BAJA GRILL Baja Grill is a vibrant, Mex-Cali eatery and margarita bar with locations in the Heights and in Benton. The eatery’s array of carnivorous, as well as vegetarian and vegan options, are bound to make everyone’s mouth water. The restaurant’s colorful twist on Mexican food can be observed from anywhere in the restaurant,…
By Julie Craig // Photos Courtesy of River Rock Builders Healthy. Sustainable. Livable. Award-winning. These are all stellar ingredients when they mix to make up an entire eco-friendly home recipe for success. Homeowners Ann and Dr. Rick Owen researched their share of environmental homebuilding components before embarking on a dream journey with River Rock…
“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” The quote is credited to a French writer in the 19th century, but I feel like it describes where we are now in 2020. Yes, the pandemic is the defining moment of the year, but from my vantage point, the show must go on. With…
By Kaitlin Barger INGREDIENTS: 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp 14 ounces sausage (pork or chicken), sliced 2 medium zucchini, sliced 2 medium yellow squash, sliced 1/2 bunch of asparagus, cut into halves or thirds (depending on size) 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, (see recipe below) 2 tablespoons…
By Nic Williams Ingredients for cake: Nonstick baking spray (optional) 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon allspice or cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 eggs, whisked 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, plus extra for garnish 2 bananas,…
By Dustin Jayroe // Photos By Jamison Mosley “Casual, Southern food with no attitude.” That’s how the acclaimed interior designer, Garry Mertins, sums up the vibe of Central Arkansas’ latest culinary venue, Cypress Social, the newest creation of local restaurateur Jim Keet and his sons Tommy and Jake. And like all of Keet’s endeavors,…
By Joe David Rice What do cacao, cotton and hibiscus plants have in common? They’re all related to okra. And, for the most part, they’re held in much higher regard than their misunderstood and maligned cousin. Okra often generates negative reactions, especially among those who have limited experiences with this versatile vegetable. I’ve…
Trinity Development is one of the oldest and largest land development companies in Conway. It was founded in 1977 by the late Robert L. Ott. Currently, Trinity Development is operated by Jim Rankin Jr., Adam Harrison, Courtnie Pledger, Jeremy Gass, Talon Houston, Lindsay Stobaugh and Harleigh Lagasse. Trinity Development owns and manages more than 300,000…
The I-30 corridor is one of the most frequented strips for commuters and tourists alike, traveling to, and from, far and wide. But there’s one destination on this interstate that is just as popular a place to set a navigation map to, and it doesn’t require crossing state lines: McElroy Tops and Floors. It’s all…
When people refer to one’s living arrangements, there’s a reason why one phrase reigns supreme to all others. You’ll likely never hear someone ask if you’ve got four walls around your bed, or if you’ve got a door to unlock at night; it’s “a roof over your head.” Because fundamentally, this is the most important…
