DINING GUIDE

Lunch stops

On the menu at Rain

The new nightclub at 518 E. Douglas features a Mediterranean-inspired menu that's available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. daily. Among the offerings:

A lot for a little

A lot of things are little at Little Monk's, a new stir-fry restaurant at 4734 S. Broadway.

Three Fourth-friendly meals

Saturday is the Fourth of July. Let's eat!

Tour de lunch

Their profession is architecture. But their true areas of expertise fall in three key components of the Wichita dining scene: burgers, barbecue and Broadway.

At Zen, all that's missing is meat

The small but passionate community of non-meat eaters in Wichita has good reason to be excited about Zen Vegetarian Cuisine, the Asian restaurant that opened at 3101 N. Rock Road in February.

Four about-to-open restaurants

At Zen, all that's missing is meat

The small but passionate community of non-meat eaters in Wichita has good reason to be excited about Zen Vegetarian Cuisine, the Asian restaurant that opened at 3101 N. Rock Road in February. The restaurant offers a large menu of meat-free and vegan dishes, and the owners have worked hard to invent meat-free recipes that will satisfy meat eaters as well. See our review.

BURGERS AND BREWS AT THE HYATT

The hotel at 400 W. Waterman is offering a summertime promotion that pairs gourmet burgers with beers. The burgers range in price from $9 to $15 and come with seasoned fries and a house-made pickle. A paired-by-an-expert beer also is available for $5. The burgers and brews are available for lunch or dinner daily at the Harvest Kitchen or Harvest Bar. Among the choices:

Your guide to dining out for Father's Day today

Commercially speaking, Father's Day might not be quite as popular as Mother's Day. But it is far meatier. The big day for dads is Sunday, and although restaurants aren't rolling out the finery as they did for moms last month, several are literally beefing up their offerings to attract a fatherly crowd.

Father's Day: Meat Fest and free hats

Commercially speaking, Father's Day might not be quite as popular as Mother's Day. But it is far meatier. The big day for dads is Sunday, and although restaurants aren't rolling out the finery as they did for moms last month, several are literally beefing up their offerings to attract a fatherly crowd.

Father's Day: Meat Fest and free hats

Commercially speaking, Father's Day might not be quite as popular as Mother's Day. But it is far meatier. The big day for dads is Sunday, and although restaurants aren't rolling out the finery as they did for moms last month, several are literally beefing up their offerings to attract a fatherly crowd.

ON THE SIDE

Three dishes at Little Monk's Little Monk's is a new fast-and-casual Asian restaurant that opened Thursday at 4734 S. Broadway and features dine-in or carry-out options. It specializes in various styles of stir-fry dishes and allows the customer to choose the protein. Chicken, beef, pork and veggie dishes are $4.99 or less. Shrimp is $5.99. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily for now but may expand hours soon. Among the signature dishes on the inexpensive menu:

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Jenny Bowen discovered her inner entrepreneur early in life. As a child, she once collected roly poly bugs and tried to peddle them around the neighborhood. When she failed to make a single sale, her dad bought out her inventory.

THREE WAYS TO EAT FREE IN JUNE

Several restaurants are planning give-aways this month. Among them: 1. Free burger at Shorty Small's, 12112 Maple: The restaurant is offering one free burger per table through June 10. Dine-in customers must say the phrase "Give me the burger, baby," and they'll be invited to choose from a list of various full-sized burgers, served with fries. Call 316-773-0900 for details.

KAY CONKLIN?

Kay Conklin lives a foodie's dream. Her husband, Cory, is manager of the Wichita Country Club. Her business partner, Jamie Stratton, is one of the city's leading wine experts.

In the kitchen at Caffe Posto

Kay Conklin lives a foodie's dream. Her husband, Cory, is manager of the Wichita Country Club. Her business partner, Jamie Stratton, is one of the city's leading wine experts.

CLIFTON WINE AND JAZZ

The new wine bar opened Thursday in Clifton Square at 3700 E. Douglas. Started by Clifton Square owner Jo Zakas, it will feature food, wine and jazz music from 4 to 11 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. Three other bits of information:

Harvest of fine fare

A fine dining establishment that tries to distinguish itself by offering regional fare you would be hard-pressed to find in other local restaurants deserves some kudos for making the effort.

Harvest of fine fare

A fine dining establishment that tries to distinguish itself by offering regional fare you would be hard-pressed to find in other local restaurants deserves some kudos for making the effort.