There’s a new coffee cart in Central Arkansas, and I’ve been waiting impatiently for it to get up and running. A few weeks ago, I found the teardrop trailer on Verizon’s campus. I was most anxious to try out the nitro cold brew option. Yes, you read correctly, the cart is truly fully equipped. At …
Rock City Review: Checking in on Café 7181, Munching at the Pantry, Lunching at Leo’s Read More »
Rock City is cooling down – and that means one thing: beer festivals. We’ve checked in with various local breweries to bring you a rundown in upcoming news and info, and highlighted a few sudsy options for beer lovers in Central Arkansas for the upcoming festival season. Beer Festivals First, the festivals. By now you’ve …
Beer News: Little Rocktoberfest, Arktoberfest and Anticipated Brewery Openings Read More »
Ever wonder what makes some of Little Rock’s food personalities tick? Food Insider takes a look at those who are helping transform our city’s culinary scene. Whether they’re in the kitchen, managing a storefront, farming land or running a food truck … we’ll delve into both the professional and personal side of these dynamite people. …
Food Insider: Casey Copeland, So Restaurant – Bar Read More »
These days, Argenta is the place to be. Often acting as a hub for beer festivals, Arkansas Traveler’s games, and Friday night art walks, it’s also got a slew of well established eateries under its belt. Recently we took a look at the new kid on the block: Skinny J’s. The Arkansas chain has been …
Little Rock’s own bean-to-bar chocolate line has finally found a home in none other than Hillcrest. Local farmer’s market goers are familiar with Nathaniel Izard’s craft line – Izard Chocolate – which has been in operation since February of 2014. As of last Thursday, fans could venture to 623 Beechwood and step into a chocolaty …
Tucked away in the River Market, Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro has been alive and kicking for nearly 20 years. Owner Darla Huie has been fast at the helm, and although you might not catch the many nuances from one visit, Dizzy’s is much more than a restaurant. Recently, I sat down with Huie at Dizzy’s, and …
Women in the Food Industry: Darla Huie of Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro Read More »
When Little Rock’s Lee Edwards, former beverage director at Yellow Rocket Concepts and an icon in the Little Rock beverage industry, recently moved to Kansas City, he left a void in the local drink scene. Today we meet Brett Bassett, Yellow Rocket’s new beverage director. We chatted with Edwards, who was good friends with Bassett …
Drink Insider: Brett Bassett of Yellow Rocket Concepts Read More »
Pizzeria at Terry’s With the explosion of pizza into Rock City, I want to be sure that I’ve made my rounds. As I drove past Terry’s Finer Foods the other day I realized I still had yet to venture into the Pizzeria at Terry’s, so I rectified that this past week. On my visit I …
Ever find yourself craving sustainable, high-end coffee that you’d only find in the likes of an Italian café? Look no further than Central Arkansas’ newest addition to the local coffee scene – Café 7181. The teardrop trailer cart is here to fill that caffeine craving, once and for all. Working as a corporate man for …
Café 7181: The New Coffee Cart Taking On Central Arkansas Read More »
There is something incredibly refreshing about meeting the farmer you buy your produce from and learning their story. Cody Hopkins, co-owner of Falling Sky Farm, knows this better than anyone. That’s partly what lead him, and other livestock farmers like him, to get together and create Grass Roots Farmer’s Cooperative. Grass Roots has been in …
The Root of it all: Getting to know Grass Roots Farmer’s Cooperative Read More »