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Arts & Events September 7, 2023 - 10:51 am

‘There’s always something that we can do’: At Lawrence event, foraging educator discusses food sustainability

by Maya Hodison

At an early age, Alexis Nikole Nelson formed a habit of eating items straight from the dirt outdoors.
It wasn’t as concerning as it seems.

eXplore Lawrence/Contributed Photo
Business September 6, 2023 - 10:40 am

Leeway Franks to close restaurant, expand Leeway Butcher

by Lawrence Times

Lee and K Meisel, owners of Leeway Franks and Leeway Butcher, announced Wednesday plans to close the restaurant but expand the butcher shop.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Food August 8, 2023 - 8:09 pm

Indian-style pizza restaurant opening in downtown Lawrence

by Chansi Long

Balhar Choong will open Pizza Palace on Wednesday, just in time for lunch and an unusual dining experience: Indian pizza.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business July 29, 2023 - 6:50 am

Espurresso Cat Cafe opening in Lawrence

by Chansi Long

After months of behind-the-scenes toiling, co-owners Brittanie Sinisgalli and Mary Costello are excited to finally open Espurresso Cat Cafe — Lawrence’s very first cat cafe. 

Food June 25, 2023 - 4:20 pm

Fiesta Cancún in downtown Lawrence wants to make diners feel like family

by Chansi Long

Carlos Mendez, who owns Fiesta Cancún with his family, said he wanted the new restaurant on Mass Street to reflect his family’s “cultural duality,” highlighting their Mexican heritage and American influence. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 22, 2023 - 5:14 pm

F-Mart Asian Market to celebrate new mural

by Lawrence Times

F-Mart Asian Market will celebrate the completion of a new mural on the side of its building, called “Cloudy With A Chance of Boba,” with a ribbon-cutting on Saturday.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 21, 2023 - 1:38 pm

Mid Summer Night on Mass to feature block party, restaurant specials and more

by Chansi Long

Specific details about Lawrence’s first annual Mid Summer Night on Mass are solidifying: face painting by Purple Palette, a street juggling show called Dingus’ Showcase, and a block party outside the Bourgeois Pig are some highlights.  

Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Food June 18, 2023 - 2:39 pm

Pizza Shuttle moving from its longtime Lawrence home

by Lawrence Times

Pizza Shuttle is officially relocating this week from the space it’s called home for nearly four decades.

Business June 10, 2023 - 9:57 am

Friends to open Picnic, a shop made for outdoor eating, in East Lawrence

by Chansi Long

Lou Wilson and Ryan Bowersox want to elevate your next picnic. The longtime friends and foodies have launched a picnic-inspired snack shop opening this Sunday in East Lawrence.

Business June 2, 2023 - 1:00 pm

RPG to close its doors at the end of the month

by Chansi Long

It’s game over for RPG. The game-themed restaurant on Massachusetts Street is closing June 30 after four years of offering food, drinks, social events and providing a space for people to gather and play games.

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