Rising Star: Steve Binotti of Petit & Keet
Petit & Keet celebrated one year of being open not long ago. In that first year the service and cocktail side of the business was the shining star, and rightfully so, given the rock star front of house and bar team that was assembled. The food, however, has quietly been …
Rising Stars: Saige Anderson of Honey Pies
Saige Anderson, manager and baker at Honey Pies, is a welcome addition to Little Rock’s culinary scene. You may have already indulged in a delicious, gooey pie from this sweet little shop, but let’s take a moment to learn about one of the members that helps create all of those …
Rising Stars: Kamiya Merrick of At The Corner
Sustaining a burgeoning food scene requires, among other things, a diverse talent pool. Thankfully, Little Rock has a few fresh faces stepping up to the plate. This series aims to introduce up-and-coming chefs and find out what makes them tick. Growing up, Kamiya Merrick found herself in and out of …
Rising Stars: Cash Ashley of Lost Forty
Sustaining a burgeoning food scene requires, among other things, a diverse talent pool. Thankfully, Little Rock has a few fresh faces stepping up to the plate. This series aims to introduce up-and-coming chefs and find out what makes them tick. Although born and raised in Little Rock, Lost Forty Brewing’s …
Rising Stars: Cody Rudd of So Restaurant
Sustaining a burgeoning food scene requires, among other things, a diverse talent pool. Thankfully, Little Rock has a few fresh faces stepping up to the plate. This series aims to introduce up-and-coming chefs and find out what makes them tick. It’s a rare thing when a successful, beloved restaurant with …
Rising Stars: Liv Thompson of Raduno Brick Oven & Barroom
Sustaining a burgeoning food scene requires, among other things, a diverse talent pool. Thankfully Little Rock has a few fresh faces stepping up to the plate. This series aims to introduce up-and-coming chefs and find out what makes them tick. Often the greatest efforts in a restaurant happen behind the …
Rising Stars: Sammy Cyz
Sustaining a burgeoning food scene requires, among other things, a diverse talent pool. Thankfully Little Rock has a few fresh faces stepping up to the plate. This series aims to introduce up-and-coming chefs and find out what makes them tick. Model, outdoor enthusiast, and determined young chef, Sammy Cyz doesn’t …
Women in the Food Industry: Amanda Leigh Ivy
During the beginning of her career, Amanda Leigh Ivy didn’t want to be known as a baker, she wanted to be known as a chef who could hold her own. The Mississippi native needn’t have worried too much, as these days she serves as the Sous Chef of the newly …