Denise Neil
Volunteer Local Dining CommentatorDenise Neil, a Dodge City native and a KU graduate, started as a reporter at the Wichita Eagle in 1997. She took over the restaurant beat in 2000 and since then has built her popular column and Facebook page, Dining with Denise, where she keeps Eagle readers updated on all the happenings in the dining scene.
Denise is married to Wichita Eagle photographer Travis Heying and has two daughters: Alexis, 18, and Helen, 13. She loves to cook, cuddle with her pug, Walter, and listen to audio books.
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A couple of Wichita restaurant owners have announced big changes recently. Denise Neil has the details in this week's Dining with Denise. -
The weather on Saturday is supposed to be cold and rainy, but that won’t stop Wichita’s two big farmers markets from opening for the spring season. -
Fans of Asian super buffets in Wichita have been on an emotional roller coaster over the past week. Denise Neil has more on Dining with Denise. -
Two new Wichita restaurants and a new approach for a Kechi favorite headline this week’s dining report on Dining with Denise. -
For the first time ever, a local restaurant is up for the equivalent of a restaurant Oscar. Denise Neil has the details on "Dining with Denise." -
A new year brings an exciting lineup of restaurants opening in Wichita. Denise Neil tells us more on Dining With Denise. -
They both started off as food trucks. Now, both have brick-and-mortar locations in the Wichita area.Two onetime food trucks have recently opened as stationary restaurants in the Wichita area. Denise Neil has the details on this week's Dining with Denise. -
Wichita recently added a cafe designed for cat lovers. Denise Neil of "Dining with Denise" has all the details on what to expect at the new business. -
The holiday season is underway in Wichita, and many bars and restaurants are participating in the pop-up bar trend. Commentator Denise Neil tells us where we can find them. -
A whole lot of Wichita restaurants are closing lately. Denise Neil has details on the latest Dining with Denise.
