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Algerian fans find more halal food in Lawrence as restaurants and bars embrace 'radical hospitality'
To welcome Algerian visitors and make them feel at home in the charming college town, Lawrence restaurant owners offered more halal options, with some pulling pork from their menu. The Algerian team’s presence also gave an opportunity to spotlight Lawrence’s Middle Eastern restaurants.
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