Novelty foods come in many flavors. Some are exceptionally large…testing the limits of the average human stomach. Some mash-up two or three ingredients that have never been (and perhaps, should never have been) blended before…bacon-wrapped Oreo’s come to mind. And some like it hot…spicy, that is…an approach Wendy’s has taken recently to rope in curious […]
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During my time living in the northeast, I was often surprised by the high number of restaurants offering either a prix fixe meal (full meal at a fixed price) or a chef’s tasting menu (samples sizes of various dishes). A typical prix fixe meal would feature a selection of 2-3 appetizers, 3-4 entrees, and 2-3 desserts.
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Food Network’s Simon Majumdar will be visiting Little Rock next week in support of his new book, Fed, White, and Blue: Finding America with My Fork. His trip will include a number of events, including an appearance at the Arkansas Literary Festival and visiting with culinary students at Pulaski Tech. On Sunday, April 26th, the
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Ever wonder what makes some of Little Rock’s food personalities tick? Rock City Eat’s latest series, Food Insider, takes a look at individuals who are helping change the landscape of our city’s culinary scene. Whether they’re in the kitchen, managing a storefront, farming land or running a food truck … we’ll delve into both the
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Rock City Eats has learned that Argenta District favorite, Ristorante Capeo, has started construction and will be opening a limited seating pizzeria. The new space will have its own room but will be part of the existing restaurant. The pizzeria will serve Neapolitan-style pizzas baked in a wood burning oven, along with salads, soups and several
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Long hailed as the next big thing in comedy, Hannibal Buress had a hugely successful 2014; releasing another hilarious comedy special, “Live From Chicago,” filming new episodes of “The Eric Andre Show” and “Broad City,” as well as finding the time to continue hosting his weekly show Comedy At The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. Even
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South on Main will be hosting Mary & Friends, which benefits the Oxford American, on May 15 at 7 p.m. Join Mary Steenburgen and friends for an evening of music, bites, and spirits. Tickets are $200 per person. “Your tax-deductible donation will directly support our creative projects, such as the music and literary programming at
For whatever reason, whether it’s small size, an out-of-the-way location, or just a lack of publicity, some restaurants tend to fall under the radar with a larger audience. This series takes a look at these Underrated Places. Where: Mike’s Café (5501 Asher Avenue) The Restaurant: Mike’s Café is a no-frills restaurant specializing in both Chinese and
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Jazzlights in the Park sponsored by Ben E. Keith, benefitting the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Central Arkansas, is scheduled for May 16 from 1 p.m.-9 p.m on the Clinton Library lawn. The event will include plenty of food, merchandise, and full scale entertainment. “Jazzlights in the Park offers a little something for everyone. Great music, great
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I love coffee. It’s my life blood. I drink between 2-4 cups a day, and while I’m no true expert on the ways of the coffee bean, I know when there’s an excellent cup of Joe sitting in front of me. In Little Rock, it’s a given that coffee shops like Guillermo’s, Mylo Coffee Co., Mugs
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