Restaurant and food news from around Little Rock
It’s Hump Day…that brutal day in the middle of the week that puts only 2 weekdays behind you, and that painful push through Thursday and Friday ahead of you. And to top it all off, you’re hungry. There you are, sitting at your lonely desk at 10:30 am, plugging away in front of some dreary, …
Food Fight: Battle Fried Chicken — Capital Bar & Grill vs. South on Main Read More »
One of the benefits of going out to eat is the chance to try something new. It is when chefs push the envelope is when I learn the most. The good news is that we can create the same kind of experience for our guests when we entertain. We can provide them with the chance …
How To Create a Memorable Experience For Your Guests at Your Next Dinner Party Read More »
It’s darn near impossible for this sweet-loving sugar junkie to end a meal without indulging on dessert. A good meal is simply not a good meal if it does not conclude with me sliding massive amounts of sugar down my throat. And so, I’ll be bringing you this new feature periodically, Rock City Sweets…my relentless …
It’s time, once again, for my periodic musings on the current goings-on in the Little Rock food scene. A time where you and I get to stroll leisurely, hand-in-hand, through my most recent escapades in eating…and little ditty I like to call “Cheers & Jeers.” Now, as you may or may not know, I’ve been …
Cheers & Jeers: All Cheers, from One Eleven to Forty Two Read More »
Great deals and values are all around us here in Little Rock. You just have to find them. Here are eight you won’t want to miss, all located in North Little Rock All-You-Can-Eat Hot Wings at Reno’s If you’re not adverse to a smoky atmosphere and have a huge appetite, Reno’s may be the place …
8 Great Food Deals and Values in North Little Rock Read More »
Yesterday I put out a call to the restaurant industry to band together to encourage local eating. There are some natural economics behind the industry working together that helps these local businesses become more profitable through cooperation. But what does this mean for the other 99% of us who are just looking to spend our …
Why Eat Local? The Economics of Ordering Your Pizza Tonight Read More »
Typically on Rock City Eats we talk about food. What food we are eating, the artistry a local is using, restaurant openings (or closings)… things like that. It is time to have a candid conversation about business however. See, when I started Rock City Eats nearly a year ago it grew out of an overwhelming …
The Challenge Quality Local Eateries Face to Drive Customers in the Door Read More »
Great deals and values are all around us here in Little Rock. You just have to find them. Here are eight you won’t want to miss, all located in downtown. $1 Menu at Brown Sugar Bakeshop Did you know that Brown Sugar has a $1 dessert menu? They do … and it’s daily! Items …
My weekly views… New storefront: We’ve been giving plenty of love this week to the new Le Pops storefront in the Heights, and for good reason … the place has a cool vibe and their product is fantastic. I took down a mango blackberry pop and also had a taste of the vanilla. Both were …
A couple of years ago I was lucky enough to stumble across a small popsicle stand tucked away in the back corner of the River Market Hall. This was before the days of proper local frozen treats like Loblolly. What I found was a unique approach using fresh ingredients sourced locally when possible. This started …
Le Pops – The Local Popsicle Shop is Open (again) for Business Read More »