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Now open in Wichita is the all-you-can-eat chain, KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot. Located on the east side of Towne East Square, this has been a hotly anticipated opening. As we all know, Wichita loves new restaurants and they love a good buffet. Me included.

The city’s latest eatery has an exterior facing entrance located next to JC Penney on the side of the mall facing Rock Road. If you’re in the mall, you can also access it from inside.

============ 7700 E Kellogg Dr. Wichita, KS 67207 316-558-3838

Sunday – Thursday: Noon – 10:30pm Friday – Saturday: Noon – 11:30pm

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KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot combines the best of both worlds of Asian hot pot and Korean BBQ under one roof in an interactive experience that allows diners to cook the food themselves.

The first question everyone will ask is, “how much is this?”

Prices for all you can eat are on par with most other locations for KPot. Lunch during the weekday for adults which runs between noon and 4 p.m. is $20.99, while dinner is $30.99 from 4 p.m. to close. Then on Saturday and Sunday, it’s dinner pricing at $30.99. Kids range anywhere between $7.99 and $15.99 depending on the day of the week, time, and age.

One thing to note is the entire table must select either all you can eat hot pot, or Korean BBQ or both options which is $5 each per person. So if somebody at the table only wants all you can eat hot pot, but the other person wants BBQ, then you must choose one or the other or both.

I stopped by with some fellow food loving friends as we couldn’t miss out on this opening. So where do I begin?

The phone lines were busy and when I stopped by, it was a thirty-minute wait. By the evening, I’m sure the length grew and grew.

Once seated, every table had built-in burners for the hot pot and a grill. There were tables for sizes of 2, 4 and 6.

Then the dining experience begins. Each table had a tablet and the server walked us through the process.

Our table ordered both all-you-can-eat options and our server then had us order our hot pot to begin. There were eight soup base options to choose from. Everyone had something different. I went with the Thai Tom Yum Soup. It was delicious. Others ordered different bases and enjoyed theirs.

Everyone’s hot pot was placed on a burner that had two heat settings: medium and high. We all kept it on hot until it reached boiling point. During this time, people could add some protein such as beef, seafood, noodles, vegetables, or anything else.

Ordering from the tablet was very straightforward and intuitive. You selected what you wanted and hit send order.

Literally within minutes, runners would bring our food out. It was a very streamlined; never did we have a single issue.

On top of the tablet, there was a buffet line of sauces for the meat, dessert, fruit, and other sides.

I grabbed some kimchi and seaweed salad, but by the time I got back to the table, some of my food arrived.

From there, we were ready to start cooking. Because the meats were thinly sliced, everything took minutes to cook.

Each table had multiple tongs, so everyone could grill at the table.

If you don’t feel comfortable grilling, there were servers who were happy to help at any time.

We ate like kings. And once we were out of food, we kept ordering more food.

And when that was gone, we ordered more. It truly was all you can eat.

We tried nearly every option we could get our hands on. That included beef bulgogi, brisket, short ribs, Angus chuck flap tail, hanger steak, beef tongue, pork belly, calamari, salmon, octopus, shrimp, pineapple, and the list went on and one.

It was safe to say we received our moneys worth.

My favorite meats were probably the short rib, beef tongue, pork belly and octopus. But honestly, you can’t go wrong with anything.

If you’re thirsty, they have alcohol. The three of us split a tower of Long Island Iced Tea.

It should be noted there is a two-hour time limit which we hit. Once our time came up, an employee came by our table and gave us a friendly reminder that our time at KPot was coming to a close.

We made sure to get some dessert. I recommend the tiramisu, it was the perfect ending for our meal.

There seriously was a lot to love at KPot. Everyone at my table was happy.

Aside from the food, which was fantastic, this was an awesome experiential dinner to share with others. Being able to order, grill everything together, and be very interactive, it made for a wonderful time. Aside from taking pictures and videos, most of the time was spent cooking together and chatting it up.

