Summer is in the air, and there’s no better time to kick back with friends at your favorite watering hole. In Central Arkansas, few places have a better vibe for relaxing with a brew than Flyway Brewing. With the Beer and Bar Food Buck List tour in full swing, AY President and Publisher Heather…
Vegetarians and cheese lovers, say hello to your new favorite dish: Grilled Cheese’Dilla Tacos at Heights Taco and Tamale. A taco-take on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, the Cheese’Dilla has jack and cheddar cheese, caramelized onions and pickled jalapenos grilled on a flour tortilla – maybe better than the sandwich. The outside leaves…
We have no shortage of food news throughout Arkansas, so each week, we’ll be providing you with a snapshot of the goings-on inside the culinary world, from events to specials to restaurant openings to awards. Do you have news to share? Please email our food editor, Kevin Shalin, at kshalin@aymag.com. Count Porkula is launching…
The Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 6-2 on Monday, advancing the Hogs to a Super Regional in dramatic fashion. It was a nail-biting night for Razorback fans on Monday. Nebraska defeated the Hogs 5-3 Sunday to force the elimination game in the Fayetteville Regional, and the Cornhuskers took a 2-0 lead…
Count Porkula BBQ is opening its first standalone restaurant in partnership with JTJ Restaurants LLC. The Little Rock barbecue favorite will be opening the restaurant at the former Ozark Country Restaurant location, at 201 Keightly Drive in Little Rock.The design phase has already begun with an expected opening in early 2022. In addition…
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort is planning an earlier start to its horse racing season by adding December race dates. The Hot Springs track announced that it plans to begin its horse racing season on Friday, Dec. 3, hosting a 66-day season that lasts through Sunday, May 8, 2022. According to a company release, this…
For this week’s Hometown Heroes, AY About You sits down with Officer Jason Roberts, who is preparing to retire after a lifelong career with the Little Rock Police Department. Public service runs in the Roberts Family. Roberts was born in Columbus, Mississippi to parents William and Sheila Roberts. Roberts’ father had a career in…
We love getting cooking inspiration both from AY About You’s monthly recipes in the magazine but also from the World Wide Web. This one comes from an account we kind of obsess about-Instagram account for @dianemorrisey. Shout out to Diane on terrific creations that are fairly easy and oh-so-delicious. Stuffed Stromboli with Marinara…
If you’re wondering, I’m still thinking about my stay at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge and the wonderful people I met and stories I heard. That experience will stick with me forever, but that same weekend I visited Turpentine, I also became familiar with the neighboring area of Eureka Springs and the rich history that lies…
Razorbacks head football coach Sam Pittman will be honored by the Boys & Girls Club of Central Arkansas for its 2021 Leader of the Year Banquet. This year, the banquet will be held at War Memorial Stadium on Thursday, June 10 from 6:30-8 p.m. David Bazzel, a talk radio host for 103.7 The Buzz…
