1. Twisted Seester at the Artichoke
2. Hibachi chicken at Emperor Japanese Grill
3. Fettuche Salad at Le Monde or House salad and hummous at Bella Luna
4. Maharaja - buffet: when I go, I want everything
5. McDonald's All-American Meal (hold the onions) - what can I say, the price and the portions are right
6. Etouffe at Red Beans Bayou Grill
7. Pizza Hut or Papa John's - the Wichita originals. Ham on hand-tossed please
8. The Monterrey at Monterrey Grill - with a quart of salsa
9. Summer: Sushi - probably Kanai once I get there, but for now, Gindi if I have time to sit, Dillons if I don't
Winter: Panera Tomato Bisque and crusty bread
10. Papusas at that NoMar place I can't name - Pamela Place sPecial
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
*FAVORED CHAINS/CORPORATE-OWNED*:
Schlotzky’s/Cinnabon (Central & Tyler)
Quizno’s (we love owner Mike downtown)
Five Guys Burgers & Fries (N. Maize) - de-LISH burger (bun was a little greasified), fries were actually cooked all the way through, AND they tell you exactly what city in Iowa (or wherever) your fries/potatoes are coming from that day!
Braums
Panera (not so much the Cuban for me, but bring on the crusty bread!)
Dog N Shake (Central & Maple)
Pei Wei
Bamboo Stix
The Bistro at Riverbend (in what was Riverside Hospital) – not sure if this is corporate- or locally-owned
Quizno’s (we love owner Mike downtown)
Five Guys Burgers & Fries (N. Maize) - de-LISH burger (bun was a little greasified), fries were actually cooked all the way through, AND they tell you exactly what city in Iowa (or wherever) your fries/potatoes are coming from that day!
Braums
Panera (not so much the Cuban for me, but bring on the crusty bread!)
Dog N Shake (Central & Maple)
Pei Wei
Bamboo Stix
The Bistro at Riverbend (in what was Riverside Hospital) – not sure if this is corporate- or locally-owned
*HIGH HOPES* (I haven't been there yet so please comment!):
D’Sozo (friends just opened this vegan restaurant and grocery on South Seneca)
Si Senor (803 N West St. - the old Sonic)
Bella Vita Italian (West & Douglas)
Kabobs (north of Central & Tyler)
Sino (135th & Maple) – sushi & Asian
Paradise Donuts (3107 W. Central)
Air Capitol Pizza (former Geno & John's) - 7603 W. 21st Street North
Jack’s North Hi Carry-out (across the street from North High)
Broadway Burgers (in NoMar, so Mexican food too – Pam knows the owners)
Burger Barn (just W of Zoo & Central)
Dog House Carryout (just E of Zoo & Central)
Laura’s Tortilla Factory (527 W 13th)
Tom’s Lotus Garden (dim sum Sat&Sun! 822 S Broadway)
Si Senor (803 N West St. - the old Sonic)
Bella Vita Italian (West & Douglas)
Kabobs (north of Central & Tyler)
Sino (135th & Maple) – sushi & Asian
Paradise Donuts (3107 W. Central)
Air Capitol Pizza (former Geno & John's) - 7603 W. 21st Street North
Jack’s North Hi Carry-out (across the street from North High)
Broadway Burgers (in NoMar, so Mexican food too – Pam knows the owners)
Burger Barn (just W of Zoo & Central)
Dog House Carryout (just E of Zoo & Central)
Laura’s Tortilla Factory (527 W 13th)
Tom’s Lotus Garden (dim sum Sat&Sun! 822 S Broadway)
*BEST OF SEMI-WEST WICHITA(MID-TOWN)*
(West of I-35 & I'm claiming them - I can get there without an hour’s driving):
Artichoke (N. Broadway)
Saigon (N. Broadway)
Mead’s Corner (on Douglas - PT’s Coffee, gelato & panini that takes me back to Venezia)
La Palette (friend owners; also an art/photo gallery & studio)
River City Brewery – Old Town (OT)
The Anchor – drinks, coffee, music & so much more
Cafe Moderne – check out the $10,000 Italian import espresso machine & state-of-the-art gelato freezer
Egg-cetera (OT) rumor has it Alton Brown ate here – love Chef Jeremy Wade’s potato nests
Playa Azul (OT)
Donut Whole (on Douglas)
Get Franked (OK, a little past I-35, but worth the extra blocks at 2am. formerly Let's Be Frank)
La Galette (Delano - French pastries and lunch!)
