A Survey of the People and Places Working in the Business of Food in the Air Capital
Wichita, 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.
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Events and festivals can create an infectious excitement throughout the city. Chef Travis Russell talks about our midwestern hospitality that was on display during a recent event on this week’s “Flyover Food.” -
Chef Travis Russell says the local food scene is about more than, well, food. It’s about community, collaboration — and sometimes a bit of experimentation. Russell recently experienced all of that as he tells us on today’s “Flyover Food.” -
On Flyover Food, Chef Travis Russell shares insights gained from a recent cooking class. -
Food creates an opportunity for connection - for the diners at a restaurant and for the people who serve them. Even if it's just for one evening. Today on Flyover Food, Chef Travis Russell shares a recent experience that reminded him that he's doing more than just making food. -
Flour, salt, and water—simple ingredients, and the foundation of old-world sourdough bread. Sharon Entz, owner of Crust & Crumb in Newton embraces this simplicity. On this edition of Flyover Food, Travis Russell tells us about Sharon - and the community she’s created through baking. -
Wichita Chef Travis Russell has a passion for exploring the local food culture and the sense of community it creates. In this episode, Travis looks at a restaurant that celebrates the owner’s heritage - through taquitos. -
Travis Russell has been a chef in Wichita for over a decade. During that time he has developed a passion for exploring the local food culture. In this new commentary, Travis explores how restaurants, markets and growers build a sense of community through food.
