If you asked Don Dugan when he was in his 20’s what he wanted to do with his life, his answer would have included two things – chasing girls and playing soccer. He fell into the food industry by chance, after he decided mowing yards wasn’t his thing. “With restaurants, you’re indoors, and temperature control […]
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They say to dream big, and that’s exactly what Ben Bell did when he first thought of opening a sake brewery in Arkansas. Sake, a Japanese rice wine, would do well in Arkansas, he thought, especially considering the state’s production levels. His journey into making this dream a reality has turned out to be a
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Thanksgiving is nearly upon us – which means it’s time to start thinking about turkey, mashed potatoes, and of course, pies and other delectables. Luckily for Central Arkansas, there’s a lot to be thankful for – like this ‘Pie and Pint’ collaboration between Loblolly Creamery and Honey Pies. From now until November 16, you can
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With Halloween over, the Holiday season is upon us – which means we’ve officially entered the most wonderful time of the year. The only downside to making time for out-of-town family and friends, is that it’s incredibly easy to miss a noteworthy event or two. Luckily for foodies, there are plenty of opportunities to give
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We have a new theory that if you drink fall flavored drinks, then the crisp, fall weather will follow. Luckily for Rock City, many restaurants have introduced new drinks into their menus that just scream autumn – including Heights Taco & Tamale Co. We chatted with Bar Manager Jared Teague about the two new cocktails
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Fingers crossed that today marks the day that we’ll actually get a touch of crisp air so we can finally enjoy some serious fall weather. It’s about that time to examine some of Rock City’s best fall hangouts. We’ve written about the best patios before, but this time around we’re focused on the best place
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During the beginning of her career, Amanda Leigh Ivy didn’t want to be known as a baker, she wanted to be known as a chef who could hold her own. The Mississippi native needn’t have worried too much, as these days she serves as the Sous Chef of the newly opened 1836 Club. The journey
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If you haven’t checked into Boulevard Bistro & Bar in the Heights lately, you’ll want to fix that. Go for the Baked Pimento Cheese, but stay for the new fall menu. The line-up embraces simple dishes with bold flavor combinations – providing a little something for everyone. Chef Chris McMillan enjoys creating seasonal menus because
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We hope you’re ready to do some serious eating. Thanks to these four words – The Arkansas Cornbread Festival – you’ll be enjoying a ton of the Southern staple later this month. This year the SOMA festival will be bigger and better than ever. On Saturday Oct. 29 the sixth installation of this outdoor event
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This time of year is a whirlwind of activity – from fall festivals and specialty dinners, to charity events and parties – it’s easy to miss something notable if you’re not careful. That’s why it’s good practice to plan and choose when this time of year rolls around – and we’ve got one event that
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