A few weeks ago Damgoode Pies announced they would be closing their original Kavanaugh location. Not long after that announcement we began to hear rumors swirling that they would shut the Cantrell location, and along with it the brand as we know it (the Fayetteville location is owned and operated by a different group now), …
At the end of every year there are always a number of restaurant changes. Many choose to close at the end of the year to time with tax returns, while many decide to dive into new projects or take advantage of new leasable buildings at the first of the year. This list is by no …
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It has been just a little over a month since the mayoral election and I want to say first off thank you all who have reached out to show your support. I’ve heard from supporters as well as a huge number who voted for someone else that still wanted to wish me well, and I …
J&S Italian Villa, a mainstay in the Hot Springs dining scene for over twenty years, is under new ownership. The reimagined restaurant includes updates to the menu, dining room, and bar and lounge, and the grand opening is July 14. Saddiq and Jeannie Mir purchased J&S in April. Saddiq previously served as Oaklawn’s vice president …
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Like many of the food personalities we have interviewed over the past 10 years, Tacobi Butler’s story begins at a young age inspired by family. It is a passion that has grown into her becoming the kitchen manager for Community Bakery and launching her own meal prep service, Heavy on the Soul, which focuses on …
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We have always kept an eye on what changes are happening in the commercial real estate market here, even before launching Rock City Commercial, our commercial real estate venture. Analyzing the market is always a good way to understand how restaurants and small businesses are changing in the city, and ultimately, what areas will grow …
Yes, usually we are restaurant-related around here, but we occasionally dabble in stories of upcoming places that have the potential to make a large impact in an area. Earlier this week we were tipped off about a suspicious RFQ for the city-owned War Memorial park. If you remember from early last year the golf entertainment …
Today we are launching our newest endeavor, Rock City Market. With the Market it is my goal to provide a way to reach local makers, artists, and more all in one spot. This is very much a soft launch period, we brought on a select group of vendors who have previous e-commerce experience to help …
We saw a long list of spring events scheduled for March and April reschedule or cancel their events when COVID struck in mid-March. Now one of the biggest events of late spring is on the move as well. The 36th annual International Greek Food Festival will be moved to October 23-25th from the original date …
Spring is normally a busy season for large food-related events. Global efforts to control the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) by limiting large gatherings, which many of the country’s largest events being canceled, are underway. This has inevitably impacted many of the spring food events throughout the city. Some of the decisions have been made by …
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