Welcome to Wichita!

[trinajpl]

What's the best one? My guess would be the Smithsonian, but I know there are other air & space museums around the country that attract lots of visitors.

Yep! The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. is fantastic

 

[MacMadame]

I've had a company phone for 20 years so I'm out of touch with phone services, but do plans still have data limits?

Some do, some don't. I used to always get unlimited plans when my kids were on the plan but now that they are out of the house we have plans with a very small limit since the two of us are almost always on wifi.

 

[Jarrett]

I've had a company phone for 20 years so I'm out of touch with phone services, but do plans still have data limits?

It doesn’t just have to do with limited data but congestion in the arena for your normal cell service to even work with so many customers in one place.

 

[jkl]

Now for the really important info.
Restaurants I have personally tried and can confirm they are very good.

Siena Tuscan Italian (inside the Ambassador Hotel)
The Kitchen. (Nice diverse menu)
Bite me BBQ. (Huge delicious BBQ sandwich enough for a midnight snack and don’t overlook the warm peach cobbler and ice cream)

 

[Jarrett]

Now for the really important info.
Restaurants I have personally tried and can confirm they are very good.

Siena Tuscan Italian (inside the Ambassador Hotel)
The Kitchen. (Nice diverse menu)
Bite me BBQ. (Huge delicious BBQ sandwich enough for a midnight snack and don’t overlook the warm peach cobbler and ice cream)

I am going to try the kitchen today. I saw them on the local news talking about the event and the owner seemed very nice.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

The hot turkey sandwich at Solly and Jude’s was really good. All sandwiches come with coleslaw and a chocolate chip cookie. It’s a sit down place but they were very quick.

 

[Sylvia]

The hot turkey sandwich at Solly and Jude’s was really good. All sandwiches come with coleslaw and a chocolate chip cookie. It’s a sit down place but they were very quick.

I’m enjoying their traditional corned beef sandwich right now! https://www.sollyandjudes.com/

Solly and Jude’s is across the street from the Arena box office and I was told to spread the word that it is open until 6 pm today & tomorrow & until 8 pm on Friday & Saturday.

 

[Spikefan]

I’m over at Tor Brewery before Jr. Pairs. Had planned to get a burger but this week’s special is Moroccan tomato soup and grilled cheese. They gave me a side of cheese for my grilled cheese. Pretty good and I’m the only one in here so got it quick.

 

[acraven]

I am told the Hilton Garden Inn is extending the hours of the bar and the restaurant in light of the late ending times of the Nationals competitive sessions. I don't know what the new hours are; I think they're posted.

 

[jkl]

I am told the Hilton Garden Inn is extending the hours of the bar and the restaurant in light of the late ending times of the Nationals competitive sessions. I don't know what the new hours are; I think they're posted.

Yes the new hours are posted on the doors. Monday night every table was taken. So glad that someone looked at the schedule!

 

[Matryeshka]

I seriously thought about seeing if there were any seats left/hotels/airBnBs as we have the whole week off. But it was not the price that determined that I could not in fact go but that there's no way to get to New Orleans as all the bridges are closed and I'd be terrified to drive even if they were open

 

[Jarrett]

Now for the really important info.
Restaurants I have personally tried and can confirm they are very good.

Siena Tuscan Italian (inside the Ambassador Hotel)
The Kitchen. (Nice diverse menu)
Bite me BBQ. (Huge delicious BBQ sandwich enough for a midnight snack and don’t overlook the warm peach cobbler and ice cream)

Bite me Bbq was good. It was nice seeing the junior silver medalist chowing down probably with who I assume is his mom.

 

[floridaice]

I seriously thought about seeing if there were any seats left/hotels/airBnBs as we have the whole week off. But it was not the price that determined that I could not in fact go but that there's no way to get to New Orleans as all the bridges are closed and I'd be terrified to drive even if they were open

Can you get to Mobile or Jackson?