Ty’s (definition of greasy spoon, see Webster’s)
TJ’s (ditto - well, a little nicer)
Hana Café (OT - where I first fell in love with tempura)
Larkspur (OT - garlic salad)
Connie’s (21st & Broadway - good enough for Harrison Ford is good enough for me)
Taco Rio (Douglas & Seneca) I am my father’s daughter
The Melad Old Town Square Trifecta Perfecta:
Uptown Bistro
Sabor (plantain chips and dip for Jamaican princesses)
Oeno (Hummus trio)
*ETC FOOD PLACES that people should know:
TLC Muffins (W. Central) – streusel or the one with the peach filling YUM; now also has sandwiches
Nifty Nuthouse just south of St. Francis Hospital on St. Francis
Cero’s Candies on Douglas
Spice Merchant – coffee, spices, kitchen novelty
Monica’s Bundt Cake
Artichoke (N. Broadway)
Saigon (N. Broadway)
Mead’s Corner (on Douglas - PT’s Coffee, gelato & panini that takes me back to Venezia)
La Palette (friend owners; also an art/photo gallery & studio)
River City Brewery – Old Town (OT)
The Anchor – drinks, coffee, music & so much more
Cafe Moderne – check out the $10,000 Italian import espresso machine & state-of-the-art gelato freezer
Egg-cetera (OT) rumor has it Alton Brown ate here – love Chef Jeremy Wade’s potato nests
Playa Azul (OT)
Donut Whole (on Douglas)
Get Franked (OK, a little past I-35, but worth the extra blocks at 2am. formerly Let's Be Frank)
La Galette (Delano - French pastries and lunch!)
Ty’s (definition of greasy spoon, see Webster’s)
TJ’s (ditto - well, a little nicer)
Hana Café (OT - where I first fell in love with tempura)
Larkspur (OT - garlic salad)
Connie’s (21st & Broadway - good enough for Harrison Ford is good enough for me)
Taco Rio (Douglas & Seneca) I am my father’s daughter
The Melad Old Town Square Trifecta Perfecta:
Uptown Bistro
Sabor (plantain chips and dip for Jamaican princesses)
Oeno (Hummus trio)
*ETC FOOD PLACES that people should know:
TLC Muffins (W. Central) – streusel or the one with the peach filling YUM; now also has sandwiches
Nifty Nuthouse just south of St. Francis Hospital on St. Francis
Cero’s Candies on Douglas
Spice Merchant – coffee, spices, kitchen novelty
Monica’s Bundt Cake
*ETC* - Indian, Coffeeshops, Soup&Sandwich, Brunch
*INDIA INDIAN*
Maharaja - (Zoo Blvd & Central)
*NATIVE AMERICAN*
Indian Center – Indian Tacos for Tuesday lunch: W-O-W
*COFFEEHOUSES*
the bean scene – 13th & Tyler (hang out and hookah with the highschoolers…and have hummus!)
Riverside Perk
*SANDWICHES/SOUP*
Great Harvest Bread (getting a new oven to make crusty breads - can't WAIT; stock up on granola while ur there)
Cinnamon's Deli (comfort food, baby) - N of 21st & Maize Nancy's A-Maize-in' Sandwiches (technically Maize, but whatev)
TLC Muffins (W. Central – streusel or the one with the peach filling YUM; now also has sandwiches)
*OTHER*
TLC Muffins (W. Central) – streusel or the one with the peach filling YUM; now also has sandwiches
Copper Oven (W of 13th & Meridian)
Egg Crate Café – 13th & Tyler
Riverside Café – 13th & Bitting near North High School
Maharaja - (Zoo Blvd & Central)
*NATIVE AMERICAN*
Indian Center – Indian Tacos for Tuesday lunch: W-O-W
*COFFEEHOUSES*
the bean scene – 13th & Tyler (hang out and hookah with the highschoolers…and have hummus!)
