The Little Rock restaurant industry moves around a lot. It is not surprising to see people you thought were somewhere else, now at a new space. Despite that, this spring has been even more active than normal. We think the dust has finally settled on most of the major transitions in key spots. Here is …
Transitions: Who is Moving and Making Moves in the Little Rock Restaurant World Read More »
Eating breakfast as the train passes by may seem like the beginning of a good country song, but it is an experience worth checking out in Fordyce at the Round Table Coffee Shop. Round Table was built out of an old train depot and sits inches away from the train tracks in the historic train yard …
We started Rock City Eats about 4 years ago with the idea to bring attention to great food at locally owned food establishments in Little Rock. Getting to know local businesses and tell their stories has been one of the most rewarding journeys that I have ever been a part of in my professional career. …
Taking Rock City Eats Statewide with Around Arkansas Read More »
Summer cocktails in Arkansas are always an interesting thing. The days begin to get long and hot, so drinks are a bit of a conflict. Either they go light and refreshing for scorching afternoon drinking, or they go a bit heavier for late evening patio drinking as the sun and the temps start to drop …
Summer often means extra kid time while they are out of school, which can wreak havoc on lunch plans for someone who loves good food. Throw a picky eater into the mix and you can easily get sucked into the eating at Chick-fil-a everyday hell. Even worse, most local restaurants have hard to find or …
Top 10 Picky-Kid Friendly Dining Spots That Adults Can Love Read More »
They say not to judge a book by its cover, the same can probably be said about beer cans. A great design does not make a great beer, however there are some really amazing can designs out there that make us want to pick them up anyway. In just casual conversations with various liquor stores, …
I have been office-less for over 4 years now, one thing that is critical is finding a good space to meet people and change environments to get work done. My home office is fantastic, thanks to a recent upgrade, but I still find myself in frequent need of an external location. That space more often …
Guide to Working Remotely From Coffee Shops in Little Rock Read More »
The annual Atlanta Food and Wine Festival has grown to be one of the largest food and beverage festivals in the South, highlighting the food from 14 different states. Arkansas has participated before, but the level of participation has increased dramatically this year. The event started yesterday (June 1) and concludes on Sunday (June 4). …
Arkansas Has Strong Representation at Atlanta Food and Wine Festival Read More »
Since opening a little over a year ago, Core’s first expansion into Central Arkansas has struggled to find the same identity that exists in the Northwest Arkansas public houses. It has never been enough for central Arkansas brewery goers to just have beer at a taproom. They have increasingly wanted food, atmosphere, consistency, and experience. …
Core Argenta Starts to Finds Identity in New Food Menu Read More »
By now many of you have heard, the famous Cotham’s Mercantile in Scott caught fire late last night and was destroyed in the fire. There were no injuries reported, but the restaurant is a total loss. This is one that hits home hard for myself as well as many of you who grew up in …