In AY’s March issue, we looked at 100 restaurants that you have to visit before you die. From fine dining restaurants to hole-in-the-walls, the Arkansas Food Lover’s Bucket List is a great place to start when you’re looking for a fantastic spot to eat in the Natural State. But it’s just that – a starting…
by Juliana Goodwin Six miles from Norfork, nestled in the wilderness overlooking a tranquil stretch of the White River, is River Run, a renowned restaurant that is part of PJ’s White River Lodge. Despite its remote location, weekends are often booked so reservations are strongly encouraged. The wrap-around deck, with views of the river, is a popular…
It’s a coffeehouse by day, a cool bar and lounge by night. It’s Walter’s Coffee & Speakeasy in the Heights. Lou Anne and Eric Herget, who own Heights Corner Market, saw an opportunity to open a coffee bar after the Starbucks three blocks west closed in December. And then with the quaint property that once…
Tomorrow is a big day for Searcy! Small Business Revolution will be announcing the winner of the Season 4 Small Business Revolution competition. Needless to say, Searcy residents (and supporters) are on pins and needles! To celebrate the occasion, there will be a community watch party on the Harding University campus in Searcy. While the…
When most people think of Mardi Gras, they immediately think “New Orleans.” This year, though, Arkansas is doing its best to give the Crescent City a run for its money. A number of Mardi Gras events will be taking place all around the state this weekend to commemorate Fat Tuesday. One of the most exciting…
I wanted something salty and creamy for dinner last night. And I wanted an excuse to make cilantro lime rice (find the recipe in the February issue of AY Magazine) along with salsa and chips. Hello, creamy chicken enchiladas made with real whipping cream! I prepare mine with corn tortillas since I have a…
The weather may be cold and dreary today, but soon, spring will break through and shine her rays over Arkansas, bringing forth beautiful flowers throughout Arkansas. One of the best spots in the state to see the eruption of spring flowers is Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs. Thousands of crocus, daffodils and hyacinths bloom,…
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Open up this month’s AY Magazine, and you’ll see that readers chose Chef Jamie McAfee as the Best Chef in the state. He’s the general manager and executive chef at the Pine Bluff Country Club and has been cooking all of his life. His father was the chef at the Delta Country Club in McGehee from…
Are you all about that jazz? Maybe you’d like a little “Razzle Dazzle” this weekend. In other words, if you’re a theater fan, you’ve got to check out the Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s production of Chicago this weekend! On Thursday, you can catch an early performance. Tonight’s preview performance starts at 7 p.m. If you can’t make…
