Rock City Eats
My weekly views… Maddie’s is the Place: Back-to-back excellent meals at Maddie’s Place have me singing a different tune about this often overlooked and underrated restaurant in Riverdale. And while I still think some of the prices are a tad high, there’s no denying the high level of execution and technique being exhibited on what …
Around the Rock: Maddie’s Place Now in Little Rock’s Elite Read More »
Great deals and values are all around us here in Little Rock. You just have to find them. Here are eight you won’t want to miss, all located in downtown. $1 Menu at Brown Sugar Bakeshop Did you know that Brown Sugar has a $1 dessert menu? They do … and it’s daily! Items …
My weekly views… New storefront: We’ve been giving plenty of love this week to the new Le Pops storefront in the Heights, and for good reason … the place has a cool vibe and their product is fantastic. I took down a mango blackberry pop and also had a taste of the vanilla. Both were …
A couple of years ago I was lucky enough to stumble across a small popsicle stand tucked away in the back corner of the River Market Hall. This was before the days of proper local frozen treats like Loblolly. What I found was a unique approach using fresh ingredients sourced locally when possible. This started …
Le Pops – The Local Popsicle Shop is Open (again) for Business Read More »
Last weekend, four dudes, myself included, piled into an SUV with sights set on heading down to the Delta. Specifically, two legendary locations, Rhoda’s Famous Hot Tamales in Lake Village, Arkansas and the original Doe’s Eat Place in Greenville, Mississippi, provided the motivation behind this particular pilgrimage. Along the way, we stopped at Sno-White Grill …
Food Road Trip: Down in the Delta, Rhoda’s and Doe’s Deliver Read More »
My weekly views… No surprise, the ever-popular Brave New Restaurant, a fixture in the Little Rock dining scene, still fills their dining room at night. And the kitchen continues to crank out excellent, albeit, somewhat uncreative dishes. My walleye, which rested alongside some glazed carrots, roasted potatoes and a squash canoe, was cooked to perfection …
Around the Rock: Brave New is Neither Brave Nor New, But It's Still Great Read More »
Great deals and values are all around us here in Little Rock. You just have to be willing to look for them. Here are eight you won’t want to miss, all located in Hillcrest. Classic Kouign Amann at Mylo Coffee Co. Three bucks is a small price to pay for the best and most …
Daniel Walker of Eat Arkansas and Kevin Shalin of Rock City Eats team up for their monthly Top 10 lists. Typically, a perfect meal starts with that perfect appetizer. And whether you’re scarfing down a plate all by your lonesome or splitting with a group of friends, just know that a great meal starter is …
Best of the Rock: Top 10 Appetizers in Little Rock Read More »
Chinese takeout at home? Yes please! I stumbled across this recipe a few years ago when I started to look for healthier options for my family. You know you have a great recipe when your family asks for it frequently. Steak and broccoli is surprisingly easy to make and it is a fairly quick option. …
My weekly views… The Pantry was humming along quite nicely last Friday night–par for the course for this cozy West Little Rock restaurant which recently celebrated its fifth anniversary. What continues to make The Pantry better than 95% of the restaurants in our town? Consistency and quality. It’s really that simple. Throw in fantastic …
Around the Rock: Breaking News-The Pantry and South on Main Are Good Read More »