Winners have been announced for the 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame.
Launched in 2016 by the Division of Arkansas Heritage, the program celebrates Arkansas’ culinary heritage by recognizing the state’s best restaurants, proprietors and food-themed events.
Winners were announced Monday at an induction ceremony hosted by the Division of Arkansas Heritage.
“We are proud to continue the tradition of honoring the Arkansas food scene,” Shea Lewis, secretary for the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, said in a press release. “Food is an important element of Arkansas culture and what makes it unique. These winners embody this legacy.”
Each year, Arkansans nominate their favorite restaurants in five categories. Nominations then go to a committee that determines the finalists and winners. The five categories are Gone But Not Forgotten, Food-Themed Event, Proprietor of the Year, Arkansas Food Hall of Fame and People’s Choice.
Winners include:
Gone But Not Forgotten
- Juanita’s of Little Rock
Food-Themed Event
- Mt. Nebo Chicken Fry at Mt. Nebo State Park in Dardenelle
Proprietor of the Year
- Tusk & Trotter American Brasserie in Bentonville
Arkansas Food Hall of Fame
- The Faded Rose in Little Rock
- Herman’s Ribhouse in Fayetteville
- Doe’s Eat Place in Little Rock
People’s Choice
- Beech Street Bistro in Crossett
“These finalists represent the flavors, traditions and stories that make Arkansas special,” Marty Ryall, director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage, said in the release. “By celebrating these culinary experiences, we’re recognizing their commitment to great food, the communities they serve and the traditions they’re keeping alive.”
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