An 11-month-old female cougar weighing around 80 pounds was removed from a New York City home on Aug. 27. In collaboration with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the Bronx Zoo, the young cougar is being transported to Arkansas’ Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. The…
Art, specifically of the performance variety, doesn’t exactly have a history of inclusivity. In recent years, a wider range of faces and voices has begun to find time in the spotlight, representing the wide net that America has to offer. Among those at the forefront of that cause in Arkansas is the LatinX Theatre Project…
I first learned of YGFBFKitchen two years ago when it was a food truck residing in the heart of downtown Conway. The food was delicious, large-portioned and a great value. Since then, chef/owner MaryAnn Strange has moved into her brick-and-mortar spot at 800 4th Avenue, next to Tipton & Hurst, and after last Thursday’s lunch,…
The dinosaur adventure continues with an indoor exhibit for families to get up close and personal with the creatures of the ages. Jurassic Quest is bringing more than 100 realistic dinosaurs to the Statehouse Convention Center, in Little Rock, from Oct. 8-10. This one-of-a-kind event will feature dinosaur-themed rides, live dinosaur shows, interactive science…
Plenty of Arkansas restaurants have jumped into the meatless game recently — from full-blown vegetarian establishments to a handful of “V” footnotes at the bottoms of menus. One of my favorite meat replacement dishes has quickly become cauliflower wings, and Lost Forty Brewing, in Little Rock, serves up the best I’ve ever had. (And there’s…
The spring of 2020 will forever have a mark on history as the beginning of this ongoing era of COVID-19. Here in Arkansas, the first case of the disease was announced on March 11 of that year. From that moment to now, an unprecedented pandemic has lingered — with ebbs and flows, peaks and valleys…
Face Behind the Place: Kamiya Merrick of At the Corner From the soccer field to the kitchen, Kamiya Merrick’s competitive nature and fierce determination know no bounds. Soccer brought Kamiya Merrick to Little Rock, but family and food made her stay. The young co-owner and executive chef of At the Corner, the popular breakfast, lunch…
Taylor’s Steakhouse serves up quite possibly the best steak in Arkansas. But are you willing to put in the miles to get there? I hope so. From Little Rock, expect an hour and a half drive. It’s a small price to pay for steak greatness. The further you get from the capital city,…
Recipe Monday: Crockpot Hot Tamale Frito Pie Cooler weather is on the horizon, and Labor Day is next weekend. We think it’s time for cool-weather food, and the kind that can feed a few friends is perfect. Our advertising coordinator with AY Media Group, Jacob Carpenter, whipped this up and proudly showed off his…
AY About You is proud to present its inaugural Innovative Home Awards, showcasing some of the best names in home innovation from across the state. The following winners were derived from thousands of votes cast by you, our readers. Appliances Metro Appliances & More Architect TAGGART Architects Art Boswell Mourot Fine Art…
