I’ve done my fair share of eating and writing in 2021, so before we reach 2022, I wanted to look back on a wonderful year of food with my 10 Best Dishes of 2021. Certified Truth Wings at Certified Pies I’m just a tad bit obsessed with wings and the ones at Certified…
Yes, I know the ever-popular Terri-Lynn’s does nachos and tamales and barbeque and chili dogs and pie, but this post is going to focus on their sandwiches. The fast-casual restaurant has been around for what seems like forever, and by most accounts, the big draw for regular patrons is the sandwich section of the menu.…
Conversations, Cocktails + Connections: Get to Know the Ladies Behind the Popular, Cocktail-Centric Podcast Based In Little Rock Amy Hester and Emily Reeves Dean are best of friends. The two have known each other for more than 20 years, and as I found out over a recent interview at Ciao Baci, they nearly complete…
Face Behind the Place: Joe Vincent II of Rock City Kitchen The man with many talents takes hard work to another level. Joe Vincent II is the general manager of Rock City Kitchen and Rock City Tacos. In total, he now oversees three restaurants in the downtown Little Rock area, all under his…
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 editor, Dustin Jayroe, at djayroe@aymag.com. Get to know Anna Dixon…
The Butcher Shop Steakhouse is an old-school, neighborhood restaurant that will harken you back to the mid-1990s. This isn’t a knock, just an observation. The menu is simple, straightforward, and, as you might expect, very steak-centric. It had been a few years since my previous visit, but the restaurant seems as popular as ever, evident…
It is time to get to know the heart and soul behind every restaurant experience, the server. Here’s our Q&A with Anna Dixon of Baja Grill in Benton. How long have you been at Baja Grill in Benton? July of this year. Not long, but it feels like longer. Where were you previously?…
We all have our favorite spots, dishes and restaurants, and I am certainly no different. This new monthly series will highlight my five favorites from a variety of categories. In no particular order, here are my Favorite Five Cheesecakes in the Little Rock area. Fidel & Co Yes, I just typed that these…
Do you need a little help with this year’s Christmas Eve/Christmas meal? If so, here are the restaurants, food trucks and bakeries around Arkansas with pre-order options, as well as places that open on Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day. Per usual, this is a working list, so if you’d like to be included, please email…
Jacob Chi, managing member of Chi Restaurant Group, shares the upcoming addition of Chi’s Baohouse, a new, fast-casual concept for the group. The first location at 12210 W. Markham in Little Rock (formerly La Madeleine) is expected to open in February or March 2022. “My parents are the inspiration behind the effort to…
