Rock City Eats
Ever wonder what makes some of Little Rock’s food personalities tick? Food Insider takes a look at individuals who are helping change the landscape of our city’s culinary scene. Whether they’re in the kitchen, managing a storefront, farming land or running a food truck … we’ll delve into both the professional and personal side of […]
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Thanks to yesterday’s icy conditions, the official soft open for Ohia Poké has been moved to today. Ohia Poké is located at 220 W 6th St, which is where Lulav and The Veg, LLC, used to operate. Diners today will get 15 percent off their order. Those who check in on social media will also
Two of my favorite breweries will have beer in the same place this Wednesday, when Flyway Brewing holds a special keg tapping from Prestonrose Farm & Brewing Company. The beer is Blue Centennial American Blue Ale, and it’s a pretty unique style. Prestonrose brewer Liz Preston uses malts from Troubadour Malting in Colorado, which are
Growlers: Prestonrose at Flyway Brewing, Rebel Kettle Sours, Lost Forty Little Panda Read More »
Poke is officially in Little Rock. A couple of restaurants have introduced the Hawaiian classic dish over the last year or so, but nobody in Central Arkansas had dedicated an entire concept to poke. Now, there’s Poke Hula, a poke-only concept from the Weng family, owners of Samurai Steakhouse in Shackleford Crossing. The restaurant is
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It’s hard to believe, but Central Arkansas is finally getting an authentic African restaurant. Kontiki African Restaurant is set to hold its grand opening on Sunday, Jan. 21, in Alexander on Highway 111. Kontiki is owned by Christian Domingo, an immigrant from Sierra Leone who has lived in Arkansas for nearly two decades. Domingo is
Rumbles: African Restaurant Opening Soon, Poke Hula Now Open, La Terraza 'Mojito Mania' Read More »
Hillcrest’s bar scene is getting a solid upgrade in the next couple of months with the opening of Proof Bar + Lounge. Proof is the concept of Gene Lee, longtime bar manager at The Pantry and The Pantry Crest. Lee last week completed the purchase of Next Bar and Bistro on Kavanaugh Blvd. near Kemuri
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After some delays, Flyway Brewing’s second canned brew is now available. Free Range Brown Ale can be found in six-packs at the taproom, as well as grocery and liquor stores around Central Arkansas. The brew was supposed to be ready for Christmas, but problems at the brewery forced Flyway to push back its production schedule.
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Arkansas Fresh is one of those huge behind the scenes players in the food world producing bread and baked goods for the majority of the local restaurants. Chances are if you dined out this week and had any bread, hamburger bun, or similar product it was produced at Arkansas Fresh. Today, with short notice, they
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By now you have probably heard of Cathead’s Diner, opening this spring in the East Village area. If not, it is a new spot from Chef Donnie Ferneau (Ferneau, Good Food by Ferneau) and Kelli Marks (Sweet Love Bakery). The concept is touted as “Southern comfort food and bakery”, which is about as ambiguous as
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One of the biggest trends is bringing good food and drink into our leisure time. Movie theaters with full restaurants and bars have been popping up like crazy, and it seems like our favorite 70-90’s pastime of bowling is getting the same treatment. The Dust Bowl is the brainchild of The McNellie’s Group, a restaurant
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