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DEAR READER,

Welcome to the Best of Lawrence magazine! We have hosted this contest and released this magazine for several years now, each time adding some new variation. This year, we divided the event into two separate processes. We have 1) LM Choice—editorial selections of some of the brightest community highlights of the past calendar year as determined by community panels set up through Lawrence Magazine and 2) People’s Choice—the online voting contest administered and hosted by the Lawrence Journal-World. You can read more about the online voting on page 8. However we change the format from year to year, we recognize that the fundamental goal of the Best of Lawrence event remains the same— to honor Lawrence as a community, to honor the businesses, individuals, organizations and ideas that make the community a better place to live. Even if your favorite Lawrence teacher or Lawrence live music venue is different from the one that won the voting contest we sponsored, you probably share with us a belief that living local matters. Without that belief, we might have a city, but not a community.

Here’s to our community. Here’s to Lawrence.

—Best of Lawrence staff

Allie, Ariele, Jenni, Joanne, Katy, Kelly, Leslie, Nathan, Nick G., Nick K., Scott and Shelly

ON THE COVER

LAWRENCE JOURNAL-WORLD

PUBLISHER

Scott Stanford

SUNFLOWER PUBLISHING

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Shelly Bryant

Her tail might not have wagged during the photo shoot, but rescue dog Millie is excited to be on this year’s cover honoring one of her favorite winners, the Lawrence Humane Society.

Photograph by Brian Goodman

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

Joanne Morgan

Ariele Erwine

ART DIRECTOR

Jenni Leiste

EDITORS

Kelly Gibson

Nathan Pettengill

COPY EDITOR

Leslie Andres

ONLINE VOTING DIRECTOR

Nick Gerik

WRITERS

Fally Afani

Becky Bridson

Amber Fraley

Thad Haverkamp

Cheryl Nelsen

Nick Spacek

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Fally Afani

Kevin Anderson

Jeff Burkhead

Jason Dailey

Brian Goodman

Nick Krug

Racheal Major

Adam Smith

Michael Snell

Bill Stephens

Lulu Stevens

Doug Stremel

DOG MODELS

Duke Millie

MARKETING

Allie Sebelius

SUNFLOWER PUBLISHING CONSULTANT

Katy Ibsen

FOOD DINING

LM CHOICE

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

The Best of Lawrence in the realm of food and dining as determined by our community online voting contest.

for 2017

An editorial selection of highlights and accomplishments from the past calendar year in the realm of Lawrence food and dining.

The Panel

THADDEUS HAVERKAMP

LM writer and panel chair

LM photographer and business owner

CELEBRITY COCKTAIL

Steve Noble’s “Riggle Reloaded”

In his tenure as lead bartender of the Oread Hotel’s Bird Dog Bar, Steve “Scuba” Noble has served everyone from displaced college students to celebrities like Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav.

In October, Noble revamped the bar’s cocktail list and added a drink crafted especially for his favorite visiting celeb, Rob Riggle. The comedian/ character actor and KU alumnus remains a diehard Jayhawk basketball fan. When in Lawrence, he makes the Oread his home-away-from-home, and Noble his go-to bartender. In honor of Riggle, Noble created the “Riggle Reloaded,” a housemade bloody mary crafted especially for the actor but available to all.

So, if you want to try a great cocktail named after a great comedian and made by a great bartender, go to the Oread and ask for “Scuba” to set you up.

JOHN MONAGHAN programmer and foodie

DANIELLE SULLIVAN

assistant director at KU financial aid/ scholarships

ROSE FAMBROUGH artist and bartender

RACHEAL MAJOR

Steve Noble created a stand-out cocktail in honor of Rob Riggle and his love of Lawrence.

MESSING WITH SUCCESS

Vaughn Good Successfully Tweaks a Favorite

Chef Vaughn Good has won a wide following in Lawrence since opening Hank Charcuterie, Lawrence’s gourmet, farm-totable butcher shop, in 2014. Last year, Good risked scaling back the butcher’s counter to offer full-service dining.

“We realized quickly that people wanted to come in and order food, deli style,” says Good.

“A couple of sandwiches at lunch quickly evolved into dinner options, weekend brunch and extended hours. I think for a while we were operating with split personalities— kind of torn between the charcuterie counter and the restaurant and it was confusing to customers.”

It is tempting to stick with a proven formula, but that never makes you the best.

If offering brunch, sandwiches and deli meats wasn’t enough, Good added a full bar too.

“We finally embraced it and decided if we were going to be a restaurant, we needed a bar.”

POPEYE’S SLIM CHICKENS

FRIED CHICKEN CONVERGENCE

In case you hadn’t noticed, 2016 was the year of new fried chicken chains rushing into town. Here’s a Venndiagram breakdown of three of the popular new restaurants to analyze prime fried chicken success.

ANNEX THIS

Let’s Just Consider it Lawrence

Lawrence residents have known for a while about the Myers Hotel in Tonganoxie. This historic inn first opened in 1879, but in the past year Kate and Jesse Brubacher installed a first-class but unpretentious cocktail bar in the quaint little Tongy B&B. Worth the short drive (with a designated driver).

AROUND TOWN

Lawrence restaurants expanded across town in 2016. Here are our picks for best geographical expansions

RAISING CANE’S

The Sweet, Bitter Aftertaste

Long may they linger on our palates, three legendary Lawrence restaurants were lost in 2016

LA FAMILIA

Beloved downtown family-owned Mexican restaurant

PANDA GARDEN

Pioneer in affordable, authentic Chinese cuisine

BIGG’S BARBEQUE DOWNTOWN

Mass. St. branch of Lawrence classic

NORTH

The Levee opens to make North Lawrence a contender for brunchhub

EAST

Bon Bon lands in town, putting the eastside back into fine-dining central

WEST

The reinvention of Marisco’s into J. Wilson’s keeps a westside anchor

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AMERICAN CUISINE

1) Free State Brewing Company

2) The Burger Stand

3) Ladybird Diner

4) 715

5) Merchants Pub & Plate

BAKERY

1) WheatFields Bakery Café

2) Munchers Bakery

3) 1900 Barker Bakery and Cafe

4) Great Harvest Bread Co.

5) Eileen’s Colossal Cookies

BARBECUE

1) Biemer’s BBQ

2) Bigg’s Barbecue

3) Hank Charcuterie

4) Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q

5) Mr. Bacon BBQ

BARISTA

1) Chelsea Rae, The Roost

2) Adam Lott, The Bourgeois Pig

3) Louis Wigen-Toccalino, Decade

4) Alycia Futrelle, The Bourgeois Pig

5) Beau Moody, The Oread

BREAKFAST SPOT

1) The Roost

2) Ladybird Diner

3) The Big Biscuit

4) Milton’s

5) First Watch

BURRITO

1) Chipotle Mexican Grill

2) El Potro

3) Burrito KING

4) TACO ZONE

5) Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

CATERER

1) Maceli’s

2) Hy-Vee

3) Culinaria

4) Bigg’s Barbecue

5) Evan Williams Catering

CHEF

1) Rick Martin, LiMESTONE pizza + kitchen + bar

2) TK Peterson, Merchants Pub & Plate

3) David Nigro, Maceli’s

4) Vaughn Good, Hank Charcuterie

5) Brad Walters, The Basil Leaf Cafe

CHINESE FOOD

1) Encore Cafe

2) Oriental Bistro & Grill

3) Jade Garden

4) China House

5) King Buffet

COFFEE OR TEA SHOP

1) Alchemy Coffee & Bake House

2) La Prima Tazza

3) The Roost

4) Java Break

5) Z’s Divine Espresso

FOOD & DINING

LAWRENCE VOTED. THESE ARE THE RESULTS.

Anatomy of success BEYOND THE “SIDE”

BEST SALAD

STAR SALADS

Perhaps more than anywhere else in Lawrence, Ingredient moved the salad from side-dish status to main attraction. Fresh. Customized. Green goodness.

VEGGIE LOVE

Jason’s Deli has defied stereotypes with its abundant salad bar choices and core vegetarian options. This west Lawrence chain believes the sandwich can be your side.

NEVER FAILS

There is exactly one house salad on the regular menu, but that’s enough. Consistently fresh and satisfying, the house salad at Wheatfields Bakery Café pairs with almost anything.

BEET UP

The Merchants Cobb at Merchants Pub & Plate does the heavy lifting, but the beet variations, like the fresh nettle cheese and smoked beets have their own strong following as well.

Photograph by Kevin Anderson

ANDTHEWINNERSARE

FREE STATE BREWERY

For many, it is the longtime standards such as the black bean quesadilla or the cheddar ale soup. For others, it is the non-traditional brewery dishes such as the beet nicoise salad or the asparagus-and-crab omelet that Free State Brewery has mastered and made its own. Either way, the Free State menu has helped define the taste of Lawrence for decades—food that is fundamental, adaptable and always delightful.

“At The Roost, it’s the staff, the atmosphere, everything. You feel at home and surrounded by friends with amazing food. To me, It embodies the spirit of this town.”

