Most Arkansas restaurants have that one dish that they’re known by. It’s the dish that you crave, the one that puts the restaurant on the map. It’s the signature dish. This series tells the stories behind some of Little Rock’s most iconic plates and explores what makes them so memorable. The signature dish: Steamed buns …
Signatures: Steamed Buns at The Southern Gourmasian Read More »
News A couple of Little Rock chefs are getting some national exposure on Food Network starting this month. On Sunday, July 30, at 7 p.m., Old Mill Bread Company chef Amanda Ivy will compete on a grillmaster edition of Guy’s Grocery Games. The show is a cooking competition with contestants having to find and “purchase” …
I know this summer has been awash in fruit beers, but Stone’s Throw has one coming out you really need to try. Its #NewBrewFriday release is the Pit Boss Peach Hefe, and when I sampled it this weekend, I thought it was just about perfect. It’s a wonderfully made Hefeweizen with the trademark sweet, yeasty …
News We’re only weeks away from a few openings in the Central Arkansas area. I spoke with Three Sams BBQ Joint owner Annette Davis about her rebuilding after a fire gutted the restaurant last year. Davis says all that remains are a few kitchen updates, along with finishing touches on plumbing and electricity. I also …
Conway’s food scene received another boost this weekend with the announcement that German food truck The WunderBus will be setting up its permanent location just blocks from the downtown area. Jacqueline and Auguste Forrester will be taking over the former Central Station on Locust Street and building a small eatery with both indoor and outdoor …
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Today at 4 p.m., Flyway Brewing releases its fourth and final installment of its cake series brews with the release of Carrot Cake Golden Ale. This is a beer that Flyway has been developing in some fashion for nearly three years. It’s an 8-percent ABV golden ale brewed with shredded carrots, golden raisins, cinnamon and …
After a devastating fire destroyed it last year, Midtown Billiards is back in business. Midtown will open its doors tonight for a ticketed event and be open for regular business starting this weekend. As one of the few bars in town allowed to stay open until 5 a.m., Midtown has been sorely missed by its …
News The mass shooting last weekend at Power Ultra Lounge that injured 25 people also resulted in the closure of vegan restaurant The Veg. Shiem Swift’s restaurant was located on Power’s first floor, in the space once occupied by Lulav. With Power’s liquor license suspended and the city moving to shut down the business, The …
My personal pick for the beer of summer 2016 comes back on tap this week. Rebel Kettle’s excellent raspberry sour Summer Jam returns this Thursday at 4:30 p.m. At only 4.5 percent, this sour ale is made for seconds (or thirds) and has a wonderful combination of sweet, dry and tart flavors. No wonder it …
Food and beverage professionals around Central Arkansas have taken wide and varying paths to get where they are today. Some went to culinary school, receiving professional training and learning in the safety of the classroom. Others started as dishwashers or busboys and worked their way up the ranks in the kitchen. And still others decided …
Drink Insider: Nathan Greubel of Diamond Bear Brewing Company Read More »