Desserts rarely get better than the ones offered at Loblolly Creamery in the SoMa district. Long known for its exceptional ice cream and soda selections, Loblolly recently has expanded its operations to include cakes, cookies and even macarons. And with top-notch pastry chef Matthew Lowman leading the charge, Loblolly has become an essential sweet treat […]
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I’ve now been covering Little Rock’s food scene for a little more than two years, and I’ve lived in the Little Rock area for more than a decade. Yet still, I haven’t come close to tasting everything this city has to offer. Really, unless you go out to eat every single day and keep mixing
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News Popular Sherwood food truck Rick’s Beignets has announced it will be opening a permanent restaurant and closing down the truck. Owner Richard Rogers confirmed to me the new restaurant would be called Rick’s Beignets and Cajun. Rogers says the expanded operation will allow him to make other New Orleans favorites, including jambalaya, po’boys and
News Local restaurant and music venue Another Round Pub has closed its doors for good. The restaurant’s owners posted on Facebook this week, thanking fans and informing customers about their decision. Another Round opened in 2014 in the Rock Creek Square Plaza shopping center in the space that once housed La Villa. Yaya’s Euro Bistro
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Little Rock’s culinary scene is more than just new restaurants and buzzworthy chefs. There are many places here that have stood the test of time and are still cranking out crowd-pleasing food and drink. Rock City Eats is proud to present Origins, telling the stories of the restaurants that have set the standards for Central
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We report on a lot of new restaurants and breweries that open in Central Arkansas, so it’s fun when we get to see one that has come up with a truly unique idea. Roxy’s Twisted Sandwiches, a Conway-based food truck, has made being different a cornerstone of their business plan. Their handheld, sizable concoctions are
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News The Root is close to breaking ground on its long-awaited expansion plans. Owner Jack Sundell tells me the work will start either this Monday or the Monday after. The Root is using ten repurposed shipping containers to greatly expand the dining room and kitchen areas, which will allow for a brand new dinner service.
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For whatever reason, whether it’s a restaurant’s small size, out-of-the-way location, or just a lack of publicity, some places tend to fall under the radar with a larger audience. This Rock City Eats series takes a look at these Underrated Places. The restaurant: There are any number of places in the Little Rock area that
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Ever wish you could get to know some of the people around town who create and serve up your favorite drinks without it being a little awkward? Welcome to Drink Insider! We sit down with some of the biggest names in the craft beer, distilled spirits and bartending scene in Little Rock and ask them
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News The space once occupied by Brown Sugar Bakeshop has a new tenant. Next-door brewers Blue Canoe are taking over the space for a new taco bar. Taco Beer Burrito will serve up a streamlined menu of Mexican favorites, featuring meat slow-cooked in Blue Canoe’s beer. Taco Beer Burrito will have a separate entrance and