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Q39 barbecue restaurant opens in downtown Lawrence
Kansas City barbecue joint Q39 officially fired up the smokers and opened its doors in downtown Lawrence on Tuesday.
Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Q39 barbecue restaurant opens in downtown Lawrence
Kansas City barbecue joint Q39 officially fired up the smokers and opened its doors in downtown Lawrence on Tuesday.
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John Brown’s Underground is proposing a change to Lawrence city codes on downtown liquor sales. The bar’s survival depends on it
John Brown’s Underground, a craft cocktail lounge in downtown Lawrence, has made a creative addition to the local bar scene since it opened in 2014. But a city code designed to limit liquor sales downtown is now threatening the business’s future.
Archibowls to close; India Palace plans expansion
Despite a recent outpouring of public support, Sarah Busse will be closing Archibowls on Monday because the location has been leased to another local restaurant.
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Employee of Lawrence Chipotle says management has attempted to thwart plans to unionize
A Lawrence Chipotle employee plans to file an unfair labor practice claim against the restaurant chain after managers allegedly engaged in union-busting activities at the downtown location.
Dozens of Lawrence bars and restaurants offering cocktail specials in fundraiser for hospitality workers
The Lawrence Restaurant Association is debuting a new fundraiser for its Hospitality Workers Relief Fund: the Cocktail Trail, running Thursday through Sunday at more than 40 local establishments.
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Archibowls, vegan restaurant in downtown Lawrence, likely to close its doors
Sarah Busse, owner of Archibowls, is hoping for a gift from the universe that could keep her beloved restaurant open, but she is skeptical of its likelihood.
Sunrise Project’s annual pie auction coming up Saturday
Pecan, peanut butter, gooseberry, Asian pear, jujube and persimmon — people can have their pick of pie Saturday at Sunrise Project’s 8th Annual Pie Auction.
Slow Rise Donuts are a hit at Lawrence Farmers’ Market
Slow Rise might be the name of one of Lawrence’s newest donut businesses, but its rise has been anything but slow. This family-owned operation is known for their small-batch, handcrafted sourdough donuts, which owners Jeff and Jessica Dunkel started slinging at the Lawrence Farmers’ Market this season.
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Review: Big Mill brings unique offering to Lawrence with its strong execution of Detroit-style pizza
Big Mill executes Detroit-style pizza well with “appreciably high-quality” ingredients, bringing a unique option to Lawrence’s culinary offerings, Elwood Schaad writes in this review.
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With a line wrapped around the corner, Taylor’s Donuts sells out within an hour
Taylor Petrehn’s projected “low-key” opening for Taylor’s Donuts wasn’t very low-key.
Long-awaited Taylor’s Donuts plans popup opening Saturday
“Donut” freak out. Lawrence is getting another donut option, and it debuts Saturday.
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Local family opens farm-restaurant for homegrown fine dining
The Burning Barrel, a new farm-restaurant and events space in Lecompton, makes supporting local farmers as easy as sitting down for dinner.
Haskell Indian Art Market to make comeback this year; two-day event is this weekend
The Haskell Indian Art Market this weekend will return for the first time since 2019 with handmade pieces by Native American creators and food — including Indian tacos — for sale.
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