Welcome to Growlers: your weekly roundup of news, events and specials from Little Rock’s breweries and taprooms. Little Rock’s beer scene is growing and improving at a rapid pace, and we’re dedicated to keeping you up to speed on all of it. Here’s what’s happening this week: Flyway Brewing is starting the week with Leap …
News As we first reported on our Facebook page Tuesday, the grand opening for Bruno’s Deli downtown has been delayed. Owner Gio Bruno tells us the holiday weekend and some other factors made moving into the space on time impossible. He is now targeting next week for the opening, though the specific day has not …
Rumbles: Bruno's Deli Delayed, Brown Sugar Sells at Outlets, Brunch at Blue Canoe Read More »
News Plans for the future have changed for popular food truck Rick’s Beignets. Owner Richard Rogers was going to open a permanent location in Little Rock. However, he tells me he is now shelving those plans for the time being and focusing on his truck business. You can find Rick’s Beignets at The Food Truck …
Beer is great. Beer with food? Even better. Many of the city’s breweries take that theory to heart, offering full menus to go with their own craft beer selections. It’s part of the reason that Vino’s, Lost Forty and even newcomers Rebel Kettle are enjoying such success. Count Blue Canoe Brewing Company in with that …
First Look: Taco Beer Burrito by Blue Canoe Brewing Co. Read More »
News Popular Sherwood food truck Rick’s Beignets has announced it will be opening a permanent restaurant and closing down the truck. Owner Richard Rogers confirmed to me the new restaurant would be called Rick’s Beignets and Cajun. Rogers says the expanded operation will allow him to make other New Orleans favorites, including jambalaya, po’boys and …
News The space once occupied by Brown Sugar Bakeshop has a new tenant. Next-door brewers Blue Canoe are taking over the space for a new taco bar. Taco Beer Burrito will serve up a streamlined menu of Mexican favorites, featuring meat slow-cooked in Blue Canoe’s beer. Taco Beer Burrito will have a separate entrance and …
When the local taprooms started opening in Rock City, I often wondered when we’d finally see a partnership between craft beer and craft coffee. Right now it’s all the rage to drink from a tap – everything from wine to beer to coffee – it’s the in-thing. Little Rock is finally getting hip thanks to …
Blue Canoe Brewing Partners with Blue Sail Coffee on Expanded Space Read More »
Ever wonder what makes some of Little Rock’s food personalities tick? Rock City Eat’s latest series, 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 …
Drink Insider: The Crew at Blue Canoe Brewing Co. Read More »
A couple of weeks ago we threw out some growler FAQs for beer lovers. Today, we follow up with a list of places where you can get your growler filled. Check it out, and get ready to drink beer. Also, let us know if we left your favorite fill station off, so we can add …
Growler University, Course 102 – Where to Fill Your Growlers Read More »
Today’s local brewery scene is on fire, so much so that the options can be overwhelming when you’re trying to make a choice for Friday night drinks or Sunday’s growler refill. Join me in surveying those tap rooms that have opened fairly recently and offer a wide array of brews created in-house. Lost Forty Brewing …
Recent Surge in Craft Beer Brings New Tap Rooms to Little Rock Read More »