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By beer joint and upscale dining, Rick & Nancy Renfro continue to serve the community

October 6, 2020

Rick and Nancy Renfro have been serving the Lawrence community cold beer, good grub, modern cuisine, and lots of love and support for many years. We were curious how it all came to be. So we sent them some questions, and we are sure glad we did! Learn about their interesting history here in Lawrence… Read More …

Filed Under: Food, Unmistakably Us Tagged With: J. Wilsons, johnny's tavern

September 4, 2020

Voting is now open for The Pitch Magazine’s Best of KC 2020, and there are plenty of opportunities to show Lawrence some love. The Pitch has covered the Lawrence arts, food, culture, and music scene since its start in the 1980s and has graciously given Lawrence a dedicated group in the Best of KC competition. Read More …

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Food, Shopping Tagged With: Clinton Lake, free state brewing, The Raven Bookstore, the toy store

July 16, 2020

Feed the whole crew with family-style meals from these Lawrence restaurants

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Biggs BBQ, global cafe, J. Wilsons, La Tropicana, Maceli's, merchants

June 18, 2020

eXplore Lawrence represents travel and tourism in Lawrence, Kansas. We are dedicated to creating economic development by attracting visitors, conferences, and events to our city. It is our job to support the industries that are vital to the travel and tourism economy in Lawrence which include hotels & lodging, restaurants and nightlife, retail establishments, events Read More …

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Family Fun, Food, History & Heritage, Photography Tagged With: bodytruth, crystal's spot, Lasting Impressions, marla quilts, Rise Up Clothing, Trina Baker Photography

June 18, 2020

We get it. You’re ready to get out of the house for bite to eat or a nice cool drink. Maybe even some live entertainment. Spacious patios at these Lawrence restaurants and pubs will give you peace of mind while you enjoy some much-needed time away.   Image: @MiltonsCafe Twiter MILTON’S Milton’s is a neighborhood cafe Read More …

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Cielito Lindo, Fields & Ivy, gaslight gardens, kaw valley public house, La Tropicana, Lawrence Beer Company, Lucia Beer Garden and Grill, replay lounge, Uplift Coffee Shop

April 23, 2020

Can you imagine a Lawrence without the historic Eldridge Hotel? How about a Lawrence without the annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade or Gingerbread Festival? Well, thanks to Lawrence power couple Rob and Beverly Phillips we don’t have to. We can also thank them for the lovely retreat and event venue that is Victorian Veranda Country Inn Read More …

Filed Under: Food, Unmistakably Us Tagged With: Bon Bon, Lawrence Hospitality United, Lawrence Restaurant Association, leeway franks, Limestone, merchants, ramen bowls, the burger stand

April 6, 2020

It was a sobering call. My co-worker Kim was facilitating a Zoom meeting for the Lawrence Restaurant Association. One little way we’ve tried to help our local partners during the COVID-19 pandemic is allowing them to use use the Zoom meeting technology that we subscribe to. I joined in on the call because I wanted Read More …

Filed Under: Food, Unmistakably Us Tagged With: Bon Bon, Lawrence Hospitality United, Lawrence Restaurant Association, leeway franks, Limestone, merchants, ramen bowls, the burger stand

May 14, 2019

DeBarre with a capital B. Favorite toast: Good eats, Good drinks & good people! LFK representer. Raising a future world changer. Trying to be a Jackie of all trades & live out ALL of my dreams! With that said, I’m coming for you Guy Fieri! Signed – DeBarre, Your favorite foodie friend!  Check out DeBarre’s Read More …

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: food

May 9, 2019

Is it possible for a restaurant to be a healing place? In my humble opinion, yes! On my third visit to Culinaria Mediterranean Kitchen, a full-service restaurant in East Lawrence, I had the opportunity to meet and speak with owners Regan and Aaron Pillar. They are the unassuming, down-to-earth husband-and-wife creative partnership that own and Read More …

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Culinaria, East Lawrence, food

March 7, 2018

March 14 is Pi Day – a celebration of the mathematical constant starting with 3.14 (also known as π). Lucky for those of us who are not mathematicians the holiday is often used as a perfectly acceptable excuse to celebrate another phenomenal constant – PIE! Here’s a list of some local favorites to help you celebrate Read More …

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Alchemy Coffee & Bake House, Aunt Netters, dessert, dining, food, Great Harvest Bread Co., ladybird diner, Lawrence, Lecompton, Pi, pie, restaurants, The Roost

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