The Home Builders Association of Greater Little Rock (HBA-GLR) is proud to present the 68th Annual Home Show. The HBA-GLR is a trade association that supports and strengthens the housing industry in central Arkansas for its members and for the public. As a local chapter of the National Home Builders Association, we are one of…
By Kenneth Heard Whether it’s the rich aroma of sweet chocolate or fresh mountain breezes and scents of cooked ribeye and chicken, love is in the air in Arkansas this Valentine’s Day weekend. And, despite the Natural State’s next-to-last ranking as one of the least amorous states in the country by Wallethub.com, a…
Stay “in the know” about all the great events going on around Arkansas. AY’s Publisher, Heather Baker, will tell you what the hot spots are this weekend. Thursday, Jan. 23 What: Brown Bag Lunch Lecture: Wiley Jones Where: Old State House Museum When: 12 p.m. This lecture will explore the contributions that Wiley Jones made…
This award recognizes those long-standing restaurants that have become legendary attractions in Arkansas.” Bruno’s Little Italy Established 1949 Little Rock The story of Bruno’s Little Italy lies in the namesake surname’s family’s history book. Three Bruno brothers emigrated to the United States from Naples, Italy, by boat in the early 1900s. But Ellis…
Little Rock is losing one of its culinary icons. Chef Matt Bell is making the move to Nashville. The chef-owner of South on Main, Bell is taking over as the executive chef for Gray & Dudley at Nashville’s 21c Museum Hotel. He reportedly is set to start in Nashville in February. “We are…
“This award honors a chef, cook and/or restaurant owner in Arkansas who has made significant achievements in the food industry.” Scott McGehee Executive Chef, Yellow Rocket Concepts There is no doubt to Scott McGehee’s stardom in the central Arkansas culinary arena; if not by name alone, then certainly by his work. McGehee is…
The Arkansas Department of Health reports that 27 Arkansans have died from the flu so far this season. The Little Rock Region Metro seeks public comment on ways they could improve their services. Among the potential changes, Rock Region is considering altering routes, adding buses and expanding routes into Faulkner and Saline County. If you’re…
Two restaurants in the greater Little Rock area are closing this month. The first big closing is happening in North Little Rock in the busy McCain Mall sector. Johnny Carino’s closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The closing for the North Little Rock location appears to be an isolated instance. The Austin, Texas-headquartered chain…
“This award honors a community food-themed event or festival that makes our state a great place to live and visit.” International Greek Food Festival Pulaski County – Little Rock Residents of central Arkansas and beyond know this annual tradition better than almost any other. For almost 40 years, the International Greek Food…
“This award remembers the collective culinary legacy of a once-and-always influential Arkansas restaurant that has since ceased operations.” Mary Maestri’s Italiano Grillroom Tontitown, Springdale 1923 – 2016 For nearly a century, this generationally-spanned product of the Maestri family was a staple of the Northwest Arkansas community. The story of this Italian eatery is…
