Restaurant and food news from around Little Rock
We (technically) launched Rock City Eats two years ago next month with the simple goal of promoting and encouraging local dining. We wanted to form a conversation around the restaurant industry in Little Rock, highlight the places doing good and encouraging everyone to continuously grow and do better. Much of my goals were to help […]
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South Main’s newest restaurant is going to undergo a name change and re-branding. Piro Brick Oven & Barroom, which opened in February of this year, will change their name to Raduno Brick Oven & Barroom starting tomorrow, July 21st. Additionally Raduno announced plans to add growler filling service to their outstanding curated craft beer lineup.
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The writing was definitely on the wall for Natchez once the restaurant went to weekend-only hours back in May, but it’s still tough news to read it will be closing on July 25. This from Chef/Owner Alexis Jones via Facebook: “Natchez will have our last dinner service July 25; this has been an incredible learning experience that I will always
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In June of 1997, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls faced the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Salt Lake City. It was an intense match-up, but at one point, the Jazz appeared to unstoppable, jumping to a 16-point lead during the second quarter. Jordan had been experiencing flu-like symptoms throughout
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Locals craving SoHo’s renowned fare need not travel far to fill that desire. Luckily for Rock City, SO Restaurant-Bar in Hillcrest can competently cover those needs from ambiance and wine, to stellar menu offerings. A relatively new face at the eatery, Executive Chef Casey Copeland recently created a new dinner menu, and has added brunch
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As the temperature climbs into three-digit combinations, locals are looking for a little relief from the heat. Chef Jeffrey Owen of Ciao Baci had this in mind when he created the restaurant’s new summer menu, now available. Owen says summer time inspires him in various ways, especially where food is concerned. “When we do our
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News to know… One Eleven will be celebrating its one year anniversary the week of August 10-14 with some fabulous specials. All specialty coffees will be $1.11 and the Express Lunch will be $11.10 all week (regularly $17). At dinner service, One Eleven will be offering its version of a two-for-one deal. If one diner orders an appetizer,
What’s better than beer, if not beer for a cause? If you haven’t heard by now, the local brewing community is getting behind a cause by participating in Ales for ALS. Starting today, look for a special Hoppy Saison on tap at various locations around town, and take comfort in knowing that $1 of pint
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An aquaponic gardening system equipped with a bull frog and a few gold fish propel the growth of fresh mint and banana pepper plants on one side of the store, while on the other side, sits a slightly dusty mill at the end of a truly spectacular grain wall. No, this isn’t an alternate dimension,
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Pizza and beer go together like, well, pizza and beer. When Damgoode Pies opened its location in the River Market this past March, foodies and beer enthusiasts alike were pumped to discover that the eatery would be keeping Boscos’ old brewing set-up. Since then, Damgoode has been perfecting its own line of brews which will
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