https://www.facebook.com/lawrencelocaltable/photos/pb.839350912752498.-2207520000.1442436251./893203840700538/?type=3&theater [Lawrence Local Table][1] is staging a “Dinner at Decade” this month, and to honor its host, the culinary collective is building the meal around coffee. Just don’t expect to see the ingredient in every dish, says LLT member and Hank Charcuterie owner-chef Vaughn Good. Instead, he and Hank sous ...
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Sept. 16, 2015
http://www.lawrence.com/photos/2015/sep/10/296440/ Drue Kennedy has been named the new executive chef at [The Eldridge Hotel][1], The Olivia Collection — which manages both the Eldridge and The Oread hotels — announced Wednesday. Kennedy, most recently of Kansas City's contemporary Mexican eatery Zócalo, was recently hired to supervise culinary staff at The Eldridge's ...
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Sept. 10, 2015
The recently opened 14th Street Tacos may be located inside [Bullwinkles Bar][1], the Oread Neighborhood watering hole popular with college students, but owners Brad Jarvis and Matt Pospiech say their taco stand is anything but typical bar fare. The longtime friends and recent Kansas University grads have been slinging their ...
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Sept. 9, 2015
Jefferson's loyalists may have to wait a bit longer for their chicken wings, it appears. Jefferson's has been closed since a Jan. 15 fire damaged the building’s roof and rear, and earlier this month, my colleague [Caitlin Doornbos reported][1] that owner Brandon Graham was planning to reopen the restaurant today. ...
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Aug. 31, 2015
Listen up, waffle enthusiasts. I’ve got two big pieces of Waffle Iron-related news to share with you. Let’s start with the most important bit. The popular breakfast spot, which closed earlier this summer for renovations, will re-open Saturday, Sept. 5. Owner/chef Sam Donnell confirmed the date earlier this week. [The ...
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Aug. 28, 2015
Despite the recent controversy surrounding former executive director (and now-resigned Lawrence mayor) [Jeremy Farmer][1], a spokesperson for Just Food says the food bank is still moving forward with its upcoming [Chef’s Table][2] fundraiser. http://www.lawrence.com/photos/2014/nov/06/281831/ “This dinner is important now more than ever as we serve 140 to 200 families a ...
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Aug. 19, 2015
If the Waffle Iron’s recent hiatus has left you in a waffle withdrawal, you’re in luck. Sam Donnell, owner and waffle wizard, has announced plans of a popup this weekend at the Basil Leaf Café, 616 W. Ninth St. [The Waffle Iron][1], which shares the space above John Brown’s Underground ...
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Aug. 13, 2015
The wait is over. [Ladybird Diner][1] will reopen Tuesday evening, restaurant owner Meg Heriford confirmed Monday. For those of you not in the know, [Ladybird was forced to shutter][2] in March after a fire at neighbor Biggs on Mass, 719 Massachusetts St., left the building with extensive smoke and water ...
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Aug. 10, 2015
Last year, Rick Martin beat out fellow gastronomic greats Rafael and Kate Gonzales of Global Café in the [Douglas County Fair’s][1] annual [Chefs Challenge][2]. On Wednesday, the Limestone Pizza owner/executive chef will return to the fairground showdown not as a competitor but as a “culinary interpreter” a la Ted Allen ...
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July 27, 2015
Today is [National Hot Dog Day][1], and lovers of encased meats are rejoicing across the country. Here are four places in Lawrence with special kinds of frankfurters on their menus to help you celebrate this special day. https://www.facebook.com/124187997603273/photos/pb.124187997603273.-2207520000.1437677515./622903714398363/?type=3&theater [**Burger Stand**][2] At a restaurant best known for its gourmet burgers and ...