Ed - I'm scared to drive over a lot of the New Orleans bridges in perfect weather!

 

[TanithandBenFan]

I seriously thought about seeing if there were any seats left/hotels/airBnBs as we have the whole week off. But it was not the price that determined that I could not in fact go but that there's no way to get to New Orleans as all the bridges are closed and I'd be terrified to drive even if they were open

I had to get out a day earlier than I planned because I knew I’d never get here if I waited for them to get the roads in order!

 

[clairecloutier]

Are all these restaurants just north of the arena?

I'm staying at the Fairfield which is just south and am a little surprised at the complete lack of services and shops. Nothing between here and the arena except McDonald's and an odd coffee place.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Are all these restaurants just north of the arena?

I'm staying at the Fairfield which is just south and am a little surprised at the complete lack of services and shops. Nothing between here and the arena except McDonald's and an odd coffee place.

Yeah most of the restaurants are near the arena and the Old Towne area. I'm at the Fairfield as well and there's also a Subway two blocks from us (on the same street as McD's) and the Doo Dah Diner, which my first Lyft driver recommended for breakfast/lunch.

 

[Cachoo]

If you need some snacks you might try this. I think it is too chilly to walk. This may be a little too far on St. Francis so if you have wheels:

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

youtu.be

 

[peibeck]

My seat in the first row above the officials would be perfection if not for this

https://imgur.com/a/FoeZCRb

We need to get you a booster seat!

 

[Jarrett]

Are all these restaurants just north of the arena?

I'm staying at the Fairfield which is just south and am a little surprised at the complete lack of services and shops. Nothing between here and the arena except McDonald's and an odd coffee place.

The only gas station in the area had multiple people just sleeping out front so I assume that is why there aren’t more in this area. I read multiple review of places that closed in the area because of homeless coming in a wreaking places. Gas station was packed with chips and candy but no odds and ends like chapstick or lotion. No drugs stores either just for day to day things or snacks. Not the best location without a car. I went to the mall to the east and there is stuff all over the place but that is a 10m drive.

 

[Spikefan]

You can order off the kid’s menu at Solly and Jude’s. Score!

 

[TanithandBenFan]

We need to get you a booster seat!

It was actually better if I scrunched down in the seat so I could see through the small window lol. I need to be shorter!

 

[Lanie]

My hotel is quite a bit away so I am not sure how I'll get there except Ubering. I did rent a car but don't wanna park at the arena. (Home2Suites)

 

[jkl]

Three words I thought I would never say. “I miss Rusty”. Those two women doing the in arena announcing are making my head split in two when they talk. Be careful what you wish for.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Three words I thought I would never say. “I miss Rusty”. Those two women doing the in arena announcing are making my head split in two when they talk. Be careful what you wish for.

They are an abomination. I've tweeted at USFS a couple times about them already. #JusticeForRusty

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Anybody have the quinoa bowl at the arena? I'm contemplating dinner options.

 

[Lanie]

Both my flights were delayed but I’m finally on the flight to Wichita! Missing the RD though.

 

[Carolla5501]

Three words I thought I would never say. “I miss Rusty”. Those two women doing the in arena announcing are making my head split in two when they talk. Be careful what you wish for.

I Quit complaining about Rusty after I went to US gymnastics Olympics trials a few years ago. Maybe that’s who US figure skating has hired because she was absolutely horrid


Rusty at least has a voice that’s not grating and it’s not really his fault that US figure skating thinks stupid human tricks are entertaining

 

[Debbie S]

And on cue while I read this thread, the shriekers just came on. Why do they feel they need to scream into the mic? That's what the mic is for!

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Almost took myself out on some black ice tonight. Y’all keep your heads up out there!

 

[Jarrett]

Three words I thought I would never say. “I miss Rusty”. Those two women doing the in arena announcing are making my head split in two when they talk. Be careful what you wish for.

When she couldn’t remember what to say I’ve started to think that maybe she did drink that drink Brian offered her.