Experience the Best of Wichita Fine Dining in These Restaurants

Are you planning a party but have no idea what to do for the food? Just bring in a food truck! You'll provide your guests with quality, tasty food they'll love, and you can get back to hosting the party. Since there are so many delicious food truck options, we've compiled a shortlist of four of Wichita's best-rated trucks. more 1. Funky Monkey Munchies While some food trucks consistently use just one menu for the food they serve, Funky Monkey Munchies has a rotating menu. This means you could use Funky Monkey Munchies for several parties and enjoy a variety of delicious, organic-based food. This food truck takes a classic item and puts a tasty spin on it, like cherry cheesecake waffles, for example. A menu item you'll have to try is the jalapeno popper rolls. Dip these rolls in Funky Monkey Munchies's sweet chili sauce, and your taste buds will experience sweet and spicy all at once. 2. The Flying Stove The Flying Stove also changes up their menu to keep you coming back for more of their delicious food. The level of flavor they pack into each dish will leave you satisfied and wanting more at the same time. The menu generally consists of tacos, sandwiches, burgers, and fries, but with their own flair to each item. You can't go wrong with their bleu cheeseburger, kale grilled cheese sandwich, or truffle fries. If you want something delicious that's sure to please the whole crowd, bring in The Flying Stove. 3. LumpiaPalooza If you've never tried lumpia before, you definitely should. Lumpia is essentially the Filipino version of a spring roll, but LumpiaPalooza makes lumpia with quite a variety of ingredients. The owners of LumpiaPalooza first opened a restaurant in Wichita called the Parsnipity Cafe, which is now no longer open. The owners decided to stick with just the food truck, so if you want the best lumpia in town, order from LumpiaPalooza. You can order a classic lumpia with sweet and sour sauce or try something completely different, like a macaroni and cheese lumpia or even a cookie dough lumpia. 4. Noble House Hawaiian Plate If you want a more Hawaiian-themed menu, check out Noble House Hawaiian. While Noble House Hawaiian is a restaurant based in Wichita, you won't want to pass up the opportunity to bring a taste of Hawaii to your guests by bringing in their food truck or team of caterers. The menu consists of several plate lunch variations, so you can go classic or try something very different. For instance, you can order the Hulihuli Chicken, which consists of marinated and charbroiled chicken, or Lau Lau, which consists of a piece of pork and butterfish wrapped steamed in a taro leaf and tea leaf. Noble House Hawaiian also caters sushi. Take a load off your event planning. Bring in any one of these four food trucks, and your guests won't be able to stop talking about how good the food was for the rest of the day. Image via Pixabay by kendallpools

