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Tom Harper
Community Voices April 19, 2024 - 12:53 pm

Tom Harper: The story behind Aladdin Cafe, celebrating 24 years in Lawrence (Column)

by Tom Harper

Mohammed Iskandrani opened Aladdin Cafe 24 years ago after his mother told him she would move to Lawrence from Jordan if he would open a restaurant, Tom Harper writes in this column.

Business March 21, 2024 - 8:17 pm

Historic Resources Commission approves design plans for Q39 barbecue project in downtown Lawrence

by Mackenzie Clark

Members of the city’s Historic Resources Commission on Thursday voted 5-1 in favor of design plans as part of the Q39 barbecue restaurant coming to downtown Lawrence.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business March 15, 2024 - 4:32 pm

Delicias del Sur soon to bring homemade South American, Cuban comfort food to downtown Lawrence

by August Rudisell

Delicias del Sur, a restaurant and bakery specializing in South American and Cuban food, is set to open soon on Massachusetts Street.

Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Business February 24, 2024 - 3:11 pm

Sushi and Cajun fusion restaurant Concept 23 opening soon in Lawrence

by Lane Rozin

A new sushi and Cajun fusion restaurant, Concept 23, is set to open sometime in March on 23rd Street in Lawrence.

Business February 21, 2024 - 4:33 pm

Q39 barbecue coming to Lawrence; restaurant slated to open in October

by Lawrence Times

Barbecue restaurant Q39 is coming to downtown Lawrence in October, according to a news release from the restaurant Wednesday.

Business February 5, 2024 - 4:45 pm

Baskin-Robbins to open Lawrence location

by Lawrence Times

Ice cream chain Baskin-Robbins will open a location in Lawrence on Wednesday.

Arts & Events January 14, 2024 - 4:45 pm

Lawrence Restaurant Week to return; more than 40 establishments participating

by Natasha Torkzaban

Lawrence restaurants are preparing exclusive menus with special features, tastings and pairings. The 10th annual Lawrence Restaurant Week kicks off Thursday. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business January 10, 2024 - 1:19 pm

Future unclear for Cielito Lindo after fire that destroyed downtown building

by Cuyler Dunn

Lourdes Perez Rojo said her children didn’t ask Santa for any toys for Christmas. Instead, the partial owner of Cielito Lindo said her kids asked for only one thing: their favorite restaurant back.

Courtesy of Ramen Bowls
Business January 2, 2024 - 6:04 pm

Ramen Bowls moving to a bigger downtown Lawrence location – again

by Mackenzie Clark

Ramen Bowls, a downtown Lawrence noodle restaurant, will soon enter its third chapter. It’s set to move into a bigger space next month.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Food December 17, 2023 - 3:27 pm

Restaurant brings craft barbecue, beer and cocktails to North Lawrence

by August Rudisell

Fire Canyon Barbeque celebrated a “Grand(ish)” opening on Saturday, offering their style of barbecue brisket, chicken, sides and cocktails at the former Slow Ride Roadhouse in North Lawrence. 

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