Restaurants

Wine and beer events (Sept. 18)

DINNERS AND TASTINGS

Bocconcini: Gourmet dishes at reasonable prices

Nathan Toubia's new Bocconcini Italian Eatery at 4811 E. Central works, and the food is only part of the reason. The restaurant, housed in the space that formerly had Sugar Sisters Bakery & Cafe, has been packing in crowds since it first opened in late July.

Three outdoor eating events

The Kansas State Fair isn't the only place that will offer good eats in nice weather this weekend. Here are three other options:

Corndog cupcakes? Fried Kool-Aid? Only at the State Fair

Just when you think Kansas State Fair food vendors can’t come up with creations any crazier than the deep fried Twinkies, frozen pickle pops and Krispy Kreme burgers of years gone by, they up the ante — and the calorie count.

Going out? Where to go for free kids meals

School is back in session, which means that busy parents likely will find themselves facing evenings where they just don't want to face the kitchen.

Comings, goings and growings (Sept. 2)

1. GOING: After 14 years in business, Timberline Steakhouse at 2243 N. Tyler Road has closed. The east-side Timberline closed earlier this year.

Going out? Where to go for free kids meals

School is back in session, which means that busy parents likely will find themselves facing evenings where they just don’t want to face the kitchen. On those nights, it’s helpful to know which restaurants in town are willing to feed kids for free.

New Restaurant news

Fat Tony’s lives large with food, sports viewing

If you’re a sports fan, you know the trials of finding an open seat at a place serving decent food in Wichita when a big game is on television. Now that Brooklyn’s at 6200 W. 21st St. is closed, that problem is not likely to get any better. But a new player in town, Fat Tony’s Grill & Sports Bar at 417 E. Douglas, will no doubt draw its share of hungry football fans this fall.

Live chat: Tanya's and Cajun/Creole food

Here's an excerpt from Denise Neil's live dining chat, which took place at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at kansas.com/dining. Denise will be back with another live chat at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1.

COMING, GOING AND MOVING

1. COMING: Holy land Mediterranean Grill: The building at 217 E. Douglas that's held many restaurants (most recently Onyx Bistro) appears to have a new tenant. Though landlord Sophokles "Steve" Anthimedes, is not sharing details yet, signs in the door promise Holy land Cafe, an Illinois-based restaurant chain specializing in Mediterranean dishes such as hummus, schwarma, kibbeh, kebabs, fattouch and more.