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Around Arkansas: Wild Sweet Williams in Searcy

It’s a hard place to miss. Driving down Main Street in Searcy, Arkansas, there are few distinct buildings, most settling into the brown and gray of brick chain restaurants, local stores, and the occasional McDonalds or Sonic. However, when you pass a brightly-painted sun amidst wildflowers on a bright sky-blue background, you realize you’ve found …

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Grass Roots Coop Wants You to Know Where your Meat Comes From

In today’s age of large supermarkets and styrofoam-packaged meat, knowing where your meat comes from—even the country of origin—is rare, if not impossible. Cody Hopkins, founder of Grass Roots Coop, understands this more than most. “You might find a token amount of good (good being the lowest quality meat on a good, better, best standard) …

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Get Ready for Summer with Some of the Best Cool Treats in Little Rock

Arkansas is no place to fool around outside in the summer. With scorching summer heat, Little Rockians need a place to enjoy something sweet and icy cold. Here are our favorite picks. Le Pops Le Pops is another great way to cool off, with their signature gourmet ice lollies in flavors like salted caramel, classic …

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This Year's Taste of Little Breaks Records for Scholarship Money Raised, Samantha's Wins Best of Taste

UA Little Rock Alumni Association kicked off the 15th annual Taste of Little Rock at the Stephens Center on Thursday, gathering hundreds of guests ready to sample the best restaurants in Little Rock. With over 40 restaurants participating, guests had many different choices, including ice cream from Loblolly, cupcakes from Honey Pies, salads from Trio’s …

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Food Trip: Everything You Need to Know About Kansas City Barbeque

We like to explore around Arkansas, especially when it comes to exploring barbecue. As almost all states surrounding Arkansas have a strong barbecue tradition, it only seems right to discover where to eat and what to eat in Kansas City, generally considered one of four prominent barbecue styles—Carolina, Memphis, and Texas being the other three. …

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Food Trip: Turkey and the Wolf is a Wonderful Addition to The New Orleans' Food Scene

Turkey and the Wolf is a small space on the corner of Jackson and Annunciation in the heart of New Orleans’ Irish Channel neighborhood. Though it’s an unassuming little place, it was given one of the highest awards for new restaurants. Each year, Bon Appetit names Best New Restaurant of the Year to ten lucky …

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Loblolly's Sugar Free and Dairy Free Ice Cream Means Ice Cream For Everyone

Loblolly Creamery, a staple in Little Rock for discerning ice cream lovers, announced a new addition to their regular line-up: sugar-free ice cream. Made with erythritol (the keto-friendly sugar), Loblolly makes it possible for almost anyone, regardless of diet, to feel comfortable ordering their favorite treat. “We feel that ice cream should be available to …

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