Rock City Eats
Chef Shuttle dominated the restaurant food delivery business for three years in Central Arkansas. That all came to an end back in May when Chef Shuttle sold to Bite Squad, another food delivery service based out of Minneapolis. Now it appears the floodgates for restaurant delivery is wide open in Little Rock. Chef Shuttle launched […]
Chef Shuttle Sale Leads to Opportunities in Food Delivery Scene Read More »
Most Arkansas restaurants have that one dish that they’re known by. It’s the dish that you crave, the one that puts the restaurant on the map. It’s the signature dish. This series tells the stories behind some of Little Rock’s most iconic plates and explores what makes them so memorable. The signature dish: Steamed buns
Signatures: Steamed Buns at The Southern Gourmasian Read More »
We told you a few weeks ago that Amanda Ivy, former sous chef at the 1836 Club, recently made the transition over to Old Mill Bread as their new executive chef. I decided to stop in to Old Mill to see how things were going with the new role. Ivy, who is also a partner
Checking in on the Changes at Old Mill Bread Read More »
Nicholas Clawson started baking bread five years ago, but it was not until two years ago that he was finally happy with the product. After pedaling loaves to his friends, he began to play with the idea of opening his own shop. This spring, that dream became a reality. Nestled in a tiny space on
Dirty Apron Bakehouse in Fayetteville Read More »
News A couple of Little Rock chefs are getting some national exposure on Food Network starting this month. On Sunday, July 30, at 7 p.m., Old Mill Bread Company chef Amanda Ivy will compete on a grillmaster edition of Guy’s Grocery Games. The show is a cooking competition with contestants having to find and “purchase”
Little Rock has always been an interesting food scene. Like a lot of the middle of the country, we lag behind the coasts on trends. At the same time, it gives us room to see if trends will work out and wait until they are almost perfected before becoming a thing in Little Rock. Think
Predicting the Next Big Food Trend in Little Rock Read More »
I know this summer has been awash in fruit beers, but Stone’s Throw has one coming out you really need to try. Its #NewBrewFriday release is the Pit Boss Peach Hefe, and when I sampled it this weekend, I thought it was just about perfect. It’s a wonderfully made Hefeweizen with the trademark sweet, yeasty
As soon as you enter The Meteor Cafe, the newest Little Rock coffee shop on the corner of Markham and Kavanaugh, you are greeted by a friendly staff, the savory aroma of Intelligentsia coffee, a plethora of yummy baked goods, and a airy layout that makes you want to take a seat and stay a
The Meteor Launches as A Harmonious Blend of Coffee and Cycling in Little Rock Read More »
Benton has been on a bit of a roll lately with bringing in a horde of mass-chain restaurants, which is unfortunately because there are some great local gems that dot the town. The new tex-mex spot, Agave Grill, seems poised to buck the recent trend by bringing a high-quality eatery that brings the focus back
First Look: Agave Grill Brings a Unique Local Flavor to Benton Read More »
News We’re only weeks away from a few openings in the Central Arkansas area. I spoke with Three Sams BBQ Joint owner Annette Davis about her rebuilding after a fire gutted the restaurant last year. Davis says all that remains are a few kitchen updates, along with finishing touches on plumbing and electricity. I also