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: The Avenue Opens in Hot Springs, Mylo Roastery Coming This Summer, North Bar Opens in Park Hill
News Today marks the grand opening of The Avenue, the upscale restaurant located in The Waters Hotel in Hot Springs. The restaurant, under the leadership of former SO executive chef Casey Copeland, has been holding soft-open dinner services for the past week and a half ahead of today’s official opening. …
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: No Kid Hungry Dinner Monday, Three Sams Rebuilding Continues, The Root Nears Dining Room Opening
News If you haven’t purchased your tickets to Little Rock’s annual No Kid Hungry dinner, you’re running out of time. The dinner is Monday evening, and only a few tickets remain. South on Main is the host for the annual fundraiser, which features a charity auction and special drawings for …
Rumbles: Three Sams Keeps Cooking, Tales From the South Hits Rock Town, Bruno’s Deli Delayed
News It should come as no surprise that the Mabelvale community is rallying around Three Sams BBQ Joint in a big way. The restaurant was destroyed in a fire two weeks ago, and to keep the business going, Three Sams has begun serving its barbecue out of food trucks in …
Big Orange Spring Cocktail Menu Delivers Again
Let’s be honest: Arkansas can have some pretty miserable weather. Winters are usually wet (even if they aren’t freezing), and summers are full of sweltering days that make air conditioning almost necessary to survive. But still, there are a few months every year where Arkansas is perfect, and spring is …
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 …
Rumbles: Jerky’s Temporarily Closes, Greek Food Festival Date, Westover Wednesday Delayed
News Jerky’s Spicy Chicken and More has had a rough few months getting the new Center Street location open. Several problems with the building delayed the restaurant’s opening significantly, and now Jerky’s is closed again. Owner John Walker Jr. posted on Facebook that Jerky’s is in a dispute with Rental …
Rumbles: Rick’s Beignets to Open Restaurant, Brown Sugar Open in Park Hill, Blue Canoe Goes Statewide
News Popular Sherwood food truck Rick’s Beignets has announced it will be opening a permanent restaurant and closing down the truck. Owner Richard Rogers confirmed to me the new restaurant would be called Rick’s Beignets and Cajun. Rogers says the expanded operation will allow him to make other New Orleans …
Rumbles: Another Round Closes, YaYa’s Hires Executive Chef, Big Orange Craft Beer Honor
News Local restaurant and music venue Another Round Pub has closed its doors for good. The restaurant’s owners posted on Facebook this week, thanking fans and informing customers about their decision. Another Round opened in 2014 in the Rock Creek Square Plaza shopping center in the space that once housed …