Nothing makes long summer days better than good food. There are several new restaurants coming up all over Arkansas this summer. With diverse options all over the state, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Below are the locations for new restaurants coming soon that are sure to satisfy. Mexican Restaurants Amigos Cafe: This will…
Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Unspoiled cave formations, crystal clear streams, large flowing spring (12,000 gallons per minute), small lake, scenic trails, picturesque bluffs, fishing, campground, hiking and biking trails, picnic grounds, and swim areas. Blanchard Springs Cavern sounds like the perfect vacation location to me. Discovered in 1963, Blanchard Springs…
Saturday, June 16, the Downtown Little Rock Partnership is hosting a new event called the East Village Street Food Jam. The event is presented by Riceland Foods and will have food trucks as well as live music. It will take place on the Clinton Presidential Center lawn from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Over twenty…
Kimberly J. Williams, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism If you want to do a fun, scenic road cycling trip, head to the Arkansas Delta and check out the Sunken Lands Cultural Roadway. It’s a true experience…biking through the beauty of the Arkansas Delta and learning more about the history that makes the…
In our Lunching in Little Rock blog series, Michael Kirkpatrick will explore and review the best restaurants in Little Rock and its surrounding area – all in time to get back to the office. This week, Michael ate lunch at Heritage Grille Steak and Fin. Lunching with bankers is always fun for me. I love to observe them…
Five Northwest Arkansas bartenders competed in their region’s section of the Great Arkansas ROX STAR Bartender Competition at Fayetteville’s Cannibal & Craft Monday night. Competitors included Jorge Prado of Maxine’s Tap Room, Shaun Traxler of Vault, Andrew Crittenden of Vault, Nilson Clark of Ben’s Apartment and Joshua Blackwell-Purdy of Local Flavor Café in Eureka Springs.…
HELENA, AR — The King Biscuit Blues Festival showcases the nation’s foremost Blues music Submitted by King Biscuit Blues Festival Paul Thorn calls The Biscuit “one of my favorites” and “a wonderful event.” Carolyn Wonderland says it’s like going to Mecca: “You gotta make the pilgrimage because it’s where the music’s real.” Charlie Starr of…
Art Is In Cakes Bakery & Supply has a monthly roster of classes where you can learn to be a better baker and a more skilled cake decorator. The shop, located at 9807 W. Markham Street in Little Rock, hosts classes for kids and adults. Most classes cost $55 to $65, but the multi-session classes…
American Idol is coming to Arkansas this summer. The hit ABC show will return to the state’s capital, according to a Wednesday press release. The singing competition will visit Little Rock on Sept. 12 for live auditions. The official start time and location of auditions have not yet been announced. Tryouts have previously taken place…
Corn and Tri-bean Summer Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette Written and photographed by Ritika Gann As a new addition to the Little Rock community, I’ve found myself in a love-hate relationship with the torrid weather this June. Coming from Canada, I’m used to freezing temperatures in the winter and mild summers. I am laughably ill-prepared for…
