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Rumbles: Spring Festival Weekend, Wild Wines, Pie Bake-off at The Root

Spring festival season has officially kicked off in Arkansas. It started last weekend with the Arkansas Pie Festival and continues with a trio of events this weekend. In Cabot, the 17th Annual Strawberry Festival will cover Friday and Saturday in the downtown area. Expect plenty of strawberries and strawberry-themed activities, as well as live music …

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Eat Progressive: SoMa

It might seem old-fashioned, but the progressive dinner can be a great way to enjoy multiple restaurants in one night. So we’re taking that concept and giving you and your friends some ideas for a fun night out in a great Central Arkansas neighborhood. The plan: hit five local restaurants for five different courses in …

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Rumbles: Lee Edwards Pop-Up, Dos Rocas Announced, B Street Rib Off in April

One of Little Rock’s most important bar figures is coming back to town for a special one-night event. Lee Edwards of spirits importer Haus Alpenz will hold a pop-up event at the new Proof Bar + Lounge in Hillcrest on Tuesday, April 3. Edwards will be mixing special cocktails using spirits from the Haus Alpenz …

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Rumbles: Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Finalists, The Fold to Close for Remodeling, Cathead's at Deluca's

The Department of Arkansas Heritage has announced the finalists for the 2018 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. All entrants had to be nominated by the public and be an Arkansas-based restaurant open at least 25 consecutive years: Franke’s Cafeteria of Little Rock Feltner’s Whatta-Burger of Russellville Doe’s Eat Place of Little Rock Kream Kastle of …

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Rumbles: No Kid Hungry Dinner Monday, Three Sams Rebuilding Continues, The Root Nears Dining Room Opening

News If you haven’t purchased your tickets to Little Rock’s annual No Kid Hungry dinner, you’re running out of time. The dinner is Monday evening, and only a few tickets remain. South on Main is the host for the annual fundraiser, which features a charity auction and special drawings for prizes. Chef Matthew Bell is …

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Rumbles: Bruno's Deli to Open Monday, The Root Keeps on Building, La Terraza Rum Dinner

News After a host of delays, Bruno’s Deli will finally open its doors for its grand opening on Monday, August 8. Gio Bruno tells me the health department gave its final ok two days ago, knocking down the last hurdle in getting the deli open. For the rest of the week, Bruno will finish hiring …

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