Cheers in the Heights

An increase in new coronavirus cases last week means the state has put off “phase two,” the relaxation of restrictions designed to prevent its spread, including those involving restaurants. read more >

The voices of small-business owners in Arkansas betray their anxiety, even anguish approaching grief, as they fight for their future — and a future for their employees — in a world upended by a deadly pandemic. read more >

Chris Tanner talks about his plans for buying the legendary Oyster Bar in Little Rock's Stifft Station neighborhood. read more >

Only three months after opening Rebel Kettle Brewing in east Little Rock on March 21, co-owner Jason Polk is thinking about enlarging the kitchen of the microbrewery/restaurant. read more >

The recent announcement that another new restaurant will be opening on Little Rock’s Main Street lends weight to the idea that this part of downtown has the “big mo,” the momentum to keep diners coming to what once was a pretty sketchy part of town past 5 p.m. read more >

Wes Kirtley and his wife, Jamie, bought the Cheers on the north side of the river from Chris and Samantha Tanner, who continue to own the Cheers in the Heights. read more >