By Mike Thayer This is the Aldi discount brand, replacing Friendly Farms? Every morning, millions of Americans wake up to (or need it to wake up) a cup of coffee, java, joe, brew, mud, bean juice, morning jolt, wakey juice, call it what you will…. Many of those folks can’t drink it black however, it’s […]
SUMO by Nambara – Wichita – Bachelor on the Cheap
Stroud’s – Wichita Taco Tico – Augusta, Derby, Wichita SUMO by Nambara is a locally-owned Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Restaurant, serving Wichita 14 years strong. We are the first local restaurant to combine hibachi (teppanyaki) and sushi creating two distinctly different dining experiences. Our sushi bar features more than a hundred creative rolls, freshly made […]
Papa John's – Derby, Wichita – Bachelor on the Cheap
Panera Bread – Derby, Wichita Papa Murphy’s – Andover, Derby, Wichita The secret to success is much like the secret to making a better pizza – the more you put into it, the more you get out of it. We’re as hungry for perfection today as we were when we first opened our doors more […]
Who makes the best fish sandwich in fast food 2022 – they are listed here from worst to first – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Burgers, chicken nuggets, pizza, tacos…… What are you supposed to eat when none of the above sounds good? A crispy fish sandwich of course! But which fast food joint makes the best fish sandwich? In the name of ‘food science’ (a’hem, cough), I have sampled fish sandwiches from all the national fast […]
Arby's Bourbon BBQ Brisket Sandwich is not worth the price – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer ‘Meat Craft’ huh? I’m a grill enthusiast, a BBQ lover, I’ve even gone to school to become a certified Competition BBQ Judge – yes, really, there is such a thing. So when Arby’s hyped up a Bourbon BBQ Brisket Sandwich, I had to jump on it….. Here’s the description from the restaurant […]
French Fry Battle: Wendy's new fries vs. McDonald's – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer French Fry Battle: Wendy’s vs. McDonald’s When it comes to fast food, a lot of folks claim that McDonald’s has the best fries. I’m one of those people, when they’re hot and salted correctly, they’re tough to beat. Coming out of the fryer, McDonald’s fries are golden brown and you get the […]
Shop Artisan Wines, Gifts, Accessories and more at WineShop at Home – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Shopping online at my leisure in the comfort of my own home, discovering new and exclusive wines and having them shipped directly to my door = Happiness in Every Sip. I borrowed that line from WineShop at Home, the club I joined, it’s a true statement. WineShop At Home, founded in 2005, […]
What to look forward to from fast food/fast casual in 2019 – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Slowly but surely, fast food/fast casual restaurants are responding to customer demand for more upscale choices, better burgers, sandwiches and other fare, specifically, smokehouse/chophouse style options of meat on bread. We’re talking the smokey flavors of hickory, oak and fruit woods. We’re going to see bolder sauces, more varieties of meats, cheeses, […]
Whiskey Dick's – Wichita – Bachelor on the Cheap
Whiskey Dicks is the ultimate sports bar & grill, specializing in whiskey and burgers. Located Just south of Kellogg on Seneca, we are home to one of the largest whiskey selections in Wichita with over 400 different whiskeys. While we specialize in burgers like our version of the Juicy Lucy called the Richard Dick, we […]
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Celebrates National Taco Day with $1.50 Select Tacos All Day and a Chance for Fuzzy’s Fans to Win Free Tacos for a Year – Bachelor on the Cheap
100 Fuzzy’s fans will win Free Tacos for a Year when they dine at Fuzzy’s on National Taco Day Fort Worth, TX. — On National Taco Day – Tuesday, October 4 – Fuzzy’s Taco Shop will offer select $1.50 tacos all day*. Head to your favorite Fuzzy’s and celebrate with a breakfast taco or Baja […]
Coming Soon – a food review: Which national chain fast food restaurants offer the best value meal menu options? – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer I recently did a fast food value meal challenge, challenging myself to eat nothing but fast food value meals and/or ‘meal deals’ for a week with a budget of just $50. Were there enough restaurants out there offering value meals that fit in that budget? Was there enough variety? Did I stay […]
Food Review: Arby's Smokehouse Beef Short Rib Sandwich – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer The Arby’s Smokehouse Beef Short Rib Sandwich in the box…. Arby’s has announced a new but limited time addition to their ‘Smokehouse Meats’ lineup of sandwiches, the Smokehouse Beef Short Rib Sandwich. I’m a grill enthusiast, a BBQ lover, I’ve even gone to school to become a certified Competition BBQ Judge – […]
Food Review: Sweet Baby Ray's Buffalo Sauce – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Thinking about wings for the Super Bowl? A Buffalo Shrimp appetizer perhaps? If you don’t have your own tried and true Buffalo Sauce recipe, have you tried Sweet Baby Ray’s Buffalo Sauce? Here’s the description from the website: A full-flavored sauce with the perfect blend of cayenne pepper and garlic, with a […]
Best in Wichita Metro Burger Challenge 2022: How does Twin Peaks rate? – Bachelor on the Cheap
A cold beer and sports on the big screens… Life is good By Mike Thayer I’m traveling around the Wichita Metro, sampling the burger offerings from any joint that has burgers on the menu, local, regional, national chain, it doesn’t matter. In order to determine a true champion of burgers in the metro, I’ll have […]