Arkansas has been searching everywhere for some heat the last few weeks, and Casa Mañana brought it today with their Mezquite street tacos. The Pollo al Mezquite taco and the Asada al Mezquite taco are each a party in the mouth with punches of flavor. Trying both the chicken and steak option of the…
We have no shortage of food news throughout Arkansas, so each week, we’ll be providing you with a snapshot of the goings-on inside the culinary world, from events to specials to restaurant openings to awards. Do you have news to share? Please email our food editor, Kevin Shalin, at kshalin@aymag.com. Head to the Argenta…
In 1874, Cornelia Dickson, a teacher from Camden, was going to take the train to Selma, Alabama. To do this, she first had to take a 12-hour stagecoach trip to Prescott. Then it was another three hours by train to Little Rock, where she switched from the Iron Mountain line to one headed east. Getting…
While Little Rock resides in a land-locked state, sushi restaurants, both old and new, are all over the capital city. As an Arkansan transplant, I never expected to have so many sushi options when I moved here 10 years ago. From upscale restaurants to low-key neighborhood joints to regional chains, when it comes to sushi…
For nearly half a century now, Arkansas has been known as the Natural State. It’s a phrase most of us appreciate, proud of our outdoor treasures like the Buffalo National River, Mount Magazine, the Big Woods and Lake Ouachita. A handful of key organizations to include Arkansas State Parks, the National Park Service, the U.S.…
Some of the Natural State’s top chefs will go head-to-head in the Diamond Chef competition on Thursday, April 22. Local influencers including lifestyle guru Jennifer Maune and private chef Chad Mackey will host the pre-event watch party beginning at 5:30 p.m., and the live showdown will begin at 6 p.m. Sponsors and ticket holders will…
Want to spend less time in the dentist’s chair? The best way to keep the dentist away is to up your at-home care routine. Brushing at least twice a day and flossing daily is a great start. Focusing on those two actions will keep most of us down to just two professional cleanings a year.…
