Hillcrest’s restaurant landscape will change in a big way over the next few months, starting this week with the closing of District Fare. The sandwich shop and charcuterie is closing Saturday in coordination with the ongoing construction of Hill Station, the new restaurant just down the street across from El Mezcal and Mylo Coffee Co. …
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Last week we broke the news that Hillcrest Artisan Meats has returned at District Fare. At the time, we didn’t know much more than Brandon Brown was back and had put five of his famous sandwiches on the menu. We’ve since learned that H.A.M. will continue to expand its presence on the menu. Brown tells …
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In a summer full of exciting news from Little Rock’s food scene, this new development might just beat them all. Hillcrest Artisan Meats, the adored restaurant that closed in December 2016, is back. And by “back,” I mean today. Brandon Brown is in the kitchen at District Fare as you read this getting several of …
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News Some big post-Christmas changes for a couple of downtown spots, starting with Bruno’s Deli, which will move its lunchtime-only operation into the Bruno’s Little Italy dining room, essentially turning Bruno’s into a restaurant with both lunch and dinner services. Bruno’s Deli will be closed while the transition is completed, a process that will be …
After five memorable years in business, Hillcrest Artisan Meats will close at the end of 2016. Brandon Brown and Tara Portiva-Brown have sold the space to Tomas Bohm of The Pantry and The Pantry Crest, who plans to open a deli-style restaurant at the Hillcrest location. For Brown, it’s a bittersweet end to a noteworthy …
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News Rebel Kettle is still awaiting its permits to get started brewing beer at its new 6th Street location, but that isn’t stopping preparations. The crew at Rebel Kettle have been stocking up on brewing supplies, including hops and other necessary items. The brewery recently finished construction on a large outdoor patio area and looks …
Ever wonder what makes some of Little Rock’s food personalities tick? Food Insider takes a look at individuals who are helping change the landscape of our city’s culinary scene. Whether they’re in the kitchen, managing a storefront, farming land or running a food truck … we’ll delve into both the professional and personal side of …
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Welcome to Rumbles, your weekly source for food news, specials and events in Little Rock. News Much-loved restaurant The Root Café is preparing for its new, regular dinner service with a series of pop-up dinners, the first of which will be held Friday, Nov. 13. This first event sold out in a hurry, so keep …
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In Staff Picks, each of us tells of our favorite foods around town. We each get three top picks, so if a dish falls on this list, you know it’s got to be good. In no particular order, here are our Favorite Sandwiches in Little Rock. Ken Dempsey: 1. Cream Cheese and Olive from Cheer’s …
There’s a good chance that any visitor or newcomer to Little Rock looking for a good meal will very soon find themselves on Kavanaugh Boulevard. The sheer number of high quality restaurants lining this most popular of streets makes Kavanaugh a force to be reckoned with. It’s the culinary life-blood of both The Heights and …
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