Out & About

Lawrence Libations: The Phog at Bird Dog Bar

With everyone still riled up about Monday night’s [triple-overtime win][1] over Oklahoma, it seemed only appropriate to extend the celebration with this week’s Lawrence Libation. The Bird Dog Bar’s *extremely* potent KU-themed cocktail, cleverly titled The Phog because it will ...

Chefs, restaurateurs predict the food trends of 2016

With the countdown to the New Year — and New Year's resolutions, which for many of us will involve eating more sustainably or locally or gluten-free or Paleo or simply "better," in some form or another — over and done with, it's an appropriate time to discuss what could be the food trends ...

Off the Beaten Plate: Maryland Crab Cake Sliders at R Bar & Patio

http://www.lawrence.com/photos/2015/dec/16/300710/ It’s not every bar that prides itself on not owning a fryer. But R Bar, which launched its new — and first-ever — menu of classic tavern eats with a fresh, modern twist about a month ago, isn’t every bar. The unassuming location ...

Hank Charcuterie, Limestone Pizza chefs campaigning for 2016 James Beard Awards

http://www.lawrence.com/photos/2015/dec/15/300672/ At least two Lawrence chefs have thrown their hats (or toques, if you will) into the ring for next year’s James Beard Awards, it appears. If you like [Hank Charcuterie][1] and/or [Limestone Pizza][2] on Facebook, you may have noticed ...