The Oyster Bar

Rumbles: The Tavern Closes, Minimum Wage Hike Passes, Diamond Chef Semifinals

Tuesday night’s midterm elections contained a vote that will have a large impact on Arkansas restaurants. Voters passed Arkansas Issue 5 by an overwhelming margin; nearly 7 in 10 voters said yes. Issue 5 raises the minimum wage in Arkansas starting at the beginning of the year. Currently, the minimum wage is $8.50; on Jan.1, …

Rumbles: The Tavern Closes, Minimum Wage Hike Passes, Diamond Chef Semifinals Read More »

Rumbles: Shooting Forces The Veg to Close, Ira's Construction Starts Soon, The Wunderbus Looks for Permanent Spot

News The mass shooting last weekend at Power Ultra Lounge that injured 25 people also resulted in the closure of vegan restaurant The Veg. Shiem Swift’s restaurant was located on Power’s first floor, in the space once occupied by Lulav. With Power’s liquor license suspended and the city moving to shut down the business, The …

Rumbles: Shooting Forces The Veg to Close, Ira's Construction Starts Soon, The Wunderbus Looks for Permanent Spot Read More »

Rumbles: Latin Restaurant Takes Over Former Juanita's, Ira's Park Hill Grill to Relocate, Little Rock Soup Sunday

News The former home of Juanita’s in the River Market is getting a new tenant. Buenos Aires Grill and Café has announced on its Facebook page it is planning for a grand opening in the next month or so. Buenos Aires Grill and Café will serve up Argentinian cuisine, making it the third major South …

Rumbles: Latin Restaurant Takes Over Former Juanita's, Ira's Park Hill Grill to Relocate, Little Rock Soup Sunday Read More »

Rumbles: Another Round Closes, YaYa's Hires Executive Chef, Big Orange Craft Beer Honor

News Local restaurant and music venue Another Round Pub has closed its doors for good. The restaurant’s owners posted on Facebook this week, thanking fans and informing customers about their decision. Another Round opened in 2014 in the Rock Creek Square Plaza shopping center in the space that once housed La Villa. Yaya’s Euro Bistro …

Rumbles: Another Round Closes, YaYa's Hires Executive Chef, Big Orange Craft Beer Honor Read More »

The Little Rock Food Bucket List … 20 Must-Do Eating Experiences

Little Rock is filled with wonderfully unique eating experiences that are sure to please any palette. If you’ve lived here for 25 years, 10 months, or are just visiting, there are certain eating experiences that should definitely go on your Little Rock Food Bucket List. Beer and Bones at Lassis Inn Sit at the smallest …

The Little Rock Food Bucket List … 20 Must-Do Eating Experiences Read More »