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West Wichita restaurant owners say morning burglary could put them out of business

West Wichita restaurant owners say morning burglary could put them out of business. Inside, stickers and posters cover the walls. Under the restaurant's low lighting, you find regulars at the bar or scattered among the tables. The smell of fresh dough and pizza sauce mixes with low-voiced conversation and rock and roll music from a modern jukebox.

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Poodle-Skirted Waitresses Serve Classic Breakfasts From Another Era At This Retro Wichita, Kansas Diner

Some Wichita breakfasts come with a side of time travel. On the city’s east side, servers in poodle skirts and ponytails carry plates of omelets, crispy hashbrowns, and chicken fried steak past booths where little jukeboxes sit right on the tables. Golden Oldies play in the background, and the...

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The latest on the two closed locations of Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Wichita

About a month ago, two of Wichita’s three Tropical Smoothie Cafes abruptly closed : The franchisee of the stores at 2768 N. Maize Road and at 9730 E. 21st St. sold them, and the new franchisee wanted time to do some renovations. But those two cafes will soon reopen, said new owner Aaron Toutloian. He’s aiming for Nov. 18. Toutlioan, who lives in Florida and owns 10 other Tropical Smoothie Cafes across the Midwest, said that because of equipment delays, he wasn’t actually able to make the kitchen upgrades he’d planned. “So we’ve decided to go ahead and open and just do the changes as we start getting the equipment,” he said. The stores will remain open, even while the equipment is being installed. Toutlioan said he’s been with the Tropical Smoothie Cafe chain since 2019 and originally bought franchises in Florida with his brother. Then the two decided to each run their own stores, Toutlioan said, and his brother still has 25 stores in Florida. Toutlioan, who is originally from St. Louis, said his stores are spread between Indiana and Kansas. His closest locations to Wichita are in Pittsburg and in Columbia, Missouri. In fact, he said, he’s considering

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Goodwill Downtown Wichita Store Grand Opening

Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Goodwill Industries of Kansas’ first-ever Downtown Wichita store!. First 50 Shoppers Receive a FREE Reusable Goodwill Bag. Parking Info: 20 free reserved parking spaces are available behind the store off Santa Fe Street (before the railroad tracks). Additional street parking is available throughout downtown. Donation drop-off will be located behind the store.

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This Busy Little Old-School Wichita, Kansas Cafe Serves A Chicken Fried Steak Worth The Short Wait

Some breakfast spots chase trends, and some just keep the coffee coming. On the east side of Wichita, Kansas, there is a small cafe where the tables fill early, the regulars know each other, and the kitchen closes its doors at 2 PM sharp. The building is tiny, so a...

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First Look at Wendy’s Kitchen Jamaican Cuisine

Something Wichita doesn’t have enough of is Jamaican food, but thanks to a relatively new food truck called Wendy’s Kitchen Jamaican Cuisine, you can now get this a few times a week. But be sure to show up early before all the good stuff sells out!. Location &...

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ICYMI: A roundup of the top Wichita restaurant news from October

October brought several restaurants openings, closings and lease signings. Here’s a quick catch-up on the stories that you might have missed: Haysville sushi spot expanding: Hikari Sushi and Ramen, which opened two years ago in Haysville, is opening a Wichita location at 2516 E. Central in mid-to-late November. Owner Candra Wijanarko will carry over the same menu of sushi, rolls, poke bowls, bento boxes and ramen. The space was most recently home to the short-lived Filipino restaurant Kusina Ni Cheska. Riverside corner building auctioned: The 210-square-foot building at 11th and Bitting that most recently housed Nacho Mama’s is headed to auction through McCurdy Real Estate & Auction , along with the converted house behind it. Built around 1922 as a Golden Rule filling station, the building has housed restaurants, salons and retail shops for more than a century. Bidding opened Tuesday Nov. 3 and closes Nov. 11. Two restaurant owners detained: La Galette French Bakery owner Rob Attar remains in ICE custody while his attorney Abdul Arif pursues an emergency motion, and Lady Burritos owner Yesica Marisol Pena Olivas was also detained along with her mother, brother and sister. La Galette is staying open with help from longtime employee Maria

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15 BBL Brewery Auction, Closes November 12

WICHITA, Kan. — Equipment from Wichita Brewing Company’s former production facility will be offered in an online auction conducted by Perfection Industrial Sales. Lots begin closing Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 10 a.m. Central. The offering includes a DME 15 BBL copper brewhouse, stainless steel fermentation tanks up...

