Halloween fell on a Saturday this year for the first time since 2020. Chef Travis Russell looks at the holiday from the viewpoint of a restaurant owner - and a Wichitan on this week's "Flyover Food."
The Kansas Restaurant and Hospitality Association held its annual awards banquet in Wichita, bringing together people from all over the state whose work reaches well beyond the dining room.
The record-setting heat and drought brought unprescedented hardships to the growers of south-central Kansas. Chef Travis Russell reflects on what extreme weather can mean to area growers on this week's Flyover Food.
Summer means sizzling heat. But it also can mean fresh produce including locally grown corn - if you're lucky. Chef Travis Russell tells us more on this week's Flyover Food.
Chef Travis Russell recently attended the annual "Paella Fest" — hosted by KMUW's own Ellie Keppy and her partner Arietta. He discovered the event was more than just a delicious meal.
Chef Travis Russell has been one of the many soccer enthusiasts enjoying the World Cup. He and his family recently attended a watch party at Argentina's Empanadas in Wichita. He tells us more on this week's Flyover Food.
Sometimes, a disaster shows how much support there is in a community. Chef Travis Russell witnessed this recently.
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A Survey of the People and Places Working in the Business of Food in the Air CapitalWichita, Kansas, famously known as the "Air Capital of the World," is a hub of aviation, innovation, and, perhaps…
less known, a thriving food scene. Beneath the hum of aircraft engines and the hustle of aerospace manufacturing, there’s a burgeoning community of chefs, farmers, food entrepreneurs, and culinary innovators. These are the individuals and businesses working to shape the flavor of the Air Capital—creating a rich tapestry of food culture that reflects both the city’s history and its modern evolution.In this survey of the people and places working in and around the food business in Wichita, we explore how local chefs are reimagining traditional flavors, how farmers are championing sustainability, and how restaurants, markets, and local businesses are fostering a stronger sense of community through food.