Rock City Eats
Although Cutty Rye sounds like something from the top shelf, it’s actually the name of a folksy bluegrass band based out of Fayetteville, Ark. The band creator, Chooch Meisenbacher, says the name doesn’t have a much of a backstory before adding, “I used to be known for drinking large amounts of whiskey.” Meisenbacher has recently […]
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Giving you the skinny on recent eating experiences YaYa’s Euro Bistro is the definition of a solid restaurant. That is to say it’s never a dining experience that will blow your socks off, yet it rarely, if ever, disappoints. My salmon with Brussels sprouts and fingerling potatoes proved satisfactory, although I thought the dish lacked
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It is easy to get caught up in the local food scene and assume that everyone eats local all the time. The reality is that the vast majority of dining choices in the city are not local. We are under no illusion that all dining will ever be local, in fact, most of us are
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** Updated List Here ** Spring has sprung and with it so has the desire to maximize our wonderful weather and dine outdoors. In no particular order, here are Little Rock’s 40 Best Restaurant Patios: 1. Casa Mañana (6820 Cantrell Rd) Very underrated patio. Not too big, but being located in the back of the
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This past week was a flurry of activity for Rock City, and local food blogs reflect that. Jumping right in, Hello Luvvy has an option for vegans celebrating Easter with their loved ones. That’s right, Melinda Acewicz is at it again, this time with her Vegan Dill Potato Salad. She says, “Do you realize potato
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Spring has sprung in Arkansas, and the warmer weather means one thing for area restaurants…patio dining. And no patio in Arkansas is as popular as Ciao Baci’s. Chef Jeffrey Owen has recently released his new menu, too…a seasonal line-up made to be enjoyed with a glass of wine while sitting outdoors watching the bustle of
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If you missed the first part of this interview, you can check it out here. We now present the second half of our recent discussion with Chef Matthew Bell of South on Main. Part of what makes talking with chefs so interesting is that many of them are never at a loss for words … or
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There’s one truth in Arkansas food that has proven itself time and time again…you can never have too much pie. Autumn Hall, former pastry chef with Yellow Rocket Group (Big Orange, Local Lime, Zaza, Lost Forty) understands that better than anyone. During her time at Yellow Rocket she produced hundreds of pies—taking a huge number
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The owners behind South on Main announced today that they will launch a new taco truck venture called Souther on Main that will be located on the corner of Main and Roosevelt. The idea came after owner Matthew Bell discovered a number of hidden recipes left over from the building’s previous occupant, Juanita’s. “We had
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Talk about a great get … Arkansas native Chef Felicia Suzanne Willett will host a cooking class at Eggshells Kitchen Co. on April 29 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Cost is $50 per person and tickets can be purchased here. If you’ve ever eaten at the chef’s namesake restaurant in Memphis, then you know you’re in for a
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