Viva Lawrence

Lawrence, KS is getting some nice shout-outs in the blogosphere after the recent NCAA win. Ashley Thompson gives her ode to the city in a recent post on the blog Intelligent Travel. She mentions the vegetarian biscuits and gravy at Aimee's Coffeehouse and the chocolate at Au Marche, both excellent choices.

If I was adding my own selections on this topic, I would recommend the veggie burger at Local Burger, made in-house, crispy with coconut oil and quinoa. On Monday nights, you can drink a locally brewed Ad Astra Ale for $1.75/glass at Free State Brewing Company. You will have to yell to be heard by your neighbor at Free State in the noisy old limestone bar, but you will drink well for cheap. Lastly, for a mere $15-25, the Community Mercantile makes its cooking classes available to the public. This price includes a two-hour cooking class and a meal.