonic Disappoints, and The Kitchen Falls Short
Here's the latest edition of hits & misses, a snapshot review of restaurants I hit recently, be it for a relaxing sit-down dinner, checking out a new joint, re-visiting an old favorite, or grabbing something on the go. Different from the detailed food, restaurant, and bar reviews I do in the Food & Drink category, this is pretty much a quick thumbs up, thumbs down, what's trending, dining deals, and "is it worth it?" category you can refer to. Scroll down for some reading fun!
Opinion: Walmart ties Dillons for most expensive place to grocery shop in this month's price review
Where do you prefer to grocery shop? Aldi, Walmart, Dillons (a.k.a., the mainstream grocery store)?. Shoppers tend to be loyal to a particular store, we're creatures of habit after all. Some folks like Aldi because of the consistently low prices and name brands aren't a concern. Others favor Dillons because of the loyalty card and fuel points. Then there are those who do their regular grocery shopping at Walmart liking the one-stop shopping convenience for clothes, home & garden, and other general merchandise.
Subway Dippers are a great on-the-go snack
Subway recently introduced Dippers to the menu (June 18), I've wanted to try them since the debut, and today, I went for it. A toasted wrap, Dippers are rolled in two 6" pieces of Lavash style flatbread. There are three options with the Dippers:
Food Review: Pueblo Lindo Queso Fresco from Aldi
I love Queso Fresco cheese. It's great on all kinds of Mexican dishes, such as enchiladas, refried beans, and a personal favorite, Mexican street corn. If you're not familiar with Queso Fresco, it's a mild, soft, fresh cheese that crumbles easily with a slightly tangy flavor. It's readily available in most grocery stores including Aldi.
Food Review: Never Any! Country Style Chicken Breakfast Sausage
Looking for alternatives in an attempt to eat a little healthier and reduce my consumption of red meats, I had chicken sausage links for breakfast this morning. Enter - Never Any! Country Style Chicken Breakfast Sausage.
National Fried Chicken Day is Saturday, July 6, 2024
Who doesn't like fried chicken? It's an iconic American food and ranks right up there in popularity with the cheeseburger. If you want to celebrate National Fried Chicken Day in Wichita, here's a list of restaurants offering deals, along with a general list of places to satisfy your fried chicken craving. Lists are in alphabetical order.
Clancy's Cheddar Jalapeno Flavored Popcorn is a MUST try
Thoughtful as ever, my girlfriend Jennifer recently picked me up a bag of Clancy's popcorn to enjoy. She's great with little surprises like that. Exclusive to Aldi, Clancy's makes a full line of snack foods, with over 40 varieties to choose from. I recently reviewed Clancy's Hot Honey Kettle Chips - I LOVE kettle chips - link below.
Sonic's Cheesy Bacon SONIC® Stack Disappoints
What do you do coming off a 10-day vacation out west, when the fridge and pantry at the house are bare?. You go grocery shopping and hit the Sonic on the way home. Sonic introduced a new menu item back in May, the Cheesy Bacon SONIC Stack, which I had been wanting to try, and here was an opportunity to do just that.
UMI Wichita is a great date night treat
It was both dinner and a show on a Saturday night date night. Neither my girlfriend Jennifer nor I had been to the UMI Japanese Steakhouse since it opened in November 2023 in the former Sumo by Nambara spot at 13th and Greenwich. Watching the skilled maneuvers of a chef preparing the food at the table sounded nice, and so did a tasty surf and turf dinner.
Try to plan your road trip fuel stops ahead of time
The definition of "Road Trip" is almost (key word, almost) inherently about free-wheelingit, winging it to use an airplane term, pretty much improvising as you go. "I'll start looking for a place to refuel when I get down to 100 miles worth of gas left in the tank (or about a quarter-tank for older, 'technology-light' models)."
Favorite Fast Food Breakfasts
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, and I love to cook, I mean, who doesn't appreciate bacon and eggs, or biscuits and gravy? But there are those times when the demands of the day don't allow for scratch cooking, such as early morning appointments, errands/tasks, or travel.
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