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Rusty Taco closing its doors in Lawrence
Rusty Taco, a downtown Lawrence taco franchise, is set to close its doors “indefinitely” Sunday evening.
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La Parrilla has closed, but Genovese will soon take its place on Mass
La Parrilla has closed permanently, but Italian restaurant Genovese is reopening in its place.
“They wanted us to reopen, and we heard them loud and clear,” the co-owner said.
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El Jimador opens in Lawrence, serving up tacos, ‘mojitaritas’ and more
Taco-loving Lawrencians have a new place to satisfy their cravings. El Jimador, a family-owned Mexican restaurant and bar, is now open seven days a week.
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Owners of South American market to sell fresh food at their first popup event
The owners of a new local cafe and market, La Celeste, will debut their South American cuisine Sunday in Lawrence at their first popup event.
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Free State’s Eastside Brewery to host Trails that Connect Us event
All are invited to get to know Lawrence’s trails, Free State’s Eastside Brewery, and each other during Thursday evening’s Trails that Connect Us event.
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Lawrence’s Applebee’s has closed permanently
The window of Applebee’s was plastered with a note announcing its closure on Monday night.
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Owners to bring 12 years of Korean restaurant experience to downtown Lawrence
The Korean word Mani means “much more, many more” in English. Brian Park and Rose Cho like the name Cafe The Mani because their hope is to attract many more people and serve many more foods.
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1900 Barker on Mass holds soft opening
The downtown expansion of 1900 Barker Bakery and Cafe — called 1900 Barker on Mass — opened its doors Monday morning.
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Kansas Craft Brewers Expo attendees share tips, top hangover remedies
The Kansas Craft Brewers Exposition returned to Lawrence on Saturday. Celebrating the 11th annual expo, hundreds of beer connoisseurs, brewers from across the state, and local food vendors flocked to Abe & Jake’s Landing for two sold-out sessions.
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Moriki Sushi opens in Lawrence, featuring traditional rolls and owners’ custom favorites
A number of local sushi restaurants shuttered during the pandemic. But those who’ve craved the dish now have a new option: Moriki Sushi in eastern Lawrence.
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Sarpino’s Pizzeria Lawrence location has closed
Pizza lovers in Lawrence have one less option now, as Sunday was the last day in business for Sarpino’s Pizzeria.
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Lulu’s Latin Food opens in Lawrence, offering ‘Mexican menu with Latin specialties’
Lulu’s Latin Food made its debut opening Friday. The restaurant fills a gap in Lawrence cuisine as it provides some authentic dishes not readily available in town as well as traditional favorites, says co-owner Eli Zaragoza.
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1900 Barker expanding to downtown Lawrence with a ‘restaurant vibe’
Taylor Petrehn, of 1900 Barker Bakery and Cafe, is excited to expand his bakery’s presence to Mass Street.