Our new series, Classic Lunches, focuses on restaurants that have been fixtures in the central Arkansas midday dining scene for many years. Up first, it’s Scallions, a longtime favorite in the Heights neighborhood. The history Open since the late 1980s, this venerable grande dame of daytime dining is noted for its expansive below-street-level patio graced […]
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Argenta’s Mugs Café proprietor Michael Hickmon didn’t initially set out to own three coffee shops when he dipped his toe into the bean scene in 2016. But when opportunity knocked just two days after he signed on the dotted line for his second shop, Hillcrest’s Mylo Coffee Co., Hickmon answered. That opportunity was to take
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The announcement last year that the Starbucks on Kavanaugh in the Heights was closing left a lot of people in that neighborhood sad and undercaffeinated. Thankfully it will not stay that way for long, Argenta based Mugs Cafe is announcing today that they have leased that location and will put in their second Mugs location
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Despite all the recent turmoil, the Heights community lost a lot during the slow decline and eventual closing of Terry’s Finer Foods earlier this year. The small corner grocery store and restaurant served the surrounding community well. Thankfully the void has been filled in the same location, but with a new name. The Heights Corner
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If you haven’t checked into Boulevard Bistro & Bar in the Heights lately, you’ll want to fix that. Go for the Baked Pimento Cheese, but stay for the new fall menu. The line-up embraces simple dishes with bold flavor combinations – providing a little something for everyone. Chef Chris McMillan enjoys creating seasonal menus because
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Last weekend, when we were all buried under devastating amounts of snow, I was, like many of you, stuck at home. Naturally, like many of you, I turned to cooking and baking to brighten up my day. But there was one thing missing in our home, a crucial ingredient to weathering out any winter blizzard…hot
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The Chi family has been an important player in the Central Arkansas restaurant scene for decades. And of course, they’ve played a pivotal role in bringing the diversity of Asian cuisine to our state. With seven area restaurants already under their belt, including three’s Chi’s Chinese restaurants, Oishi in The Heights, two Sushi Cafes, and
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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
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I obviously eat out frequently, and try my very best to hit up as many different places as possible, but as I approach my three-year mark of Little Rock living, there are still several restaurants that have eluded me. From big chains to small mom and pops, and everything in-between … here are 20 Popular Little Rock Restaurants I’ve
WTF!?! … 20 Popular Little Rock Restaurants I’ve Yet to Try Read More »
Boulevard Bread Co. has always been known for exceptional food. But for most patrons, it was always a nice place to grab a morning pastry, a quick sandwich at lunch, or an occasional take-out dinner. Of course, it’s always been a go-to for fine breads, cheeses, and other specialty grocery items. But most people never considered
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