McClard's Bar-B-Q Added to Beasley Properties
The legendary McClard’s Bar-B-Q in Hot Springs is under new ownership, having left the hands of the McClard family after 92 years. read more >
Tagged: Restaurants
Chris Tanner Ready and Willing for Phase 2 of Restrictions
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 >
Restaurateurs Differ on Plans For Reopening
While restaurant dining rooms in Arkansas will be allowed to reopen today, being allowed to reopen and actually reopening are two different things. read more >
Staying Alive: Restaurateurs Trim & Retool
The coronavirus pandemic is hitting most business sectors hard, but few have been hit harder than the restaurant industry. A disease best fought by isolating people is antithetical to a business model based on breaking bread together. read more >
Cattleman’s Steakhouse in Texarkana Still Pleases
Prime rib and steaks are the stars of the menu, though Cattleman’s Steakhouse in Texarkana also offers options like grilled tilapia, broiled red snapper, shrimp and lobster. read more >
Burger Guru Alan Bubbus Talks Real Estate
David Alan Bubbus, owner of the David’s Burgers chain of Little Rock talks about his real estate investment philosophy and a number of new initiatives he has undertaken. read more >
Local Chefs Prognosticate Food Trends
One food and dining trend on which almost all agree is plant-based proteins and plant-based menus in general, including vegan dishes. read more >
Henrietta’s Aims to Offer New Concept
Four years after opening their popular At The Corner diner in downtown Little Rock, the King women — two sisters, their sister-in-law and their mother — are busy devising their next project: Henrietta’s, planned for the former Andina’s location at 433 E. Third St. read more >
Holiday Cheer: Give the Gift of Arkansas
Several old and new friends, people who write knowledgeably and passionately about food, shared some of their favorite gifts to give — and receive. read more >
Tusk & Trotter Finds Argenta to Its Taste
Tusk & Trotter American Brasserie, the acclaimed Bentonville restaurant, plans to open a location in North Little Rock because, says executive chef and owner Rob Nelson, the Argenta Arts District is radiating a Bentonville vibe. read more >
Purple Cow Celebrating Its 30th Year
While Purple Cow itself is a tribute to nostalgia, its methods to keep current in an ever-shifting restaurant landscape, buffeted not just by diners’ whims but by technology, is all about moving forward. read more >
Chain Testing Meat Substitute In Bentonville
A restaurant named Beef ‘O’ Brady’s is probably not the first place that comes to mind for those seeking plant-based burgers, but the co-owner of the chain’s Bentonville location says his version of the “Impossible Burger” has been warmly received. read more >
Dry County Brewpubs Now on the Menu
Several Arkansas communities appear poised to take advantage of a little-noticed act passed in the most recent legislative session, Act 681 of 2019, creating a private club permit for microbrewery-restaurants in dry counties. read more >
Poke: That’s What It’s All About
The poke trend in Arkansas shows no signs of slowing down even as some in the restaurant industry are questioning whether poke has peaked. read more >
Cheba Hut Sets Sights on Arkansas
Cheba Hut, a marijuana-themed sandwich shop chain, is coming to Arkansas, and no one you know will be able to resist the puns its arrival will engender. read more >
Cajun’s Owner Mary Beth Ringgold Dishes on Restaurant’s Closing
The last day of business for Cajun’s Wharf will be June 1, after 44 years. It’s an event frequently, but correctly, described as the end of an era. read more >
Restaurants in Arkansas Fight to Keep Good Workers
Finding and keeping good restaurant workers in the current tight labor market is a big problem in Arkansas as well as nationwide. read more >
Pot Edibles Seen Claiming Market Share
Medical marijuana isn’t even for sale yet in Arkansas, but some people in the industry are already considering the potential market for medical cannabis edibles. read more >
News Whets Local Appetite for Minute Man
The response to the news that the Minute Man Restaurant brand was planning a revival couldn’t have been much warmer. read more >
Dave’s Place Marks 25 Years In Heart of Little Rock
Restaurateur David Williams has seen a lot of change in downtown Little Rock since he opened Dave’s Place on Dec. 20, 1993. And yet in the notoriously difficult restaurant business, Dave’s Place has reached its 25th anniversary. read more >
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