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It’s hard to imagine a Lawrence without this couple

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

August 13, 2018

The sleepy summer town is waking up, you guys! I know, I know-some of you really like your quiet Lawrence time. I don’t blame you. But I for one love experiencing the ebb and flow of energy this town has to offer all throughout the year. The students are back, yes, but with them comes Read More …

Filed Under: Arts & Culture Tagged With: 715, art, Basil Leaf, Bon Bon, Decade, Downtown Lawrence, event, Final Friday, Final Fridays, Genovese, lawrence arts center, leeway franks, merchants, Phoenix Gallery, the burger stand, The Oread, Warehouse Arts Districs, Wonder Fair

January 2, 2018

Downtown Lawrence Restaurant Week, January 18-26, is one of the most anticipated times for Lawrence foodies. It’s a time when local chefs put together creative and original dishes not found on their regular menus. We’ve interviewed three local dining enthusiasts to get the inside scoop on how best to experience this fifth annual feast of Read More …

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: 715, Bon Bon, dining, downtown, Downtown Lawrence, Drink, food, leeway franks, Limestone, merchants, pizza, restaurant, restaurants, warehouse arts district

July 31, 2017

Lawrence is known for its stellar foodie destinations. Fried chicken, farm-fresh entrees, homemade pies, charcuterie boards-we’ve got it all. This atypical college town has been heralded as one of Midwest Living Magazine’s Greatest Midwest Food Towns (if you think that’s a mouthful, just wait until you try to decide who makes the best doughnut in Read More …

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: 1900 Barker, dining, Drink, food, leeway franks, Little Saigon, restaurant, terrebon, The Levee Cafe

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