There are few restaurant concepts as ambitious in the state as Cypress Social, and none more important to the surrounding restaurant scene in recent memory. After a few months of delays due to COVID, they are ready to open the doors next Tuesday (August 18th) to what will likely become a destination restaurant along Maumelle …
First Look: Cypress Social Makes Maumelle Boulevard a Destination Read More »
Hey everyone, we have been a little behind with regular Rumble’s updates due to a flurry of closings and reopenings dominating our food coverage and it was easier to manage that through the Facebook page. Continue to check there for any updates on COVID related news as we get back to our regularly scheduled updates. …
When Cathead’s Diner opened in spring 2018 it served as the cornerstone of the East Village business district. It was a look into the future of the area that mixed a historically industrial area with a modern, urban feel. Now it appears Cathead’s is officially closed. The one silver lining is that our sources tell …
Cathead's Diner Officially Closes, Possible New, but Familiar, Concept Coming Read More »
Yes, usually we are restaurant-related around here, but we occasionally dabble in stories of upcoming places that have the potential to make a large impact in an area. Earlier this week we were tipped off about a suspicious RFQ for the city-owned War Memorial park. If you remember from early last year the golf entertainment …
When you think of locations for breweries that have a chance to completely change the Arkansas beer scene, Morrilton is probably not high on the list. If Point Remove Brewing goes according to plan, it will have a significant impact on how the beer business in the state operates. Point Remove is on schedule for …
Point Remove Brewing Company and Winery Coming to Morrilton This Fall Read More »
Atlas Bar today made their temporary closure, which started in March, permanent. The South Main bar and restaurant enjoyed a year run and had hoped to reopen this summer after the shutdown. Talking with owner Tony Poe, the decision did not come lightly and he struggled for weeks with the inevitable decision. “Atlas was a …
If you are a long time reader around here, you know that we hold Zaffino by Nori in the highest regard. It is the Italian food in Little Rock that we judge all other Italian food by. So we were sad this afternoon when we saw that the beloved North Little Rock establishment announced it …
We knew it was in the plans for a long time, but it appears Rebel Kettle Brewing is officially dead and buried. In its place is “East 6th Brewing” along with a new logo, funky colors, and a vastly different beer line up. The change should be expected, we began hearing rumblings of the name …
Most restaurants in Central Arkansas appear to be staying put during the Phase 1 reopening phases, deciding to stick with carry out, curbside, and delivery options instead of reopening dining rooms at 33% capacity. Most of the ones we have spoken with cite understandable doubts about profitability with the limited capacity as well as health …
We came across Fennel and Fire about a year ago when they were setting up to launch their brick and mortar store in downtown Little Rock. Since then it has become a go-to for many of our dry spices and salts that we use in daily cooking. Fennel and Fire was started by Tay Stratton, …
Fennel and Fire Kicks Your Home Cooking Up a notch. Read More »