With school starting and with lots of people wanting to support restaurants without eating indoors, family meals have once again become popular. And if you live in Central Arkansas, then you have plenty of options. Big Orange Big Orange has embraced the family pack concept, featuring deals like Family-Style Thai Chop Salad, Family Fry…
It is not that often that I’m inspired to dedicate an entire post on one dish, but At the Corner’s Pyro Poutine, a hearty offering comprised of home fries, cheddar, sausage gravy, house hot sauce and chicken tenders, is not your typical plate of food. “The Pyro Poutine has been on the menu for…
Rock City Kitchen, in Little Rock, recently celebrated its one-year anniversary at the original 1515 W. 7th St. location, and now has something special planned on Aug. 20 at 1816 W. 7th St. (Revenue Office), the company’s second restaurant. “We’re pulling out all stops with this one, offering a two-piece Faith’s Fish, two-piece chicken…
There are always great things to do in the Natural State, and AY About You has compiled some of the most exciting events in Arkansas this weekend. Listen to Heather Baker this morning on 103.7 The Buzz below. https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/HbmTWVK4b6PC6n777 Thursday, August 19 What: Third Thursday Festival Where: Downtown Benton When: 6 pm Two Thursdays have…
For this week’s Woman Wednesday, AY About You sits down with Natalie Black Blaney, owner of The Fix Salon, in Little Rock. Blaney grew up in Corning, where she was the oldest of three children in an entrepreneurial family. After high school, she moved to Jonesboro and attended Arkansas Academy of Hair Design where…
It’s time once again for Heather Baker’s weekly bucket list jaunt. This time around, she was joined by KARK’s Hilary Hunt on their next stop on the Asian Food Bucket List. And everything’s better with a little Chi’s. Chi’s Asian Cafe, in Little Rock, that is. Director of operations, Marciel Antipolo, and the rest of…
Taco Tuesday: La Frontera Mexican Grill Ask any student and they’ll tell you that summer is unfortunately at its end. The heat may still be blaring, but the beloved months ending in “-ber” are just around the corner. Crisp air, red-hued colors, holidays and all the things that warm the soul are so close…
Arkansas’ first dog park and bar is celebrating its 4th Bark Day and National Dog Day with a “Bark Bar 4eva Pawty.” The celebration will begin on Aug. 26, which is National Dog Day, at a preview party between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The main event will be on Aug. 28, between noon…
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. Have you checked out the…
Downtown Little Rock’s Museum of Discovery is reopening to the public Saturday, Aug. 21, after being closed for more than six months for repairs and renovations related to winter weather damage that occurred earlier this year. There will also be a soft opening on Friday, Aug. 20. The science center experienced $7 million in…
