Author: Angela E. Thomas

Home: Nantucket by Way of Russellville

The McIllwain family loved their 5,800-square-foot home, but … Photography by Janet Warlick   “It’s a wonderful home and we love it, but my husband Jonathan wanted more,” said homeowner Emily McIllwain. “We love to entertain. He said, ‘I just can picture this …’” This was an addition, rooms that would replace a gazebo and […]

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Feature: Adding Value

The annual fundraiser Taste of Little Rock is set for April 14, and organizers are looking forward to a record-setting event. After all, this year’s honoree, Bob Denman, set a record of his own. Photography by Janet Warlick (photo above: a surf ‘n’ turf from Cajun’s Wharf)   Denman officially retired March 30 as the […]

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Look Who’s Cookin’: Patrick Buchanan

A fun Q&A with some of the state’s up-and-coming chefs as well as culinary superstars. Photography by Sara Edwards Neal PATRICK BUCHANAN (Online Exclusive) Executive Chef /  YaYa’s Euro Bistro / Little Rock Hometown: Wichita, Kansas. Are you a formally trained chef or an on-the-job-trained cook? Formally trained, and I’ve had a lot of on-the-job […]

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Look Who’s Cookin’: Mark Abernathy

A fun Q&A with some of the state’s up-and-coming chefs as well as culinary superstars. Photography by Janet Warlick MARK ABERNATHY Chef & Owner / Loca Luna & Red Door / Little Rock Hometown: Little Rock. Are you a formally trained chef or an on-the-job-trained cook? I did not attend culinary school, but I have […]

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Dining Spotlight: Gourmet to Go

Let’s say you’re exhausted, but want a delicious, healthy dinner. Perhaps you’re looking for a caterer for your intimate party of four, six … or 100. No matter the size or occasion, we know just the right place: Bistro Catering & Gourmet Take Away. Photography by Janet Warlick   first opportunity to partake of Chef […]

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