It has been almost exactly a year since Dos Rocas opened its doors in SoMa with a strong focus on a mix of Latin flavors throughout the menu. Now owners Jack and Corri Sundell are rebranding and reimagining the concept in the form of Mockingbird Bar and Tacos. The Sundells also own the Root cafe, […]
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Not only is the Big Orange Midtown bar one of the flagship bars in the city, but they also do a great job at adding creative components to every drink menu. In the past they have had science experiments, tiki parties complete with table-side ukelele serenades, premium cocktail lineups, and viewfinders to go along with
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There is no shortage of great events, supporting great causes, and full of great food in October. One of our favorites every year has become the Blue Plate Special supporting Thea Foundation. This year it brings together eight talented chefs to raise money to help promote the arts among Arkansas’s youth. This year it takes
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The Downtown Little Rock Partnership selected artist Guy Bell to create a mural on the first floor of the parking deck at Scott and 6th street, now being called Baker’s Alley, in Downtown Little Rock. Bell’s proposal was chosen from a review committee after all applications were in. The mural is approximately 900 square feet,
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named current senior associate athletic director and CFO George Lee as the new athletic director according to a release today. Lee replaces Chasse Conque who recently left to take over as the Athletic Director at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Under Conque the Trojans saw
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Atlas Bar opened up in SoMa (South Main) earlier this year and quickly became a go-to spot for neighborhood folks like myself to stop in for a well-crafted drink. Now, after spending some time becoming familiar with their audience they are ready to roll out a whole new set of food and drink menus. The
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We love any chance to support a ton of local restaurants while giving back to causes that matter here at Rock City. That is why for the second year we are excited to work with Heifer International to raise money for their world hunger relief efforts while promoting a ton of great restaurants. World Food
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We often refer to Arkansas as a melting pot of various different regional food. From Cajun to Tex Mex, BBQ to Soul food, we blend it all into our own unique cuisine. It also means that we do not get to call many things truly our own. The major exception to that is cheese dip,
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From opening day Petit & Keet has maintained one of the best bar programs in the state, backed by a group of all-star bartenders led by Alan Napier. They have done a great job of understanding their audience while bringing consistently good drinks. The new fall cocktail menu is yet another example of this. It
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The Main Street Food Truck Festival has turned into a colossal event over the past 9 years. It now spans over 11 city blocks weaving down Main Street, Capitol Ave, and many side streets and alleys along the way. Last year saw over 45,000 attendees and this year could easily surpass that. This year features
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