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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Chef Travis Russell recently stepped into a vibrant fiesta — a celebration of family, community and art. He tells us about it on today's Flyover Food. -
On this week’s "Flyover Food," Chef Travis Russell highlights ICT Food Rescue — a Wichita organization working to connect surplus food from local restaurants with people in need. -
Residents of Pittsburg, Kansas, proudly call their corner of Crawford County the Fried Chicken Capital of the World and there are several competing restaurants. Chef Travis Russell recently visited one of them and explains why he's now a devoted fan. -
Fall in Kansas means cooler air, golden fields, and fresh apples at local orchards. Chef Travis Russell took his son Arlo on a short drive to Rose Hill to learn a little more about their favorite apples - and the cider they become. We learn about the orchard they visited on today’s Flyover Food. -
The Walnut Valley Festival took place last weekend. It's a huge celebration of music, art, community... and food. Chef Travis Russell tells us more on today's "Flyover Food." -
Garlic...it's a kitchen staple and it's available at nearly every grocery store in the country. But this unassuming bulb is much more complex than you might think. Chef Travis Russell tells us more in today's Flyover Food. -
This week on “Flyover Food,” chef Travis Russell shares his excitement about attending the upcoming festival held at the Lao Buddhist Associates of Kansas Temple with family and friends. -
Even though Autumn's still a few weeks off, the wheat harvest has pretty much wrapped up. On today's "Flyover Food," Chef Travis Russell tells us about a different kind of grain - and the folks working to grow something with deeper roots. -
We’re entering the dog days of summer and that means harvest season is in full swing. Chef Travis Russell explores one of the best spots to get fresh produce in today’s Flyover Food. -
This week on “Flyover Food,” Chef Travis Russell is up with the sun and headed to one of the city's most vibrant Saturday traditions: the Old Town Farm and Art Market. He's on a mission to find out what's fresh, what's local, and what's growing around town.
