Category Archives: Holiday meals

I like a man who knows what he wants

June 17, 201110:02 a.m.

This nearly made me choke on my Panera coffee.

My colleaugue Lori Buselt forwarded me the below e-mail exchange between her and her hilarious husband, Brian.

She asked him to look at my Father’s Day dining story and choose where he’d like to go.

By Denise Neil | Tags: Filed under Holiday buffets, Holiday meals, Sunday brunch | Comments

Feed your father on Sunday

June 16, 20113:29 p.m.

Restaurants are of the belief that dads like beef.

I always feel bad for dads. Restaurants don’t feel the need to roll out the buffet carpet for him as much as they do for mom or for Easter and Thanksgiving.

Sorry, dad.

Still, there are plenty of places willing to give dad a deal and a meal this Father’s Day, which is Sunday. Check out my story, which will appear in tomorrow’s Go! section.

By Denise Neil | Filed under Barbecue, Buffets, Holiday meals | Comments

Newport now serves brunch, including Mothers’ Day

May 5, 201110:26 a.m.

Stuffed French toast is among the brunch options at Newport Grill's new Sunday brunch.

There’s a new Sunday brunch player in town, and you and mom can check out a amped-up version of it this weekend.

Newport Grill, the fine dining seafood restaurant that opened late last year at 1900 N. Rock Road, recently added a Sunday brunch, served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Theirs is set up a bit differently from most.

On a typical Sunday, the restaurant will offer all-you-can-eat access to a cold bar, which features, among other things, shrimp, oysters on the half shell and more. A dessert bar also is included.

Diners then are able to choose from a list of plated, composed brunch meals, ranging from stuffed French toast to eggs Benedict (one version is served atop crab cakes.) A few of the restaurant’s non-breakfasty entrees are offered among the options, too, including a chicken dish.

Normally, the brunch is $18 for adults and $12 for children. This Sunday, for Mother’s Day, the restaurant will add several things to the usual offering, including crab claws on the cold bar. This time, the price is $25 for adults, $12 for children ages 4-12.

For more information, call 316-636-9555.

Also, if you want to see a full list of who’s serving Mother’s Day brunches this year, you can see my story that’s coming out in Friday’s Go! right now.

By Denise Neil | Tags: Filed under Buffets, Holiday meals, Sunday brunch | Comments

Eat like you’re Irish: Part II

March 17, 201111:02 a.m.

Turns out there’s a whole lot more Irish eating out there today than I originally thought. A few more restaurants offering corn beef and cabbage and other St. Patrick’s day specials have come to my attention since I wrote this post earlier this week.

Among them:

Old Mill Tasty Shop, 604 East Douglas: The downtown lunch favorite is offering corn beef and cabbage and Irish cream shakes today.

Heroes, 117 N. Mosley: The sports bar is offering corn beef and cabbage, bierocks, Irish stew and more today.

Yia Yia’s Eurobistro, 8115 E 21st Street N.: The fine dining restaurant is offering several Irish specials for lunch and dinner, included corn beef and cabbage, fish and chips, lamb stew, shepherd’s pie and more.

British Banger Company, 1713 W. Douglas: The carryout lunch spot is making Irish cottage pie plus bangers and mash  and will stay open until around 8 p.m.

The Shamrock, 1724 W. Douglas: The pub is serving corn beef and cabbage over the lunch an dinner hours today.

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, several Wichita locations: The yogurt chain is offering 25 percent off to customers wearing green.

River City Brewery, 150 N. Mosely: Though they’re not doing any food specials, River City is serving $2.50 green beers all day and is throwing a St. Patty’s day party starring awesome local cover band Lucky People, starting at 9 p.m. Cover is $3.

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Irish eatin’

March 14, 201111:56 a.m.

It’s St. Patrick’s Day week, which means that soon the green beef will be flowing and the cabbage will be simmering.

Several restaurants and bars in town are offering Irish-flavored specials this week in honor of the greenest of holidays. Among the specials you might consider checking out:

Bierocks, Brats n BBQ at 1225 W. Douglas is offering corned beer and cabbage, shepherds pie and Irish creme cheesecake today through Thursday.

Toni D’s, 650 N. Carriage Parkway is offering several St. Patrick’s day specials, including a corned beef and cabbage dinner with new potatoes and bread, Reuben sandwiches and decorated cookies. The specials are available 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday.

The Artichoke at 811 N. Douglas will serve mulligan stew as a special all day on Thursday and will feature the music of my harmonizing pals Erin and Alan Craddock in the evening. She’s very Irish, FYI.

Old Chicago’s St. Pat’s Mini Tour: The restaurant known for its beer selection is offering its annual tour of Irish beers, including Guinness Irish Stout, Killian’s Irish Red Lager and Odell Myrcenary Double IPA. The tour started last month and is available through Thursday.

The annual Blarney Breakfast, a fundraiser for Rainbows United, is scheduled for 6 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Old Chicago, 7626 E. Kellogg. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children under 12 and can be purchased at Old Chicago east or at the door the morning of the event.

Know of anything I’m missing?

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Happy (Chinese) New Year!

Feb. 3, 20113:20 p.m.

Celebrate with a plate of something hot, steamy and served atop a pile of rice. And by watching my friend Jaime’s video, shot live today at the very delicious Saigon, 1103 N. Broadway.

By Denise Neil | Tags: Filed under Asian food, Holiday meals | Comments