Every two weeks, I’ll bring you my honest, straightforward views from my recent dining experiences, as well as news from all around the Little Rock food scene! My views… I realize the going-to-close/not-going-to-close events surrounding the beloved Igibon were a feel-good story, but the fact remains that I’ve now had several sub-par experiences in a row …
Around the Rock: Igibon Falters … Ristorante Capeo Delights Read More »
Ahhh, January … a new, fresh start to healthy eating habits. We’ve gotten through the holidays, added an extra 5-10 pounds, and are looking to get back into shape. What better way to do it than by working a salad into the mix? Here are some of the best Little Rock has to offer. Granted, …
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 …
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, local ice cream maker Loblolly Creamery has a ton of news to announce. “We’ll have limited edition sweet Valentine Day flavors for the month of February debuting Sunday, February 1st,” says owner Sally Mengel. “This will include Roasted Cherry Chocolate, a concentrated milk chocolate with pockets of tart and tangy roasted …
The Latest from Loblolly Creamery: New Flavors, Collaborations Read More »
My views… Little Rock just doesn’t have many good breakfast spots. It’s true … outside of The Root and a few other places, the city really is lacking in the breakfast department. But did you know Scallions is now serving up breakfast (since last May) and doing a pretty damn fine job of it? You can …
Around the Rock: Scallions Delivers a Great Breakfast, Three Fold Gets Going Read More »
** Editor’s note: You’ve read about our favorites dishes of the year. Now it’s time to take a look at what some of the Little Rock top chefs enjoyed serving up in 2014. Special thanks to Matthew Bell of South on Main for sharing his Chef’s Best. Here it is in his own words.Trotters Trotters are the first thing …
It’s been a good year for eating…so let’s send 2014 out with style. There’s no need to sit at home alone this New Year’s Eve—plenty of local restaurants and bars are ready to help you ring in the New Year. And if you’re wondering where you should spend your night, here’s a list of several …
Welcome to Chef’s Kitchen! In this series, we’ll go inside the kitchen of Little Rock’s top chefs, as they share with us some of their favorite recipes. Click on the video above for a complete demonstration and read below for the full details. Special thanks to Chef Matthew Bell of South on Main. Ingredients: …
Chef’s Kitchen: Skillet Bread from Matthew Bell of South on Main Read More »
The folks over at Eggshells Kitchen Co. were getting into the holiday spirit this afternoon with their NOG OFF competition. I was able to swing by and sample the entries—all were great and some even dazzled with their strong alcohol content (no complaints). In the end, Barbara Miles took home the championship, bragging rights …
Eggshells Kitchen Co.'s Nog Off Featuring David Burnette Read More »
My weekly views… Dinner events, special engagements and charity functions are all over the place this time of year. I attended two of them this week—Natchez Turns 2 and the No Kid Hungry Wine Dinner at South on Main—and left both very happy. And that’s not the wine talking. Chef Alexis Jones and her talented …
Around the Rock: Wine Dinner Time at Natchez and South on Main Read More »