Good Morning Wichita! (And my readers from back east!)
A close friend of mine has a hot date tonight. Looking for ideas, he asked me "Where would you want to go, if someone was taking you out on a Wednesday night?" After some consideration, I recommended Caffe Moderne in Old Town.
Cafe Moderne is one of my FAVORITE places to eat in Wichita. First of all, it's beautiful inside. It's small and intimate, and somehow manages to be elegant and quaint at the same time. The staff is friendly and casual, and if you frequent the place it's pretty easy to get to know them. The food is GREAT, I can't get enough of it. The menu is short but packs an impressive variety of sandwiches, quiche, soups, and salads. There's a separate room just for Caffe Moderne's getalo and sorbetto, and I find that I always have room for just a LITTLE dessert when I'm there ;-)
For what it's worth, I also think the bartender at Caffe Moderne makes the best Lemon Drop martini in Wichita, so if you're out in Old Town tonight, you should check it out!
Have a great day! (And send my buddy good vibes for his date!)
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Chelsea's Favorite Burger Joint Opens in Wichita!!!
Hello Wichita!
I have been a VERY busy lady for the past few weeks! My husband Bryan and I have been (drum roll please. . . ) HOUSE HUNTING! After all, there's nothing sillier than being a Real Estate Agent who doesn't own a home, PLUS we're running out of time to cash in on our $8,000 tax credit. So, I'm happy to say, we are now under contract to buy our first home! I don't want to say anything else about it, because I'm superstitious enough to worry that I might jinx the deal. BUT, I promise details and photos very soon!
In other news, my ALL TIME FAVORITE burger place has opened a location in Wichita! As you may or may not know, I lived all over the US before moving here in 2007. During my time in Pittsburgh, PA, and Alexandria, VA, I developed a near-dependence on cheeseburgers from Five Guys. Now, a lot of Five Guys fans will tell you that the fries are what make the place special. I'm not knocking the fries; they're fantastic! Nice thick cuts of potato fried in delicious peanut oil. . . mmmm. But it's the BURGERS that are truly special. Not only are they perfectly grilled and carefully assembled, but you can get AS MANY TOPPINGS AS YOU WANT, for FREE! I love that. Anyway, earlier this month, Five Guys opened up a new location at 2610 N Maize. Last Saturday, they were CRAZY busy, but the line moved fast and Bryan and I had our burgers within about 15 minutes of entering the restaurant. Here's what it looks like inside, by the way:
Bonus points for anyone who can identify the handsome man in the foreground!
And HERE is my phenomenally delicious burger, made with my favorite toppings: lettuce, tomato, ketchup, and mustard:
Needless to say, you should head to Five Guys immediately and experience the tastiness for yourself. Not in the mood for a burger or fries? Too bad, it's all they have! You can get a LITTLE burger, if you want, (and I always do) because the regular sized burgers are pretty sizable. Oh, and you can get your fries Cajun style, if you like some spice. OH! And I almost forgot, ALL THE FREE PEANUTS YOU CAN EAT!
I have been a VERY busy lady for the past few weeks! My husband Bryan and I have been (drum roll please. . . ) HOUSE HUNTING! After all, there's nothing sillier than being a Real Estate Agent who doesn't own a home, PLUS we're running out of time to cash in on our $8,000 tax credit. So, I'm happy to say, we are now under contract to buy our first home! I don't want to say anything else about it, because I'm superstitious enough to worry that I might jinx the deal. BUT, I promise details and photos very soon!
In other news, my ALL TIME FAVORITE burger place has opened a location in Wichita! As you may or may not know, I lived all over the US before moving here in 2007. During my time in Pittsburgh, PA, and Alexandria, VA, I developed a near-dependence on cheeseburgers from Five Guys. Now, a lot of Five Guys fans will tell you that the fries are what make the place special. I'm not knocking the fries; they're fantastic! Nice thick cuts of potato fried in delicious peanut oil. . . mmmm. But it's the BURGERS that are truly special. Not only are they perfectly grilled and carefully assembled, but you can get AS MANY TOPPINGS AS YOU WANT, for FREE! I love that. Anyway, earlier this month, Five Guys opened up a new location at 2610 N Maize. Last Saturday, they were CRAZY busy, but the line moved fast and Bryan and I had our burgers within about 15 minutes of entering the restaurant. Here's what it looks like inside, by the way:
Bonus points for anyone who can identify the handsome man in the foreground!
And HERE is my phenomenally delicious burger, made with my favorite toppings: lettuce, tomato, ketchup, and mustard:
Needless to say, you should head to Five Guys immediately and experience the tastiness for yourself. Not in the mood for a burger or fries? Too bad, it's all they have! You can get a LITTLE burger, if you want, (and I always do) because the regular sized burgers are pretty sizable. Oh, and you can get your fries Cajun style, if you like some spice. OH! And I almost forgot, ALL THE FREE PEANUTS YOU CAN EAT!
Monday, January 18, 2010
The Bella Luna Cafe
Good Morning, Wichita!
