Restaurant and food news from around Little Rock
Our new series, Classic Lunches, focuses on restaurants that have been fixtures in the central Arkansas midday dining scene for many years. Up first, it’s Scallions, a longtime favorite in the Heights neighborhood. The history Open since the late 1980s, this venerable grande dame of daytime dining is noted for its expansive below-street-level patio graced …
Atlas Bar has been a popular stop along the SoMa district since opening a year ago, but after a year of being open, the restaurant and bar wants to take a “spring break” to make a number of adjustments for the second trip around the sun. They will open this week Thursday – Saturday, then …
Atlas Bar to Close for "Spring Break" to Make Changes Read More »
After 5 years in operation, Damgoode Pies plans to close their Rivermarket operation on March 15th according to a letter sent to all employees earlier this week. Damgoode took over the prime location at 500 President Clinton Avenue in 2015 after the previous tenant, Boscos, closed. It was a unique spot in the Damgoode franchise, …
It’s five o’clock somewhere, meaning it’s always a good time to get your drink on! The best time to drink though is during happy hour. This list was initially compiled in 2017 but with a food and drink scene as robust as Central Arkansas, it was high time that we update it to welcome some …
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The Arkansas Food Hall of Fame inducted its fourth class Monday evening, selecting three businesses from outside the state’s two largest restaurant markets. Ed Walker’s Drive-in and Restaurant in Fort Smith, Murry’s Restaurant in Hazen, and Cattleman’s Steak House in Texarkana make up the Hall’s 2020 class. Murry’s and Cattleman’s both won as first-time finalists; …
Haybird Chicken Co. launched last May as the first new idea from Three Fold founder Lisa Zhang, conveniently located in the original Three Fold location at 215 Center Street in Little Rock. Zhang stressed early on that Haybird was built as a popup to test new ideas and that they very deliberately signed only a …
Haybird Closing Current Location, Will Be Part of Future Development Project Read More »
February is always one of our favorite times of the year because it means it is time for the annual pie month over at the Pizzeria in the Heights and there is a little something for everyone. Pizzeria owner Jacquelyn Pittman operated Palette Catering for years before opening the Pizzeria. In that time the catering …
At any time over the past several years, did you ever ask yourself, “What if Hillcrest Artisan Meats was a full-service restaurant?” Not to take anything away from HAM; indeed, I called it one of the best food businesses in Arkansas while it was open. Its sandwiches are still legendary, and it introduced Little Rock …
First Look: Hill Station in Hillcrest to Open Saturday Read More »
It was just less than a week ago that South on Main owner and chef Matt Bell announced his plans to sell the restaurant and leave for Nashville. Now we know that the south Main Street establishment will be in good hands with industry vets Don Dugan and Tasha Stratton. The Dugans are long term …
South on Main’s New Owners are No Strangers to the Local Restaurant Scene Read More »
The Arkansas Department of Heritage announced the finalists for their annual Food Hall of Fame inductees this afternoon at an event. This year’s winners will be announced at an event on February 24th. The Food Hall of Fame allows nominations, and then a committee votes on the winner for four categories. A fifth category takes …