—Michele Montour

VOTER’S VOICE

Photograph by Doug Stremel, Jason Dailey

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CREAM OR FROZEN YOGURT

1) Sylas & Maddy’s Homemade Ice Cream 2) Orange Leaf

3) Cold Stone Creamery

4) Dairy Queen

5) Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers INDIAN OR MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD

1) The Basil Leaf Cafe 2) Paisano’s Ristorante

Genovese

LiMESTONE pizza + kitchen + bar

SPOT

1) Terrebonne Cafe 2) Free State Brewing Company 3) Ingredient 4) WheatFields Bakery Café

5) LiMESTONE pizza + kitchen + bar MEXICAN FOOD

1) El Potro

2) Cielito Lindo 3) Mi Ranchito 4) Port Fonda

BON BON

NEW RESTAURANT

From the folks who brought us The Burger Stand comes Bon Bon, a little café in the heart of the Warehouse Arts District. Order a bun and a cocktail with a cheeky name to enjoy en plein air on the front patio, or order a few menu items to share in the cozy dining room.

OUTDOOR DINING

1) Cielito Lindo

2) La Tropicana

3) 23rd Street Brewery

4) Hank Charcuterie

5) Merchants Pub & Plate OVERALL MENU

1) Free State Brewing Company

2) Merchants Pub & Plate

3) 23rd Street Brewery

4) 715

5) LiMESTONE pizza + kitchen + bar

OVERALL RESTAURANT

1) Free State Brewing Company

2) Merchants Pub & Plate

3) 715

4) The Burger Stand

5) LiMESTONE pizza + kitchen + bar

VOTER’S VOICE

“Cheddar ale soup from Free State is one of those things that makes the search for a downtown parking place totally worth it.”

—Bill Picking

Photographs by Racheal Major, Jason Dailey

THE LAWRENCE FACTOR

DINER

DOES WORK

Sandwich Bowl provides one of Lawrence’s never-ending menus. Plenty of sandwiches, soups, burgers and much more to satisfy any appetite.

DOES WORK

The Roost’s bloody mary extravaganza (as noted on the menu); offering everything from The Classic to Ol’ Smokey.

DOES WORK

LiMESTONE Pizza + Kitchen + Bar offers locally-sourced ingredients and earth-conscious practices in recycling and reducing waste, such as composting. Diners can help save the planet and fill their tummies all in one fell swoop.

DOESN’T WORK

(BUT STILL WORKS; WE’RE JUST BEING PICKY)

Ladybird Diner is much like Mary Poppins: Practically perfect in every way. If Lawrencians wished anything more of Ladybird it would be late-night hours, when a plate of fries and a chocolate shake is the ideal meal after catching an epic show downtown.

Shannon L Ryan, L.Ac , Dip.OM

WHEATFIELDS BAKERY CAFÉ

Home to row upon row of crusty or tangy or hearty boules, bagels and loaves. It might be handcrafted, hearth-baked bread heaven. And don’t overlook the decadent pastries in the counter window. These beauties are difficult to resist (though we recommend succumbing to those dessert urges when they strike).

BAKERY

ANDTHEWINNERSARE

ZEN ZERO

THAI FOOD

Zen Zero isn’t the most-Thai of places. In fact, the Asian fusion restaurant intentionally balances its menu with a range of national specialties. But for years, Zen Zero has won and maintained a particularly loyal following by consistently serving an excellent short list of Thai dishes. Its Pad Thai is a Lawrence standard, and its Tom Kha can make you a believer.

Guide to ... best pizza

Artisan Pizza

Everything a LiMESTONE pizza + kitchen + bar is made with love, from scratch, with ingredients provided by local farmers. And your pizza? It’s baked at 1,000 degrees in a limestone oven named Maggie.

huge slices

Papa Keno’s is the spot if you’re looking for crispy crust and slices bigger than your face. Try a unique combination of toppings or a plain slice of cheese. Either way, you’re going home full and happy.

Minsky’s is a Kansas City transplant we’re happy to adopt. A favorite for downtown workers at lunchtime, Minsky’s pizza is loaded with premium toppings. And they bring it right to your house if you ask nicely.

Photographs by Racheal Major, Kevin Anderson

MADE-TO-ORDER

Crowd favorite Chipotle is the chain that packs in the townies and the gownies with personalized options.

SPECIALS

Two days of the week are burrito specials at El Potro And one of those dishes is the “KU Burrito.” Flattery (plus taste!) wins you fans.

SIZE MATTERS

It’s true. Your car weighs a good bit more after you pick up a Burrito King burrito for lunch. Stuffed with goodness.

ESSENTIALS

Taco Zone starts with quality, gourmet fillings that go in anything. Tacos, burritos … heck, we’d eat their fillings wrapped in a napkin.

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—Michele Montour

ANDTHEWINNERSARE

5) Kobe Japanese Steakhouse

1) Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

2) TACO ZONE

3) El Potro

4) Port Fonda

5) Tres Mexicanos Mexican Grill & Cantina

1) Ramen Bowls

2) Encore Cafe

THE ROOST

BREAKFAST

SPOT

How ambitious was it to step into the location of a legendary Lawrence eatery, switch it up and make it all your own? Yes, very. But how successful has

The Roost been doing just that? Yes, very. Those crowds standing outside on any given weekend don’t lie, The Roost is one of the city’s favorite spots to treat visitors to breakfast and leave them with good, warm sensations about Lawrence.

From the staff, vibe and breakfast specials—this is a delicious way to start a good day.

ITALIAN FOOD

DOES WORK

Legendary dishes like Basil Leaf Cafe’s tortellini cordon bleu set a restaurant’s reputation. Even if you’ve never had the dish, you’ve heard raves about it.

DOES WORK

A bit of American-Italian atmosphere is key. It makes the food taste better, no? Paisano’s has just the right balance, where the signature Frank Sinatra martini feels right at home.

DOES WORK

Trust them. Restaurants like 715 thrive on creating unusual, but delicious combinations such as their shrimp and crab pizza. It’s possible they can go wrong, but we haven’t tasted failure yet.

DOESN’T WORK

Endless pasta bars and kneedeep lasagna dishes might have been a fad at one time— and still might be somewhere. But not in Lawrence. This year’s winners focus on dishes that are good tastes in good proportions.

COMMUNITY

LM CHOICE

Indigenous Peoples Day, Relay for Life’s door-to-door hero, positive politics … and more

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

The Best of Lawrence in the realm of community as determined by our community online voting contest.

Administrative Assistant

Art Gallery

Artist (painting, sculpting or mixed media)

Artist (photography or digital images)

Bank

Community Leader

Credit Union

Event (annual)

Event (seasonal or recurring)

Family Fun

Hotel

Local Nonprofit

Local Store Owner Mascot

Mature Living Community

New Business Park

Place of Worship

Place to Have Kid’s Birthday Party

Place to Hold Event

Place to Take an

Out-of-Towner

Place to Work (100+ employees)

Place to Work (under 100 employees)

Private Music Lesson

Instructor

Public Servant

Shop Pet

Social Media (business)

Social Media (individual)

Social Media (organization or nonprofit)

Teacher (grades 6-8)

Teacher (grades 9-12)

Teacher (grades K-5)

Teacher (higher ed)

for 2017

An editorial selection of highlights and accomplishments from the past calendar year in the realm of Lawrence community.

NATIVE PROCLAMATION

Lawrencians as well as students and faculty from Haskell Indian Nations University gained approval from the Lawrence City Commission for the second Monday of October to be designated as an annual celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day.

Lori Hasselman, a Haskell student who helped draft the proclamation, organized a walk to city hall and

The Panel

ED HAWKINS account manager for Reuschoff Security

coordinated the Indigenous Peoples Day celebration, says, “Celebrating the truth as well as our existence and continued resilience as a people is such a better alternative than perpetuating the myth of discovery.”

Others who worked on presenting a resolution to the city commission were Haskell student Barb Wolfin, Haskell professor Daniel

Wildcat, and community members Amy Bousman and David Crawford.

Wolfin, now working for her tribal nation, says, “Indigenous people are wrongfully thought of as people of the past. Now is the time for my people, Native, Tribal, Hawaiian, Alaskans, the original caretakers of the land, to be rightfully recognized and respected.”

HEATHER LAWRENZ digital media specialist for the William Allen White School of Journalism

URSULA MINOR community leader

CHERYL NELSEN LM writer and panel chair

RHONDA LEVALDO adviser for Indian Leader at Haskell Indian Nations University

The Red Society drum group performs a Cherokee song as Professor Dan Wildcat, Lori Hasselman, Alexander Rodriguez and Amy Bousman (some of the leaders of the movement to declare Indigenous Peoples Day) gather at Haskell Indian Nations University.

POLITICAL WINNERS

In a year of toxic politics, three Lawrencians provided bright spots

JAMIE SHEW

Douglas County Clerk whose office started non-partisan “I’m Voting” campaign to bring all people to the polls

DEBARRE JOHNSON

Private citizen who initiated and carried out a voting drive to empower historically underrepresented black community

DOUGLAS SPRADLIN

Lawrence barber who tamed Bernie Sanders’ legendary, independent-minded hair before the presidential candidate spoke to a crowd of 4,200 in Lawrence

DOOR-TO-DOOR, DOLLAR-BY-DOLLAR

Bob Silipigni—Cancer Fighter

The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraiser depends on volunteers, and in Lawrence, Bob Silipigni has collected donations for 17 years.

