Once again folks, it’s time for cheers and a few jeers…a time where I share my opinions on a few of the recent introductions to my always-hungry tummy. Some new, some old…here’s a few of the things I’ve been sinking my teeth into lately. First off, cheers to a fantastic frankfurter. I’ve always had a […]
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The shoppers at Pleasant Ridge Town Center have a new dining option situated among the many shops and restaurants within this popular stretch of retailers. Sunrise Cafe Boutique opened just over a week ago in the corner shop tucked in between Belk and The Toggery. It’s a small space, hidden for the most part from
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Boulevard Bread Co. has always been known for exceptional food. But for most patrons, it was always a nice place to grab a morning pastry, a quick sandwich at lunch, or an occasional take-out dinner. Of course, it’s always been a go-to for fine breads, cheeses, and other specialty grocery items. But most people never considered
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What better way to start off your Monday morning than with utter frustration … or absolute joy? It’s “Where Are We Eating?” and we’ll be bringing this work week starter to you every Monday morning at 9AM. Please leave your response in the comment box below. Click on the photo above for the full image if
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People have been talking about the “rebirth” of Main Street for several years now. But with the recent arrival of Piro Brick Oven & Barroom to the south side of Main, (if you haven’t already) it may be time to accept that it’s actually happening. Some of the city’s most popular restaurants and bars now
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While new downtown favorite Three Fold Noodle and Dumpling Co. has been open for several weeks, tomorrow (February 19th) marks the restaurant’s official Grand Opening. Things get started with an 11AM ribbon cutting with the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, followed by a dumpling-making demonstration from 12-1PM. From 12-2PM, there will be a ticket drawing
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(If you missed the first part of this interview with former Ashley’s chef, Lee Richardson, you can check it out here. We now present the second half of our recent discussion with the celebrated chef–discussing his influences and training, those chefs he helped recruit to Arkansas, farm-to-table, and more.) As an advocate for locally sourced food, Richardson
This just in … One Eleven at the Capital was named Semifinalist for the 2015 James Beard Awards in the category of Best New Restaurant. This is huge news, not only for the restaurant and its entire staff, but really for Little Rock’s food scene. Congrats all the way around! Here’s is the complete rundown.
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Far East Asian Cuisine is closed. Honestly, I’m not sure when this all went down, but we were informed by a reader of its demise, and a phone call to the former restaurant kicked back a “this number is no longer in service.” Not to hit a place when it’s down, but my one and only
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Few would disagree that Lee Richardson has been one of the most influential chefs within the Little Rock food scene over the last decade. The New Orleans-trained chef transformed the dining program at Ashley’s and The Capital Hotel into a world-class destination and brought more critical acclaim to the state than any other chef in recent
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