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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

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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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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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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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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 · 1d

Wichita Eagle

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

Wichita, KS · 2d

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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 · 13h

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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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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.

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Emporia Farmers Market kicks off winter market

The Emporia Farmers Market’s annual winter market kicked off its season on Saturday. Local growers, bakers, crafters and more gathered in the aisles of Waters Hardware to sell their goods to the community. With this being her first winter market as volunteer manager, Ginger Hartup said Saturday’s turnout was better than expected.

Emporia, KS · 1d

Wichita Eagle

A long list of Wichita restaurants offering 2026 Veterans Day discounts, freebies

Veterans Day is on Wednesday, and as usual, lots of Wichita restaurants are offering free meals or food discounts to those who serve or have served in the military. Here is a verified list of deals and specials that will be offered in Wichita on Wednesday. Keep in mind that all the specials require a military ID, and most are offered to active duty and retired military members. Many restaurants also invite first responders to partake. All deals listed are available on Wednesday, Nov. 11, unless otherwise noted. Know of one I missed? E-mail me at dneil@wichitaeagle.com , and I’ll add it. Also, keep checking back because this list will surely get longer as Wednesday gets closer. 7 Brew , several Wichita locations: 50% off drinks. Applebee’s , many Wichita locations: Free entree from a special menu plus a $5 card good toward a future meal. Arby’s , several Wichita locations: Free classic roast beef sandwich. Must be redeemed in store. No purchase necessary. The Barn , 307 W. Dean St., Burrton: Free meal. BJ’s Brewhouse , 7960 E. Kellogg: Free Pizookie cookie. For dine-in only. Bluehook Cajun Seafood & Bar , 2244 N. Webb Road: 10% off total bill

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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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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.

Wichita, KS · 2d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 1d

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Federal court upholds ruling that Kansas town violated burger joint’s free speech

Key Takeaways AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. A federal court once again ruled in favor of the Cozy Inn, a burger joint in Salina, Kansas, ruling that the city violated the First Amendment when it tried to halt a whimsical mural on the restaurant’s building. Steve Howard, owner...

Salina, KS · 1d

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