Best of the Rock

Our reader’s picks are always fun, because usually it is a very close call on the winner. Especially when looking for something like fried catfish that is a southern staple. It became fairly clear in the nomination round that this would not be one of those situations. In fact this …

If there is one dish more iconic to Arkansas than any other, it might be fried catfish. If you grew up here your whole life like I have, then you have likely eaten several tons of catfish. Fried catfish may be more iconic in the backyard fish fries, but there …

If you are a regular reader here, chances are you have gotten out to try most of the food highlights that Little Rock has to offer. If not, we have plenty of restaurant guides out there to get you started. When you eat out regularly though, where do you go for …

At Rock City Eats, we’re in the business of reporting on and promoting Central Arkansas’ food scene. There really is a lot here to enjoy, and even the most mediocre local restaurant here does a better job than a vast majority of the chain restaurants that still dominate the landscape. …

In Staff Picks, each of us tells of our favorite foods around town. We each get three top picks, so if a dish falls on this list, you know it’s got to be good. In no particular order, here are our favorite salads in Little Rock (*and Hot Springs). Becca …

Summer often means extra kid time while they are out of school, which can wreak havoc on lunch plans for someone who loves good food. Throw a picky eater into the mix and you can easily get sucked into the eating at Chick-fil-a everyday hell. Even worse, most local restaurants …

I have been office-less for over 4 years now, one thing that is critical is finding a good space to meet people and change environments to get work done. My home office is fantastic, thanks to a recent upgrade, but I still find myself in frequent need of an external …

Every major city in the United States has something completely unique about its food scene, something that can’t be found anywhere else. These peculiarities are what give each food culture its vibrance and character. San Francisco wouldn’t be the same without sourdough bread. Santa Fe wouldn’t be as soulful without …

How can you say no to warm, gooey cheese atop a crunchy chip? Spicy, meaty, tangy or even plain, there’s no wrong way to cheese dip. Accept – there are some ways better than others. Next time you’re out and in the mood for that delectable dip check out the …