“I’ve worked the community, and I found out what they’ve been through. My God, all the walking wounded. Everyone has a story,” says Silipigni.

In his lifetime, Silipigni has collected approximately $460,000, mostly by walking door-to-door throughout the city. In 2016 his

collection of $62,366 earned him the Relay for Life of Douglas County Award from the ACS.

Silipigni points out that he does the Relay for Life with a team from Lawrence High School, but his work begins months before the June event. Seven days a week he carries his clipboard with spaces to fill in the names and donations of the people he meets.

“I’m spiritually driven, and the American Cancer Society has been my vehicle,” Silipigni says.

THE SPENCER MUSEUM OF ART

$8M

privately funded by nearly 200 donors & foundations

A TWO-STORY

window to provide a view of historic Marvin Grove

30,000 new educational spaces to allow short-term installations

TWO Student preview party with 1,200 KU students

Colleague preview party with 800 KU and community partners sq ft of exhibition and educational spaces transformed

Gala reopening weekend with 3,000 GUESTS

ART OF CONVERSATION

Every family deserves a portrait, and these volunteeers made a high-quality photo session accessible for lowincome families

JESSICA JANASZ

lead organizer for the Lawrence branch of the national movement that gave family portraits to those who have never had one before.

CANDICE FERREIRA provided families hair styling and makeup ahead of photo session

JERRY WANG took photographs of the families in professional studio set-up

In 2016, the Watkins Museum of History and the Lawrence Arts Center began a partnership on a programming series, The Art of Conversation, involving discussions between experts on topics of social justice and the public. Topics have included race, incarceration, segregation, sports, art and veterans’ issues. Will Hickox, assistant programs coordinator at the museum, describes the series as successful, with large turnouts and fascinating discussions.

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ASSISTANT 1) Lori Nation, Wakarusa Veterinary Hospital

Carrie Combs, Rodrock Chiropractic

Linda Love, Clinton Parkway Animal Hospital 4) Steve Swyers, The Merc Co+op 5) Debbie Carter, Kansas Visiting Nurses Association

GALLERY

1) Cider Gallery 2) Spencer Museum of Art 3) Phoenix Gallery 4) Lawrence Arts Center 5) KU Natural History Museum

(PAINTING, SCULPTING OR MIXED MEDIA)

1) John Sebelius 2) Stan Herd

(PHOTOGRAPHY OR DIGITAL IMAGES)

1) Jeremy Osbern 2) Ann Dean 3) Jeff Burkhead 4) Trina Baker

Racheal Major

Tim Forcade

COMMUNITY

LAWRENCE VOTED. THESE ARE THE RESULTS.

Dennis “Boog” Highberger

Brooks presents Cabaret Brunch

DOES WORK

THE LAWRENCE FACTOR

LOCAL STORE OWNER

Be there. Where do you find successful, community-favorite local store owners? At their shop. Linda and Tom Cottin have a crew, but they’re also on-site, engaging with their customers.

DOES WORK

Community. Checker’s owner Jim Lewis is legendary for his service of pioneering personal delivery of groceries to shut-in customers. Services like these build community.

DOES WORK

Know your goods. Owners such as Jennifer and Matt Richards of Made represent the personal curation approach. Their deliberately chosen stock reflects their style applied to their customers.

DOES NOT WORK

Sally Zogry, executive director of Downtown Lawrence, urges Lawrence business owners to avoid these two big mistakes: 1) Relying only on location and foot traffic and 2) changing business hours without communicating that change to customers.

Anatomy of success

CLASSROOM WISDOM

HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER

CARING (FOR COMMUNITY, FOR STUDENTS, FOR SUBJECT MATTER)

“The one constant I think you would find across the board would be the commitment to caring—caring about the process of education, caring for the community, caring for the content, and caring about students, of course.”

—David Platt, Lawrence High School

PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING

“Teachers who consistently provide opportunities for their students to ‘learn how to learn,’ as opposed to just throwing information at them, create lifelong learners, which is the ultimate goal.”

—Laura Porter, Bishop Seabury Academy

HONESTY

(WITH YOURSELF AND YOUR STUDENTS)

“During my early years of teaching, I felt like I was being a caricature of myself every day. As I got older, I felt like being open brought me closer to students and them more willing to open up and share. They have to trust you to give their all.”

—Hilary Morton, Free State High School

“The best Art Gallery hands down is Lawrence Arts Center for showcasing local artists.”

—Debbie F.

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We’ll continue to work hard and make sure we’re the best in Lawrence for many years to come.

• Walk in service Monday-Friday beginning at 7:30am Saturday 8 am to Noon

• Patient Answer Line – 830-9990

Our nurses have the answers to your questions.

VOTER’S VOICE

1) The Eldridge

2) The Oread

3) Double Tree by Hilton

4) TownePlace Suites Marriott

5) SpringHill Suites by Marriott LOCAL NON-PROFIT

1) Lawrence Humane Society

2) The Willow Domestic Violence Center

3) Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence

T-4) Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center

T-4) Just Food

LOCAL STORE OWNER

1) Linda and Tom Cottin, Cottin’s Hardware & Rental

2) Jim Lewis, Checkers

3) Matt and Jennifer Richards, Made

4) Kelly Corcoran, Love Garden

5) Dan and Karla Hughes, Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop

MASCOT

1) Baby Jay, University of Kansas

LOVE GARDEN ANDTHEWINNERSARE

2) Big Jay, University of Kansas

3) Chesty the Lion, Lawrence High School

4) Freddie the Firebird, Free State High School

5) The Indians, Haskell Indian Nations University

MATURE LIVING COMMUNITY

1) Brandon Woods at Alvamar

2) Lawrence Presbyterian Manor

3) Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living

4) Neuvant House of Lawrence

5) Babcock Place

BUSINESS

1) Delaney & Loew

2) Mass Street Mercantile

3) The Art House

4) KB & Co.

5) Spell of the Meadow

1) South Park

2) Clinton Lake State Park

3) Prairie Park

4) Centennial Park

5) Buford M. Watson, Jr. Park

PLACE OF WORSHIP

1) Corpus Christi Catholic Church

2) St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

3) Plymouth Congregational Church

4) First United Methodist Church

5) Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Lawrence

PLACE TO HAVE KID’S

Cool cats go to Love Garden. And cool cats live at Love Garden. Sam, Chardonnay and Stuffing, to be precise. Just poke your head in (but close the door behind you before Stuffing tries to escape) and you might catch a glimpse of not one, not two, but three fluffy friends, ready and willing to help you find your next favorite album.

VOTER’S VOICE

“I voted Mrs. Brown, 2nd grade at Schwegler Elementary school, because you can tell she cares about her students. She helps when needed and keeps us parents informed!”

—Kristen L.

Guide

social media (nonprofit)

Laying Down the Law

Serving up a plate of justice with a warm side of sass, the Lawrence Police Department’s Twitter account keeps all of us in line in the best way possible.

furry friends

Puppies. Everywhere. And kittens, too. The Lawrence Humane Society’s social media is all animals, all the time, plus useful pet owner info and details on upcoming events. It’s basically the happiest social media feed.

talk nerdy to us

The Lawrence Public Library’s social media is quirky and informative, encapsulating the library vibe in a social media context. And they’ve mastered the art of a well-timed reaction gif.

SHOP PET(S)

Photographs by Fally Afani and Racheal Major

Casey Williams REALTOR® with THE WILLIAMS GROUP

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HUMANE SOCIETY

For 66 years, the Lawrence Humane Society has given homeless animals in Douglas County a chance at a new life. Once harbored in a house on Indiana Street, the shelter now occupies 18,000 square feet on East 19th Street. It continues to find homes for animals in need and reunite lost pets with families. In 2016, the Humane Society helped with the adoption of 2,587 pets. That’s pretty pawsome, if you ask us.

PET 1) Junior at Topiary Tree

Sam, Stuffing and Chardonnay at Love Garden Sounds 3) Lassie at Lucky Dog Outfitters 4) Kya at Tooter & Tillaye’s Home Goods 5) Dinah at The Dusty Bookshelf

Love Garden Sounds

Ladybird Diner 4) 715 Restaurant 5) The Burger Stand SOCIAL MEDIA (INDIVIDUAL) 1) LarryvilleLife 2) Will Averill 3) Micki Hadley 4) Jeremy Osbern 5) Phoggg

MEDIA (ORGANIZATION OR NONPROFIT) 1) Lawrence Police Department 2) Lawrence Humane Society 3) Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association

4) Lawrence Public Library

5) The Willow Domestic Violence Center

Lawrence Central

The town’s original gathering spot, South Park continues to be Lawrence’s heart of green for playtime, festivals, concerts, protests, lazy days and even weddings.

A Big Splash

Kayaking, fishing, trail-riding and camping make Clinton Lake State Park one of the most popular summertime spots. It’s natural, wild and beloved.

Green Education

Home to the city’s Nature Center, Prairie Park combines education with an enjoyable trail that seems to take you away from all the town’s bustle and noise.

