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Food Critics: Eating Out In Lawrence

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Coming up on Central Standard Friday, host Charles Ferruzza and the Food Critics share their favorite spots in Lawrence. We're talking the best coffee shops, bars and even fine dining in that fun college town west of KC.

This week's panel includes host Charles Ferruzza, of The Pitch and Fat City Blog, Mary Bloch, Around the Block, Emily Farris, Feed Me KC and Gloria Gale of 435 South Magazine.

REVIEWS:

The Reserve is about to have its moment inside the remade Ambassador (Charles Ferruzza, The Pitch)
Love Central (Gloria Gale, 435 South)
The Green Room (Mary Bloch, Around the Block)

FOOD CRITIC REVIEWED RESTAURANTS:

The Reserve at The Ambassador Hotel (1111 Grand Boulevard, KCMO)

Driftwood KC (103rd & State Line, South KC)

Freebirds World Burrito (6029 Metcalf, Mission)

Tavern at Mission Farms (10681 Mission, Mission)

Oklahoma Joe's Barbeque (11950 S. Strang Line Rd., Olathe)

Greek Cuisine (11811 College Blvd., Overland Park)

Cafe Europa (323 East 55th Street, KCMO)

LISTENER REVIEWED RESTAURANTS:

715

Aladdin Cafe

Biemer's BBQ
Bob says "fantastic array of smoked flavors and sauces."

Cafe Beautiful

House of Cha

Dempseys Burger Pub

Encore Cafe

El Matador
Jennifer says "My favorite is the Homestyle enchiladas."

Free State Brewery

La Parilla

MexQuisito
Janice says "It is a very different style of Mexican food than the usual, wonderful sauces and meats!"

Milton's Cafe

Mirth Cafe

Pachamamas
Jennifer says "The "murder burger" involves a deep-fried patty, pickled peppers, avocado, and gorgonzola-bacon spread."

Rudy's Pizza

The Burger Stand
Molly says they "have so many vegetarian options."

Wheatfields Bakery

Zen Zero