715 opens in Lawrence

The “European-style” 715 is set to open this morning on Massachusetts Avenue in Lawrence.

“Italian cuisine is not just about the pasta, tomatoes, cheese and

other ingredients. It’s about the lifestyle that brings you those

dishes. Our goal is to emulate that feeling at 715 by offering the

closest thing to a European neighborhood eatery as you can find in the

Midwest,” says Executive Chef Michael Beard.

The new restaurant is named for its street address in the historic Anderson Building.

“It’s a New York space — long and narrow with a series of small tables that line up in front of a banquet. The tables can be pushed together for large groups or stay where they are for a nice intimate, dinner,” says spokesperson Kristina Patrick.