Riverside Perk
*SANDWICHES/SOUP*
Great Harvest Bread (getting a new oven to make crusty breads - can't WAIT; stock up on granola while ur there)
Cinnamon's Deli (comfort food, baby) - N of 21st & Maize Nancy's A-Maize-in' Sandwiches (technically Maize, but whatev)
TLC Muffins (W. Central – streusel or the one with the peach filling YUM; now also has sandwiches)
*OTHER*
TLC Muffins (W. Central) – streusel or the one with the peach filling YUM; now also has sandwiches
Copper Oven (W of 13th & Meridian)
Egg Crate Café – 13th & Tyler
Riverside Café – 13th & Bitting near North High School
*ITALIAN/PIZZA*
Knolla's Pizza (2 locations) – Chicago style
Bertolli’s Pizza (Maize & Central) – NY style
DeFazio's Italian (Amidon north of 21st) *toasted ravioli*
Bertolli’s Pizza (Maize & Central) – NY style
DeFazio's Italian (Amidon north of 21st) *toasted ravioli*
*BURGERS&BBQ*
Nu-Way (crumbly IS good…in honor of Grandpa Nubs)
Bionic Burger (love the kiddie meals in paper cars)
Freddy's Frozen Custard
Spangles (sorry snobs and Stevens conspiracy-theorists)
Bubba’s Nekked BBQ (on 13th west of Amidon/Meridian, whatever it is there)
Bionic Burger (love the kiddie meals in paper cars)
Freddy's Frozen Custard
Spangles (sorry snobs and Stevens conspiracy-theorists)
Bubba’s Nekked BBQ (on 13th west of Amidon/Meridian, whatever it is there)
*ASIAN/SUSHI*
Sit @ Thai (California couple with a great purple couch – personally love the clean, unornamented ambiance, but others call it too austere...)
Emperor’s Japanese Grill (N of 21st & Ridge – Kobe’s fast-food style & price- don't miss the sauces in the front fridge!)
Thai House (on West St S of 13th – 4 tables only)
Gindi (sushi, Thai, etc.)
Kobe (East side import to north of 21st & Maize)
Emperor’s Japanese Grill (N of 21st & Ridge – Kobe’s fast-food style & price- don't miss the sauces in the front fridge!)
Thai House (on West St S of 13th – 4 tables only)
Gindi (sushi, Thai, etc.)
Kobe (East side import to north of 21st & Maize)
*MEXICAN/TEXMEX/LATIN/SO. AMERICAN*
Monterrey Grill (Kellogg W of I-235)
Red Bean's Bayou Grill (21st & Ridge) - also has defunct La Mesa menu items
Poblano's (13th & Ridge - even better than Chipotle)
Los Cocos (13th & Tyler)
Felipes (2 locations - Central between West & Zoo Blvd. and 119th & Maple)
Frida's (E of 21st & Amidon) – spicy!
Yuca Bistro (south of Central & Tyler) - get the goat cheese salad and churros
Senor Tequila’s – Tyler & 21st
The little boba/papusa place on 21st, west of Broadway - help??
Red Bean's Bayou Grill (21st & Ridge) - also has defunct La Mesa menu items
Poblano's (13th & Ridge - even better than Chipotle)
Los Cocos (13th & Tyler)
Felipes (2 locations - Central between West & Zoo Blvd. and 119th & Maple)
Frida's (E of 21st & Amidon) – spicy!
Yuca Bistro (south of Central & Tyler) - get the goat cheese salad and churros
Senor Tequila’s – Tyler & 21st
The little boba/papusa place on 21st, west of Broadway - help??
*MEDITERRANEAN*
Le Monde (West & Central) - FETTUCHE SALAD (pickles, pita chips, olives...mmmm)
Byblos (w. Central)
Bella Luna (East side import to New Market - AMAZING Bella Maggio house salad)
Yuca Bistro - yummy seafood crepes and flatbreads; fun blend of Latin & Mediterranean cuisine
Byblos (w. Central)
Bella Luna (East side import to New Market - AMAZING Bella Maggio house salad)
Yuca Bistro - yummy seafood crepes and flatbreads; fun blend of Latin & Mediterranean cuisine
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