For this week’s Thirsty Thursday, AY About You visits with Kendall Case from The Hangout! The Hangout is located on Maumelle Boulevard, and was formerly known as “SoBo”, which was featured on Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back last year. The establishment has been completely rebranded and upgraded. The Hangout has three…
Petit & Keet is bringing on a new executive chef to lead its acclaimed food service. Jason Reynolds will be joining the Little Rock restaurant, bringing his culinary expertise to the restaurant. Reynolds comes to Petit & Keet from 501 Prime in Hot Springs, where he served as a sous chef. He previously served…
“The Hilton was absolutely beautiful!” AY About You publisher Heather Baker and her daughter Savvy recently took a trip to Branson, and one highlight of the trip was their stay at The Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel. Heather went on to say, “When you walk in, it is so spectacular. They have a concierge…
An acclaimed Northwest Arkansas restaurant will be losing its executive chef later this year. Chef Matthew Cooper will be leaving his post as the executive chef at The Preacher’s Son in Bentonville in December. Cooper reportedly is pursuing new projects in Northwest Arkansas. His final service will be on Sunday, Dec. 12. The…
For today’s Woman Wednesday, AY About You sits down with Dr. Rebecca Glazier. Glazier joined the political science faculty at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2009 and is now an associate professor in the School of Public Affairs. Glazier was born in Missouri and grew up in Utah. She earned her…
When you want a great pizza, you’ve got to get one that has the best and freshest ingredients. In Central Arkansas, there’s no debate about where to go: Old Mill Pizza in North Little Rock. That’s why AY Publisher Heather Baker and KARK host Carmen Rose are heading to this pizza hotspot for a few…
The pandemic has been particularly trying on charities throughout the state and country. Not just in money raised but the desperate need for some to expand services. Second Chance Youth Ranch is no exception. The foster home is bursting at the seams and needing more housing to accommodate children who are experiencing neglect and abuse…
It is time to celebrate National Dessert Day with some of the very best selections in the Little Rock area. Before we get to my top 10 desserts in Little Rock, let’s first go over a few ground rules. For this list, I have excluded all bakeries, donut shops, and coffeehouses. Nothing against these places,…
Arkansas’ favorite fixer-uppers are coming back to a television screen near you! Dave and Jenny Marrs will be back, overhauling homes in Northwest Arkansas, in the second season of Fixer to Fabulous. The show returns to HGTV on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. According to HGTV, the first episode will focus on…
One of the most iconic events in Arkansas is reinventing itself for its 2020 edition. The Arkansas State Fair is beloved throughout the state, attracting untold numbers each year. But COVID-19 but a damper in the plans for this year’s fest. Fair officials canceled most of the 2020 event but will be holding a…