In keeping with my tradition of recommending all my favorite places it eat in Wichita, today I bring you The Bella Luna Cafe. Bryan and I had dinner there before the Blues Ball on Saturday, and it was delightful! I had their baby spinach salad, which comes with enough delicious cheese, candied walnuts, and pomegranate vinaigrette to make it a complete meal:
If you like Mediterranean flavors and a fairly intimate atmosphere, you'd probably love Bella Luna! They have a few locations in Wichita, including the ones I've tried: one at Bradley Fair and one at Central and Oliver. The Bella Luna Cafe is one of my favorite places to go on Date Night with Bryan because it feels a little classy without being over-the-top or expensive. The menu is short but very diverse, and I've liked everything I've tried.
Stay tuned this week for another post about some live music this weekend brought to you by the Wichita Swing Dance Society!
Have a great week!
-Chelsea
In keeping with my tradition of recommending all my favorite places it eat in Wichita, today I bring you The Bella Luna Cafe. Bryan and I had dinner there before the Blues Ball on Saturday, and it was delightful! I had their baby spinach salad, which comes with enough delicious cheese, candied walnuts, and pomegranate vinaigrette to make it a complete meal:
If you like Mediterranean flavors and a fairly intimate atmosphere, you'd probably love Bella Luna! They have a few locations in Wichita, including the ones I've tried: one at Bradley Fair and one at Central and Oliver. The Bella Luna Cafe is one of my favorite places to go on Date Night with Bryan because it feels a little classy without being over-the-top or expensive. The menu is short but very diverse, and I've liked everything I've tried.
Stay tuned this week for another post about some live music this weekend brought to you by the Wichita Swing Dance Society!
Have a great week!
-Chelsea
Monday, January 4, 2010
Now That's a Good Sandwich
If you're heading to the East Side Mall to do any post-holiday shopping (or returns!) you have GOT to eat at The Metro Grill. I'm serious, this is not a choice, this is a necessity. Sure, it's a little food stand in the middle of a mall food court. But Mike Gonzales, who owns the place, is a master of short order gourmet cooking. My favorites include the grilled asparagus and this, which is the best steak sandwich in the city:
Don't let its appearance fool you! This seemingly hodgepodge combination of ingredients is a culinary triumph. Don't judge it until you've had a bite. I can also recommend the Pasta Mia, and I'd bet money that everything else on the menu is worth the wait. (Yes, there will be a line. But Mike or his crew will entertain you with their cooking and their bantering.)
Mike's planning on opening a stand-alone restaurant this year, so I'm really looking forward to trying that!
Don't let its appearance fool you! This seemingly hodgepodge combination of ingredients is a culinary triumph. Don't judge it until you've had a bite. I can also recommend the Pasta Mia, and I'd bet money that everything else on the menu is worth the wait. (Yes, there will be a line. But Mike or his crew will entertain you with their cooking and their bantering.)
Mike's planning on opening a stand-alone restaurant this year, so I'm really looking forward to trying that!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Hu Hot
When I started Chelsea's Wichita, I promised recommendations for restaurants. I would be remiss if I left out Hu Hot Mongolian Grill, which is located at 21st and Rock. It's CONVENIENTLY close to my office at 22nd and Rock, which probably has something to do with my undying love for the place.
At Hu Hot, you can order appetizers like Crab Rangoon, or soup or salad, but there are no entrees on the menu. That's because you choose ALL of your own ingredients from Hu Hot's massive buffet. The buffet includes meats, different types of pasta, fruits, vegetables, and a vast array of sauces. You pick whatever you like, and the cooks at Hu Hot will stir-fry your ingredients on a massive cook top. If you're not a culinary master, don't worry; there are recipe cards and guidelines provided by the restaurant.
Personally, I like to go for chicken, pad thai noodles, pea pods, a ton of water chestnuts, min-corn, plenty of pineapple, and some mandarin oranges. I mix 1 spoonful of peanut sauce with 4 spoonfuls of teriyaki, a spoonful of ginger sauce, and sometimes a spoonful of lemon juice. After it's cooked I top it with Hu Hot's crushed peanuts and shredded coconut. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Click here for a menu. See you out there, Wichita!
-Chelsea
At Hu Hot, you can order appetizers like Crab Rangoon, or soup or salad, but there are no entrees on the menu. That's because you choose ALL of your own ingredients from Hu Hot's massive buffet. The buffet includes meats, different types of pasta, fruits, vegetables, and a vast array of sauces. You pick whatever you like, and the cooks at Hu Hot will stir-fry your ingredients on a massive cook top. If you're not a culinary master, don't worry; there are recipe cards and guidelines provided by the restaurant.
Personally, I like to go for chicken, pad thai noodles, pea pods, a ton of water chestnuts, min-corn, plenty of pineapple, and some mandarin oranges. I mix 1 spoonful of peanut sauce with 4 spoonfuls of teriyaki, a spoonful of ginger sauce, and sometimes a spoonful of lemon juice. After it's cooked I top it with Hu Hot's crushed peanuts and shredded coconut. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Click here for a menu. See you out there, Wichita!
-Chelsea
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