Rumbles: Little Rock Brunchfest, End Hunger Week at Big Orange, Flyway/Loblolly Flavor
Little Rock has fully embraced the weekend brunch service, so it was only a matter of time before somebody turned it into a festival. Little Rock Brunchfest is this Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Heifer International in East Village. More than two dozen locally owned Little Rock …
Rumbles: Lucie’s Shake Back at Big Orange, Loblolly Plans Sweet February
Mark your calendars for this Friday, when Big Orange and Big Orange Midtown once again release their February special Lucie’s Rainbow Shake. The shake itself is a simple vanilla milkshake, but it’s the four-layer rainbow cake that sets it apart. Each color is found in the logo for Lucie’s Place, …
Big Orange and Lucie’s Place Team Up for One Sweet Shake
Little Rock’s food community is wonderful in the ways it supports those who need help. One of our favorite examples starts today at Big Orange and Big Orange Midtown. For the entire month of February, Big Orange will sell the Lucie’s Rainbow Shake and donate 100 percent of the proceeds to …
Rumbles: Arkansas Burger Co. Looks Closed, David’s Burgers Bryant is Open, Big Orange/Local Lime Rogers Details
Today’s Rumbles feature is all about the burger scene in the Natural State, starting with the apparent closure of Arkansas Burger Co. on Cantrell Road. I say “apparent” because the company hasn’t answered any phone calls, emails or Facebook messages to confirm, but the restaurant has been closed for around …
Rumbles: Three Sams Just Weeks Away, AW Lin’s Opening Downtown Spot, End Hunger Week at Big Orange, Petit & Keet Launches Gameday Menu
It looks like we’re just weeks away from Three Sams BBQ Joint opening back up. Owner Annette Jones tells me the final construction step is to glaze the concrete floors in the dining room. After that, the inspectors will give the green light and Jones can start moving in all …
Staff Picks: Our Favorite Salads in Central Arkansas
In Staff Picks, each of us tells of our favorite foods around town. We each get three top picks, so if a dish falls on this list, you know it’s got to be good. In no particular order, here are our favorite salads in Little Rock (*and Hot Springs). Becca …
Rumbles: Lilly’s Dim Sum, B-Side to Close; KWAC Expands Dining Room; Izard’s Rock Town Caramels Return
News This is your last week to eat at popular West Little Rock restaurants Lilly’s Dim Sum Then Some and B-Side. Owner Nancy Tesmer is closing the two eateries after 14 years in business and will move to Chicago to help a family member with health needs. Tesmer and now-Little …
Rumbles: The Pizzeria Relocating, Skinny J’s Does Brunch, kBird to Close Next Week
News After a few months of delays, The Pizzeria at Terry’s Finer Foods is ready to move down the street. Co-owner Jacquelyn Pittman confirms The Pizzeria will close after dinner service on July 29 to prepare for the move to 4910 Kavanaugh Blvd., just a few doors south of the …
Zara’s Monthly Dessert Specials Sweetly Celebrate Life
There are few people in the Little Rock food scene as generous with their time and talents as the recently-appointed Yellow Rocket Concepts pastry chef, Zara Abbasi Wilkerson. In the few years that I’ve known her, I’ve witnessed dozens of examples of selflessness on her part, often donating her abilities …
Rumbles: David’s Burgers Cabot Coming in April, Raduno Lays Out Patio Plans, The Root Expansion Begins
News David’s Burgers is making moves with its two new locations. Owner Alan Bubbus tells me that his Cabot restaurant is just a few weeks from its April grand opening. It will be the seventh David’s Burgers location in Central Arkansas when it opens. Bubbus says he is still looking …