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Slader's Alaskan Dumpling Co. Rolling Out Little Rock Food Truck in Early 2015

1 Comment / Food News, Food Truck / By Rock City

Ever tried “Alaskan Dumplings?” I hadn’t either until a recent trip up to Searcy and a visit to Slader’s Alaskan Dumpling Company. It’s a small, brightly-colored blue-and-gold building just off the Harding University campus, owned and operated by a young, Alaska native named Slader Marshall. Marshall has been building a loyal following at his dumpling house …

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First Look: Three Fold Noodle and Dumpling Co.

Leave a Comment / Downtown, Food News, Little Rock / By Rock City

I got a chance to take a sneak peek inside the brand new Three Fold Noodle and Dumpling Co. in downtown Little Rock, and from what I saw … and tasted … there’s plenty of reason for optimism. The décor and atmosphere are quite inviting, highlighted by white walls, exposed brick and big windows looking …

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First Taste: Lost Forty Brew Debuts at Flying Saucer

Leave a Comment / Drink, Food News / By Greg Henderson

Lost Forty Brewing (part of Yellow Rocket Concepts’ burgeoning empire) debuted three of its new beers at the Flying Saucer this Wednesday (12/10) evening. This event was highly anticipated, as evident by the clamoring crowd and the many recognizable faces within the bar and liquor communities. The buzzing crowd was treated to three beers Lost Forty …

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Merry Christmas: Your Complete Ordering Guide to a Little Rock Holiday Feast

Leave a Comment / Food News, Heights, Hillcrest, Little Rock, North Little Rock, River Market, West LR / By Rock City

In need of a little assistance this Christmas? Well, whether you’re looking for someone to cook the turkey, bake a cake, or make all the sides … one thing is for certain, this guide has you covered! South on Main: Check out SoM’s full holiday ordering menu, highlighted by David Burnette’s spectacular egg nog and …

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Local Stocking Stuffers: Gifts For A Cook

Leave a Comment / Food News / By Greg Henderson

Foodies love to eat, but occasionally they like to flash their cooking skills as well. So for the second part of our Local Stocking Stuffers series we hit up the cookware experts Eggshells Kitchen Co. to find the best stocking stuffers for a cook. Cutting Gadgets (above): Shown – Veggie Peelers (Julienne & Serrated), Ceramic …

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Blue Canoe Brewing Company Opens In River Market District

Leave a Comment / Drink, Food News / By Greg Henderson

Blue Canoe Brewing Company at 425 E. Third Street in the River Market District’s Tuf Nut building (next to Brown Sugar Bakeshop) officially held the soft open of their tap room today (December 6th). Owners Laura Berryhill and Patrick Cowan will feature eight of their own craft brews on tap and in growlers in the new location …

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Our Next Stage In Promoting Local – Rock City Shops

Leave a Comment / Food News, Rock City Shops / By Greg Henderson

The love for local small business runs very deep around the Rock City network. When I began Rock City Times in 2012 a big part of the goal was to make the city a better place by raising awareness of local businesses to a massive audience through humor. Later in 2013 I decided to expand …

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Igibon Japanese Restaurant Closing Down, Last Day is December 24th

5 Comments / Food News / By Greg Henderson

Igibon Japanese restaurant began telling customers today that the restaurant is closing down, the last day will be December 24th. Igibon is located off Rodney Parham in the Valley Village Shopping Center. The Valley Village and The Market Place shopping centers are undergoing extensive construction, which is impacting several of the shops and restaurants located …

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109 & Co. Set to Open Friday

Leave a Comment / Food News / By Greg Henderson

We are turning a lot of our focus at Rock City Eats to the underrated places throughout the city. One of my favorite places to slip off and have a drink and a long chat with friends is Maduro, now that is about to get a lot better with the change to 109 & Co. …

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Thanksgiving Food Roundup

1 Comment / Food News / By Greg Henderson

We asked you all to share your Thanksgiving meals with us, and it looks like people were eating good in the Rock. Here is a look at some of the Thanksgiving food cooked and served yesterday (click on photo for caption). Meats Sweets Sides