Wined & Dined

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Boulevard brings back Chocolate Ale

Back by popular demand, Boulevard Brewing Co. is re-releasing its limited-edition Chocolate Ale this month. A collaboration between K.C. chocolatier Christopher Elbow and Boulevard brewmaster Steven Pauwels, the [exotic brew][1] incorporates nibs of, or crushed, roasted cocoa beans. ...

Port Fonda officially coming to Lawrence

After [months of speculation][1], it's finally official: Port Fonda is coming to Lawrence. The popular Mexican eatery has generated [quite the buzz][2] since turning a food truck into a restaurant two and a half years ago in Kansas City's Westport neighborhood. Now, Port Fonda will expand ...

Craft beer expo tickets go on sale Thursday

**Update:** *Well, that was fast. Tickets for the expo sold out after just a few hours Thursday night, according to a post on the event's [Facebook page][1]. Downtown Lawrence Inc. [tweeted that 500 tickets were sold][2] in about a minute. Cheers to the lucky folks who snagged their tickets.* ...

KC Restaurant Week gems to eat up while you still can

As local foodies might already know, Kansas City Restaurant Week ends Sunday. This year's event features more than 150 KC-area restaurants, where customers can enjoy multi-course meals for $15 per lunch and $33 per dinner. Growing up, I split my childhood between Wichita and its larger, ...

Culinary collective Lawrence Local Table to host first dinner event

[Lawrence Local Table][1], a collective of area culinary professionals, is slated to serve up its first dining event, "The Cellar Supper," next month at 715 restaurant. Billed as a "celebration of Midwestern Winter Fare," it's the [first collaborative meal][2] from the group, which includes ...

Chefs to host tribute to Pachamamas on Thursday

"Soigne as Fudge," Pachamamas' [sold-out dinner][1] slated for Thursday evening, isn't farewell, promises Ken Baker. The event, billed as a "tribute to Pachamamas" comes on the heels of the announcement of the restaurant's likely closing. Last month, chef/owner Baker [told the ...