My first trip to the much-anticipated Cypress Social in North Little Rock took a little longer to happen than I wanted, but such is life during a pandemic when my indoor dining has been non-existent. As for takeout? Cypress Social offers it, but my inaugural visit wasn’t going to be takeout. I had my…
With the return to some sense of normalcy comes one of the most cherished events in the food and drink industry: Happy Hour. Remember that glorious concept? Well, it still exists, and in the Little Rock area, we have several great options. A.W. Lin’s: Offers a Happy Hour at both its locations (Chenal and…
After covering food and drink for nearly a decade here in Little Rock, I have learned a few very random tidbits within the industry, and while I wouldn’t necessarily categorize these as secrets, the following 20 helpful hints are probably ones you did not know about the restaurants you love … until now! The Search…
The long wait is almost over. Chi’s Chinese Cuisine at 17200 Chenal Parkway is bringing back its popular dim sum, starting this Saturday, April 10. Dim sum menu items (menu below) will be available seven days a week for dine-in and takeout, and dim sum carts will be served every Saturday and Sunday from 11…
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…
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…
I love a good steak marinade, especially one that incorporates both soy sauce and fresh ginger. To me, ginger is one of the very best ingredients on the planet. So, after I got my hands on two thick New York strips from Rabbit Ridge Farms in Bee Branch, I set out to find a simple…
by Kevin Shalin // Photos by Jamison Mosley There is a very good chance you have eaten one of Matcha Norwood’s desserts and did not even know it. Maybe it was a cinnamon roll from her original business, Cinnalightful. Those were popular. Maybe it was at one of the Yellow Rocket Concept restaurants that…
Restaurants and just about any and every business involved with food and drink is going through a transitional period. With that said, here is a comprehensive list of places throughout the area that are hiring. If you would like to be added to the list, please do not hesitate emailing: kshalin@aymag.com. Baja Grill: Is hiring…
A recent Spring Break getaway found me in Eureka Springs, and while I’ve long enjoyed many of the town’s restaurants, beer is now officially on my must-do list for future visits, thanks to a visit to Gotahold Brewing. Gotahold, owned and operated by the husband-and-wife duo of Dave Hartmann and Wendy Reese Hartmann, opened in…
