FOOD & DRINK

Nineteen restaurants, hotels and other businesses were out of compliance over the past two weeks.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around wichita..

Cooper Alan was just here in Wichita a few weeks ago, I hope you had a chance to see him. He gained fame on TikTok doing great mashups, like this. Congrats to Cooper Alan and his wife Hally – They just got married a little over a week ago. Cooper says he’s been wanting to marry her since 10th grade. So, it’s no surprise that he wrote the beautiful, romantic lover song for her and now he’s sharing it with the world. If, you’re getting married, this would be a strong choice for a wedding song.

Veteran actor Barry Corbin will be making a presentation at Wichita State University as part of his appearance in Wichita for the Tallgrass Film Festival. Corgin will present “Barry Corbin: From Shakespeare to Cowboys,” from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, October 6th in 200 Ahlberg Hall on the WSU campus. Admission is free. His appearance is sponsored by Wichita State’s Department of History and the Society for Public Historians.

WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - The Nomar International Market was packed with people, food, music and art on Saturday for the city's second celebration of Mexican Independence. For some, it was a chance to indulge in the Mexican culture. For others, it was a chance to get closer to their own culture.

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Wagonmasters' annual chili cook off was held in Wichita on Saturday.

The Big Picture: Dr. Adriana Davis says, "Whether winter, spring, summer, or fall, to lose weight, here's the call. Just exercise a bit... that's all!" Doctor’s Expert Insights About Exercise Time Choice and Your Weight in Kansas.

The parties start this weekend and continue all month.

Recently opened, The Appetite is the definition of a hidden gem, hole-in-the wall restaurant. When I say hole in the wall, I mean it. This restaurant has very little signage indicating its location. At suite 500 off Hillside, The Appetite’s door is not facing towards the parking lot, but to the side. If you are driving from the other direction, you could easily miss it.

The last Third Thursday event for 2023 is on October 19 at Decarsky Dog Park. It runs from 5 to 8 p.m., with activities such as artist exhibits, live music, and various food trucks. You don't need a dog to attend.

A new mixed-use project in Andover with luxury apartments and commercial spaces called The Heritage at Andover announced their first four tenants. Andover’s first QuikTrip will lead the charge for the new development. The closest QuikTrip’s to Andover are currently on east Kellogg and east 21st street, right on the outer edges of Wichita. It’s a big get for Andover who will up their gasoline station game with the new QT.

Without question, pizza is my favorite food, but I'm also trying to eliminate wheat products from my daily diet. I'm seeking out the best of both worlds, eating my favorite food, while also trying to reduce my consumption of wheat.

The band’s second album in 15 months, “Stories We Tell Ourselves,” will have its album release party Saturday night at Social Tap.

It’ll serve lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken Marsala and other favorites.

Snufflepupagus, who is a year old and weighs 41 pounds, is up for adoption at the Kansas Humane Society.

Phil’s Farm products have been a big draw at the Kansas Grown Farmers Market for 23 years.

The event will happen in a Wichita park and will include more than 100 beer samples plus brewers battling it out on a bucking mechanical bull.

The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office said the kitchen in the detention facility has been closed for repairs and renovation. The kitchen has been moved to an auxiliary area of the jail whil repairs are made, and workers have also been making repairs to the plumbing system. It’s expected the kitchen will be closed over the next two weeks because of repairs on damaged drain lines.

There’s a new dining option in the lower level food court at Towne East Square. BurgDogs just opened in the past month and is a locally owned specialty hot dog and burgers restaurant. You can find them at the food court between Master Wok and Charley’s Philly Steaks.