One of Little Rock’s better affordable dining options has closed. Chicago’s Phillys and Gyros on University Ave. announced last week it would be shutting the doors on its restaurant across from UA Little Rock. Owner Fred Farrah announced on Facebook that he is working on a new location somewhere in West Little Rock. Farrah opened …
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It’s not officially spring until Capi Peck puts her famous strawberry shortcake back on the Trio’s menu. That happens this weekend; specifically, it happens at 5:30 p.m. this Friday. Trio’s puts its signature dessert on the menu as soon as Arkansas strawberries are in season. After Arkansas berries are done for the year, Trio’s switches to …
Rumbles: Trio's Strawberry Shortcake is Back, The Pantry Turns 9, Rock Town Honors Read More »
Hillcrest’s bar scene is getting a solid upgrade in the next couple of months with the opening of Proof Bar + Lounge. Proof is the concept of Gene Lee, longtime bar manager at The Pantry and The Pantry Crest. Lee last week completed the purchase of Next Bar and Bistro on Kavanaugh Blvd. near Kemuri …
Proof Bar + Lounge Coming to Hillcrest in February Read More »
Longtime bar manager at The Pantry Eugene Lee is leaving that job after purchasing Hillcrest’s Next Bistro and Bar. Lee has spent years making The Pantry and The Pantry Crest into one of the better bar programs in Little Rock. Having spent a few evenings at Next, I have little doubt that Lee will provide …
Rumbles: New Owner for Next Bistro, Wee Betty's Closes, kBird Winter Break Soon Read More »
We at Rock City Eats eat quite a lot around town. But in comparing notes for this week’s Best of 2017 series, we found that maybe we aren’t consuming as many desserts as we are drinks and savory dishes. That’s a shame, and something we will be doing better at going forward, because Arkansas has …
Arkansas’ top cooking competition is going social. The 2018 Diamond Chef competition is looking for ten competitors for the opening round of the annual cook-off, and this year, you get to decide who competes. From now until Nov. 6, you can visit the Diamond Chef “Makin’ the Cut” webpage, watch the videos of prospective competitors, …
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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 salads in Little Rock (*and Hot Springs). Becca Bona Trio’s Chicken Salad at …
Staff Picks: Our Favorite Salads in Central Arkansas Read More »
Very few restaurants in Arkansas have as loyal a following as The Pantry and The Pantry Crest. Tomas Bohm’s cherished establishments have inspired plenty of return visits with a European comfort food menu that manages to feel instantly familiar while still staying true to its origins. This weekend, The Pantry turns eight years old, while …
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The first snow of winter has come and gone, and though Arkansas weather is anything but consistent, we are certainly in the middle of our cold season. If you’re like me, this is the time of year where you look for your favorite comfort food dish. Forget the calorie-counting; familiarity, nostalgia and just flat out …
There is nothing in the food scene that Little Rock does better than drinks. Don’t misunderstand; there are outstanding restaurants and chefs in Central Arkansas that are doing outstanding work. But for its size, the Little Rock area has a simply staggering amount of quality breweries and bars (and one world-class distillery to boot). A …