Algerian fans find more halal food in Lawrence as restaurants and bars embrace 'radical hospitality' ^17.3%

KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR - By Celisa Calacal - 6/30/2026, 4:19 PM

Hasty Generalization 15.9% - Optimism Bias 12.8% - Ambiguity (Equivocation) 12.8%

Kamil Taleb didn’t expect to feel so at home in Lawrence, Kansas. But there he was on a Friday afternoon, seeking refuge from the Midwest humidity, enjoying a mezze platter from Lebanese Flower Cafe with his brother and father. A basket of fresh pita bread sat on a large wooden platter nearby, surrounded by colorful bowls of pickled... more