And the service was top-notch. It was the first day of their public soft opening and they really hit a home run. Everything was running on all cylinders. I can’t remember the last time I’ve been to a first day that ran so smoothly.

Literally one of the best restaurant experiences in recent memory. I can’t wait to return to KPot.

Here’s the menu of options available for BBQ and hot pot.

Happy Dining, Eddy

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Fourteen restaurants and other businesses in Wichita were out of compliance during food safety and lodging inspections conducted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture from Sept. 22-28.

They were cited for a number of violations, including cockroaches, “heavily decomposed” mice on glue traps, employees who didn’t use soap when washing their hands, excessive grease and grime in kitchens, mold and standing water, flies landing on food, plumbing problems, filthy equipment and more, according to inspection reports.

Information about the food establishments and hotels and motels, as well as a summary of their violations, appears below. All of the businesses listed are located in Sedgwick County. The list was compiled Oct. 2.

At least 50 establishments passed their inspections Sept. 22-28. A list of those also appears below. Some may have been non-compliant in previous weeks.

Business owners and managers can contact Eagle reporter Amy Renee Leiker at 316-268-6644 or aleiker@wichitaeagle.com to comment on inspection results that appear in this story. Comments will be added to the online version of this article.

More details about inspections are in The Eagle’s searchable database of non-compliant restaurant and hotel inspections at www.kansas.com/databases.

Countryboy Taste (mobile vendor/food truck), 1932 S. Estelle in Wichita — Seven violations on Sept. 26 during a routine inspection. No hot water during inspection, hot water wasn’t working at a hand-washing sink, no paper towels at hand-washing sink, flies landing on surfaces that touch food, fish fry mix and fries weren’t covered with lids to protect them from contamination, employee washed their hands at a sink with no hot water, water didn’t get hot at a three-compartment sink. Next inspection: Oct. 6.

Dragon City, 1353 S. Webb, Suite 103 in Wichita — Eight violations on Sept. 26 during a routine inspection. Wood door was propped open and a screen door had several holes that let flies in, tubs of raw chicken and raw pork were thawing at room temperature, water wasn’t hot enough at a three-compartment sink, employee washed hands without soap, buildup of grease and grime on chest freezers and preparation tables, raw chicken wasn’t kept cold enough, fly landed on mixing utensil, “excessive build up of grime and debris in back area of kitchen.” Next inspection: Oct. 6.

Eries Corner Store, 2828 E. 21st St. in Wichita — Two violations on Sept. 25 during a modified complaint inspection. “Heavily decomposed” mice on glue traps in kitchen and dishwashing areas, which can attract more pests. Next inspection: Oct. 5.

Felipe’s Jr. Mexican Restaurant, 9718 E. Harry in Wichita — Four violations on Sept. 27 during a routine inspection. Chili verde wasn’t kept hot enough, salsa wasn’t labeled with the time it was prepared or removed from refrigeration, old ham, beans and other ingredients including lettuce and cheese weren’t kept cold enough. Next inspection: Oct. 7.

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 616 S. Ridge Road in Wichita — Two violations on Sept. 26 during a modified complaint inspection. Dead cockroaches in cabinets under serving line and on floor, living cockroaches next to taco bar items at the end of the salad bar. Next inspection: Oct. 6.

McDonald’s, 11130 E. 21st St. in Wichita — One violation on Sept. 27 during a routine inspection. Hand-washing sink by the French fry dispensing unit had no water under pressure. The restaurant passed a follow-up inspection on Oct. 1.

O.J. Watson Park Concession Stand at O.J. Watson Park, 2901 S. Old Lawrence Road in Wichita — One violation on Sept. 27 during a follow-up inspection. No test strips to measure strength of chlorine sanitizer on site. The stand passed a phone inspection on Oct. 1.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews, 7355 W. Taft in Wichita — One violation on Sept. 26 during a follow-up inspection. Several foods including blue cheese and coleslaw weren’t cold enough in refrigeration. Next inspection: Oct. 6.