Photographs by Michael Snell and Racheal Major

TEACHER (GRADES 6-8)

1) Ericka Waller, South Middle School

2) Melanie Bartlow, Veritas Christian

T-3) Maria Pope, South Middle School

T-3) Laura Hochman, South Middle School

5) Danielle Lotton-Barker, Southwest Middle School

TEACHER (GRADES 9-12)

1) David Platt, Lawrence High

T-2) Laura Porter, Bishop Seabury Academy

T-2) Keri Lauxman, Lawrence High

4) Hilary Morton, Free State

5) Jeanne Yantzie, Lawrence High

TEACHER (GRADES K-5)

1) Jennifer Catlin, Langston Hughes

2) Susan Lomshek, Schwegler Elementary

3) Jennifer Wilk, Hillcrest Elementary

4) Leslie Downing, Langston Hughes

5) Shannon Biggerstaff, Veritas Christian

TEACHER (HIGHER ED)

1) Dylan Bassett, KU

2) Anne Patterson, KU

3) Sarah Polo, KU

4) Mary Klayder, KU

5) Stephen Ilardi, KU

SPENCER ART GALLERY

ART GALLERIES

Spencer Art Gallery offers something for every art enthusiast. With more than 45,000 works housed in the space, Spencer Art Gallery’s recent renovation was a necessary one. Phase I of the renovation, completed in 2016, enlarged the lobby, expanded learning and study spaces and extended the view of Marvin Grove on KU’s campus.

SHOPPING

LM CHOICE

Arise, ye nerds! Shops host shops, events boost economy … and more

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

The Best of Lawrence in the realm of shopping as determined by our community online voting contest.

for 2017

An editorial selection of highlights and accomplishments from the past calendar year in the realm of Lawrence shopping.

The Panel

RISE OF THE

NERD

GENERATION

First they were laughed at, then they got

There was a time when “nerd,” “geek” and “gamer” were pejoratives— but now that seems as if it was a long time ago and in a galaxy far, far away.

With Boom Comics’ official opening last year in an expansive, landmark West Lawrence location— many Lawrencians will know it as the former home of Kief’s Audio/ Video—the city now has four stores devoted to the fantasy, super-hero, board-gaming lifestyle.

The nerd generation is here to stay—and they have money and the stores to cater to them.

Astrokitty holds the Downtown and East Lawrence side of town, as part of Game Nut on Massachusetts Street. In the south-central portion of town, Hometown Games can be found just off of 23rd and Louisiana. Rolling Gnome holds the northwest section

purchasing power

on Sixth Street, and then there’s Boom in the southwest. And that’s not counting the Game Nut/Astrokitty branch store on Iowa Street.

Each store has a regular following and hosts events such as tabletop miniature battles, youth-centered Magic tournaments, beer-drinking older-set strategy game sessions and more.

“We’re in a gaming renaissance. Role-playing games, board games and comics are hot right now,” says Joel Pfannenstiel, manager of Astrokitty at Game Nut. “No matter how many stores we will have at the end of this year, the people in Lawrence are into gaming. Because we are a college town and a younger-crowd tourismdestination point, this will always be a community that supports gaming in general.”

Father and daughter, Jack Low and Eisley Low, bring some Star Wars cosplay glamor to Astro Kitty at Game Nut.

Not Pictured: Mike Logan owner of the Granada Theatre and Abe and Jake’s Landing

LINDSEY SLATER communications director at Lawrence Chamber of Commerce

FALLY AFANI LM writer and panel chair

SALLY ZOGRY executive director of Downtown Lawrence

BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH

Our Shops Got Shops!

Over the last year, a new trend started popping up Downtown that gave small businesses a step up. Boutiques started banding together, sharing a physical space to allow several vendors to operate out of a single physical location. This structure started showing up in stores like Phoenix Underground, Vintage Chic, KB & Co., and Mass St. Mercantile.

Downtown Lawrence Inc’s Sally Zogry says the goal was to keep a popular holiday shopping trend year-round. “Some of these boutique businesses started as shopping shows at holiday time without a brick-andmortar location,” she says, adding that the format also allows several regional artists to display their work locally. Zogry says the personal experience of shopping is something that always appeals to the consumer, even in the online age. “There are many who still like to see and feel the products in person, especially with art, because people want to pick out something and have a personal experience doing it.”

BRING ’EM WITH BEER

“Visitor spending is crucial to our economy,” notes panel member Mike Logan. So one way to keep local business thriving is to host popular events. And centering them around craft beer never seems to hurt either. Last year saw addition of a new event, bringing a total of three big beer festivals for Lawrence.

OKTOBERFEST LAWRENCE

Not just barrels of fun, but one of the many heritage/tourism traditions vital to Lawrence economy—here’s a breakdown of what makes it possible

BEERS OF THE KAW New in 2016, featuring brewers along the Kaw and benefiting Friends of the Kaw

KANSAS CRAFT BREWERS EXPO

Now in its fourth year, a gathering of special Ad Astra brewers

OKTOBERFEST

Hosted by St. John’s as an homage to the parish’s GermanAmerican heritage, this is the longestrunning Lawrence beerculture event

CUT THOSE RIBBONS!

Ribbon-cutting ceremonies are the hallmark of a growing business and retail community. Last year, the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce held 47 ribbon cuttings with the two biggest categories being restaurants, 9, and retail shopping venues, 7. Significantly, 15 of the ribbon-cutting ceremonies were not new businesses, but expansions, remodels or relocations—signs of healthy growth. And one of these ceremonies was to celebrate Owens Flower Shop marking 70 years of business, a milestone almost any retailer would admire.

Live Shopping Events

Ideally, nobody needs an excuse to shop— but a new Downtown shopping event this past year cemented a trio of Lawrence shopping celebrations …

MOONLIGHT MADNESS

The newest edition, an evening of fall fashion and merchandise discounts in October

FINAL FRIDAYS

Shopping for the art lovers, now in its 7th year

DOWNTOWN LAWRENCE SIDEWALK SALE

The oldest, grandest Lawrence shopping event; a summertime blowout that packs the city with visitors

The Phoenix Gallery, managed by Sue Shea, is part of the trend of stores opening separate boutiques on their premises.

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SHOPPING

International Flavor

Jonesing for a trip across the pond, but don’t have the time to take a vacation? Stepping into Brits is like stepping off a plane at Heathrow and indulging in all things British (sweets and tea are a must!)

Creative Gifts

The perfect place to find a gift for your quirky friend, or a little something for yourself. Wonder Fair Gallery provides a world of whimsy and a heavy dose of wares from local artists.

Learning is Fun

For all the science nerds out there, Wild Territory Science & Nature Store is for you. Get your geek on with science kits and geodes and model rockets. Say hey to Cardboard Einstein while you’re there.

BEAUTIFUL MUSIC

MUSIC STORE

What is the secret for any music store’s success? Is it marketing? Location? The biggest inventory of day-glo electric ukuleles? Sure, all those things help, but the key factor seems to be musicians. Beautiful Music, and each of the other finalists in this category, has a strong following of loyal musiciancustomers, and an equally impressive group of guitar-strummers, drummers, key-bangers or vinyl-spinners behind the counters. These are businesspeople by day and performers by night who speak a common language and know the same tunes as the fellow musicians who walk into their shops.

“I voted for Weaver’s because the store has many styles from which to choose, and its staff is very helpful.”

—Clara Westphal

VOTER’S VOICE

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Anatomy of success BLOOMING LEGENDS

PET WORLD

Not only can you find toys and treats for your pet at Pet World, but kids can also take part in one (or several) educational programs developed to encourage curiosity and sensitivity to critters big and small. Spend some time with the birds and the tortoises, or enjoy watching the fish. Knowledgeable staff can help you find the right pet for your life (and teach you how to care for it).

Howard Pine’s is equally a garden store and thinktank of greenhouse experts which has become a regular springtime pilgrimage for generations of Lawrencians.

The farmers’ market at Cottin’s Hardware & Rental has the greens while the store provides the seeds and the gear to keep the greens coming. SPRING TRADITION

The eye-catching displays at Clinton Parkway Nursery bring in the hard-core gardeners and the beginners looking to beautify their yards.

Photographs by Bill Stephens

FURNITURE STORE

DOES WORK

Ensemble. Winfield House thrives by curating furniture selections as part of a design ensemble and feel. Even when you buy separates, you take away a vibe.

DOES WORK

Mission. Lawrence Habitat for Humanity ReStore is based on its highly respected mission of co-creating affordable housing. The goods are quality with purpose.

DOES WORK

Connections. Lawrence’s branch of the World Market chain succeeds with a personalized approach in management, customer service and display.

DOESN’T WORK

Fleece the students. You can make money selling shoddy furniture to short-term resident students. For a short time. After all, those students will return to the community—but not to a bad business— as time goes by.

“Goldmakers has been my favorite jewelry store for decades. There is not a day that goes by that I am not wearing something from their store.”

—Laura Kirk

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GAME NUT ENTERTAINMENT

With legendary displays such as the Game of Thrones sword-throne and the Pokemon showdown, Game Nut has consistently delighted passersby and raised expectations for what a window display should do. Here, the purpose is not to encourage window-shopping or display goods, but to establish a brand and a feel for the character and originality of the store—and at doing this, they are game-winners.

Anatomy of success SEEDS OF KNOWLEDGE FLOWER SHOP

CUSTOMER SERVICE

The key to being successful, according to Owens, is paying close attention to customer needs and style, and ensuring they get exactly what they envisioned.

