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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.

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. 

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 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.

Business June 1, 2023 - 10:15 am

Dirty Dough soon to bring ‘perfectly imperfect’ cookies, positive message to Lawrence

by Mackenzie Clark

There’s a new cookie shop coming to Lawrence, and it aims to do more than sate your sweet tooth.

Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Business May 28, 2023 - 1:10 pm

King Buffet to close after 23 years in Lawrence

by Chansi Long

Linda Lin and Jun Zhang had hoped to keep serving stir-fried green beans, General Tso’s chicken and baked mussels at King Buffet for another decade, but they are closing their Chinese buffet after losing their lease.

Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Business May 25, 2023 - 8:21 pm

The barista’s back: Townie helps expand offerings, hours at new Nostalgia Room space

by Tricia Masenthin

Increased seating, accessibility and lighting are part of a new expanded lounge at Nostalgia Room, Lawrence’s nonalcoholic bar. Morning coffee and brunch cocktails are available, too, with the addition of barista Becca Dreyfus.

Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Business May 10, 2023 - 1:18 pm

Fresh Mediterranean owner plans to nix gas station, expand restaurant

by Chansi Long

The gas pumps at the Cenex station on 23rd Street are going away. But the falafel and kebabs that draw customers for much more than a fill-up are staying.

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