River Market District
Downtown Little Rock to Get a Sweet Addition
A Philadelphia-based chain looks to be moving into the former Barakat Bespoke space in the River Market. read more >
Downtown Little Rock Restaurant in the Works at Former Big Whiskey’s Site
A new restaurant concept is in the works for the former Big Whiskey’s spot in downtown Little Rock, with hopes to open by early next year. read more >
Sonny Williams’ Owner Reflects on 25 Years in Little Rock’s River Market
Envisioned as a Vegas-style steakhouse, Sonny Williams’ became part of a cadre of mainstay restaurants in the River Market area along with Flying Saucer (1998), Sticky Fingerz (2000) and Flying Fish (2002). read more >
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A Hardy Breed (Editorial)
Four years after the pandemic, we see optimism in the food service industry. read more >
I-30 Crossing Project Stays in High Gear Despite Criticism
Arkansas' costliest road project ever barrels ahead on $1.1B journey. read more >
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Ideas Sought for New Green Space in Downtown Little Rock
The 20-acre space is being cleared as part of the state's project to widen and reconstruct Interstate 30. read more >
Clinton School Dean Skip Rutherford to Retire June 30
Skip Rutherford, dean of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock, says he will retire on June 30. read more >
Springdale Joins Cities with Downtown Entertainment Districts
Springdale's city council approves a downtown entertainment district, becoming the latest city to take advantage of a 2019 law that allows possession and consumption of alcohol outside bars and restaurants. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Don Dugan Gives People What They Want
It’s been almost 10 years since Don Dugan opened Dugan’s Pub in the River Market District, and since then the Little Rock restaurateur’s goal has remained the same: Give people what they want. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Disputes Doomed John Daly Steakhouse
The John Daly Steakhouse belatedly opened on Front Street in Conway in September 2017 with high hopes of becoming the flagship of a national chain. Instead, it crashed in just 10 months. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
As Stodola Steps Aside, It’s Time to Rethink Schools, Governance (Blake Rutherford Commentary)
The possibility to become a bourgeoning city of the new and progressive American South rests at Little Rock's feet. It is time for our city to reach beyond its farthest branch. read more >
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CALS Main Library Renewal Almost Completed
Renovations at the Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library, at 100 S. Rock St. in the River Market District, are to be complete this week. read more >
Selling Downtown Office Tower an Option for Acxiom
Acxiom Corp., the publicly traded data-mining company, has officially confirmed to Whispers that it is considering selling its headquarters building in downtown Little Rock. read more >
Plans for Downtown Little Rock Bowling Alley, Beer Hall Progress
A project to transform two adjacent buildings in downtown Little Rock into a bowling alley, bar and beer hall complex has cleared one approval hurdle and faces a couple more but is moving forward, developer Jamie Moses said last week. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
StudioMAIN Developing LR Financial Quarter
Aiming to help downtown revitalization reach its true potential, a nonprofit group called StudioMAIN has unveiled plans to market an area of downtown it’s calling the Financial Quarter. read more >
by Mark Carter -
Damgoode Pies to Close Rodney Parham Location
Damgoode Pies said Tuesday that it will close its carryout-delivery-only location location at 10720 Rodney Parham Road. read more >
Boscos Closes River Market District Restaurant
Boscos Restaurant & Brewing Co. of Memphis has announced that its River Market District location in Little Rock is now closed. read more >
by Lee Hogan -
Renovations at River Market Marriott Include Revamp of Restaurant
The Courtyard by Marriott in Little Rock’s River Market District recently completed $2.4 million in renovations that include a new restaurant, The Bistro. read more >
Boulevard Bread Co. Extends Hours in Little Rock’s River Market
Those who frequent downtown Little Rock after 5 p.m. may be happy to know that Boulevard Bread Co.’s location in the River Market is extending its hours, and that may be a sign of further things to come for the market as a whole. read more >
Jay’s Pizza Fills Out River Market Hall
Jay’s Pizza is Market Hall’s newest tenant. McClung told Arkansas Business in October that “a recognizable person” would be opening the pizzeria. read more >
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