Wined & Dined

Ladybird Diner to reopen Tuesday with ‘new and improved’ menu

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 ...

Local chefs preparing for eggplant battle at Douglas County Fair

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 ...

Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with some fancy franks

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. ...

Website names Free State best craft brewery in Kansas

http://www.lawrence.com/photos/2015/jul/22/294586/ As if you needed another excuse to go to Free State Brewing Co.'s cheap pint night on Mondays, entertainment website [Thrillist][1] has named the longtime Lawrence restaurant and beer-maker as the best craft brewery in Kansas. The site ...