The Root Cafe

Rumbles: Capital Bar and Grill Hires New Executive Chef, Root Celebrates 5 Years, Food Truck Stop Branches Out

News With little fanfare, the Capital Hotel has found its replacement for former Capital Bar and Grill executive chef Arturo Solis. Veteran Capital Hotel chef Marc Guizol took over the reins at CBG only weeks after Solis departed for the 21c Hotel in Oklahoma City. Guizol is a two-time winner of the Diamond Chef competition …

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Rumbles: Bruno's Deli Nears Completion, The Root Expansion Update, David's Burgers Ready for River Market

News A quick check-in with Bruno’s Little Italy shows the business’s new delicatessen is inching ever so close to completion. Gio Bruno tells me he is just waiting on the ok from the fire marshal before he starts moving in food and training staff in the new space. He estimates that will take about two …

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Rumbles: Three Sams Keeps Cooking, Tales From the South Hits Rock Town, Bruno's Deli Delayed

News It should come as no surprise that the Mabelvale community is rallying around Three Sams BBQ Joint in a big way. The restaurant was destroyed in a fire two weeks ago, and to keep the business going, Three Sams has begun serving its barbecue out of food trucks in front of the business. So …

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Rumbles: David's Burgers Cabot Coming in April, Raduno Lays Out Patio Plans, The Root Expansion Begins

News David’s Burgers is making moves with its two new locations. Owner Alan Bubbus tells me that his Cabot restaurant is just a few weeks from its April grand opening. It will be the seventh David’s Burgers location in Central Arkansas when it opens. Bubbus says he is still looking to hire staff for the …

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Rumbles: The Root Ready to Expand, 4th Friday in SoMa, Brown Sugar Moves to Park Hill

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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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 …

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