VARIETY

Giving a customer options, whether big blooms or tiny succulents, can make all the difference. HyVee’s floral selection promises an arrangement for every occasion.

AVAILABILITY

You never know when you might need to send some flowers or a gift to brighten someone’s day. Englewood’s 30 years of experience backs up the promise of on-time delivery and excellence.

Photographs by Nick Krug and Michael Snell

Grant Larkin, DDS • Marvin Heinbach, DDS • Jeff Larkin, DDS

Brian Goodman

HEALTH FITNESS

LM CHOICE

MusDogs for the win, a Lion bounces back from cancer, gold medals on the diamond, over the course and on the tables … and more

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

The Best of Lawrence in the realm of health and fitness as determined by our community online voting contest.

Acupuncture

Chiropractor

Dental Practice

Eyewear or Vision Center

Family Medical Practice

Golf Course (traditional and disc)

Gym or Fitness Center

Hiking and Biking Trails

Martial Arts

Massage Therapist (individual)

Massage Therapy (group or office)

Medical Clinic

Mental Health Counselor

Nurse

Optometrist (individual)

Orthodontic Practice

Pediatric Care

Personal Trainer

Pharmacy

Physical Therapy (group or office)

Psychiatrist

Psychologist

Spa

Sports Medicine

Surgeon

Yoga Instructor (individual)

Photograph

for 2017

An editorial selection of highlights and accomplishments from the past calendar year in the realm of Lawrence health and fitness.

The Panel

COMBINED POWER

Middle School Football

For seven weeks, young athletes from the Central Liberty Memorial Middle School football team blocked, tackled and drilled their way through one of the hottest times of the year knowing they probably would never play a game because the smaller school did not have enough players to to field a full squad.

But then, at a meeting of district athletic directors, an idea emerged to combine the Central team with another squad. One week into the season, Central and Southwest middle schools joined their programs.

The all-star team first beat city rivals South (24-16) and then West (14-12) to claim the City Championship. Tad Gellender, whose son Connor attends Southwest and place kicked for the team, described the experience as awesome. Connor who beforehand did not have a lot of experience playing football now plans to compete at the next level.

“He got a taste of winning, and he wants to continue on in high school,” says Gellender. “He was really excited and happy. We weren’t supposed to win it. We were the underdogs, so it was pretty neat.”

Proud members of the “MusDogs”—the combined football squads of the Central Liberty Memorial Mustangs and the Southwest Middle School Bulldogs—pose at one of their two home fields.

BECKY BRIDSON LM writer and panel chair

KARREY BRITT communications director at LawrenceDouglas County Health Department

AUDREY POPE TROWBRIDGE LHS track coach FSHS staff

BOBBY NIGHTENGALE sports writer at Lawrence Journal-World

GRANNY BASKETBALL DEBUTED AT ALLEN FIELDHOUSE IN DECEMBER 2016

The league is for women over 50 and is based on historic basketball rules; the local team, the Kansas Greyhawks, is part of a larger national trend.

PLAYERS ON COURT FOR EACH TEAM

TEAMS ACROSS THE NATION

8 STATES HAVE TEAMS

BLOOMERS

FASHIONABLE AND MANDATORY ATTIRE

SOCKS

TENDING TOWARD WILD, LIKE THE PLAYERS

WINS

BASEBALL

The Lawrence Team Performance Diamondbacks, a baseball team for 12-year-olds coached by Jim Moore, won the Kansas USSSA State 12AAA Championship.

So often, health is about the daily slog rather than the big victories. Here are three daily winners of 2016.

CHRIS MAXWELL

Ran his first mile in February 2016 and went on to lose 100 pounds through the year. By November, he ran the Billy Mills 10k.

MARILYN HULL

Breast cancer survivor and personal fitness advocate who spearheaded and assisted many of the biggest community health issues of past year.

EARL BARNES

At 25, he lost a leg in a motorcycle accident, but Barnes continues to expand his active life as a firefighter, tactical medic, scuba diver, Ironman triathlete, husband and father.

ONWARD HASKELL Health Heroes

A big victory went to Shane Flanagan and Haskell Indian Nation University women’s basketball team, who entered the NAIA national tournament in 2016. The Indians beat College of the Ozarks in the conference tournament after not having defeated them since 2001.

CANCER PICKED THE WRONG LION

Izzy Ginavan, Youth Survivor

Imagine one day sitting in class near the end of your freshman year in high school and the next lying in a hospital bed with severe abdominal pain and doctors crowded around you combating a tumor the size of a volleyball. This—and 12 weeks of intensive chemotherapy—was what student-athlete Izzy Ginavan faced.

But she had her crew behind her. Ginavan, who will be a senior at Lawrence High School, recalls how caring and attentive the doctors and nurses were, and she passes on much of the credit for her survival to them. She is also indebted to her family and to her mother, who was by her side throughout the ordeal.

“My mom went through the most with me,” says Ginavan. “She was the best caretaker out of all the different nurses I had and I had incredible nurses at the hospital. I love my mom.”

X-COUNTRY

The Free State High School girls’ cross-country team won the 6A state title, the second time in the squad’s history.

POOL

Lawrence Sharp Shooters pool team won the Northeast Kansas APA 8-Ball Championships and advanced to the world championship in Las Vegas. These teams had dramatic title wins in 2016

Ginavan will mark the crucial 5-year cancerfree anniversary in May 2020, but she’s already returned to an active life. She plays the viola for the school’s orchestra and was a member of the sub-state championship basketball team that competed in the most recent Class 6A state championship tournament.

Ginavan credits her teammates and coach Jeff Dickson for turning the team into a powerhouse.

“We’re kind of like the team at school that everyone admires and looks up to,” says Ginavan. “Even if they don’t say it, we can tell they do.”

We’d say the same of her.

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ACUPUNCTURE

1) Ad Astra Community Acupuncture

2) Body Specific

3) Lawrence Acupuncture: Integrative Health

4) Southwind Health Collective, LLC

5) Kinetikos Bodywork Therapy

CHIROPRACTOR

1) Advanced Chiropractic Services

2) Rodrock Chiropractic

3) Body Specific

4) Risley Chiropractic

5) Peak Performance Health Center

DENTAL PRACTICE

1) Heinbach Larkin DDS

2) Wilkerson, Saunders & Anderson DDS, LLC

3) Peterson, Krische & Van Horn, DDS

4) Free State Dental

5) River Rock Family Dental

EYEWEAR OR VISION CENTER

1) Lawrence Family Vision Clinic

2) Drs. Dobbins & Letourneau

3) The Spectacle

4) The EyeDoctors

5) Atteberry Eye Centers, LLC

FAMILY MEDICAL PRACTICE

1) Family Medicine Associates, PA

2) Lawrence Family Medicine and Obstetrics

3) Family Centered Medicine, LLC

4) Lawrence Family Practice Center

5) The Internal Medicine Group, Lawrence Memorial Hospital

GOLF COURSE

(TRADITIONAL AND DISC)

1) Eagle Bend Golf Course

2) Alvamar Country Club

3) Lawrence Country Club

4) Centennial Park

5) Orchards Golf Course

GYM OR FITNESS CENTER

1) Sports Pavilion Lawrence

2) Body Boutique

3) Genesis Health Club

4) Jazzercise Lawrence Fitness Center

5) The Summit

HIKING AND BIKING TRAILS

1) Clinton Lake Trails

2) The Kansas River Trails

3) Mutt Run, Off-Leash Dog Park

4) Burroughs Creek Trail and Linear Park

5) Prairie Park Nature Trail

MARTIAL ARTS

1) Prime Martial Arts

2) Premier Martial Arts

3) CrossFit Lawrence

4) Rivers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5) Lawrence Tae-Kwon-Do School

MASSAGE THERAPIST (INDIVIDUAL)

1) Lisa Lahm, Body Specific

2) Jennifer Baldwin, Renew by Jennifer

3) Jessica Crockett, Merkaba Wellness Center & Spa

4) Leslie Denison, Salon Di Marco & Day Spa

5) Mendy Morgan, Massage Intuition

HEALTH & FITNESS

LAWRENCE VOTED. THESE ARE THE RESULTS.

Guide to ... best gym or fitness center

People Power

Sports Pavilion Lawrence has become the ultimate community recreation center with a weights room, exercise machines, hoops and courts for the masses.

Club It

With two locations—one recently renovated, Genesis Health Club bookends the town with popular group courses and personalized training.

Strength of Time

Lawrence’s long-time leader in empowerment fitness and strength, Body Boutique continues to adapt and innovate over time.

Dance Days

Jazzercise Lawrence Fitness Center is the Lawrence franchise that endures because of a loyal following and a social cardio program that produces results.

VOTER’S VOICE

“I voted for Family Medicine Associates due to their friendly staff and convenience of their walk-in clinic.”

—Debbie F.

