Saline County Gets First Monthly Food Truck Meetup
Food truck meet ups are some of our favorite things. You bring several trucks together serving fantastic food and good things will happen. While Westover Wednesdays, Food Truck Fridays, and others are becoming common place in Little Rock, get outside of the city and they are hard to find. That …
Cheers & Jeers: Perfect Pasta at Zaffino’s, The Dutch Oven Delivers
Another round of Cheers and Jeers, y’all…there’s a lot to be cheering about, but a few things that deserve a small jeer. We’ve seen the opening of some great new restaurants over the last few months, but the not-too-distant future holds a lot of promise for the Arkansas food scene. …
Around the Rock: An Evening at Arthur’s Steakhouse
My food views… Major kudos to chef Brian Kearns and his team over at Arthur’s Steakhouse for hosting our 4-course, wine cellar dinner last night. Service was attentive, yet not overbearing, while the food, both excellent in taste and adequately portioned, came out in a timely manner throughout the evening. …
The Arkansas Chef’s Culinary Classic Once Again Delights
Tuesday night’s Arkansas Chef’s Culinary Classic, an annual competition between Arkansas chefs, was once again held at The Statehouse Convention Center (in Hall IV). Chefs were allowed to compete in four categories: Soup/Salad, Dessert, Entrée, or Appetizer, while providing tastings for each entry guest to sample. But before the guests …
Rock City Sweets: From S’mores to Soufflé
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 …
Around the Rock: Baja Grill Seems Right at Home
My weekly views… We all wondered how Baja Grill would handle the transition from Benton food truck to a Heights mainstay. Well … so far, so good. Three visits have all yielded fantastic food and quality service—both staples of their days in the Little Rock suburb. During last week’s lunch, …
Cheers & Jeers: All Cheers, from One Eleven to Forty Two
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 …
Around the Rock: A Trip to Searcy and Mylo Coffee Co. Settles In
My weekly views… This week’s two trips and two iced coffees at Mylo Coffee Co. have solidified the Hillcrest coffee/pastry shop as my go-to-get-work-done spot. The service is consistent, the coffee is great and there’s always a nice flow of people coming and going, making for a calm atmosphere with …
8 Great Food Deals and Values in North Little Rock
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, …
Around the Rock: Food and Service Shine at Natchez
My weekly views… We dined at Natchez this past Saturday night and found both the food and service to be outstanding. Bites of the Moroccan spiced lamb shoulder, red snapper and braised short rib were all met with favorable results, but it was my rabbit fettuccine that really stole the …