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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My weekly food views… Ciao Baci continues to both excite and underwhelm—all in the same meal. My broiled Atlantic salmon with grilled Romaine, beet hash and fried onion rings was a wonderfully executed, albeit, overpriced entrée. Huge portion of perfectly cooked fish aside, $26 for this dish was just too expensive. That said, the plate,
Food has been good to me lately, and I’m very thankful for it. This week’s round of “Cheers & Jeers” is punctuated by some really spectacular eating from a few of my favorite restaurants in Little Rock. You’ve probably heard us speak about a few of these places before…so let this be a reminder that
Cheers & Jeers: From Milford to Meat-fests, El Palenque to Pastes Read More »
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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Kemuri, Jerry Barakat’s latest venture in the Little Rock restaurant world has now been open for several weeks, and, as such, I felt it was time to pay one of Hillcrest’s new establishments a visit. The scene: Kemuri serves up Japanese cuisine in a hip, yet inviting atmosphere. The menu is quite elaborate, broken up into
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My weekly food views… Thanks to La Regional (7500 Baseline Road), my search for Little Rock tamale supremacy is over. Pass on the chicken in favor of pork, which is a ton more tender and flavorful. The masa-to-meat ratio is spot-on, meaning the restaurant isn’t stingy with the meat, one of the defining characteristics of
Around the Rock: Tamales are Tops at La Regional, Tacos 4 Life in Conway Delights Read More »
Breakfast fads come and go. Seems like most items get their moment in the sun at some point. Pancakes? Always a classic. Waffles? People are going nuts with waffles right now. Grits? Yep…we’re eating a lot of grits lately. But what about the lowly muffin? Have you forgotten about about those sweet little handheld morsels
Food Fight: Battle Muffin — The Root vs. Mylo Coffee Co. Read More »
Loblolly Creamery’s seasonal fall flavors are out! And after sampling them, I can personally tell you a trip down to The Green Corner Store should probably be in your immediate future. Here’s a rundown: Pumpkin Cheesecake: a burst of tangy Bulgarian buttermilk swirled in with Hardin Farms pumpkins Caramel Apple: roasted Drewry Farms Arkansas black
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My weekly food views… Boy, last Saturday was a gorgeous day to attend the Main Food Truck Festival Street. We arrived early to beat the crowds, which is always a sound decision for popular food events. Unfortunately, my limited sampling of the food proved to be mostly pedestrian. Katmandu MoMo’s dumplings were flavorful, yet small,
Around the Rock: Food Trucks, Big Orange Midtown and a Host of Events Read More »
With a steady stream of new restaurants opening their doors to the Little Rock dining public, there seems to always be something new to be excited about. You wonder, sometimes, which will establishments remain popular and maintain the attention they received when first opening their doors…and which will fade out with time. But several of my
Making the Grade: Kemuri, Oishi, Gus's Read More »