Photographs by Nick Krug

• Dr. Chris Wertin DC • Dr. Colleen Auchenbach DC • Dr. Mary Huss DC • Dr. Kyle Wertin DC • Dr. Eric Wertin DC • Dr. Jessica Speidel DC

Dr. Chris Wertin DC Dr. Colleen Auchenbach DC

Dr. Mary Huss DC

Dr. Kyle Wertin DC

Dr. Eric Wertin DC Dr. Jessica Speidel DC

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MASSAGE THERAPY (GROUP OR OFFICE)

1) Body Specific, LLC

2) Salon Di Marco & Day Spa

3) Massage Envy Spa

4) TherapyWorks

5) Elevate

MEDICAL CLINIC

1) Family Centered Medicine, LLC

2) Family Medicine Associates, PA

3) Lawrence Family Medicine and Obstetrics

4) The Internal Medicine Group, Lawrence Memorial Hospital

5) Lawrence Family Practice Center

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

1) Jill Flessing, Health Care Access

2) Vicki Condra Williams, V. Condra Counseling Services

3) Shelly Goscha, Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center

4) Kendall Heiman, Paramount Recovery

5) Cari Chapman

NURSE

1) Amy Vestal, Sports Medicine and Performance Center, University of Kansas Health Systems

2) Nancy Lahm, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, PA

3) Joni Lawrence, Lawrence Family Medicine and Obstetrics

4) Karen Roberts, The Internal Medicine Group, Lawrence Memorial Hospital

5) Shelly Bennett, Lawrence Family Medicine and Obstetrics

OPTOMETRIST (INDIVIDUAL)

1) Chad Mies, Dr. Kevin Lenahan Optometrist

T-2) Jacob Letourneau, Dobbins & Letourneau Eye Care

T-2) Kenny Trummel, Lawrence Family Vision Clinic

4) Kevin Trummel, Lawrence Family Vision Clinic

5) Michael J. Atteberry, Atteberry Eye Centers

ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE

1) Ranjbar Orthodontics

2) Oread Orthodontics

3) McColm Orthodontics

4) Edwards & Wilson Periodontics, PA

5) River Rock Family Dental

PEDIATRIC CARE

1) Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, PA

2) Lawrence Family Medicine and Obstetrics

3) Family Medicine Associates, PA

4) Lawrence Pediatrics, PA

5) Family Centered Medicine, LLC

MUTT RUN OFF-LEASH DOG PARK

HIKING/ BIKING

TRAIL

Hiking trails alone can provide time for quiet contemplation and reconnection with nature. But hiking trails with your favorite canine? Even better. Mutt Run near the Clinton Lake Dam has plenty of trails through wooded areas, open fields, creek beds and plenty of off-road, off-leash terrain for you and your puppy pal to explore together.

Anatomy of success A HOLE IN ONE GOLF COURSE

LUSH GRASS

Playable grass is an important element for any golf course. Jayhawk Club’s (formerly Alvamar) zoysia grass is tolerant and known for standing up to the elements, which is important when facing hot Kansas summers.

WALKABILITY

Lawrence Country Club’s course boasts proximity from greens to tees. The rolling hills and challenging hazards make this course fun for golfers of varying skill levels.

ENVIRONMENTAL VARIETY

The front half of Eagle Bend Golf Course is open, while the back nine is shady and wooded—plus golfers might spot a bald eagle along the course.

Photographs by Nick Krug and Racheal Major

Laugh, cough and jump with no worries!

Dr. Dahl is board certified in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, and specializes in urinary & fecal incontinence, pelvic prolapse, and vaginal rejuvenation using the

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PERSONAL TRAINER

1) Wayne Jackson, Go Hard Training

2) Josh Hilger, Genesis Health Club

3) Tracey English, Tracey English Fitness

4) James Findley, Athletic Republic

5) Fernando Rodriguez, Underground Lab

PHARMACY

1) Sigler Pharmacy

2) Dillons Pharmacy

3) Walgreens Pharmacy

4) Hy-Vee Pharmacy

5) Jayhawk Pharmacy

PHYSICAL THERAPY

(GROUP OR OFFICE)

1) OrthoKansas, LLC

2) TherapyWorks

3) LMH Therapy Services

4) Neu Physical Therapy Center

5) Bird Physical Therapy

PSYCHIATRIST

1) Hiten Soni, Interpersonal Psychiatry

2) Joseph Douglas, Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center

3) Elias Chediak

T-4) Maria Ilardi, Ilardi Psychiatric Services

T-4) Nana Dadson

PSYCHOLOGIST

1) Sara Godinez

2) Patrick Nicholas

3) Laura Talley

4) Anne Owen

5) Barrie Arachtingi

SPA

1) Salon Di Marco & Day Spa

2) Body Specific, LLC

3) AesthetiCare Medical Spa

4) Lada Salon & Spa

5) Sensora Spa

SPORTS MEDICINE

1) OrthoKansas, LLC

2) Sports Medicine & Performance Center, University of Kansas Health System

3) TherapyWorks

4) Advanced Chiropractic Services

5) Sport & Spine

SURGEON

1) Dr. Jeffrey C. Randall, Sports Medicine & Performance Center, University of Kansas Health System

2) Dr. John W. Keller, Keller Plastic Surgery

3) Dr. Richard G. Wendt, OrthoKansas, LLC

4) Dr. Cheryl Rice, Lawrence General Surgery

5) Dr. Neal D. Lintecum, OrthoKansas, LLC

YOGA INSTRUCTOR (INDIVIDUAL)

1) Chessa Carter, Westside Yoga

2) Sharyn Harley, Om Tree Shala

3) Jennifer Nelson

4) Ambika Selvan, Om Tree Shala

5) Crystal Casey Shepherd

LAWRENCE FAMILY VISION CLINIC

EYEWEAR

OR VISION CENTER

As a practice that has been a part of the Lawrence vision community since 1983, Lawrence Family Vision Clinic knows what it takes to be the best. A compassionate crew of eye doctors provides friendly and comprehensive exams, while the office staff loves to help pick out stylish frames.

THE LAWRENCE FACTOR

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

DOES WORK

Variety of practices and convenient class times. Om Tree Shala’s early morning flow and candlelight evening practices accommodate almost any schedule.

DOES WORK

Environment. Open, airy, and calming, Westside Yoga’s chi is welcoming to new and seasoned yogis alike.

DOES WORK

Perks. Belonging to a yoga studio can be expensive, but the option of a student, teacher or senior discount at Om Tree Shala helps. As does the stock of locally made kombucha in the fridge.

DOESN’T WORK

It feels like a chore. No exercise should feel like a hassle. All of the finalists make yoga a rejuvenating experience—one that allows students to forget they spent all day glued to an office chair, so they can return home aligned physically and spiritually.

Photographs by Steven Smith and Racheal Major

FAMILY MEDICINE is a medical specialty dedicated to the comprehensive care of the whole person and family−regardless of gender or age−from the beginning to the end of life. Family physicians are trained to provide personalized care for at least 85 percent of a person’s medical problems, and to coordinate the specialty care that may be needed for the rest.

Our commitment to you is accessibility to medical information and assistance 24 hours a day. We do this by providing a broad range of medical services, seven days a week, delivered with a personal touch while using the latest of medical technologies. Our on-call doctor is available by phone to talk to you at any time, day or night. And, since the best medical care is delivered in person, we maintain extended office hours on weekdays as well as provide office hours for urgent care on Saturdays and Sundays.

Your Hometown Team

At Lawrence Otolaryngology, we’ve been a part of the Lawrence community for 31 years. We are proud to be your hometown option for audiology services, including diagnostic testings, hearing screenings and one of the largest selection of hearing aids and accessories in our area. We serve our patients every day, with the time and attention it takes to truly be a partner in their hearing journey. And, our patients say it best...

“Our daughter recommended we come to Lawrence Otolaryngology for our hearing aids and we’re sure glad she did! Everyone we’ve worked with, from the doctors to the audiologist, have been kind and paid attention to all our needs. We would definitely recommend them to our friends... And we have, often!”

—Archie and Sally, LOA patients

Misti M. Rank MS CCC-A

Jami S. Johnson MS CCC-A

Kay Bassett HIS

Meryl Lockling AuD

S i D ing /W oo D r eplacement

W in D o W /D oor r eplacement

D eck /F ence r epair

SERVICES

LM CHOICE

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

The Best of Lawrence in the realm of services as determined by our community online voting contest.

Pancakes serve youth, coming to the aid of a fellow business owner, assisting Willow … and more Accountant or

An editorial selection of highlights and accomplishments from the past calendar year in the realm of Lawrence services.

The Panel for 2017

SERVICE TO FELLOW SMALL BUSINESS OWNER

The Friends of Frank Dorsey

Frank Dorsey, owner of Frank’s North Star Tavern, was struck by a hitand-run driver while riding his bicycle in May of 2016. He ended up doing a long stint in the hospital while the bills piled up. Almost immediately, fellow business owner Meghan Heriford, of Ladybird Diner, organized a benefit auction for Frank and his family.

“Meghan Heriford is an utter goddess,” says Best of Lawrence panel member Hilary Morton. “Ladybird Diner has gone out of their way to show support of people of color in our community, women in our community, and hula-hoopers and sidewalk-chalk lovers from every walk of life. She helped a great deal with Frank.”

Frank’s wife, Sarah Mathews, says she was grateful for the help that came not only from Meg, but from numerous community members while Frank was in the hospital. “I was still

new at my job at the library, trying to single parent and trying to run the bar ... all while being the most frazzled and stressed I have ever been in my life.”

In addition to the benefit auction at Ladybird, Mathews says that local trivia host Andy Morton held a benefit trivia event, and family friend Karen Allen started a GoFundMe account to accept donations. She says people “dropped off food left and right,” and the Frank’s North Star Tavern staff, along with local bands, planned more than one benefit show at the bar.

