"If not for the fact that the Georges French Bistro operates in a strip center, customers there could easily persuade themselves they were dining in Paris. Georges — which recently made local history when it became Wichita’s first-ever James Beard Award semifinalist (for Outstanding Restaurant) — has marble floors, a brass bar, black walls with gold trim, and all-season patio doors. It serves French bistro favorites like escargot, duck a l’orange, and savory crepes. You can’t go wrong with the steak frites, which comes with a serving of tangy truffle fries. Recently, Georges added its own bakery that provides the dining room with fresh baguettes, loaves, and pastries." - Denise Neil