One of Little Rock’s better affordable dining options has closed. Chicago’s Phillys and Gyros on University Ave. announced last week it would be shutting the doors on its restaurant across from UA Little Rock. Owner Fred Farrah announced on Facebook that he is working on a new location somewhere in West Little Rock. Farrah opened …
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News The Root is close to breaking ground on its long-awaited expansion plans. Owner Jack Sundell tells me the work will start either this Monday or the Monday after. The Root is using ten repurposed shipping containers to greatly expand the dining room and kitchen areas, which will allow for a brand new dinner service. …
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For whatever reason, whether it’s a restaurant’s small size, out-of-the-way location, or just a lack of publicity, some places tend to fall under the radar with a larger audience. This Rock City Eats series takes a look at these Underrated Places. The restaurant: There are any number of places in the Little Rock area that …
Since its closing in early 2014, I’ve lamented the loss of Lynn’s Chicago Foods—a small, family-owned restaurant located off Geyer Springs Road in southwest Little Rock serving Chicago specialties such as Italian beef and Chicago-style hot dogs. For this city, it was truly one-of-a-kind, and its owners, all transplants from The Windy City, were passionate …
Chicago’s Phillys & Gyros, located in the old Boba Teas & Smoothies spot at 3600 S. University Ave., opened today. The drive-thru eatery across from the UALR campus features a variety of sandwiches, including Philly Steak (with thinly sliced ribeye steak, grilled onions, and Provolone cheese), Chicken Philly, Buffalo Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken, Grilled Veggie, and …