“The outpouring from the community was totally overwhelming,” says Mathews. “I realized then how much people love Frank. Everyone seemed so eager to help us. I’ll never forget that feeling.”

Frank is now back on his feet and behind the bar.

Thanks to help from colleagues and friends, Frank Dorsey is recovered and riding again.

DAVE GREENBAUM owner of DoctorDave Computer Repair

MATTHEW HERBERT city commissioner

AMBER FRALEY LM writer and panel chair

HILARY MORTON choral music director for Lawrence Free State High School

SCISSORS

Douglas Spradlin of Standard Grooming Supply barber shop SERVICE

Throughout 2016, Spradlin gave residents of the Lawrence Community Shelter

PROFESSIONAL CUTS FREE OF CHARGE

DONATED BARBER CHAIR

GRATIS HAIRSTYLE ADVICE

PANCAKE GRAND SLAM AMERICAN LEGION

Every year, the Lawrence post of the American Legion holds a pancake feed to raise money for local boys’ baseball and girls’ softball teams. It’s a large undertaking that involves …

PROVIDING WARMTH

Cottin’s Backs the Water Protectors

150 POUNDS of pancake mix

134 POUNDS of link sausage

Service to Victims

According to Megan Stuke, director of community development at the Willow Domestic Violence Center, many local businesses and individuals contribute to the shelter’s success. But in 2016, there were a few standouts.

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Frequently supplied crucial items; jumped into action for specific cases; helped pay for emergency shelter for family; responsive during non-business hours; “invaluable to our organization”

CANDICE FERREIRA

Hosted crucial diaper drive when Willow hosted unusually high number of infants and toddlers; provided stock of diapers that carried Willow through following month

HY-VEE

Donated holiday meals, provided full turkey dinners for Thanksgiving; provided support at difficult and stressful time for families

20 GALLONS of pancake syrup

45 GALLONS of OJ

13 GALLONS of milk

545 VISITORS fed (approximately)

$5,000 DONATED to support boys’ baseball and girls’ softball programs in Lawrence

Near the end of 2016, Lawrence resident Shine Adams decided to take a week off from his job at the Lawrence Community Shelter to help resupply the water protectors camped at the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota. What started out as a gesture of goodwill turned into a sort of community-fueled quest.

“Quite a few people contacted me by Facebook or texted me or just came and gave gifts for me to take,” says Adams, who spent about a thousand dollars of his own money to purchase supplies.

Even though supplies would help keep people— many of them U.S. war veterans—alive and healthy in cold conditions, the event was also becoming increasingly viewed through the lens of a partisan national political culture. Nonetheless, Shine found an ally in Cottin’s Hardware store on Massachusetts Street.

“When I went to Cottin’s and I told them, I found out Linda Cottin was a vocal supporter of the water protectors, and they offered me the wonderful deal on

propane and other things,” Adams says. “The biggest gift Linda gave was giving supplies at cost; going to the trouble to order everything without making a dime off the whole thing.” Cottin’s Hardware had also been donating warehouse space to serve as a drop-off and pick-up site for supplies for those traveling to the camps in North Dakota. Adams loaded down his pickup truck at the beginning of December with his dear friend Abraham White Weasel, whom Adams says is like a son to him, and the two took turns driving. Though they were told the drive would take about 11 hours, with a loaded pickup and lots of wind and icy roads, the drive took closer to 24 hours. Adams and White Weasel stayed at the camps for four days, helping to cook for the water protectors there.

“I get such a warm feeling from Lawrence. Lawrence is so special and tight-knit. When word gets out that somebody is doing something good, people come out to support it. I wish I could’ve done more, but I did what I could,” Adams says.

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SERVICES

THE LAWRENCE FACTOR

PRINTING SERVICE

DOES WORK

Make it Lawrence. Even in an industry dominated by chains, Minuteman Press franchise owner Dee Bisel forges and sustains local connections.

DOES WORK

Adapt. Technologies change rapidly in this industry, and the FedEx Kinko’s branch is an example of adapting a storefront for emerging consumer needs.

DOES WORK

The TopCity connection. Pro-Print represents a trend in area businesses that open shops in Lawrence and Topeka. It’s a manageable expansion.

DOESN’T WORK

Limited investment. This is a brutal industry in the sense of how much investment it requires for even a small storefront. Top-line printers and even cutters don’t come cheap.

STATIC HAIR SALON

HAIR SALON

Haircuts are an easy way to refresh your style and feel like a million bucks. Static Hair Salon strives to provide Lawrencians all the edge they desire, or a simple trim, whatever suits their fancy. Experienced (and fun) stylists help clients feel their most beautiful and live their best hair lives—one snip at a time.

—Bill Picking

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PAWSH WASH

Guide to ... best plumber

Decades

Locally owned with three decades of plumbing experience, the Action Plumbing crew serves Lawrence homes and businesses.

Home Sweet Home

Nearly 45-years old, the familyowned Kastl Plumbing company started in the Kansas City area and relocated to Lawrence.

Father and Son

Jim Bost Plumbing is smaller in size than the other top-3 finishers, but also a heritage family business with more than 30 years of experience.

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CLINTON PARKWAY ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Clinton Parkway Animal Hospital has made its mission to care for pets near and dear. The team of veterinary professionals offers professionalism and solutions when a pet needs medical attention. The hospital is also a home away from home if Fido needs to be boarded. Finding the best vet for your pet can be a challenge, but the folks at Clinton Parkway Animal Hospital hope to make that decision an easy one.

“I voted for McGrew Real Estate. They take family life seriously and work very hard professionally as well. Real estate can be very difficult. McGrew is a family.”

—Dayna Lee

VETERINARIAN

Photographs by Kevin Anderson and Racheal Major

BACKSTORY PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHER

Like the other finalists in this category, Jeff Burkhead of Backstory Photography is a people person. A professional communications director by day, Burkhead takes up his camera outside of work to specialize in portraits and in bringing out a subject’s character and personality. Collectively, these photographers make Lawrence look its best, one face at a time.

Photographs

Backstory Photography and Racheal Major

Trends

LAWRENCE HAIR STYLES

ACCORDING TO PENNY STRASSER-TUCKEL OF PAISLEY & STRIPE

SOURCE FOR IDEAS

Social media, particularly Instagram, is the big source of inspiration.

BOLD CHOICES

Edgier looks, undercuts and pixie-cuts for women.

COLOR

Hand-painting hair, particularly with rosegold peachy or silver-grey tones.

KNOW THY CLIENT

Consultations with stylist, then trusting stylist to choose the right match.

Trends

EVENT PLANNING

ACCORDING TO LEILA AHVARHOUSH, OWNER OF BE SEEN! EVENT PLANNING

WEDDINGS RULE

In Lawrence, the biggest events are still weddings. This is reinforced by the KU connection, as young couples return to marry in the city they first met or fondly remember.

KANSAS REALITY

Outdoor receptions are a great concept and they appear to be wonderful fun in films, but unpredictable Kansas climate necessitates an indoor backup location.

DEMOGRAPHICS

There is a rise in older couples marrying, and in Lawrence the trend seems to be couples in their late 20s and early 30s planning their first marriage.

VOTER’S

“Downtown Barber Shop—‘Jay and the ladies’ as they are sometimes known around town—is one of those special places in Lawrence that you can walk into and feel oddly comfortable that somehow you know everybody there.”

—Matthew Herbert

VOICE

ENTERTAINMENT

NIGHTLIFE

LM CHOICE

Card Table Theatre tackles the big issue, Barry Crimmins (let’s just officially adopt him now), Theatre Lawrence’s versatile lineup … and more

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

The Best of Lawrence in the realm of services as determined by our community online voting contest.

for 2017

An editorial selection of highlights and accomplishments from the past calendar year in the realm of Lawrence entertainment and nightlife.

The Panel

HIT REVIVAL

Card Table Theatre

Card Table Theatre has brought independent theater productions to Lawrence for 20 years. This past year, the troupe staged an all-female production of Bertolt Brecht’s The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui at the Eagles Lodge #309. At the time, it seemed a tad farcical to equate a 1941 Chicago-based allegory for the rise of Hitler—in iambic pentameter, no less—with a reality star running for president, but in retrospect, the Will Averill-directed production has come to seem somewhat prescient.

“I don’t think we went into it with the vision of making this version darker: it just is,” says Kitty Steffens, who played the title role of Ui. “It’s just a conclusion you can’t help but come to when you see it. It’s not that we are intentionally adding lines to make it seem more relevant and be darker. It’s just shaped by our current public consciousness.”

The play was revived for a second run on the weekend of the presidential inauguration at Kansas City’s Fishtank Theatre, with an encore Lawrence performance the weekend after.

A year later, it remains a somewhat controversial and provocative interpretation—but causing an audience to think is one mission of theater.

Besides, adds cast member Erica Fox, “we didn’t make this up.”

JULIA GOOD FOX Professor and pop culture maven

RICHARD NOGGLE Man about town

AILECIA RUSCIN Photographer and business owner

ANNE TANGEMAN Communicator and musician

NICK SPACEK LM writer and committee chair

Kitty Steffens portrays a benevolent—and actually not too benevolent — dictator for our times.

