Izard Chocolate

Izard Chocolate to Close Permanently Saturday

After roughly five years in business, Izard Chocolate in Hillcrest is closing up shop. Owner Nathaniel Izard launched a first-of-its-kind chocolate business in 2014, focusing first on dark chocolate bars before launching a line of dark chocolate caramels and roasted coffee. Izard Chocolate’s last day will be this Saturday, March 23, at the Beechwood Street …

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Rumbles: Lee Edwards Pop-Up, Dos Rocas Announced, B Street Rib Off in April

One of Little Rock’s most important bar figures is coming back to town for a special one-night event. Lee Edwards of spirits importer Haus Alpenz will hold a pop-up event at the new Proof Bar + Lounge in Hillcrest on Tuesday, April 3. Edwards will be mixing special cocktails using spirits from the Haus Alpenz …

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Growlers: Stone's Throw S'Mores and Pours, Rebel Kettle Alphaholic is Back, Lost Forty's Wandering White Hop

Stone’s Throw Brewing is going full steam into the holiday season with a triple release on Friday paired with a cold-weather tradition. The brewery is holding a campfire event it’s calling “S’Mores and Pours,” an outdoor marshmallow roast with Izard Chocolate bark and Loblolly marshmallows made with Stone’s Throw’s Shamus Stout. You can pair those …

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Izard Chocolate Starts Coffee Venture in Redbeard Roasters

The company producing some of the best chocolate in Arkansas is breaking into the coffee roasting business. Nathaniel Izard, owner of Izard Chocolate, has partnered with Stephen Riemar to start up Redbeard Roasters, a coffee roasting retail business selling primarily online. For Izard, the venture comes as a natural extension of the chocolate storefront he …

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Rumbles: Patio Construction at The Fold, Capital Bar and Grill's Rare Whiskey Dinner, Redbeard Coffee Roasters Opens

News The Fold has begun construction on its patio area to turn the space into a convertible dining area. That means you’ll be able to enjoy the enclosed patio when it’s cold outside, and the restaurant will open it up for the warmer months. As to what the finished reveal will look like, general manager …

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Rumbles: Lilly's Dim Sum, B-Side to Close; KWAC Expands Dining Room; Izard's Rock Town Caramels Return

News This is your last week to eat at popular West Little Rock restaurants Lilly’s Dim Sum Then Some and B-Side. Owner Nancy Tesmer is closing the two eateries after 14 years in business and will move to Chicago to help a family member with health needs. Tesmer and now-Little Rock city director Kathy Webb …

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Rumbles: Treatsie Hires Kelli Marks, Flyway Plans Big Events and Damgoode Goes Mobile

News For those of you wondering what Kelli Marks would do after Sweet Love closed, it seems she is wasting little time getting back to work. Marks has been hired by Treatsie to head up its digital content department. Before she opened Sweet Love, Marks worked for a creative agency, and Treatsie says her dual …

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Rumbles: Lost Forty Project Foundation, Beer on the Radio and a New Conway Burger Joint

News Lost Forty Brewing has announced a new partnership with the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission to start the Lost Forty Project Foundation. The foundation will work to promote conservation projects through fundraising and raising public awareness. The Lost Forty Project Foundation will kick off at the brewery’s first anniversary celebration (details below). Lost Forty Brewing …

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