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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Business May 6, 2025 - 9:21 pm

Q39 barbecue restaurant wins approval for tax breaks to revive downtown Lawrence building

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved tax incentives to help Q39, a Kansas City-based barbecue restaurant, rehabilitate a long-dormant downtown building.

Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Business May 3, 2025 - 11:56 am

9th Street Mexican Tacos takes place of short-lived cafe in Lawrence

by Lane Rozin

Burrito King co-owners Angelina and Max Cruz are making a fresh start with their nearby Ninth Street location, reopening it as a sit-down taco restaurant called 9th Street Mexican Tacos.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Business April 20, 2025 - 2:38 pm

French-inspired restaurant and bar set to open soon in East Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

Sable Kitchen & Bar, Jeffrey Ward’s new French-inspired restaurant in East Lawrence serving fresh cuisine, traditional wines and rustic ambience, is set to open soon.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Business March 4, 2025 - 4:39 pm

Panera Bread in west Lawrence set to open

by Lawrence Times

A new Panera Bread is soon to open in west Lawrence, and the cafe will offer one free bagel per month for a year to the first 50 guests on opening day.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Business February 12, 2025 - 3:16 pm

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop in downtown Lawrence has closed for now

by Mackenzie Clark

After more than 13 years in business, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop in downtown Lawrence has closed — at least for now.

Business February 7, 2025 - 11:14 am

Q39 barbecue restaurant seeks tax breaks from city to finish downtown Lawrence site

by Mackenzie Clark

Q39, a Kansas City-based barbecue restaurant working to open a location in downtown Lawrence, is asking the city for tax breaks that the company says are “without doubt” necessary to finish construction and open.

Business January 23, 2025 - 9:49 am

John Brown’s Underground, Saltwell chef named semifinalists for James Beard Awards

by Andrea Albright

John Brown’s Underground was nominated for outstanding bar and Saltwell Farm Kitchen executive chef Rozz Petrozz was nominated for Best Chef: Midwest in this year’s prestigious James Beard Awards.

Business January 19, 2025 - 12:24 pm

Cedar and Sage Cafe opening on Haskell’s campus

by Lawrence Times

A new student-run coffee shop and cafe will soon hold a grand opening at Haskell Indian Nations University.

Business October 25, 2024 - 10:04 am

Whataburger Lawrence location set to open Monday

by Lawrence Times

The long-awaited Whataburger will open its doors in Lawrence on Monday, according to a news release.

Business October 21, 2024 - 4:53 pm

Leeway Butcher to close; owners hope to bring products to grocery stores

by Maya Hodison

The owners of Leeway Butcher have announced they will be closing the shop at the end of October, about a year after closing their restaurant, Leeway Franks.

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