Tucked away in one of Wichita’s quaint older neighborhoods is a charming home on a tree-lined street.  The house may be unassuming, but looks are deceiving, as this house reverberates with rock ‘n’ roll bombast.  This is the practice space for Black Gasoline.
Black Gasoline is a riff-ready, 70s-fantasy-psychedelia-influenced, shake-your-butt rock band.  How’s that for a label?  The band has been fully entrenched in the Wichita rock scene for quite a few years now.  So what’s left to learn about Black Gasoline? Plenty.
The band is Bryan Seely (lead vocals), Paul DeCeglie …

To those familiar with Mort’s Martini Bar, general manager Emma Russell needs no introduction. To those of you who don’t recognize her smiling face, either you’re not 21 yet (because Emma will kick you out, so don’t even try it) or you’ve been spending too much time at America’s Pub. Of the many, many (many) times that I have sipped dirty martinis at Mort’s, the times when I get to chat with Emma (or Mel, her sister from another mister) are my favorites. But, I wanted to know more about …

I’m not going to tell you the name of the amiable server who took care of me and some friends at a recent dine at Cy’s Place: The Hoof and Horn Supper Club in Sedgwick because she confided that she will use a different name when she starts her new job at a Wichita radio station, so I’m convinced she’s in the witness protection program and I don’t want to blow her cover.
Once you find your way to downtown Sedgwick, it’s not difficult to locate The Hoof and Horn; it’s …

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Carly Holmes loves El Rodeo: “A year ago I didn’t even know where El Rodeo was. Today it has become our version of Cheers for me and my friends. Everyone knows our names and it is guaranteed that Juan Diego (our favorite waiter) will give us a hug before we’ve even been seated… a kiss on the cheek if he’s feeling …

I’m not going to lie – I love Martha Stewart. I faithfully read Martha Stewart Living, subscribe to the Everyday Food – Dinner Tonight daily recipe and have a copy of Martha’s Rules on my nightstand.
So it goes without saying that I attempt to inject my own little Martha-esque touches to every party I host. At a recent informal cocktail party at my home, I focused on simplicity – from the clean, white serving plates to the uncomplicated, but flavorful dishes. And, frankly, I think Martha would be proud.
The menu:

Cheese …