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Wichita bakery has quietly been selling homemade bread, croissants since spring

Wichita is chronically short on businesses that produce fresh-baked bread and pastries. But a new one has just opened downtown, and its young owners have quietly developed a loyal following. Dinky Bread opened in May in the space on the lower level of the Garvey Center , 220 W. Douglas, that most recently was occupied by a different bakery called Jake’s Fresh Bakes . The space also has been home over the years to Perfect Plate and an outpost of Reverie Roasters . The new bakery is owned by engaged couple Allie Owens and Ryan Porcu, who started their business at the Kansas Grown Farmer’s Market in 2025. From their booth, they’d sell Allie’s flaky croissants and crusty loaves as well as Ryan’s homemade cookies. The booth quickly earned return customers and frequently sold out completely before the market closed. Porcu said he realized that Owens — who he nicknamed “Dinky” — had skills that would be in demand in Wichita and suggested that they find a brick-and-mortar location. The two found the vacant space at the Garvey Center. They’re now open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, when they sell fresh-baked croissants, pastries, sandwiches on Owens’

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Wichita, Kansas Restaurant Puerto Vallarta Moves to Bigger N. Tyler Digs

As reported by The Wichita Eagle, Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant has a new home on Wichita's N. Tyler corridor, trading its longtime address for a bigger building just down the road. Owner Pedro Guevara moved the restaurant from 608 N. Tyler to 756 N. Tyler, less than half a mile away, and celebrated a grand reopening at the new spot on Thursday.

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Wichita Veterans Day Parade to take place Saturday in downtown

The parade starts at Main and Central at 11 a.m. and ends at Exploration Place at First Street and McLean Boulevard.

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Cassie Hamilton talks with consultant for 'Little House on the Prairie' reboot

Robert Warrior, an Osage Nation citizen and literature scholar, served as a cultural consultant to ensure accurate tribal representation in the streaming hit.

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Take a look inside the new home of this longtime Wichita Mexican restaurant

It’s opening day for a popular west-side Mexican restaurant. Make that re-opening day. More than a week ago , Pedro Guevara closed his Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant, which he’d operated at 608 N. Tyler for nearly eight years, so that he could move it to a bigger spot less than half a mile away, at 756 N. Tyler. Guevara and his wife, Elizabeth Zaragoza, put on a ribbon cutting outside the new business this morning and now are welcoming customers in to celebrate their grand reopening. The hours, for now, are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Guevara said he plans to add Sunday hours — and Sunday brunch service — in about a month. The restaurant is serving the same Mexican specialties it did at its previous address with a few additions. Puerto Vallarta now has a second menu filled with American dishes such as pizza, sandwiches, chicken-fried chicken, chicken tenders and wings. Guevara decided to make the move not only because he’d outgrown his own space but also because he’d been having trouble with the air conditioning in his original building. Puerto Vallarta has taken over both the bar side and the restaurant side of the

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Food Network Stars Bring Argentina's Empanadas to East Wichita With Drive-Through

Argentina's Empanadas is going big on Wichita's east side. Owners Chad Freeman and Carolina Brandan are turning the former Joy Tea space at 11414 E. Central into a full-service restaurant complete with a drive-through window, and they're hoping to have it ready around Thanksgiving, according to The Wichita Eagle. The...

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7 dishes families ordered at Pizza Hut in the red-tablecloth days, from pan pizza to garlic bread

The first Pizza Hut opened in Wichita, Kansas in 1958, and for the next three decades the chain meant a real table in a real building, not a box left on a porch. The dining rooms had red-and-white checked tablecloths, wooden booths worn smooth, and a jukebox in the corner of more than a few locations. Pitchers of soda reached the table first. The pizza came out of a pan so hot the cheese held its shape for a full minute before it settled.

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Mark Arts kicks off 59th annual Holiday Tables exhibition in Wichita

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — Holiday tradition took center stage in Wichita on Thursday as Mark Arts opened its 59th annual Holiday Tables exhibition. Visitors gathered to view elaborate, custom tablescapes designed by local creatives, area businesses, and civic organizations. The multi-day showcase also features pop-up shopping, artisan boutiques, and special evening community gatherings.

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‘Stardust,’ an immersive space experience with live music, opens at Exploration Place

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — A new sensory performance combining live music and high-definition astronomy visuals is touching down in Wichita as Exploration Place welcomes “Stardust” to its Dome Theater. “Stardust: An Immersive Live Experience” pairs live, improvised musical compositions with 360-degree, 4K space projections on the planetarium...

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