For the past five years, the state Department of Heritage honors the best in Arkansas food. Since the beginning of the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame program, foodies have gathered to pay tribute to the chefs and restaurants who have fed us and given us rich memories. This year, that gathering will be a…
The Little Rock Marathon has taken a hit, but don’t count it out yet. City of Little Rock officials and marathon staff have announced that the Little Rock Marathon will be delayed in 2021. The dates for the annual marathon have been moved from March 6-7 to Nov. 20-21. The 2020 Little Rock…
For this week’s Hometown Heroes feature, AY About You sits down with Dr. Glen White, who was recently re-elected Blue State Coordinator for Braver Angels. White considers himself a semi-retired psychologist, working part time in private practice, while also performing community service. White received his degree from South Mississippi in 1984 and moved to…
To book, or not to book, that is the question. Spring is quickly approaching even if we can’t see it through the gray, winter skies. Warmer weather and color will inevitably greet us, but what are we going to do when it arrives? Stay home or travel? Spring 2020 was abruptly interrupted, and there’s…
Nestled on the outskirts of the River Valley, a stone’s throw from Oklahoma, is the ever-growing city of Fort Smith. With endless support from the community and an increase in outside visitors, Fort Smith is making a name for itself to rival more well-known hot spots in the state. From art to coffee and…
I, like you, love a good snow day. But as my kids have moved out of the house, and I realize how sensitive I am to those all-day chocolate cookie baking days, I’m opting for soup and sandwiches. I think grilled cheese and tomato soup is the best for any day, snow or no.…
It’s that time of year again – it’s time for the annual AY’s Best Of List! This special list is a collection of the best of everything – from restaurants to dentists – in the Natural State. The “winners” are decided by the true Arkansas experts: our loyal AY readers. No one knows the state better than…
Over the past two years, I have found a true home away from home. I used to think that such a place for me was reserved for the shores of the Gulf of Mexico — places like Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. And while I do still feel a fond sense of comfort with sand…
What to do for a cold January meal? I have an idea: A. W. Lin’s in downtown Little Rock or the Promenade at Chenal. It was the perfect thing for two hungry diners for a late lunch. Hot tea came first, Thai tea (not pictured) was also served, but it was the spring rolls that…
There is more big news from Minute Man, the beloved burger joint that recently opened a Jacksonville location. They will be opening a new food trailer, which is set to travel around the state. The first stop is Wednesday, Jan. 13 in downtown Little Rock at the flagship location of the original Minute Man. …
