Discover local connections to the Underground Railroad Several sites in and around Lawrence served as safe havens for Freedom Seekers as they journeyed north to escape enslavement. The Grover Barn is the most well-preserved and well-documented of those sites. Interpretive panels at the Barn in South…
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The start of 2021 seems like an eternity ago, yet it has flown by in the blink of an eye, amiright? It must’ve been fun if the old saying is true. At the very least, it’s been quite busy. That’s made evident by the number of things that came to mind while writing this blog. Let’s get to it; here’s…
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Matty D and his family visit Trivedi Wine in rural Lawrence for wine, bbq, and local live music. Meet co-owners Maulik Trivedi and Jodi Palmer and learn what inspired them to get into the business of wine and how they ended up in Lawrence. In addition to hosting live music, Trivedi Wine hosts events…
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RPG, short for Restaurant, Pub, and Games, in Downtown Lawrence offers more then 1,000 board games, delicious food with locally sourced ingredients, and a fully-stocked bar where creative cocktails are stirred up and a variety of beers are on tap. Their website touts it as a community within a…
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Make a weeknight meal at home or spring afternoon with friends on your deck more exciting with a cocktail from one of your favorite Lawrence establishments. It’s been almost a year since curbside drinks were authorized by the state to help bars and restaurants during the initial pandemic shutdown…
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Spring Break. Ah, just thinking about those words separately is like music to my ears. If you’re like me, you love the sense of freshness and new growth that SPRING represents. And who couldn’t use a BREAK right about now?! We hunkered down and started staying-at-home nearly a year ago. We learned…
Read MoreAre you in need of a break from the kitchen but still need to feed the whole crew? Several local restaurants can give you the break that you need while still providing a family-style meal that will leave everyone satisfied. These local restaurants have come up with creative ways for you to take…
Read MoreDeBarre with a capital B. Favorite toast: Good eats, Good drinks & good people! LFK representer. Raising a future world changer. Trying to be a Jackie of all trades & live out ALL of my dreams! With that said, I’m coming for you Guy Fieri! Signed - DeBarre, Your favorite foodie friend! Check out…
Read MoreIs it possible for a restaurant to be a healing place? In my humble opinion, yes! On my third visit to Culinaria Mediterranean Kitchen, a full-service restaurant in East Lawrence, I had the opportunity to meet and speak with owners Regan and Aaron Pillar. They are the unassuming, down-to-earth…
Read More[metaslider id=5870] Apples so delicious and red, you would swear they're from a fairytale. Asparagus poking out of the ground like an alien plant. Lavender so intoxicating that you'll have a relaxed aromatherapy buzz for days after smelling it. Lawrence's local farms have all of that, plus…
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