In a lot of ways, Stone’s Throw Brewing kicked off the current craft beer movement in Little Rock when they opened their brewery back in 2013. Over the next 8 years they committed to staying a small community brewery, anchored by their intimate brewery and tap room on 9th street in downtown and their second …
It was roughly 10 years ago that I started on this Rock City journey. The original vision, which still holds true today, was to give locally owned businesses a chance to tell their story and connect with local audiences. I love Little Rock and the central Arkansas area, and I always wanted to do what …
There is no doubt 2020 hit the restaurant and surrounding industry hard. It was, however, eased a somewhat by special rules from the state that allowed restaurants, breweries, and liquor stores to deliver beer and wine directly to customers. Those special provisions were only temporary and tied to the COVID-19 state of emergency. While restaurants …
New Bills Filed Will Help Local Business with Regards to Alcohol Distribution Read More »
We had feeling it was only a matter of time after East Sixth Brewing, which changed its name from Rebel Kettle earlier this year, would announce a closing after closing their tap room last month. Today they made the announcement official on their Instagram page, saying the brewery has ceased operations and that all remaining …
East Sixth Brewing (Previously Rebel Kettle) Officially Closes Read More »
Before 2020 I never thought I would be handing out recognition for how well a restaurant has handled a pandemic, but here we are and this matters a whole lot. Every local restaurant has been impacted by COVID-19. It has costs the local industry millions, taken away countless jobs, and closed several beloved local places. …
Around this time of year I usually announce some editor awards highlighting various areas of the food industry that deserve being called out. We will start announcing these over the coming weeks. 2020, however, was a year unlike any other. Opening a new restaurant this year takes someone who enjoys a certain level of punishment. …
Yesterday the Governor announced that restaurants and bars that have a license to serve alcohol must shut down by 11pm beginning and ending no earlier than January 3rd. The restrictions come as a result of increasing COVID numbers across the state that will only continue to rise through the end of the year. Before I …
Food for Thought: Closing down, or closing early, Restaurants for Covid Read More »
Chicken and Waffles may be the relative newcomer to iconic southern cuisine, but the Atlanta staple has made a big impact in recent years. We have seen it influence menus here in Little Rock as well as other hot spots across the south. It is the perfect combination of salty, sweet, and sometimes spicy that …
The local restaurant scene has seen most places reopen their dining rooms now. A few spots, like Allsopp & Chapple, wanted to spend a little more time to make sure they create a safe space for customers to dine while still providing the atmosphere that they expect. The extra time from Allsopp & Chapple worked …
The Extra Time to Reopen Dining at Allsopp & Chapple Pays Off Read More »
Fall weather is hesitantly starting to roll in and with it we are starting to see some new menus pop up at restaurants around the city. It is a welcome site to see a return to seasonal menus, and Petit & Keet is welcoming in both dinner and cocktail menus that take full advantage of …