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Business February 20, 2023 - 11:17 am

Sarpino’s Pizzeria Lawrence location has closed

by Mackenzie Clark

Pizza lovers in Lawrence have one less option now, as Sunday was the last day in business for Sarpino’s Pizzeria.

Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Food February 17, 2023 - 7:13 pm

Lulu’s Latin Food opens in Lawrence, offering ‘Mexican menu with Latin specialties’

by Chansi Long

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.

Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Food February 15, 2023 - 2:27 pm

1900 Barker expanding to downtown Lawrence with a ‘restaurant vibe’

by Chansi Long

Taylor Petrehn, of 1900 Barker Bakery and Cafe, is excited to expand his bakery’s presence to Mass Street. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Business February 3, 2023 - 3:05 pm

Espurresso Cat Cafe coming soon to downtown Lawrence

by Chansi Long

If you’re a cat purrson, we have good news. Brittanie Sinisgalli and Mary Costello have a shared dream that’s coming to fruition — to launch Lawrence’s very first cat cafe.

Food January 20, 2023 - 5:50 pm

Lawrence family plans to open South American bakery and market this summer

by Maya Hodison

A new family-owned café and market is set to open in Lawrence this summer, serving treats from all over South America — specifically Río de la Plata cuisine, based in Uruguay and Argentina.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Food January 18, 2023 - 5:43 pm

Multiple new Scooter’s Coffee locations opening soon in Lawrence

by Jack Ritter

With at least two new Scooter’s Coffee locations tentatively set to open by the end of March, commuters in south and east Lawrence will have new options for their morning coffee stop.

Food January 15, 2023 - 1:56 pm

McLain’s Market to close KU campus location after semester

by Lawrence Times

McLain’s Market will close its location on the University of Kansas campus after the semester, according to social media posts from the café Sunday.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 13, 2023 - 6:54 pm

Lawrence Arts Center purchases former Salvation Army building, eyeing expansion of preschool

by Mackenzie Clark

A deal more than 10 years in the making is finally coming to fruition: the Lawrence Arts Center is purchasing the former Salvation Army building right next door, with the goal of transforming it into an arts-based early childhood center.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Business January 9, 2023 - 5:26 pm

Longtime locally owned Allen Press purchased by out-of-state corporation

by Lawrence Times

Allen Press, a family-owned business operating in Lawrence since 1935, has been sold to Minnesota-based CJK Group Inc., according to an announcement from the latter Monday afternoon.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Business January 1, 2023 - 3:30 pm

The Bump aims to fulfill maternity and postpartum needs in Lawrence

by Chansi Long

Fulfilling a desire for cute, affordable maternity clothing without a local store specializing in the products can be burdensome. That’s why Kisha Cranston has opened The Bump Store in Lawrence.

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