The Faded Rose, the Riverdale restaurant serving up traditional New Orleans staples, recently celebrated its 38th birthday. Thirty-eight years for any business is no small feat, but in the restaurant industry, it represents a near monumental accomplishment. The restaurant started in 1982 with the co-owners and husband-and-wife duo of Ed and Laurie David. Son,…
Bars will soon be open again in Arkansas. However, there will be a staggered opening for two different kinds of bars. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced a two-phase opening for bars during his Monday press briefing, held this week in Forrest City. Bars that are associated with or inside restaurants will be permitted to open…
I have something for you to do on your lunch break: go by the grocery store and pick up three items. Well, make it four because you want the ice cream. And then put this in the crockpot when you get home, and you’ll have the best bedtime snack awaiting you. Thanks to my friend…
“DINE IN or TAKE OUT, we’re at your service,” say both Local Lime and Big Orange of Rogers on Facebook. Beginning tomorrow, May 18, both of the city’s Yellow Rocket Concepts commodities will again allow customers a seat (or booth) at the table in its restaurants. Neither of the eateries reopened their dining rooms…
For our safety and that of others, we come to another weekend away from our favorite venues and entertainers, but thanks to the internet and social networking apps, we can still enjoy and support our Arkansas artists during this difficult time from the comfort of our homes. Friday 5/15 Fonky Donkey Live Stream EP Release…
As the summer season approaches, Arkansas state parks are beginning the reopening process with many popular trails now available for public use. Stacy Hurst, Secretary of Parks, Tourism and Heritage, joined Gov. Asa Hutchinson today at his daily COVID-19 press conference to provide an update on state parks. “Today, May 15, is our…
The City of Little Rock has named Kathleen Caricof the 2020 Sculpture at the River Market Public Monument commission recipient. The $60,000 grant will go towards Caricof’s brushed metal sculpture titled Synergy. Synergy, as proposed by Caricof, is inspired by the energy within the West Central Community Center’s walls. “The inspiration for…
At AY Magazine, we cover a wide variety of important topics that impact that lives of people across the state of Arkansas, from food to arts to health to the outdoors and more. But one of the most critical topics we cover is mental health. That’s why we dedicate a full magazine to the…
Last Saturday evening, I was lying in bed watching ESPN. (Don’t judge, it is quarantine after all.) My family was all in other parts of the house, but that only lasted about 10 minutes as has been the case the past three months isolated at home. “Why are you watching fighting?” my 11-year-old son, J.D.…
Our friends over at pallensmith.com posted this recipe, and with it being the holy month of strawberry season and all, we thought we would share it with you. It’s just what you need to enjoy these mild temperatures and a mess of strawberries. Strawberry Tart with Chocolate Crumble Crust Ingredients: Pastry 3/4 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup granulated sugar…