HONORARY LAWRENCIAN

Barry Crimmins

After the story of Barry Crimmins’ life, Call Me Lucky, received a rapturous response at the 2015 Free State Festival, Crimmins returned to Lawrence in 2016 to shoot his first-ever special, Whatever Threatens You, at the Lawrence Arts Center. Produced and directed by comedian Louis CK, the standup comedy routine blends humor with scathing political satire.

Crimmins describes the event as having “really been something else,” with Lawrence as his top choice.

Each year, Lawrence is fortunate to host dozens of national celebrities.

But nobody embraced and challenged Lawrence like comedian Barry Crimmins.

“I told the people at the Lawrence Arts Center that I wanted to do it there,” explains Crimmins, who sported an “LFK” T-shirt for the recording, mentioned the town’s abolitionist past and challenged Lawrence to remain committed to that heritage.

For Crimmins, the show marked the comeback of a remarkably talented and esteemed comedy veteran.

“I’ve been fortunate again and again,” says Crimmins. “Hit some bumps early on, but kinda landed in the right spots along the way—and one of them is Lawrence, Kansas, a town I just love.”

THEATRE LAWRENCE’S SPECTACULAR SEASON, BY GENRE

This Must Be the Place ART HIT

Adam Smith and Troy Moth’s This Must Be the Place premiered at the Cider Gallery for October’s Final Friday art walk for a show that continues to leave an impression. Evocative imagery of the wild frontier, that the artists described as a “collection of photographs taken on the road,” were printed so large that they allowed viewers to imagine themselves walking through Utah’s Zion National Park alongside the artists. Wildlife and landscape photography was given new life through new eyes with this spectacular show.

AND ONE “STELLA!” SCREAMING CONTEST.

Entertainment on Social Media

3 Events that Set a Standard for Online Community

#PORCHLANDIA

An entire day on a porch in East Lawrence shared with the whole world. Talking, eating, drinking, and singing.

@LAWRENCEKS_PD

Always professional by police standards, but clever enough to go viral and end up on national TV news segments.

piKAWchu SHOWDOWN

Pokemon Go match against Topeka with @eXploreLawrence and @lawrenceks for the good guys.

TRIBUTE CONCERTS

JANUARY 30

We Could Be Heroes: A David Bowie Tribute at the Granada with Katlyn Conroy and friends, CS Luxem and friends

MAY 14

Girls Rock Lawrence Rockit Launcher, The ’80s Ladies at the Cider Gallery with Heidi Gluck as The Pretenders, Katlyn Conroy as Kate Bush, and Casey Guest as Madonna

NOVEMBER 30

Beautiful Brother: A Live Tribute to Curtis Mayfield’s Superfly at the Granada with Dave Shelton, Joe Sears of the band Page 7, Michael Hamm, and more.

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ENTERTAINMENT

THE LAWRENCE FACTOR

COCKTAIL/MIXED DRINK

Finding the right deal to keep folks coming back. The Eldridge is well known for its Thursday night martini night, which started in 2007. Ten years later, it’s still going strong.

DOES WORK

A rotating cocktail list that changes with the seasons. John Brown’s Underground’s drink menu includes seasonally inspired libations to satisfy almost any palate.

DOESN’T WORK

Off-brand spirits, beer and wine. Lawrencians want cost-effective choices, but they also want familiar brands.

Anatomy of success WHAT’S ON TAP BEER SELECTION

THE ORIGINAL

Free State Brewery features in-house brews of daring seasonal flavors, new additions and always the old favorites such as Copperhead Pale Ale.

CITY COVERAGE

Topping the votes for the retail store beer selections, Cork & Barrel has two locations to cover parties across town while its 23rd Street shop offers a special, vast craft brew section.

BEAUCOUP BEERS

By tapping a wide-range of craft brewers, Merchants Pub & Plate switches up their taps daily to ensure each happy hour is equally happy, but never the same.

MASSIVE ON MASS.

It’s a retail store, but the locally owned On the Rocks also hosts free beer tastings each week and thrives in providing specialized craft brews with Lawrence audience in mind.

“I love Port Fonda for their variety of margaritas. Some days you’re digging a blood orange marg, other times you want something traditional, and I can get both in the same spot. And the music they play is some grade-A margarita-day-drinking material.”

—Katie Oliver

Photograph by Jason Dailey and

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“I voted for Lawrence Tattoo Company because Chris Lahue is a wonderful artist and has done six of my tattoos.”

—Russ Platt

More often than not, employees at On the Rocks are more than happy to help you locate exactly what you’re looking for, and then have a conversation about that particular spirit, wine or beer. SELECTION

Cork & Barrel stocks more than 2,200 wines and keeps 37 full beer coolers. A large selection helps to find what you need to whet your whistle.

TASTINGS

City Wine Market’s free wine tastings, led by City Wine’s own certified wine professionals, help customers expand their knowledge and taste preferences.

Guide to ... Live Music Venue

Downtown Gem

Kris Kristofferson celebrated his 80th birthday with a 2016 concert at Liberty Hall, the cozy theater venue that brings in big names and bands.

Big Stage

The party-concert place for national acts as diverse as Carly Rae Jepsen and George Clinton, The Granada also hosts local favorites.

Play It to Me

A bit crowded. A bit narrow. A bit muggy. And way legendary. The Jazzhaus is a musician’s spot to hear other musicians.

—Laura Kirk

SONIC

HAPPY HOUR

We admit, we were baffled when Sonic started showing up on the Happy Hour ballot results over the last few years. Maybe it has something to do with the chain’s many locations across the city or Lawrence’s now mostly forgotten history as a temperance stronghold (there was a time). But there is also truth in numbers. The 2-4 p.m. rush for Sonic’s Happy Hour of half-price shakes and brightly colored drinks is real, particularly during the hot Kansas summer. Cheers!

“The best bartenders in Lawrence are Chris Neverve and Trina. Chris has my heart for sure. He’s fun and cheerful when you need it. He lets me complain and we don’t deserve him. If you don’t know who Trina is, you need to get downtown more often. No last name needed. Tell her I sent you!”

—Dayna Lee

KIM AND THE QUAKE

LOCAL BAND

Somewhere, at some point, some music snob decided that cover bands were not really authentic music groups. And one catchy tune later, music fans across the nation rejected that notion. Kim and the Quake, led by Kim

Murphree, is one of those hard-working cover bands that knows its music and its audience equally well. This talented group can gauge the crowd and get it dancing with the power of favorite tunes for the here and now.

Guide to ...

best Bar

Dance on the Bar

Grab your pals and head to The Sandbar for an evening full of bar-top dancing and sugary drinks accompanied by adorable toys.

Pub Vibe

It’s hard to beat free popcorn and darts, but add in 28 different beers on tap and the best place to catch a soccer game, and Red Lyon Tavern has it all.

Local Beer

Stuff of Lawrence legend, Free State Brewery is the spot to pop in and enjoy an award-winning beer brewed on site.

Anatomy of success WINNING TASTES

WINE LIST

VARIETY

715’s well-curated variety of wines built to match the menu. Among top choices available is Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, the “It Girl” of reds.

WINE BY THE GLASS

Merchants Pub and Plate’s wine list offers ample options for wine by the glass, giving refined palates the power of single-serving choice.

PERFECT PAIRINGS

Genovese’s specialty food & wine pairing dinners are curated by local experts and are meant to bring out complementary and satisfying flavors in both your entrée and your wine.

Best of Lawrence - 2017

DEAR READER,

ON THE COVER

Table ofContents

11

BEST FOOD & DINING

25 BEST COMMUNITY

35

BEST SHOPPING

45 BEST HEALTH & FITNESS

55

SERVICES

& NIGHTLIFE

FOOD DINING

LM CHOICE

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

for 2017

The Panel

CELEBRITY COCKTAIL

Steve Noble’s “Riggle Reloaded”

MESSING WITH SUCCESS

POPEYE’S SLIM CHICKENS

FRIED CHICKEN CONVERGENCE

ANNEX THIS

AROUND TOWN

RAISING CANE’S

The Sweet, Bitter Aftertaste

NORTH

WEST

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FOOD & DINING

Anatomy of success BEYOND THE “SIDE”

STAR SALADS

VEGGIE LOVE

NEVER FAILS

BEET UP

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FREE STATE BREWERY

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BON BON

NEW RESTAURANT

THE LAWRENCE FACTOR

DINER

DOES WORK

DOES WORK

DOES WORK

WHEATFIELDS BAKERY CAFÉ

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ZEN ZERO

THAI FOOD

Guide to ... best pizza

Artisan Pizza

huge slices

MADE-TO-ORDER

SPECIALS

SIZE MATTERS

ESSENTIALS

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THE ROOST

BREAKFAST

ITALIAN FOOD

DOES WORK

DOES WORK

DOES WORK

DOESN’T WORK

COMMUNITY

LM CHOICE

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

for 2017

NATIVE PROCLAMATION

The Panel

POLITICAL WINNERS

DOOR-TO-DOOR, DOLLAR-BY-DOLLAR

Bob Silipigni—Cancer Fighter

THE SPENCER MUSEUM OF ART

A TWO-STORY

ART OF CONVERSATION

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COMMUNITY

DOES WORK