Spangles, 415 S. West St. in Wichita — Four violations on Sept. 25 during a routine inspection. The restaurant didn’t discard food when it was supposed to, cockroach found in cabinet under fountain station at drive thru where there’s also standing water and mold, standing water under cabinet and by mop sink, turkey wasn’t cold enough in refrigeration. Next inspection: Oct. 5.

Supplement World, 1535 S. Oliver in Wichita — One violation on Sept. 23 during an inspection that was a follow-up to an administrative order. Water didn’t get hot enough at a two-compartment sink. Next inspection: Nov. 23.

Taco Fajita Restaurant, 1004 S. Meridian in Wichita — Four violations on Sept. 25 during a routine inspection. The restaurant didn’t have enough hand-washing sinks, a food thermometer didn’t work, water didn’t get hot at the bathroom sink, disinfectant spray was stored by single-use gloves and bottles of lemon juice. Next inspection: Oct. 5.

Taco Pronto, 8385 W. 21st St. in Wichita — Three violations on Sept. 25 during a routine inspection. Flies landing on food and surfaces that touch food, containers of hot and mild sauce left out at room temperature weren’t labeled with the time they were removed from refrigeration, fly landed on taco shells. Next inspection: Oct. 5.

Tom’s Lotus Garden, 822 S. Broadway in Wichita — Two violations on Sept. 27 during a modified complaint inspection. Cockroaches on kitchen floor and by dim sum cups, roaches by cups stored in a broken cooler, “kitchen floor had dead pest and grease throughout with most of it along walls and under equipment.” Next inspection: Nov. 27.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 9746 E. 21st St., Suite 105 in Wichita — Three violations on Sept. 26 during a routine inspection. A food thermometer wasn’t calibrated correctly, pitchers used to make smoothies “were dirty and had buildup inside of the containers,” buildup of trash and food on the floor under equipment throughout the kitchen, dirty dishes and boxes piled up on the floor. Next inspection: Oct. 6.

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Businesses fall out of compliance when they have too many violations, issues that can cause a foodborne illness, when a problem can’t be fixed right away, such as bug and rodent infestations, and more. But most violations are minor and are corrected while an inspection is taking place.

Typically, establishments are reinspected within 10 days to ensure they are following the rules.

It’s rare for a business to shut down over a failed inspection. But it can happen. Usually, closures are temporary, voluntary and due to major problems, such as sewage backups, pest infestations, and water or power outages.

The lists in this story include only businesses from Sedgwick County. But you can search food and lodging inspection results anywhere in Kansas at https://foodsafety.kda.ks.gov/FoodSafety/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx.

If you see problems at a food or lodging establishment, you can file a complaint.

To notify the state about unsavory or questionable conditions anywhere that serves or sells food to the public, email kda.fsl@ks.gov or call 785-564-6767. You can also file a complaint at www.foodsafetykansas.org.

To report an illness you think was caused by a restaurant, food or event where food is served, contact the Kansas Department of Health and Environment at 877-427-7317 or www.foodsafetykansas.org.

Complaints about conditions at hotels and motels can be submitted at www.agriculture.ks.gov/public-resources/comments-complaints/lodging-complaint.

For more information about foodborne illnesses, visit www.foodsafety.gov.

Note: Sometimes addresses listed — especially for mobile vendors and food trucks — are not where food is actually served to the public. Contact those establishments directly for specific service locations.

Friday Night Lights are back and the Kansas high school football season is officially underway. And The Wichita Eagle has you covered for updated game scores from around the Wichita area.

Below is a list of scores from the Week 5 schedule for games played on Friday, October 4.

