In truth, there’s really not enough good French options in Little Rock. I’m not really sure why that is…perhaps it’s not the sort of thing the Little Rock dining public demands. But luckily, we’ve got a solid option opening to the public today. La Madeleine is a franchise based out of Dallas, TX and they’ve […]
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Start your weekend with sculpture. This Friday, April 22, don’t miss the 9th annual Sculpture at the River Market event. There is a ticketed Preview Party Friday at 6:30 p.m., in which you can view hundreds of sculptures from internationally recognized artists in the River Market Pavilions. The event features food, libations, live entertainment and
Over the last four years at Ciao Baci, it’s been exciting to see the transformation and growth that’s taken place in the food put out by Chef Jeffrey Owen. Owen is a guy who never takes himself too seriously, but always takes his menu just seriously enough. Every time I’ve spoken with him, he’ll remark upon
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All opinions on food are subjective, of course. But there is one absolutely true, scientifically-proven fact within the Little Rock food world: Le Pops serves up the best shaved ice in Little Rock. That’s not even up for debate. Last year, I dubbed Le Pops shaved ice my unofficial “sweet treat of summer 2015.” I
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There are few people in the Little Rock food scene as generous with their time and talents as the recently-appointed Yellow Rocket Concepts pastry chef, Zara Abbasi Wilkerson. In the few years that I’ve known her, I’ve witnessed dozens of examples of selflessness on her part, often donating her abilities to brighten the lives of
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While we at Rock City Eats tend to focus on the food scene here in central Arkansas, we’ve discovered plenty of great eats all around the state, too. Arkansas’ highways, byways, and small towns are ripe with numerous excellent restaurants, dairy bars, drive-ins, and bakeries of all sort. In this regular feature, we explore some of
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The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is next in line to host the Kinsey Collection, an enormous display of art made by black Americans during key points in this country’s history, which has been on tour since 2007 and was curated by Bernard and Shirley Kinsey. The opening reception will be held on Friday, April 8
I’ve sought out and experienced some fairly unique eating experiences during my food adventures here in Arkansas. I’ve found great food in some very unexpected places. No one loves a hidden gem more than me…and so I keep searching for the next great sweet or savory surprise. But my latest outing certainly ranks up
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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. In this episode, we take a look at the venerable downtown burger joint, The Box. Where: The Box
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Handmade pottery coffee mugs, carved wooden cutting boards, shiny metal trinkets, and hiking gear are just a few of the things that make up the interior of Domestic Domestic on Kavanaugh. If you happen by on-foot, you’ll likely want to step in and stay a while, examining the endless treasures lining the shelves. The vibe
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