Restaurant and food news from around Little Rock
Usually with our First Look feature, we try to get to a restaurant within a week of its grand opening. However, this early summer saw a host of new restaurant openings, and a few fell through the cracks. Taste of Jamaica is one of those we missed. The new spot on Rodney Parham opened pretty […]
Taste of Jamaica Brings Authentic Caribbean Food to Little Rock Read More »
Lost Forty Brewing has partnered with critically acclaimed Arkansas-based doom metal band Pallbearer to celebrate the band’s 10th anniversary. The collaboration features two shows in Arkansas and a collaboration beer that the band helped brew. The beer, called The Legend pilsner, will be debuting this Saturday during a special show at The Rev Room. “At
Lost Forty, Pallbearer Bring Limited Edition Beer and Concert Series to Arkansas Read More »
Rebel Kettle Brewing Company is preparing a major expansion into Conway. The Little Rock brewery aims to be the first legal beermaking operation in Faulkner County after state lawmakers approved Act 681, which allows for the operation of microbrewery/restaurants in dry counties. Rebel Kettle is looking to start things rolling with a new facility at 1090
Rebel Kettle Poised to Open Second Brewery in Conway Read More »
The announcement last year that the Starbucks on Kavanaugh in the Heights was closing left a lot of people in that neighborhood sad and undercaffeinated. Thankfully it will not stay that way for long, Argenta based Mugs Cafe is announcing today that they have leased that location and will put in their second Mugs location
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The city’s best annual food festival is back this weekend in West Little Rock. The 35th Annual International Greek Food Festival is Friday through Sunday at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. All of your favorite food and activities are back from previous festivals, including some new menu items: Gyro salad: A healthier take on the famous
Rumbles: Greek Food Festival, Cypress Knee Closes, Project Swim Pool Party Read More »
We’ve known for months now that Ciceley McDowell was bringing her excellent Ceci’s Chicken and Waffles back to Little Rock from Conway. Now, we have all the details about the move. McDowell is opening Ceci’s in the former Shark’s Fish and Chicken at 6606 Colonel Glenn Road near Kroger, and she’s targeting June 11 for
Ceci's Chicken and Waffles Opening in Little Rock Next Month Read More »
Time for another edition of Truckin’, our food truck roundup. News This weekend is the Raymar Food Truck Fest in Bryant. The festival features 9 trucks along with inflatables and yard games. Admission is free, just pay for your food at the trucks. The Railyard is launching their May Sunday Evening Music Series this week.
It’s hard to figure out exactly why Little Rock hasn’t more fully embraced Italian food and culture. Italy, much like Arkansas and the rest of the South, has a plethora of approachable food; distinct, vibrant cultural areas; plenty of natural beauty; and a strong sense of its own identity. And yet, Little Rock has for
Italian Food and Culture Festival Offers a Ton and Delivers Read More »
My experience with Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro goes back to the very beginning. It was the late 90’s and the Benton Arkansas food scene was about as exciting as watching the grass grow in the winter. My mother worked in a dental office and there was this new restaurant opening called Dizzy’s across the parking lot.
Continuing a Legacy: Dizzy's Bistro Changes Hands from One Industry Vet to Another Read More »
Mylo Coffee Co has been a Hillcrest staple long before the Mylo coffee shop ever was a dream. Owner Stephanos Mylonas was a regular fixture in the Hillcrest Farmer’s market starting around 2012-2013. Since then Stephanos and his brother Markos were able to grow their perfectly crafted pastries and well-balanced coffee into one of the
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