River Market
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 >
by George Waldon -
Ottenheimer Market Hall to Get Long-Awaited Update
Downtown Little Rock’s River Market is nearing its 30th birthday, and plans are forming to deliver an overdue update to its Ottenheimer Market Hall and twin pavilions. read more >
by George Waldon -
Little Rock A&P Tax Collections Up 8.4% in 2023
The Robinson Center and the Statehouse Convention Center both set records for the number of user days, while other downtown venues struggled. read more >
LRCVB Hopes to Boost Tourism with 10-Year Master Plan
The plan includes infrastructure investments as well as improvements to the city's downtown attractions. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
First Security Plans Move From Downtown Little Rock
The financial services company has purchased three buildings totaling 275,000 SF at a corporate office park on Rodney Parham Road. read more >
The Library Kitchen & Lounge Announces Closure
The project by restaurateur Rob Byford opened in January 2020 in Little Rock's River Market District. read more >
Ottenheimer Market Hall Makes Return in River Market
At Ottenheimer Market Hall in the River Market, four vendors failed to survive the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, but perhaps more surprising — considering that the hall’s doors were closed for more than a year — is that 11 vendors have returned. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Gusano’s Pays Back Rent to River Market Landlord
Through an attorney, the owner of the River Market property currently home to Gusano’s Chicago-Style Pizzeria says the restaurant is all caught up on its back rent. read more >
Tuesday Farmers Market Event Discontinued in River Market
The farmers market on Tuesday at the River Market pavilions in downtown Little Rock is no longer. read more >
Plans to Open The Barn Mercantile in River Market Announced
Moses Tucker Real Estate Inc. and Michelle and Leroy DuBre of Kilwins on Thursday announced that the DuBres have signed a lease for 301A President Clinton Ave. in the historic Melton Building in downtown Little Rock and plan to open The Barn Mercantile there. read more >
David’s Burgers Now Looking Toward Fall Opening in River Market
David “Alan” Bubbus, owner of the Little Rock mini-chain David’s Burgers, is hoping to open the David’s in the River Market in September or October. But first he has to finish converting an outdoor seating area into a common area for visitors to Ottenheimer Market Hall. read more >
David’s Burgers Delayed in River Market
The restaurant is to occupy the former Boulevard Bread space in the Dickinson Hardware Co. building at the east end of Ottenheimer Market Hall, operated by the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau. read more >
Live Music, Mexican Food Hub Juanita’s For Sale
Juanita’s Mexican Café & Bar is for sale, five years after it moved into its President Clinton Avenue location. read more >
by Alexis Crowe -
Damgoode Pies Moving into River Market
Damgoode Pies is taking over in the former spot of Boscos in the River Market District. read more >
by Lee Hogan -
Hardings’ Cache Restaurant a Clarion Call for Good Times in River Market
Cache co-owners Rush Harding and his son Payne are determined to be ready for their restaurant's opening in the River Market, housed in the nearly-completed Arcade Building. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Latest Project of Bobby Roberts, River Market’s Arcade Building, Nearing Completion
The newest addition to the Central Arkansas Library System real estate roster will be the Arcade Building at 100 River Market Ave. The $14 million, 59,000-SF, mixed-use project represents a loose joint venture between CALS and private development interests. read more >
by George Waldon -
Moses Tucker Announces $13M Project to Turn Arkla Building Into Upscale Apartments
Moses Tucker Real Estate announced plans on Thursday to redevelop the Arkla Gas building in downtown Little Rock, converting it into upscale apartments. read more >
by Mark Carter -