First Look: The AC Hotel Introduces Little Rock to Downtown Travelers
It is not every day we get excited about a hotel opening in Little Rock. The new AC Hotel on Capitol Ave in the heart of downtown is absolutely worth the attention for what it does to promote the downtown revival and how it represents the city to our guests. …
Rumbles: kBird Returns Monday, Valentine’s Day Seating Still Available
After its traditional month-long winter hiatus, kBird in Hillcrest will return to normal business hours on Monday. The beloved Thai restaurant has been closed since Jan. 13 while owner Richard Glasgow took his annual pilgrimage to Thailand. As usual, Glasgow kept the kBird Instagram page updated with pictures and videos …
First Look: Hubcap Burger Company Opens Today in Little Rock
When you think of a hubcap, you probably think of the shiny covers on the wheels on your car. There are a few decorating the walls of the new Hubcap Burger Company, which is open for business today. Owned and operated by Erin Griffin, the owner of the famous Cotham’s …
Rumbles: Lucie’s Shake Returns, Hubcap Burger Co. Opens Soon, Abbi’s Teas & Things Turns 2
Big Orange and Big Orange Midtown have again released the Lucie’s Rainbow Shake, aka Little Rock’s most important milkshake. 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, a Little Rock …
Haybird Closing Current Location, Will Be Part of Future Development Project
Haybird Chicken Co. launched last May as the first new idea from Three Fold founder Lisa Zhang, conveniently located in the original Three Fold location at 215 Center Street in Little Rock. Zhang stressed early on that Haybird was built as a popup to test new ideas and that they …
Pie Month Returns to the Pizzeria
February is always one of our favorite times of the year because it means it is time for the annual pie month over at the Pizzeria in the Heights and there is a little something for everyone. Pizzeria owner Jacquelyn Pittman operated Palette Catering for years before opening the Pizzeria. …
First Look: Hill Station in Hillcrest to Open Saturday
At any time over the past several years, did you ever ask yourself, “What if Hillcrest Artisan Meats was a full-service restaurant?” Not to take anything away from HAM; indeed, I called it one of the best food businesses in Arkansas while it was open. Its sandwiches are still legendary, …
South on Main’s New Owners are No Strangers to the Local Restaurant Scene
It was just less than a week ago that South on Main owner and chef Matt Bell announced his plans to sell the restaurant and leave for Nashville. Now we know that the south Main Street establishment will be in good hands with industry vets Don Dugan and Tasha Stratton. …
2020 Food Hall of Fame Finalists Announced
The Arkansas Department of Heritage announced the finalists for their annual Food Hall of Fame inductees this afternoon at an event. This year’s winners will be announced at an event on February 24th. The Food Hall of Fame allows nominations, and then a committee votes on the winner for four …
First Look: Keith & Co Brings Quality Sandwiches and Charcuterie to Jacksonville
It is not every day that we get excited about a new spot in Jacksonville, but new sandwich shop Keith & Co brings a reason to make the drive north. Keith & Co is started by Darin Keith who has offered his creative Charcuterie boards for catering prior to transitioning …