This week’s Taco Tuesday takes AY to The Fold Botanas and Bar at 3501 Old Cantrell Road! According to Alex Smith, co-owner and executive chef at The Fold, the restaurant started seven years ago when she was finishing up culinary school and an old friend approached her about potentially creating “an Austin-inspired taco restaurant”. …
Check out the latest news from around Arkansas! Every day, we’ll bring you some of the best news bits from around the Internet. The Show Must Go On One of the latest in the long line of pandemic-related reschedulings is the Arkansas Country Music Awards (ACMAs), already forced into unprecedented measures in just the…
Another crop of country music performers have joined the illustrious ranks of Arkansas Country Music Awards winners. On Monday, Aug. 3, the 2020 Arkansas Country Music Awards were held virtually to honor achievements in country music in the last year. Several familiar names made a reappearance during the awards ceremony. Erin Enderlin received the…
The Junior League of Little Rock will be postponing Holiday House, its annual holiday celebration, for 2020. Now in its 30th edition, Holiday House was scheduled to be held in November 2020. Now, the organizers will be rescheduling it for Nov. 10-13, 2021 at the Statehouse Convention Center. “The Junior League of Little Rock’s…
Have you ever eaten shakshuka? If not, you are definitely missing out on a tomato-based, spiced-filled, poached egg breakfast just bursting with vibrant flavors. Truth be told, I love eating shakshuka for any meal, and it even makes for a fantastic brunch entrée. There are several great recipes out there, and most of them…
Wasn’t the weekend glorious with a respite from the heat? But you know what? It’s still August in Arkansas, and that means cool salads should never be neglected… I have a beautiful and delicious chicken salad that my friend Rebekah made for a crew. And as you see in the photo, pimento cheese was involved…
Cheers with beer in the Natural State! Just within the past decade, the number of craft breweries in Arkansas have grown significantly. According to the Brewers Association, there are nearly 40 in the state today compared to just six in 2011. As International Beer Day approaches this Friday on August 7, AY wants to…
Every month, AY About You outlines the night sky in these easily digestible guides. And stargazing in August is another one for the books. This month features local astrophotography from Arkansan Tony Milligan. You can find more of his spectacular photos on his website, Captured in Time. Moon Phases Full Moon: Aug. 3*…
Each month, I will be recapping my favorite food from restaurants in Little Rock and around Arkansas. Even though these dishes are listed in ranking order, I consider all of them ones I would highly recommend. Here are my top 10 dishes in July: Beer Battered Fried Pickle Planks at Flyway Brewing…
Add the Arkansas State Fair to the list of events that will not be held in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The board of directors for the Arkansas Livestock Show Association, which produces the annual event, announced the cancellation of the 2020 fair, which was scheduled for October 16 – 25. General Manager Doug White…
