- Some restaurants charging for tables during tournament
- March 29, 2013
- When March Madness hits Lawrence, they’ve been known to commandeer tables for half a day, ordering water and free chip refills to secure a good seat for the big game. These so-called campers are the target of a new policy some Lawrence sports bars are enforcing for big tournament games: paying for tables. By Sara Shepherd
- At some sports bars, best seats in the house don’t come free
- March 28, 2013
- When March Madness hits Lawrence, they’ve been known to commandeer tables for half a day, ordering water and free chip refills to secure a good seat for the big game. These so-called campers are the target of a new policy some Lawrence sports bars are enforcing for big tournament games: paying for tables. By Sara Shepherd
- Off the Beaten Plate: Wellington Kobe Burger at Dempsey’s
- March 28, 2013
- Fancy-schmancy beef Wellington transforms into something to eat with your hands on a barstool with a pint of beer and game of trivia. By Sara Shepherd
- Rise and shine: Lunch and dinner spots give breakfast a shot
- March 28, 2013
- A handful of downtown Lawrence restaurants that are better known for their lunch, dinner and even live music scenes have started dabbling in breakfast. Especially with popular breakfast-specific restaurants nearby, it’s a tough meal to break into. But each hopes unique menu items paired with the usual morning favorites will get more people in the door. By Sara Shepherd
- Fab 5: Easter brunches
- March 28, 2013
- All four restaurants in this week’s Going Out feature story will be open for breakfast Sunday morning. Here’s five more places to get Easter brunch in Lawrence. By Sara Shepherd
- Seder dinner tells story of Passover through food — bitter, flat and otherwise
- March 26, 2013
- A holiday story that can be passed down from generation to generation through a slice of horseradish root? Taste can be a powerful thing. A chunk of the bitter root — joined by other symbolic foods — graced each table Tuesday at the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation’s Seder dinner, the first the congregation has organized in several years. By Sara Shepherd
- Carving a niche: Sous chef shows how to turn food into art
- March 20, 2013
- Michael Davis, sous chef at the Oread hotel, doesn’t just make meals with food — he makes art. By Meagan Thomas
- Off the Beaten Plate: Chilaquiles at Mexquisito
- March 17, 2013
- Just to be clear, this isn’t nachos. Eat chilaquiles with a fork and — if you’re going for the Mexican-approved method — a fried egg on top. By Sara Shepherd
- Delicious/Nutritious: Spicy sides
- March 11, 2013
- Sriracha is a Thai hot sauce, and it’s not for weak taste buds. But for cooks looking to spice it up, try these side dishes.
- Top Chef program promotes healthy eating
- AmeriCorps helps expand learning opportunities
- March 10, 2013
- They may not be cutthroat and acerbic like the contestants on the TV show, but the folks participating in Top Chef: Babcock Place are still generating some heat in the kitchen — and learning about healthy eating while they’re at it. By Micki Chestnut
- Off the Beaten Plate: Flaming Cheese at the Mad Greek
- March 10, 2013
- If any food merits being served with a big “opa!” it’s a dish that comes on fire. By Sara Shepherd
- Pi Day pie contest and variety show planned
- March 10, 2013
- Expect a celebration of math, science, pastry and nerd pride at the Alferd Packer Memorial String Band’s annual Pi Day variety show, set for 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lawrence Arts Center.
- ‘Treat yourself’ to healthy eating
- March 4, 2013
- Moderation is best for long-term weight loss. It’s also a rule to keep in mind when visiting restaurants.
- Lawrence Libations: Schooners at Louise’s Bar downtown
- March 3, 2013
- Back when Louise herself owned and operated Louise’s Bar downtown, the bar’s big draw was 10-cent pints. Those went by the wayside long ago (rats!), but the next big thing has been going strong since the 1970s or earlier: schooners. By Sara Shepherd
- Off the Beaten Plate: The Murder Burger at Pachamama’s
- February 24, 2013
- A deep-fried hamburger, with fancy cheese and sauce — the heart-attack-on-a-plate goes gourmet. By Sara Shepherd.
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