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…

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…

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…

Spears Restaurant and Pie Shop
Stuck in time with delicious pie

Founded in 1956, you would think that Spears Restaurant and Pie Shop would modernize with time, but that’s the thing, that’s part of their charm. Spears Restaurant and Pie Shop at one time had 6 locations in Wichita, which attests to their popularity in Wichita. However, when we suggested Spears Restaurant and Pie Shop for…

Omar’s Kitchen
Fast, Quick & Delicious!

Headed over to Omar’s Kitchen for lunch today.  Great flavor, great choices and a portion size that makes sense. Both me & my colleague had the bowl.  You start with a base of rice and then start adding items.  There was a choice of chicken, chicken shawarma, lamb or fish sticks for the protein choices. …

Chiang Mai Thai Restaurant
Best Thai food in Wichita

I will come right out and say that Chiang Mai Thai Restaurant serves my favorite Thai food in Wichita. A bit out of the way and in a neighborhood that I do not generally frequent, I consistently make the trip down to south Wichita for the amazing Thai flavors that come out of this restaurant….