Rock Town Distillery scored a Double Gold Medal for its single barrel bourbon in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2021. The Little Rock-based company also racked up gold medals for its Four Grain Sour Mas Straight Bourbon and for its Single Barrel Gold Promise Straight Bourbon. “To win a Double Gold…
Calling all curly girls, there is a product for naturally curly hair that needs to be on your radar. Any natural curly head knows the difficulty of reviving damaged hair from heat tools, maintaining a consistent curl pattern, preventing frizzy dryness and finding a product that works for your specific hair type. There are…
Progressive dinners are as popular as ever, and Little Rock has the neighborhoods and restaurants to help pull off a fun-filled evening of eating. Hillcrest “It is a true walking neighborhood.” What happens when you combine walkable neighborhoods with can’t-miss restaurants and great weather? Answer: a progressive dinner. Never participated in one? No…
Every month, AY About You outlines the night sky in these easy-to-digest guides. And stargazing in May is another one for the books. This month features local astrophotography from Arkansan Tony Milligan. You can find more of his spectacular photos on his website, Captured in Time. Moon Phases Third Quarter: May 3 New Moon: May 11…
The secret’s out. AY’s Best Of 2021 has officially been announced, as the top three in the nearly 200 categories were christened as this year’s class in the May issue of AY Magazine. It might be hard to believe after we’ve just spent months writing in nominations and then casting more than 100,000 votes,…
When life gives you limes, grab salt and tequila. Who R U? Lunazul Anejo Tequila, Vida Maguey Mezcal, Blue Agave Syrup, Lime, and Bitters. Blue Spixxi Manik Reposado Tequila, Blackberry Liqueur, Cream of Coconut, fresh Blackberries, Lime Blueberry Bounce House Features house-made Blueberry-Lavender-Rosemary Lemonade and Casamigos Blanco Tequila. Each glass is hand-carbonated by…
One thing that’s obvious about me is how much I absolutely love the people of Arkansas. The people in our state really go above and beyond in providing us with the best in businesses, creative outlets and quality of service. Southern hospitality is taken to a whole new level in Arkansas, and I can’t help…
John Thurman McCool was a hero at the age of seven. After serving with honor in World War II, he became a father and a successful businessman. In December 1956, he was in prison, utterly disgraced. Six years later, he was dead, slain by a person, or persons, unknown. His murder is an Arkansas mystery.…
She has played a key role in helping take Baja Grill to the next level, all the while injecting a dose of fun and good times. What does Heather Baber-Roe have planned next? Heather Baber-Roe is no stranger to the restaurant business. She grew up in Caddo Gap, where her grandparents and parents both…
Trust the roots that can’t be seen. You worked many years — the silo years — to make those roots as strong as possible. If you travel Highway 71 in southern Missouri, you may have seen a silo with a tree bursting forth from the top. If you are driving north, it’s on the…
