Food

Off the Beaten Plate: Brusco’s Deluxe at Johnny Brusco’s

For those with an empire state of mind, another New York-style pizzeria has hit Lawrence, along with miniature morsels of toasty garlic knots (more on this farther down). Pizza chain Johnny Brusco’s (located in the old Godfather’s location at 721 Wakarusa Drive) is serving up thin and crisp ...

Lawrence coffee shop taps local market for cold brew on draft

There’s a new brew on tap in Lawrence, and this one’s entirely appropriate to drink before noon. At the end of a long line of beer handles behind the bar at Burger Stand, there’s a single tap pouring Nitro Cold Brew — Alchemy Coffee’s latest java experiment.Alchemy owner Ben Farmer ...

Orange-infused vodka makes great gift

Among our small circle of friends, it’s become tradition to give a little box or jar of treats to celebrate the holidays. I love coming home during December to find a stash of peppermint whoopee pies or a jar of granola with lavender honey tucked up next to our front door. And, of course, ...

Lawrence pastry cook helps team place in international competition

Chocolate mousse tinged with Linzer cake, raspberry jam and flourless chocolate cake. Topped with coffee Chantilly cream. Accompanied by caramelized pineapple and banana-rum spiced ice cream. Served with toasted coconut and a side of guava sauce. Lawrence resident Kathryn Ratzlaff didn’t ...

Off the Beaten Plate: Bavarian-Style Pretzels at the Bird Dog Bar

If you’re the type of person who enjoys dipping doughy carbs into warm cheese, this is the appetizer for you. Three baguette pretzel sticks arrive in a paper-lined basket, and are served alongside a warm beer cheese and honey mustard sauce, for those of you who’d rather not plunge deep into ...