City League

Bishop Carroll 52, Heights 21

East 74, Highland Park 6

Kapaun Mt. Carmel 62, Southeast 0

Northwest 60, West 14

South 50, North 0

AV-CTL Division 1

Derby 36, Hutchinson 3

Maize 79, Campus 7

Maize South 45, Arkansas City 7

Valley Center 21, Salina South 0

AV-CTL Division 2

Goddard Eisenhower 21, Andover 17

Goddard 22, Andover Central 16

Maize South 45, Arkansas City 7

Salina Central 57, Newton 7

AV-CTL Division 3

McPherson 35, Rose Hill 26

Mulvane 57, El Dorado 0

Wamego 29, Buhler 16

Wellington 40, Augusta 21

Winfield 28, Circle 9

AV-CTL Division 4

Andale 58, Nickerson 6

Clearwater 41, Chaparral 7

Collegiate 42, Pratt 12

McPherson 35, Rose Hill 26

Mulvane 57, El Dorado 0

Wellington 40, Augusta 21

Central Plains League

Cheney 47, Hoisington 18

Clearwater 41, Chaparral 7

Conway Springs 35, Hutchinson Trinity 0

Garden Plain 38, Haven 14

Kingman 41, Douglass 12

Sterling 33, Medicine Lodge 26

Trinity Academy 50, Belle Plaine 6

Central Kansas League

Andale 58, Nickerson 6

Cheney 47, Hoisington 18

Cimarron 33, Larned 8

Collegiate 42, Pratt 12

Ellsworth 14, Hillsboro 6

Garden Plain 38, Haven 14

Minneapolis 28, Halstead 21

Hesston 48, Smoky Valley 6

Southeast of Saline 66, Lyons 0

Heart of America

Conway Springs 35, Hutchinson Trinity 0

Ell-Saline 45, Solomon 0

Marion 26, Inman 7

Moundridge 41, Remington 8

Sedgwick 39, Sacred Heart 7

Sterling 33, Medicine Lodge 26

Other area 11-man

Eureka 30, Bluestem 14

Ellinwood 59, South Sumner County 27

Area 8-man

Argonia-Attica 58, Fairfield 12

Central Plains 50, Goessel 0

Hutchinson Central Christian 52, St. Paul 6

Kiowa County 62, Udall 12

Little River 66, Canton-Galva 6

Lyndon 58, Flinthills 8

Norwich 60, Pretty Prairie 12

Oswego 49, Burden-Central 0

Oxford 54, Pratt Skyline 8

Sedan 36, Arma-Northeast 28

South Central 80, Wichita Independent 0

West Elk 64, Cedar Vale-Dexter 14

Area 6-man

Cunningham 50, Otis-Bison 0

Peabody-Burns 46, Marais des Cygnes Valley 24

Tescott at Burrton

This story was originally published October 4, 2024, 8:00 PM.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Consumers are warning about a Wichita pool contractor who they say is taking advantage of clients. From incomplete work to bad work, clients are expressing their frustration, even creating a Facebook group.

There are three companies that come up: Premier Pools and Spas, Oasis by Design and Swim Now Pools and Spas. All of them are or have been run by Tom Binyon. The clients who spoke with FactFinder aren’t happy with Binyon’s work and they want him stopped.

“On the outside appearance, this guy looks like a great guy but at the end of the day, he’s just taking money from people,” said former Binyon client Ryan Warden.

Warden hired Binyon under the name “Premier Pools and Spas” to install his family pool.

“He shows up, tells you what you wanna hear, says we’re gonna put a pool in. This was March 21,” Warden said.

Kyle Jones and Ashley McCullough joined Warden in having problems with the work Binyon completed.

“It came to where he wasn’t doing anything. I wasn’t getting my pool done. I threatened to sue him, he blocked me,” Warden said.

McCullough said it didn’t take long for issues to begin.

“Before we even got a hold dug, we were getting pushback,” she said.

Eventually, Warden’s pool was finished, but not well.

“It was real bad work,” he said.

