Photography by Ebony Blevins and Jeremy Smith The final field of competitors in the 2019 Diamond Chef competition has been set. The event benefits the University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute and has become a standout on Little Rock’s social calendar. “This event literally appeals to everybody,” says…
By KAT ROBINSON The common denominator on our state’s plate is pie. Whether you’re enjoying a fine Italian dinner, a barbecue sandwich or meat-and-three at your local diner, there’s bound to be pie for dessert. With spring in full bloom and our highways beckoning, here are a few pies from every corner of the state…
Hello, spring breakers! If you’re reading this while on holiday, just save it to your phone or computer. For those of us NOT on holiday, it is an easy salad to whip up since we are tired of cold-weather soups and chili. I love a good salad, and this is a perfect one. A glass…
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up this Sunday, but that doesn’t mean that you have to limit your partying to one day. This weekend, there’s plenty of events around the state to keep you busy! From Little Rock to Hot Springs and beyond, Arkansas has a rich tradition of great St. Patrick’s Day events. Whether…
Have you heard? Hoots BBQ in McGehee is a statewide favorite for readers of AY Magazine. After being named “best desserts” in our March 2019 issue, people are making the trip to the small town in southeast Arkansas for its delicious bread puddings, Italian cream cake and strawberry cake. So if you have Highway 65…
What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than by visiting Little Rock’s favorite Irish pub? Dugan’s Pub, on the corner of 3rd and Rock streets in the River Market, is a cozy Celtic haunt that serves up traditional Irish fare like corned beef, bangers and mash, and fish and chips. And if you’re looking to…
By Juliana Goodwin When Sam and Anna Russell moved to Bentonville in January 2016, they immediately noticed a void in the dining scene. “We have an incredible lunch scene and anything you could want for dinner, but the breakfast niche was missing,” says Anna. “Why is no one filling this void?” Breakfast is Anna’s favorite…
We are all gearing up for busy evenings now that the weather has turned the corner. I like to rely on casseroles in the freezer if I am swamped. This is something that makes a large enough serving that you could easily freeze half for another time. It’s one of the most requested recipes I’ve…
James Hale, former owner of Acadia in the Heights and morning chef at One Eleven at the Capital, will take over as chef of Capital Bar & Grill at Little Rock’s Capital Hotel. Hale, who has New Orleans roots, teamed up with One Eleven’s breakfast crew in 2017. He has made his way across the…
Have you ever dreamed of judging a Food Network cooking show, where you get to watch the chefs as they craft beautiful meals and then taste each dish? You might not be the next Food Network host, but you can do the next best thing. One lucky winner will have the chance to sit in…