Whether you need space, power, or to feel luxurious in a car, Mazda has an SUV for you. Here's the lowdown on three Mazdas so you can determine which one fits your lifestyle best. more Mazda CX-9 The Mazda CX-9 is available in four trim levels: Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, and Signature. All trims are available in all-wheel drive, while the Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring are also available with front-wheel drive. This SUV is powered by a Skyactiv-G 2.5-turbo four-cylinder engine with Dynamic Pressure Turbo that gets 250 horsepower. Each Mazda CX-9's engine is paired with a Skyactiv six-speed automatic transmission. The 18.0-inch aluminum wheels, body-colored rear roof spoiler, and dual exhaust outlets give the CX-9 a sporty look. The Grand Touring stands out with aluminum roof rails with a satin chrome finish and 20.0-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. One of the perks of owning the CX-9 is that it is great for large families or those transporting team members because it seats up to seven passengers. Inside the cabin, you'll find luxurious amenities such as leather-trimmed seats, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and a power moonroof. A 7.0-inch full-color touch screen display and access to MazdaConnect keep you connected while on the go. Mazda CX-5 If you like a car with more options to select from, the Mazda CX-5 is your SUV because it can be customized in five trim levels — Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, and Signature. The Skyactive-G 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine (with Cylinder Deactivation) delivers 187 horsepower. Mazda has paired this engine with a Skyactive-Drive six-speed automatic transmission with Sport mode and manual-shift. The C X -5 has an aggressive appearance and available features, including a roof-mounted shark-fin antenna, body-colored rear roof spoiler, and bright finish dual exhaust outlets. LED headlights light the way ahead, and body-colored power side mirrors with LED turn signals ensure others know your intentions. With this car's Mazda Connect infotainment system and a 7.0-inch touch screen display with Bluetooth and Pandora integration, you now have both information and entertainment apps at the touch of a finger. Two USB inputs allow you to keep your devices charged and at the ready. Mazda CX-3 Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring are the three trim levels available for the Mazda CX-3. Each of these sport a Skyactive-G 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine with VVT. This engine will arrive paired with a Skyactive-Drive six-speed automatic transmission, and get 148 horsepower. A rear roofline spoiler and roof-mounted shark-fin antenna keep the lines sleek, and clear-lens halogen headlights light up your path.  The Touring and Grand Touring feature heated side mirrors and a piano black pillar garnish. There's plenty of room for five passengers to sit comfortably in the CX-3. If you love the feel of luxury, this is the SUV for you. The Sport has cloth-trimmed sport seats, while the seats in the Touring and Grand Touring are leather-trimmed. Also, the Grand Touring features a power sliding glass moonroof, leather steering wheel, and a Bose seven-speaker audio sound system. All trims include a Mazda Connect infotainment system, a 7.0-inch touch screen display, a rearview camera, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and push-button start. With so many great options, you're sure to find the perfect Mazda SUV to suit your lifestyle. Image via MazdaUSA.com

As the best compact car according to U.S. News and World Report, the 2019 Mazda3 offers an elegant interior paired with a comfortable ride. Fully redesigned for the 2019 model year, the Mazda3 comes in a sedan and hatchback style. Each style comes in four trims: base, Select, Preferred, and Premium. Keep reading to find out which style meets your needs. more Power To get you where you need to go, all Mazda3 models come standard with the same 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 186 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. Also, all trims feature a six-speed automatic transmission except the hatchback Premium trim that comes with a six-speed manual transmission. Previous models were strictly front-wheel drive, but with the 2019 models, it comes standard, while the upper-level trims have all-wheel drive available. Performance Fuel efficiency is about average for the Mazda3. If you opt for the sedan with front-wheel drive and automatic transmission, expect to get an EPA-estimated 27 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. The hatchback model gets 26 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. Space Both the sedan and hatchback seat five people. When it comes to cargo space, the sedan offers 13.2 cubic feet of trunk space, which is more than the vehicle offered in previous models. Even though the hatchback is a full 8 inches shorter than the sedan, it features 20.1 cubic feet of space. Interior One thing you will notice about the interior of the Mazda3 is the lack of clutter. Everything is easily accessible and feels expensive. On the base sedan, standard features include cloth upholstery, push-button start, and a 7-inch information display. Pertaining to infotainment, the sedan comes standard with an 8.8-inch display that sits atop the dashboard, an eight-speaker stereo, Bluetooth capabilities, two USB ports, and HD radio. The base hatchback has standard features, including synthetic leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. Optional upgrades include a Bose premium audio system with 12 speakers and a power-sliding glass moonroof. For infotainment, the hatchback and all sedan trims except for the base include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Safety Features Standard safety features found on the 2019 Mazda3 sedan are minimal as it only includes a rearview camera. The hatchback, on the other hand, comes standard with adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, and driver attention and drowsiness monitoring. All of these standard safety features found on the hatchback are optional with the sedan. Available active safety features found on the hatchback include adaptive headlights and a head-up display. Since its debut in 2003, the Mazda3 has become one of the most comfortable and affordable small cars. To learn more about the 2019 Mazda3 or to get behind the wheel of either the hatchback or sedan, contact the experts at Davis-Moore Mazda. They can help you drive off in one of these vehicles today. Image via MazdaUSA.com