Downtown Lawrence Restaurant Week to return Sept. 13-19
Downtown Lawrence Restaurant Week will return Sept. 13-19, organizers with Downtown Lawrence Inc. have announced.
The event, which debuted last fall, already has nearly two-dozen restaurants on the roster. Initial participants include Free State Brewing Co., Merchants Pub and Plate, 715, Global Café, The Burger Stand (which will be hosting a preview event Aug. 28 — details TBA), Ramen Bowls, Jefferson’s, Limestone Pizza Kitchen Bar and “many more to come,” Downtown Lawrence Inc. promises.
“The dining scene in Downtown Lawrence is constantly changing and expanding and we are fortunate to be able to include so many restaurants that represent a variety of cuisines and feature the best local food and drink available,” said Sally Zogry, Downtown Lawrence Inc. executive director, in a news release. “Once again we will showcase our incredible culinary assets to attract diners from across the region.”
As part of the celebration, each restaurant will prepare “creative and original tasting menus” for $35 or less per person. Check out LawrenceRestaurantWeek.com for a list of participating restaurants and schedule of events.
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