Mel’s Hard Luck Diner
Happy Days Decor + Singing Waitstaff

Obviously in a tourist town like Branson, MO there are a lot of places to eat.  Some good, some not so good.  For the singing alone, I’m recommending Mel’s Hard Luck Diner. There’s a lot of 50’s diner kitsch in here as you can see from the pictures above.  The food is overall good.  Burgers,…

Karg Art Glass

Blow your own ornament Karg Art Glass in Kechi, KS offers you the opportunity to blow your own glass ornament. Our team from work decided to do this for our Christmas event this year. Essentially, you get to choose your colors, where you want stripes of color or some raised elements on the ornament. Then…

The Keeter Center
Amazing Brunch @ Hard Work U

In Ozark, MO there is a university called the College of the Ozarks.  At this university is a wonderful dining center that is staffed by the students of Hard Work U.  If you plan on being in the area, call them up, make reservations and head on over for some of the most sumptuous food…

Vasken’s Deli

In the shopping center where the Summerwinds offices are located, there is a little deli that serves pretty tasty Mediterranean food – Hummus, Gyros, Shwarma, etc.  In a town where the majority of the food consists of fried catfish, chicken fried steak, hamburgers, and more fried catfish, Vaskin’s was a great surprise! I didn’t try…

Da Chicken Shak & More
Another chicken place in Wichita!

Da Chicken Shak & More is located in the Indian Hills area where Bubba’s Nekkid BBQ used to be located.  I’ll admit, first I rolled my eyes and groaned … “Another Chicken Restaurant”.  But of course, since it is being opened by the people that own Da Cajun Shak, I had to try it.  I…

Dempsey’s Biscuit Company
Upscale Biscuits & Gravy

I was okay with eating at Dempsey’s Biscuit Company a couple of times this month since we hadn’t tried the place yet.  My hesitance came from paying  $10 for what is essentially biscuits and gravy with some hot chicken.  It felt super trendy/hipster – which of course has meant that all of Wichita has rushed…

Riversport OKC
So not in the ICT, but not too far either!

Over Labor Day weekend, I was invited to head out to Oklahoma City and experience Riversport OKC & their whitewater rapids course.  Unfortunately with all of the fun, I forgot to take pictures of the rapids course 🙁 Riversport Adventures is on the Oklahoma River and includes white water rafting, white water kayaking, paddle boards,…

La Pasadita Grill
Mexican in the 'Ville

La Pasadita is a wonderful little Mexican restaurant in Haysville, KS.  They are know for the Al Pastor and it is wonderful!  I generally order their Al Pastor burrito (pictured below). I would say their prices are on the average side and they do have a good selection. Also, if you get the chance, order…

NuWay
Wichita's Original Crumbly Burger

If you’ve lived in Wichita for any amount of time, you’ve heard of NuWay.  If you don’t know what a crumbly burger is … here’s a picture of their Bacon Chedder NuWay. These are essentially cooked ground beef crumbles put on a super soft bun.  They’re a little messy and super tasty! NuWay is also…

Delano’s Diner
Cool Little Diner in an Old Braums

So, since I was watching Food Network last night and someone on there started talking about Belgium Waffles, I knew we had to go to Delano’s Diner for lunch today.  Let me tell you these things are AMAZING!  They have pearl sugar in them that gives them a sugary crunch and are cooked like I remember…