Restaurants

Wichita's Italian food renaissance

Back in early 2006, Wichita took its lasagna for granted.

Three places to slurp shaved ice

When summer hits, the portable shaved ice booths open. But they move around, and it takes a detective's degree to find them sometimes. Here's what we unearthed. If you know of others, e-mail dneil@wichitaeagle.com.

Magic Wok celebrates 30 years

Mary Weinman was a 20-year-old waitress when Magic Wok opened. At first, she wasn’t sure her job would last.

Three facts about Carlos O'Kelly's 30th anniversary

1. Past: David and Darrel Rolph opened the very first Carlos O'Kelly's in Marion, Iowa, in 1981. Today, there are 41 Carlos O'Kelly's in nine states, including four in Wichita.

Wichita's River City Ribfest canceled

WICHITA — River City Ribfest, a new festival that was to be staged Aug. 25-27 outside Intrust Bank Arena, has been canceled.

Lotus Leaf offers 'decadent dishes with a healthy twist'

If you eat a crepe stuffed with bananas and Nutella in a “healthy” restaurant, the crepe has no calories.

Three updates from The Anchor

The restaurant and bar at 1109 E. Douglas is undergoing some changes. Among them:

Question of the week: Is eating local important to you?

For Dad: Buffets, barbecue and beer

Several restaurants are putting out beefed-up brunches, extending their hours and — in one case — even offering a Sunday beer tasting to celebrate Dear Old Dad. Following are some dining options available on Father’s Day, which is Sunday.

John Browns offers variety, late hours

Wichitans often complain that there's no decent food to be found after 10 or 11 p.m. in Wichita.

Three ways Ben Arnold will feed us

The owner of Corporate Caterers is about to become even busier with several new ventures. A look at what he's up to:

John Browns serves good food late

Wichitans often complain that there’s no decent food to be found after 10 or 11 p.m. in Wichita.

Dining news from old town

1. Egg Cetera sold: Stephan Melad recently sold his Egg Cetera at 242 N. Mosley to Manuel Salas, a first-time restaurant owner who plans to keep the menu and the hours — 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays — the same for now.