Rock City Eats
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 […]
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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 West Little Rock and all pretty tasty eats. Cheese Pizza at Layla’s For $4.99, yes, that’s right, for $4.99, you get
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I began what I consider my career in 2007. I was working in the (then) Metropolitan building at a local web design firm. Rock City Times, Rock City Eats and my love of food in general were barely a twinkle in my eye. Lunch dining options in downtown were scarce, while that has changed a
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I love the start of summer time in the state for only one reason. Grilling. It makes the unbearable heat is a little better next to some hot coals with a cold cocktail. When most people think grilling they think meat. My favorite things to grill are actually fruits and vegetables. Grilled pineapple is the
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My weekly views… With the ever-changing landscape in the Little Rock restaurant scene, it’s quite common to overlook and under-appreciate places that have been around for a number of years. Boulevard Bread Company is one of those spots. Specifically, the SoMa location on 1417 S. Main is a wonderful place to pop in for
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Creativity in the kitchen is the hallmark of any inspiring cook. Conjuring up new recipes, making due with what’s already on hand or even slightly tweaking previous creations, are all admirable attributes. But sometimes you just want to follow a tried and true recipe from a chef who’s been around the block. Say hello
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My weekly views… Back-to-back fantastic lunches at Capital Bar and Grill has finally eliminated all discontent from a past dinner experience that, quite frankly, soured me on the restaurant for several months. This is due, in large part, to a thoughtful and attentive wait staff whose actions were only trumped by the fine food coming out
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Attention foodies! There will be plenty to keep you busy at this year’s Riverfest. Things get going with Flowing on the River, a wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres tasting event (a.k.a. “the party before the party”) that will be held on Thursday, May 22nd from 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. in the River Market pavilions.
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Little Rock has no shortage of food festivals. From ethnic festivals like the Turkish and Jewish food festivals, to the general food truck gatherings like Main Street food festival. Most are packed into the spring time, it feels like you can find something to do almost every weekend in the city between April and June.
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There is a reason I love to bake. My mom and grandma always let me stir, whatever it was they were making I was always allowed to help. This recipe is a family favorite. This is my mothers banana nut bread recipe that she has made since I was a kid. We would make it
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