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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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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.

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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 · 1d

Wichita Eagle

Wichita restaurant was about to get a second rebrand. Now it's just plain closed.

The restaurant space on the northeast corner of Central and Maize has gone through a bit of an identity crisis over the past couple of years. After operating for years as a Planet Sub, the space at 10330 W. Central was taken over by local restaurateur Johnny Chandra and some partners, who opened it in January 2025 as a dual-concept fried chicken and boba restaurant called Crispy & Co/HaneBe. Then, in March, the owners renamed the restaurant Zen Bento and began serving bento boxes with choices such as spicy pork bulgogi, udon noodles, Chinese sweet-and-spicy chicken, and General Tso’s chicken. But in August, Zen Bento closed, and a sign posted on the door said the restaurant was closed for remodeling and would be rebranded as a sushi bar. Those plans are now off, Chandra said. “We decided not to reopen with the new concept because we weren’t able to find a partner to run it,” he said. Now, the 2,360-square-foot space is listed for lease with Landmark Commercial Real Estate . Chandra and his partners have opened several other restaurants in Wichita over the past eight years, starting with Tuptim Thai, 2121 N. Rock Road, in October 2018 and followed

Wichita, KS · 4h

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We Looked Inside A Hidden Kansas Antique Thrift Shop And Found Pure Magic

A retro toy section once took up almost half of a top floor here. That alone should tell you this shop does not do anything halfway. The building holds two full floors of vendors. One upstairs room alone has close to 50 of them, each with a different idea of treasure.

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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...

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Big trolls, giant plans: Emporia backs Dambo project

Emporia city commissioners approved a four-year, $125,000 tourism funding commitment Wednesday toward a project that would bring two giant wooden troll sculptures by Danish artist Thomas Dambo to the community. Lucas Moody and Aaron Larson presented an update on Reclaiming Giants during the commission’s study session, outlining the estimated $1...

Emporia, KS · 2d

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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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12 Bathroom Habits in Kansas That Could Make Other Americans Uncomfortable

A Kansas trip can involve a city pool, a university recreation facility, a lakeside cabin, and a campground with a much simpler bathroom. The routines that work in one setting may be awkward in another. A shared towel service, a short shower, or an outdoor toilet walk can all require a moment of adjustment.

Wichita, KS · 12d

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GreenAcres Market Closes Two Wichita Stores and Its Oklahoma City Location, Leaving Bradley Fair and Lawton Open

GreenAcres Market has permanently closed two of its three Wichita stores and its Oklahoma City location, leaving shoppers with just two GreenAcres stores: Bradley Fair in east Wichita and Lawton, Oklahoma, KSN reported Nov. 6 after the company announced the change on Facebook. The Wichita closures affect the store at...

Wichita, KS · 16h

Wichita Eagle

Wichita restaurant owner had decided he'd have to close. Then things changed.

The owner of a Wichita Hawaiian restaurant who recently decided he’d have to close his business has changed his mind. Mike Brotemarkle, the owner of Sharky’s Island Bites at 8918 W. 21st St., had even notified his landlord that he’d be out of the space by Dec. 1. But earlier this week, he told the landlord he’d decided to stay. It all started when Brotemarkle received a cease-and-desist letter from a restaurant based on the West Coast called Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar saying that the Sharky’s Island Bites name was too similar to its trademarked name and that it created brand confusion. The California-based Uncle Sharkii chain, which has several locations across the country, recently partnered with Walmart and is planning to open versions of its restaurants in some stores across the country. It already has opened restaurants inside two Walmarts in Texas. Brotemarkle said that he found himself faced with a decision: fight the lawsuit, close Sharky’s and open it under a different name, or close the restaurant entirely. The first two options, he’d decided, would be too expensive. But Brotemarkle said that his lawyer recently discovered that Uncle Sharkii had let its trademark lapse. Though the chain is

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Wichita Eagle

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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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...

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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.

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KSN News

Topgolf reducing prices at all U.S. venues after customer feedback

Topgolf announced Monday that it is lowering gameplay prices at all U.S. locations after guests said cost was the biggest barrier to visiting more often.

Wichita, KS · 1d

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Veterans Day events and deals to honor those who have served

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11. Events are planned throughout the community to honor those who have served. Some businesses will be closed for the holiday, while others will remain open and offer deals to show their support. Events to honor our Veterans:. Dodge City will...

Wichita Eagle

Updated: More Wichita restaurants added to 2026 Veterans Day deals list for Nov. 11

Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, and since this list first published Saturday, several more Wichita-area restaurants have confirmed free meals and discounts for those who served. A military ID is required at nearly every stop, and most offers extend to active-duty and retired service members. Many restaurants also welcome first responders. All deals are good Wednesday, Nov. 11, unless otherwise noted. Know of a deal that’s missing? Email dneil@wichitaeagle.com and it will be added. 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. Dine-in only. Bluehook Cajun Seafood & Bar , 2244 N. Webb Road: 10% off total bill. Bob & Luigi’s , 325 W. Central, Andover: 15% off. Bricktown Brewery , 2142 N. Tyler, 2035 N. Rock Road: Free meal from select menu. Bronx Pizza & Pints , 2140 W. 21st St.: Free one-topping slice of pizza. Bubba’s 33 , 412 S.

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Wichita Eagle

Jewish Deli Day will include brisket, challah, face time with Wichita's new rabbi

Once a year, Wichita gets the opportunity to feast on Jewish deli fare like matzah ball soup, challah bread and corned beef sandwiches. The 2026 opportunity happens this weekend at the Wichita Jewish Community Center , 1850 N. Woodlawn. Deli Day , an event by Congregation Emanu-El that’s now in its 60th year, offers plenty of culinary reasons to visit, including full Jewish meals and a la carte baked goods for sale. But, said co-chair Keith Pickus, the event also will give locals the chance to meet the congregation’s new rabbi and to get a rare peek inside the center. “It’s our way of welcoming the community into our building,” he said. “We’re so security conscious, and we have to be. This is a fundraiser for us, no doubt about it. But what’s equally important is that folks from Wichita come in and see us.” This year’s dinner happens from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15. People who buy $25 tickets at the door will each get a full meal that includes a choice between beef brisket with challah bread or a corned beef sandwich on rye. Meals also include a potato side dish, a cup of

Wichita, KS · 14h

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Booty's Bar Takes Over Former McCool's Spot in Aggieville

A new bar has opened in Aggieville. Booty's Bar opened last month at 710 N. Manhattan Ave., taking over the space previously occupied by McCool's Bar and Kitchen, and celebrated its grand opening on October 31. The bar occupies the same storefront where McCool's Bar and Kitchen once served Aggieville...

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Wichita Eagle

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