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Offbeat Occupation: Pastry chef relishes sweet job

When Juan Carlos Tovar-Ballagh, 23, was a young boy, he would experiment in the kitchen — often to the dismay of his own taste buds.

Liberty Hall wins Best Live Music Venue.

Rob Fitzgerald thanked Lawrence and concert promoters for making Liberty Hall the best place in Lawrence to watch a show.

Johnny's Tavern managers and staff say thanks.

Rob Coleman, Jason Hoffman and members of the Johnny's Tavern West staff say thanks for winning Best Place to Watch a Game.

Free State proprietor says thanks for its three wins

Free State Brewery proprietor Chuck Magerl thanked the community for the three awards the establishment won. Free State won Best Vegetarian/Vegan Option, Best Bar and Best Overall Restaurant.

The Dusty Bookshelf wins Best Bookstore.

Anna and Sam say thanks on behalf of the staff of The Dusty Bookshelf in this clip.

Chipotle on Mass. says a lightning fast thank you after winning Best Meal In A Hurry.

The staff at Chipotle was so excited by their win that getting them to do anything other than say "thank you" proved impossible. Chipotle was a runaway winner in the category.

The managers of The Burger Stand at The Casbah say thanks.

(From left to right) Josh Martin, Chris Hoffman, Kenny Pingleton all say a quick thanks to the patrons that made The Burger Stand at The Casbah the definitive choice for best burger in this year's competition.

Aladdin's Cafe owner says thanks for winning best Middle Eastern food.

The race for best Middle Eastern food wasn't even close. Here, owner Mohammad Iskandrani thanks the community for voting his establishment number one.

Owner says thanks for honors for Zen Zero, La Parilla

The owner of Zen Zero and La Parilla, winners of best Asian food and best Latin American food, thanks Lawrence residents for choosing his restaurants in the 2011 Best of Lawrence competition.

715 says thanks for being named the best new restaurant

With all the votes counted, 715, 715 Mass., has been named the best new restaurant in Lawrence in the 2011 Best of Lawrence competition.

Pachamamas says thanks for being named best place for a date

Voters have spoken and named Pachamama's, 800 N.H., the best place to take a date in the 2011 Best of Lawrence competition.

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Best Of Lawrence 2011: Auto service, best overall restaurant

With voting beginning in a few days, we roll out the last of our categories to be previewed

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Lawrence's biggest food stories of 2010

2010 could be called the year of the foodie, Lawrence edition. Here’s a breakdown of some of Lawrence’s biggest, and most interesting food stories of the past year.

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Best of Lawrence 2011: Coffee, Burgers and Dancing

In the weeks leading up to Jan. 24, we're seeking feedback on our lists of candidates for each category

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Dinner and a show: 715 Restaurant offers dinner with a side of butchery

Private dinner gives guests a look into the kitchen

Wine and dine with the past.

Two Asian restaurants, Mexican grill, shoe store set to join Lawrence dining and retail scene

A host of new restaurants — plus a shoe store — are open now or slated to open soon around Lawrence.

Another downtown property owner expresses concerns about late-night food cart operations

The idea of late-night food carts on Massachusetts Street may have an early demise.

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Two Lawrence bars named to national 'Top 50' list

Apparently finding a good college bar isn’t really that difficult for Complex Magazine, especially if you look in Lawrence.

Bartenders brush up on latest liquor laws

Did you know that bars are not allowed to host or even permit drinking games on their property? This was just one of many lessons taught at a weekend seminar on liquor laws.

Papa Bob’s BBQ prevails on ‘Man v. Food’

Barbecue sandwich ultimately destroys ‘Man v. Food’ host

Customers and supporters crowded into Papa Bob’s BBQ restaurant to watch the Bonner Springs restaurant being featured on a national television show.

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