In our time here we have profiled over 100 local food industry people, however none have had as interesting of a path to becoming an executive chef as Rick Garrett of Core Brewing. Strangely enough it may be his past life as an air traffic controller that allows him to succeed in one of the …
Food Insider: Rick Garrett Navigates the Chaos of the Core Public Houses Read More »
If there is one dish more iconic to Arkansas than any other, it might be fried catfish. If you grew up here your whole life like I have, then you have likely eaten several tons of catfish. Fried catfish may be more iconic in the backyard fish fries, but there are several restaurants across the …
Using burning wood is about the most primitive and original method of cooking food humanly possible. Wood fire stone or brick ovens quickly became the perfect way to contain this fire and cook, allowing for huge temps and a cooking method that is second to none. They have been found in the ruins of ancient …
Food Trends: Wood Ovens Are About Far More Than Pizza Read More »
This time of year is full of events, fundraisers, and more. Everything is competing for your time and dollar. It is just as bad for chefs and restaurant industry who often find themselves double or triple booked for events. Despite all that over 150 people generous caring people came out. 9 different restaurants donated their …
If you are a regular reader here, chances are you have gotten out to try most of the food highlights that Little Rock has to offer. If not, we have plenty of restaurant guides out there to get you started. When you eat out regularly though, where do you go for something special? It is a …
Each year in the fall there seems to be a concentrated period of time where everyone decides to throw a food or beer event all at once. This year, it starts the week after next and goes for about a month. During that time there are more great events than you can possibly attend, mostly …
Natural disasters tend to bring out the best in Arkansas. It is a time to put aside differences and respond in ways that help the most. We were able to gather info on a few local efforts to provide relief to the areas of Texas impacted by Harvey. This is meant to be an ongoing …
Open Roundup: Local Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts Read More »
All good things must come to an end. This week marks the final week of Little Rock Restaurant Month. A total of 121 restaurants participated offering a wide range of deals, discounts and special meals. In the end though, there are just 12 remaining. This week shifts to the food court inside the River Market’s …
Little Rock Restaurant Month Wraps Up with the River Market Ottenheimer Hall Vendors Read More »
It is no secret that we love the Fayetteville Roots Festival. There is no other multi-day festival with culinary programing that matches the quality of Roots. This year features a ton of top chefs from the state as well as a number of nationally known and respected chefs from across the country. If you love …
Sights and Bites from the 2017 Fayetteville Roots Festival Read More »
For the past year Honey Pies has been doing their thing within the cozy confines of their Bowman curve space. The roughly 600 sq ft dining room featured just a handful of seats and filled up fast, especially during any sort of event like a popup brunch. Finally after almost a year of renovation they …
Honey Pies is Ready to Add Some Much Needed Elbow Room Read More »