Betsy Parkinson Manning didn’t set out to become a clothing designer and business owner. The way she tells it, her trajectory was medical school studying child psychology and development, but a crazy thing happened on the way to class at Baylor University. Her classes for the major were in the same building as the design…
The University of Arkansas – Pulaski Tech Foundation is gearing up for its 11th year of fierce food competition. 2018 Diamond Chef Arkansas is set for 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 19 at the UA – Pulaski Tech Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute. Individual tickets cost $150. Sponsorships start at $2,500. For more information…
In our Lunching in Little Rock blog series, Michael Kirkpatrick will explore and review the best restaurants in Little Rock and its surrounding area – all in time to get back to the office. This week, Michael ate lunch at District Fare. There are a couple of things about a low-carb diet that make it enjoyable: meats…
Ryan Merritt McGehee, owner of The Clean Eatery, breaks down the ketogenic diet. The Clean Eatery has a special offer for AY readers. Use the code AYMag to get employee pricing when you sign up for your order. The ketogenic diet is getting more and more popular due to its effectiveness for weight loss and numerous health benefits. As a…
Celebrate local cuisine at Local Food Legends, a cooking competition hosted by New South Produce Cooperative and Heifer USA. Join Heifer and New South from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday at Heifer Village and Urban Farm, located at 1 World Avenue in downtown Little Rock. Snack on samples from Little Rock favorites At…
The irreverent new comedy and recent off-Broadway hit Vietgone will begin performances at TheatreSquared on March 14. Set in 1975 after the fall of Saigon, this New York Times Critics’ Pick is a stranger-than-fiction true love story between two refugees: he’s lost his wife; she’s lost her fiancé — and now, they just might find…
Thursday through Saturday Catch all 14 championship girls and boys games live this weekend at the 2018 Arkansas State High School Basketball Finals in Hot Springs. Hosted by Arkansas Activities Association and Visit Hot Springs the Finals will be held at the Bank of the Ozarks Arena, 134 Convention Blvd. Ticket prices are $8 per…
AY’s resident food expert Kat Robinson knows a thing or two about pie. And that’s why she’s the star of a new AETN show, Make Room For Pie, which premieres Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. We recently sat down with Kat to learn a little bit more about her, the show and sweet Arkansas pie.…
Fassler Hall is bringing a taste of Germany to downtown Little Rock. The brand new restaurant, complete with beer garden, is serving up German beer, sausage, pretzels and a Bavarian atmosphere. Located at 311 East Capitol Avenue, the beer hall opened up right next door to Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge, Little Rock’s newest bowling…
Read on to discover this year’s Arkansas Food Hall of Fame winners and finalists. Look for our full feature on the winners and finalists in our March issue. Food Themed Events Winner: Gillett Coon Supper Nominees: Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival, Hope Watermelon Festival, International Greek Food Festival, World Championship Duck Gumbo Cook Off The Proprietors…
