ACTIVITIES UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Wednesday, August 18, 1993
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AURH serves residence halls
Organization is government for residents
By Susan White Special to the Kansan
KU students who live in residence halls can become more than just another face by getting involved in the Association of University Residence Halls.
The governmental organization gives hall residents a voice in different areas of the University through five committees, said Jamie Cutburth, president of the association.
"AURH is the Student Senate of the residence halls," he said. "Basically everyone in the residence halls is involved."
The organization plans campuswide and inter-hall activities to make on-campus living an enjoyable experience for residents of the seven halls.
Students interning for the organization during the summer planned all the activities for the fall semester.
Association of University Residence Halls
The time and date of the first meeting will be announced during the first week of school.
General Assembly meetings will be at 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of every month.
Committee meetings will be at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month.
All meetings will be in Suite 101 of McCollum Hall.
For further questions about AURH contact Jamie Cutburh, president, or Ken Martin, vice president, at 864-4041.
would work with Peggy Smith, director of food service for student housing. to make the food service better.
"We will try to route all the complaints through the food service and develop new menu items for the resiyou can hear. The Bum Steer's atmosphere is that of the old West.
"When people think of barbecue they think of the West." Bair said.
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High-quality barbecue available in Lawrence
By Erika Johnson Special to the Kansan
People do not have to go to Kansas City to get good barbecue because Lawrence has three restaurants that offer some of the best around.
The Bum Steer, 711 W. 23rd St., is known for its blue ribbon bibs, smoked flavored meat, and excellent barbecue sauce. It caters to students, businessmen, and even to construction workers.
Bum Steer is probably the best barbecue in Lawrence," said Daniel Davidson, lunchtime customer and roofer.
Travis Bair, employee of The Bum Steer, said he did not think the restaurant needed to worry about competition from the other two barbecue restaurants.
"I don't think we have any competition in town, to be honest with you," Bair said. "When people come in they think we are the best."
Patrons can choose from ribs, smoked chicken or sausage dinners, sandwiches and the desert of the day. The Bum Steer offers lunch specials throughout the week, a buffet lunch and dinner that includes all the ribs you can eat.
Blues Brew and Bar-B-Q Restaurant and Lounge, 1910 Haskell Ave., opened April 10, 1992
The owners of Blues Brew and Bar-B-Q decided on barbecue because of the limited number of barbecue places in Lawrence.
"We decided to get competitive and take some of the others' business," co-owner Jerome Williams said.
Blues Brew and Bar-B-Q makes its own barbecue sauce. It also has more than just barbecue. A customer may choose from a halfslab of ribs, catfish, sandwiches, fried or barbecue chicken, side orders and the pie of the day.
also provides the kitchen. Williams said that he thought the restaurant had the best barbecue and could compete with anyone in town. The barbecue店 in Lawrence featuring barbecue is
Blues Brew and Bar-B-Q is not just a barbecue restaurant, but is also a lounge and bar. After eating a meal, customers can go into the lounge, enjoy a beverage, watch the big-screen TV or listen to music. A dance floor also provides entertainment.
The third restaurant in Lawrence featuring barbecue is Buffalo Bob's Smokehouse, 719 Massachusetts St.
Becker said that Buffalo Bob's was probably one of the busiest restaurants in town because there were a limited number of barbecue places.
Buffalo Bob's Smokehouse, 1435 N. 7th Street, New York, NY 10026
Buffalo Bob's offers two levels of dining for adequate seating. It is filled with antiques and stuffed buffalo heads.
"When we play K-State, that's when we are the busiest all year." Becker said.
"We get a lot of people in here from Topeka, and alumi" John Becker, an employee.
Becker said that he thought the customers liked to eat at Buffalo Bob's because of the large servings of food for a low price and good service. Choices include sandwiches, lunch specials, dinner specials, and ribs. Everything at Buffalo Bob's is made from scratch, including the sauce.
"I think they'll do all right," he said. "I think there are enough people in this town to enjoy all of the barbecue."
Becker said he is confident that Buffalo Bob's is far ahead of the competition.
Oread Cafe specializes in a spicy, Cajun style
By Jay Lisondra
Special to the Kansan
Besides being known for having more restaurants per person than most U.S. cities, Lawrence also offers a diverse range of delectable cuisine. Anything from American food to the food of the Far East.
Of all the restaurants in Lawrence, only one specializes in Cajun food — the Oread Cafe, 704 Massachusetts St. This little restaurant brings back all the nostalgia of the '50s "Beatnik" era.
Stairs lead down into a stone-walled room with a large American flag mural on the wall. On the left sits an upright piano and a drum set used for live jazz music played every night.
"Most people don't know about this place and are often surprised. I'd clear Eleanor Balson, a waitress at the restaurant."
For owner Doug Fay, the restaurant is a realization of a dream he had while learning to prepare Cajun food in New Orleans. He hopes that his business will expand along with people's interest in Cajun dining.
The sensibly priced menu offers a variety of meals priced from $1.95 for the fresh garden salad, to $7.95 for the pan-fried catfish. For the entrees, you have a choice of really spicy or mild.
Other restaurants in town serve a type of Cajun meal, usually a blackened chicken or fish, or they serve a gumbo or jambalaya special from time to time. These restaurants are:
American Bistro. 101 W 7th.
North Field Brewery and Pub, 636 Massachusetts St.
Free State Brewery and Pub, 636 Massachusetts St.
Fun Moon School, 600 Magnolia
Tellers, 746 Massachusetts St.
Fay said he hopes that his cooking, along with the live jazz and weekly poetry readings, will make the Oread Cafe a worthwhile experience.
"I just basically want a fun place." he said.
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Food Guide • THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN • August 18, 1993