Restaurants & Food
The Things We Cannot Change (Gwen Moritz Commentary)
Congress doesn’t seem to want to change what it can, but other countries will.
by Gwen Moritz -
On a monthly basis, the largest growth was in leisure and hospitality, which added 3,200 jobs.
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An 80-unit seniors living project in North Little Rock tipped the scales at $6.23 million.
The biggest federal lab in Arkansas sets the FDA gold standard. Cuts threaten its standing.
Stephens-Owned Barnaby Group Plans Pub-Style Restaurant in The Heights, Expansion to Fayetteville
The two-story space will feature patios on both levels and a fireplace-lit dining room to encourage “comfort and connection” among guests. read more >
by Jess Ardrey -
Buzzkill: Trump’s Trade Wars Threaten America’s Craft Brewers Already Reeling From Changing Tastes
Aluminum cans are in Trump’s crosshairs. Tariffs on Canadian products like barley and malt would also increase costs. And some brewers depend on raspberries and other fruit from Mexico. read more >
by Associated Press -
US Cannabis Market Grows to $38.5B
Growing acceptance of its use for medical purposes and the rising legalization of cannabis are the key factors driving the market growth. read more >
Red Door to Close for 2025 for ‘Extensive’ Renovations
The project comes after Little Rock restaurateur Mark Abernathy sold the restaurant to Remolinos Group in September. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
Capers Restaurant in Little Rock to Close After 28 Years
The award-winning restaurant is known for its fresh seafood dishes, steaks and a wine list that regularly received recognition from Wine Spectator. read more >
Westrock Coffee’s Q4 Losses Widen as Conway Facility Ramps Up
The coffee, tea and extracts company posted a net loss of $24.6 million, compared to $20.1 million in the same quarter a year ago. read more >
Zen Tea to Sell Heights Location
The location, which opened in December 2023, is listed for $19,900. The shop also plans to sell its Hot Springs location while maintaining operations in Fayetteville. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Origami Sake Partners with National Distribution Company
Hot Springs' Origami Sake announced a partnership with Republic National Distributing Company of Atlanta to expand distribution across 19 U.S. markets. read more >
Tanger Buys The Promenade at Chenal in $73M Cash Deal
Publicly traded Tanger said it expects the upscale, open-air shopping center in west Little Rock to deliver an 8% return during its first year of ownership. read more >
7 Brew Appoints Nick Chavez as First Chief Marketing Officer
7 Brew has appointed Nick Chavez as its first chief marketing officer, with plans for brand development, nationwide expansion and loyalty program growth. read more >
SoMa Commercial Property Sells for $1.25M
Tenants of the building at 1222 S. Main St. include Rock N Roll Sushi. read more >
Westrock Coffee Posts $14.3M Loss in Q3, but CEO Says Growth is Brewing
Capacity at the company's Conway production facility is "essentially sold out" for next year. read more >
2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Winners Announced
The winners for the 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame were announced Monday. read more >
Blackberry Market Expanding to Downtown Little Rock
The popular local market is opening its second location in Arkansas in downtown Little Rock. read more >
Arkansas Craft Brewing Pioneer Diamond Bear Going Up for Auction
Owner Russ Melton just turned 67 and is interested in retiring. But he hopes this isn't the brewery's last call. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Lassis Inn Lawsuit Settled in Favor of Longtime Owner
Elihue Washington Jr. filed suit in July to void the sale of the historic restaurant to Kristian Nelson after learning about Nelson's history of fraud. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
Retiring Restaurateur Mark Abernathy Sells Red Door, Loca Luna
The buyer is Remolinos Group, the organization led by Fidel & Co. Coffee Roasters and Sterling Market owner Fidel Samour. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
Canine Warehouse Fetches $2.3M (Real Deals)
Claudia’s Canine Cuisine, a 32,770-SF industrial facility in Maumelle, was purchased by J&R Northwest Holdings LLC. read more >
by George Waldon -
Westrock Coffee Reports $17.7M Q2 Loss, Conway Plant Producing
It was an improvement on the $26.8 million loss the company posted in the same quarter in 2023. read more >
The Root Café Gets $50K Grant for Renovations
The grant comes from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express’s “Backing Historic Small Restaurants” program. read more >
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