Out & About

Lawrence Libations: Grape Drank at Frank’s North Star Tavern

We literally drank the Kool-Aid — and vodka, naturally — in this month’s Lawrence Libations. Frank North Star Tavern’s signature “drank” involves plenty of the two, but also mixes in soda water to keep things from getting too sugary sweet. And, because summer’s almost here ...

La Parrilla to debut new food truck soon

La Parrilla’s signature rice bowls, tacos and burritos are hitting the streets soon. Subarna Bhattachan, co-owner of the [longtime Latin American restaurant][1] at 724 Massachusetts St., expects to unveil the new La Parrilla food truck, dubbed "La Parrilla on Wheels," about two or three ...

Play with Trump-like themes set to open at Eagles Lodge

If the titular antagonist of Card Table Theatre’s “The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui” reminds you of a certain colorful self-described-billionaire turned presidential candidate, you’re not alone. Similarities to Donald Trump, both in rhetoric and coiffure, are easy to recognize in ...

Off the Beaten Plate: Tongue torta at Burrito King

On most trips to the drive-thru, no more than a few seconds pass between being handed my food and inhaling said food. (Because, really, what’s sadder than lukewarm french fries?) Not so much with Tuesday’s jaunt to Burrito King, where I was the picture of ladylike restraint as I ...

10 Questions with Matt Hyde of 715 and Ladybird Diner

In this month's [10 Questions][1], 715 partner and manager Matt Hyde (the restaurant biz veteran also co-owns Ladybird Diner) shares insight into his pop-culture hobbies, fashion influences and days as a gravedigger in Iowa. So, not quite "Tales from the Crypt," but almost. Here's a ...