Stories by Wichita Eagle journalists, with AI summarization
This curated collection of stories highlights Wichita restaurants that locals still remember fondly.
Readers will recall Dobbs House, where families watched planes while dining, and the rivalry between Zipps Drive Thru and Zipburger, famous for budget burgers and seasoned fries. The articles also revisit Brown’s Grill, a family-run burger spot that expanded into multiple locations, and The Dead Cow, a burger joint known for its quirky menu names. Diamond Head fascinated diners with potent tiki drinks and flaming pu pu platters, while The Maples offered popular Sunday buffets and baby back ribs on the west side.
NO. 1: FLASHBACK FRIDAY: RED MESA GRILL WAS A SPICY RESTAURANT PIONEER ON WICHITA’S WEST SIDE…