Restaurant and food news from around Little Rock
News out of Nashville today announced that long-time Little Rock Chef Matt Bell is taking over the executive chef role at Gray & Dudley, which is part of the 21c Hotel in Nashville. He stated that he intends to sell South on Main to new ownership. Bell follows in the footsteps of his close friend …
Matt Bell Transitioning to Nashville Restaurant, Plans to Sell South on Main Read More »
Rock City Eats has been covering the Central Arkansas food scene for nearly seven years now. We’ve had many excellent writers and photographers come and go in that time, and for the past couple of years, it’s primarily been me and editor-in-chief Greg Henderson doing most of the work. For 2020, we are focusing on …
There are more than a few of us out there that were children of the ’80s. Many of the memories of childhood, the good ones anyway, were eating bowls of sugary cereal and watching Saturday morning cartoons. It is a feeling that Trash Creamery in Bentonville captures from the moment you walk in the door, …
Trash Creamery Mixes Fun Ice Cream and '80s Nostalgia Read More »
Our whole Rock City brand was originally created with the purpose of highlighting and promoting local businesses. It is why we focus hard on the local restaurants here, and every extension of what we do carries the same mission. Over the years our work has been increasingly behind the scenes as we help restaurants, breweries, …
Stifft Station cafe and bike shop The Meteor will close its Little Rock location at the end of this month. Its last day is December 1. The Meteor took over the former Spokes bicycle shop in July 2017 and quickly became a reliable community hub for the Stifft Station and Capitol View neighborhoods. The closure …
Low Ivy Catering is offering a great lineup of holiday sides including an option to just get a little of everything. Orders are due by November 23rd, pickup is on the 27th. The full menu is here. 42 Bar and Table has a great lineup including three different turkey options, 2 different dressings and a ton …
We are teaming up with the Little Rock Trojans for the inaugural Eat Local/Ball Local event tomorrow night at the Jack Stephen’s Center while the Trojan Women take on LSU for the home opener. Since the branding of the Trojans as “Little Rock’s Team” several years ago, we have worked with them to bring more …
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The owners of At the Corner announced today their newest project, Henrietta’s, that will be in the former Andina Cafe located on the corner of 3rd street and River Market Avenue. Co-Owner Helen Grace King says the restaurant “will focus on unique ways to incorporate lush harvest and vegetation into modern plates & drinks for …
New Restaurant, Henrietta's, Coming to Third Street in the River Market Read More »
Community Bakery has been a neighborhood staple of south Main street long before SoMa was even a thing, it opened up on Main in 1952 after spending the first couple of years in Rose City. They produce fantastic bread used by restaurants all over the city, delicious pastries and cakes sold in house, and a …
Community Bakery Puts the Community Back into their Coffee Program Read More »
Copper Grill will see new ownership starting tomorrow (November 1) with former Cajun’s Wharf general manager Dan Kovach along with business partner Lelan Stice. Copper Grill was opened in 2007 in the first floor of the 300 Third Tower, during the condo growth of the period, by experienced restauranteur Mary Beth Ringgold. The restaurant leaned …