South on Main will be hosting Mary & Friends, which benefits the Oxford American, on May 15 at 7 p.m. Join Mary Steenburgen and friends for an evening of music, bites, and spirits. Tickets are $200 per person. “Your tax-deductible donation will directly support our creative projects, such as the music and literary programming at South on Main. You will help us print four issues per year with some of the most exciting and insightful reading in the nation, and your support will allow us to keep making the music issues & CDs that you love.” Limited tickets available.
Last weekend’s Mac N Cheez Mania at War Memorial Stadium was a hit with festival-goers. “The inaugural Mac N Cheez Mania sold out … 1,000 tickets were printed and over 1,300 spoons had been given out by 12:15,” says Trinity United Methodist Church’s Pastor, Rev. Betsy Singleton Snyder. Winners included: 1st Place: Holy Smokers, 2nd Place: Earthen Vessel Class, 3rd Place: Matt Paulus; People’s Choice: Matt Paulus; Best Booth: Matt Paulus.
This from Josiah Moody, brewmaster/owner of Moody Brews: “I have a new Moody Brews beer on tap at Damgoode Pies in the River Market. Its a Cuban coffee inspired brown ale. Which is to say, a malty brown ale base with lactose added (an ode to the condensed milk portion) aged on espresso roasted coffee beans. On tap now!” Moody is calling the new beer Cuban Pull (5.9% abv).
The Preservation Crustaceans event is set for Thursday, May 5 at Argenta Plaza (520 Main St, NLR). A VIP reception is from 5-6 p.m. with general admission at 6 p.m. “Preservation Crustaceans has grown from a backyard gathering in 2001 to the HPAA’s most-anticipated Arkansas Heritage Month event. Now back at its very first location in the Argenta neighborhood of North Little Rock, and still serves all-you-can-eat crawfish and shrimp, potatoes, and corn on the cob – plus beer and sodas.” Tickets can be purchased here.
Local farmers markets are in full swing. The Hillcrest Farmers Market is on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m.-noon at 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd. The Argenta Farmers Market (520 Main St, NLR) is from 7 a.m.-noon on Saturdays. Finally, the Bernice Garden Farmer’s Market is on Sundays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1401 S. Main St. Please consider attending any or all of these markets and help support local growers and business owners.
Many of your favorite food trucks will be at Crossfit Legit (3309 Winchester Drive) in Benton on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Beast, Hot Rod Wieners, Waffle Wagon, The Southern Gourmasian, Katmandu MoMo, Fork in the Road, Southern Salt, Lobolly Creamery, and The Pie Hole will all be there.
Little Rock’s first India Fest will be held April 19 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. in downtown’s River Market Pavilion. Entry is free. Come out and enjoy Indian food, entertainment and plenty of shopping.
Sign up for this great cooking class at Eggshells Kitchen Co.: “Spring has sprung and with it comes our favorite season–patio weather! Join us for an evening with Chef Brian Kelley as he leads us through his approaches to outdoor entertaining–delectable, foolproof dishes that will wow friends at your next gathering.” The class is on April 17 from 6-8 p.m. at Eggshells (5501 Kavanaugh Blvd). Cost is $50 per person and tickets can be purchased here.
From Christie Ison: “We’re holding this month’s arfoodjobs.com Industry Night social event on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22 at 109 & Co. Michael is making us a special Earth Day drink for the night. Foodservice and hospitality folks will get a discount on food and drink. No program, just come hang out. Drop in between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.”
The 5th Annual Turkish Food Festival is this Saturday, April 18 from 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Little Rock Raindrop Turkish House (1501 Market Street). Admission is free. Enjoy live music, dance, arts, handcrafts, souvenirs, and of course delicious samples of famous Turkish cuisine.
Good news for pizza lovers … The Pizzeria at Terry’s will now be open on Sundays from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
News from WLR’s Pinnacle Valley Restaurant: “Happy Hour now available 3-6 p.m. $1.50 off all drinks. Tomorrow Pinnacle Valley Restaurant will begin featuring “Lunch in 11″ (minutes) for area businesses and people needing a fast lunch for their lunch break. And this Friday and Saturday … tt’s Crawfish Time at PVR!!! Owner and Cajun Mike Fullerton will be boiling up crawfish on Friday from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.”
ICYMI … read here for all of the details on Jazzlights in the Park.
Flyway Brewing beers are on tap at The Southern Gourmasian and South on Main right now.
The Rock Star Lounge is on Friday, April 17 (7 p.m.) at Rock Town Distillery (1216 E. 6th Street). “Dance to all of your favorite hits by Michael Jackson performed by Who’s Bad, The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band. Our great entertainment also includes Little Rock’s most dynamic VJ, G-force, along with fabulous food, drinks and the company of your fellow rock stars! Food trucks will serve up tasty treats for RockStar Lounge guests! Special menu items are included in your ticket price, with other items available for purchase. Participating food trucks include Loblolly Creamery, Southern Salt Company, Waffle Wagon, and Hot Rod Weiners. Dress in your best concert chic rockstar attire. Strobe, flashing and moving lights will be used during this performance. Representatives from Delete Blood Cancer will be on hand to register guests as bone marrow donors.” Online tickets cost $75 per person through April 15 (midnight) and are $100 per person at the door. Money raised will benefit cancer research at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. Call for tickets at 501-526-2277.
In honor of Earth Day, Ciao Baci we will be doing 20% off all organic/eco friendly wines by the bottle and by the half bottle on both April 21 and 22. As a reminder, the restaurant also offers a Wednesday Happy Hour all night long. This includes: $4.50 wells, $5.50 well martinis, $5 sangrias, and $5 mango margaritas.
The Pantry is turning 6! And there’s a celebration (at the WLR location). The restaurant will also be running a beer special on Lost Forty Belgian Blonde ($5 a glass) during the party. “No reservation or anything just come and go as people please.” Finally…The Pantry Crest’s outdoor patio is open. Looks nice.
RIP Damgoode Pies
November 20, 2023