Jones said the plaster in his new pool wasn’t applied correctly, causing streaks. To try and fix it, Binyon’s crew did an acid wash.

“That acid washing didn’t get rid of all the streaks, but it created real stalagmites on the bottom of my pool where we would walk on the bottom and we’d have bloody feet,” Jones said.

McCullough said her pool wasn’t even finished when Binyon stopped working.

“He did not finish it. We didn’t have a cover, we didn’t have any of our equipment hooked up, we were missing all of our lights,” she said.

Jones and McCullough hired new contractors to be able to use the pool they say they thought they paid for.

“Twenty-five thousand dollars later, I had to have it replastered and have some coping fixed around the edges.,” Jones said.

McCullough said her family had to have someone finish the work.

“We’re not gonna let our kids start at this dirty pond in the backyard all summer,” she said.

Binyon declined to do any on-camera interview with FactFinder on Monday but did offer one later this week. He admits that his current company is experiencing financial troubles which is leading to issues with completing contracted projects.

As far as the work on Warden’s pool, Binyon said he’s offered up another contractor to fix the issues, but that offer hasn’t been accepted.

With Jones’ situation, Binyon said the issue is with the plaster company, not him. He said the reason McCullough’s pool wasn’t finished is because she owes him money for concrete work.

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The city’s newest breakfast and brunch option, Another Broken Egg Cafe, just opened near 37th and Oliver which is by the QuikTrip and Aloft Hotel.

============ 4862 E 35th St. N, Wichita, KS 67220 316-837-1166

Monday – Friday: 7am – 2pm Saturday – Sunday: 7am – 3pm

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Based out of Orlando, FL, Another Broken Egg Cafe is an upscale brunch restaurant that specializes in Louisiana inspired dishes.

And to make sure you get the full brunch experience, there’s even a full bar.

When the weather’s nice, there is a patio out front to enjoy a nice meal in the morning or early afternoon.

I stopped by with family and a couple of us started with a bloody Mary and the spiked maple spice cold brew.

I had the bloody Mary and loved it. For me, I want spice, substance, thickness to it where it’s not translucent, and a mix of a rich, sweet flavor all blended together.

For brunch, I decided to go with two meals. I wanted something to appease my desire for breakfast and another for lunch; something more savory.

With that, I had the Louisiana Gumbo as my savory dish. There was a special fall menu on the table that had tiramisu French toast. If you remember my Tiramisu Tour, then you’ll remember my love of the dessert. So, I ordered the French toast.

My breakfast came out first, and it was just as advertised. This decadent dish was a sweet cream layered treat topped with espresso whipped cream and dusted with cocoa. It was as delicious as I imagined; just like tiramisu in flavor. The whipped cream was heavenly and something I couldn’t get enough of.

It was a tough dish to follow, but the Louisiana gumbo was another winner for me.

Small bits of crawfish, shrimp, and crab were swimming in the rich roux base. I passed little spoonfuls of the gumbo around, receiving rave reviews from those at my table.

I’m glad I went with both meals even though I was so stuffed upon leaving.

Others at my table had the lemon blueberry goat cheese pancakes, Broken Egg biscuit sandwich, grits, skinny omelette, among other dishes.

I snapped pictures of each meal to share below.

For what it’s worth, EVERYONE was more than pleased with their meal, sharing that they would easily go back again. Me included.

There’s plenty of room inside, and we loved the vibe of Another Broken Egg Cafe. And the service there was fantastic.

I hope the place does well. There’s good visibility off Oliver and easy access from K-96. My one concern is how much the limited residential area north of there, and then Bel Aire and Kechi will be willing to stop by for breakfast and lunch. Then there’s the nearby Koch Industries who may not leave the confines of the cafeteria they have.

If you’re nearby, I certainly encourage others to step out and check out Another Broken Egg Cafe. We enjoyed it and think others would as well.

Here’s the menu:

Happy Dining, Eddy

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