Taco Tuesday: Taco Salad at Tortas Mexico Feeling like you’re eating healthy is nice – even if the “healthy” dish may not be as good for you as you would like to think. A salad is often a safe bet for making good choices, but those salads are also the ones that can hit…
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. Mackey’s Catfish of Conway…
It’s the day after a special holiday for our country. It’s the day after we remember those who lost their lives defending our freedom. In light of that, the contributor to today’s recipe is Justin Ray, retired from both the U.S. Army and the Arkansas Army National Guard after 22 years of service. …
Bentonville Square, with its pretty plot of green flanked by the courthouse, bank, and five-and-dime store, seems to shine brightest in the sunshine. Whether for a weekend getaway or a quick day trip, Bentonville has something for everyone. Here are five things you don’t want to miss this summer: Bentonville Bike Fest (June 18-20): From…
Arkansas native Baker Grissom is back at it, releasing a brand-new single. Originally from Sherwood, Grissom is making his mark in the country music scene. He’s making waves now with the release of his newest single, ‘Bad News.’ AY Magazine talked to Baker about his new single, his creative process and more in…
Have you ever visited a place that just changed your entire perspective on the world around you? Made you really appreciate the good people in the world who are trying to make a difference? I experienced this when I spent the weekend at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. The people, the mission and the environment all…
There are always great things to do in the Natural State, and AY has compiled some of the most exciting events. Here are the top 10 weekend events coming up from May 28-31. What: Downtown Sip and Shop Where: Downtown Fayetteville When: 4-7pm Enjoy some shopping and live music in downtown Fayetteville this Friday.…
With a skilled hand and precise stroke, photographs and paintings can be indistinguishable from one another. A reflection here, a shadow there, and rendition is mistaken for rendition. Beth Woessner captures real life in the blurred edges of watercolor painting. The scenes constructed on her canvases can make viewers wonder if they are actually looking…
At the end of each month, I will take a look back at all of the wonderful things I have eaten over the past thirty days. Here are my top 10 dishes in May. Cuban Sandwich at Pea Farm Bistro If you can find a better Cuban sandwich in the area than the one Pea…
Below you will find links to 100 black-owned restaurants, food trucks, home bakers, caterers, and bakeries in Central Arkansas. Because this is a working list, we will continue to update it with your suggestions. Ann’s Grocery BatchLife Bakery Black Swan Catering Company BlackHound Bar B Q Bliss Kabobs Bobbie D’s Southern Cuisine Bobby Loc’s Seafood…
