By Mike Thayer You know a place has good eats when it’s tough to find a parking spot during the lunch hour. You could smell the goodness emanating from the bakery/cafe before shutting the door to the vehicle.   I followed the enticing aromas into the place.  A quaint joint, Bagatelle serves food old-school-cafeteria style.  […]

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By Mike Thayer Hands down, this place rocks Middle Eastern Cuisine.  The Hummus is the best in town and so is the Chicken Shawarma.  Oh, and there is no better pita. I took my family to N & J on Friday night, it was very busy, but we got seated and served our drinks right […]

Established in 1986, Cholita’s is a full service, family owned and operated restaurant. We take great pride in preparing the food fresh daily. We want it to be to your satisfaction. We realize all tastes are not the same, therefore, if we ever serve any food that is not to your satisfaction, please let us know and we […]

By Mike Thayer I no longer have to drive down to Derby to shop at an Aldi or hit every light driving up Rock Road and then on 21st to get some groceries at the Aldi there. Opening on May 7th, the new Aldi in the Eastgate Shopping Center on Kellogg is truly appreciated by […]

By Mike Thayer So you’ve got some boneless pork chops in the fridge, but you don’t want to fix them the same way you did last time….. Make a casserole with them. Ingredients: Two boneless pork chops 3-4 medium potatoes, thick slices (skin on, skin off, it’s up to you) 1/2 cup baby carrots 1/2 […]

The key to a great grilled cheese is mayo….. Don’t spread butter on the bread, melt it in the pan instead. Spread mayo on the bread and make it golden brown and delicious in the melted butter. I also like to flavor mine up a bit with Cookies Flavor Enhancer. ~ Mike Thayer A real […]

At China GO eateries (China GO, China GO Grill, and China GO XP), we are all about delivering fresh and healthy authentic Asian cuisine with each and every dish made from scratch. Locally owned and serving Wichita since 2001, we pride ourselves on using only high quality ingredients to deliver the best possible products for […]

By Mike Thayer I recently posted a Bachelor on the Cheap article about stocking your pantry.  The list provided for all the essentials for creating meals and snacks representing all the food groups.  “But Mike,” you ask, “What about if you’re on a low carb diet, no chips, pasta, breads, or rice, how do you […]

By Mike Thayer Now you can start putting together your favorite Grilling Good Eats recipes in the kitchen while listening to yours truly read you the ingredient list and recipe directions on your phone, tablet or computer! Another great reason to use the audio file:  Listen to the ingredient list while you’re at the grocery […]

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In 1995, a renegade cow, paintbrush in mouth, painted the three words “EAT MOR CHIKIN” on a Texas billboard. From that day forward, the burger-eating landscape was forever changed. These fearless cows, acting in enlightened self-interest, realized that when people eat chicken, they don’t eat beef. Today, the cows’ herds have increased and their message […]

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