One Arkansas classic is getting some well-deserved national recognition. The Lassis Inn of Little Rock has been recognized by the James Beard Foundation as one of its “America’s Classics.” Since 1998, the foundation has recognized some of the best regional restaurants throughout the United States. Writer John T. Edge announced the honor via…
This week, we’re going all in on the Pasta Bucket List! AY About You Magazine Publisher Heather Baker and KARK host DJ Williams made the trip across the Arkansas River to visit a North Little Rock favorite that happens to serve up some of the finest pasta in Arkansas. “We are back with week…
Dining at One Eleven at the Capital Hotel will be an exclusively morning affair for the time being. The hotel’s executive chef Joel Antunes has reportedly departed the position. As a result, the restaurant has reduced its mealtimes to only breakfast and Sunday brunch. It will serve patrons Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m.…
Last week, it was announced that Little Rock’s La Madeleine location would be shutting its doors for good. Luckily for central Arkansas gourmands, La Madeleine’s former building won’t stay vacant for long. According to signage placed in front of the West Markham Drive location, Lulu’s Seafood Kitchen, a Little Rock seafood joint, stands to…
I spent a week in the kitchen yesterday. Or that’s what it felt like. I whipped up this recipe and another recipe (Indian butter chicken) and then cooked green beans to go with this and made hummus and mango lassi. (EDITOR’S NOTE: I had to edit this article this morning so I could tell you…
Video by Josh Throne // Photos by Kellie McAnulty Break out your best fake Italian accent and let’s start checking restaurants off the AY Magazine Pasta Bucket List. This month, AY Publisher Heather Baker and KARK host DJ Williams are going through the list and showing viewers some of the best spots to get pasta…
Bid au revoir to one of Little Rock’s French restaurants. La Madeleine, located at 12210 W. Markham Drive in west Little Rock, has permanently closed its doors. The restaurant’s website has a graphic that reads, “Permanently Closed. Merci and Au Revoir!” The Little Rock location is one of more than 80 La Madeleine…
I have a favorite food website. And get this, it’s local, folks! The Perks of Being Us is a husband-and-wife team who have the best culinary/fancy drink website and social media presence. Follow them on IG @the_perksofbeingus or their website-http://www.theperksofbeingus.com. They call their website a place for “cooking and cocktailing.” My husband doesn’t…
Some restaurants really don’t need any introduction. They are established – their reputations precede them. But sometimes, it’s necessary to highlight some of the elements of these classics that get overlooked. When it comes to the Arkansas culinary scene, the Capital Bar & Grill definitely qualifies as a classic. The restaurant, nestled in the…
So all this talk about dip recipes for yesterday’s big game had me whipping up hummus for the second weekend in a row. But this time, I did it similar to what is done at The Terrace, the wonderful Mediterranean restaurant in west Little Rock at the corner of Hinson and Rodney Parham Rd. …
