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Bringin' Bocce Back

Jo Shmo's hurls bocce ball into the downtown restaurant scene

If you've ever hankered for a big slab of beef on a bun, paired with a cold brew, and served with a side of hurtling Italian balls, then Jo Shmo's is definitely your bag.

Tapa-secret

Appetizers known for fueling social scene in Spain gaining foothold in Lawrence

Sure, Spanish tapas are delicious. But Merche Martin Cereceda likes the foods just as much for what they represent.

New location, name set for Westside Deli

After five years at the corner of Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive, Westside Deli & Bistro is about to move into a larger space and get a new name.

Crepe expectations

Made-to-order treats specialty of small Lawrence shop

A.B. Rials is singing just loudly enough to be heard over the crackling of the grill. He walks to his fridge, in step to the song in his head, to pull out more ingredients.

Ban on trans fats may not have a place at city's tables

Leaders: Consumers, not government, should make diet decisions

Lawrence city commissioners were game for a ban on public smoking. They were willing to consider the tightest cell phone restrictions in the nation. And they have no problem with city controls on garage sale signs.

Pachamama's to have gallery opening

The new Pachamama's site at 800 N.H. invites the public to a gallery opening this month to view works by local and regional artists.

The Mouth of McLouth

Bartlett's Fried Chicken does it like you wish you could do it

Karen Bartlett could use a nap. Day after day the hungry Bartlett disciples come - from St. Joseph, Atchison, Topeka, Valley Falls, Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, Mission, Parkville and who-knows-where-else. They come in 50-strong Christian biker packs and they come in cuddly college couples. They come for birthdays and they come for funerals.

Slice of success

University graduate gets his piece of the proverbial pie in new book

Jeff Ruby doesn't blame Lawrence for his addiction to pizza. He was hooked before he came here. He does, however, blame Lawrence's pizza-lovers for ruining his car, which he drove all over town delivering for Pyramid Pizza in the mid-1990s.

Spangles to open restaurant in Lawrence

Spangles is coming to town.

Inspections find food code violations

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has taken action against five area restaurants, including three in Lawrence, for state food code violations. Businesses can appeal the fines.

Risky Business

Young Lawrence business owners ante up for a shot at a self-employed future

Christine Kosirog had perfected the art of talking herself out of her dreams. The 27-year-old mother of two was on the verge of going back to school for a masters degree in English. A week before classes started, however, she couldn't stop talking about the flower shop she'd always wanted to open.

Two restaurants fined for code violations

The owner of a carnival that provided entertainment at the Douglas County Fair has been cited by state health officials for operating without a food service license.

No place like home(grown)

Burger joint fed by local producers puts health, flavor first

Hilary Brown used to love croissants. But four years ago, she was diagnosed with an allergy to gluten, a mix of plant proteins found in wheat. She also learned she was allergic to dairy foods.

Bud Light sales top 'King of Beers'

Budweiser may be Anheuser-Busch's flagship brand, but the "King of Beers" has a way to go before it can claim the throne as the area's top-selling company brand.

Restaurants donating sales to help others

At least 17 restaurants in Lawrence are joining a daylong fundraiser for hurricane relief along the Gulf Coast.

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