Arkansas’ food scene is always buzzing, and we’re here to keep you in the loop. Each week, we’ll serve up a quick roundup of what food bites are happening across the state. Have something delicious to share? Send it our way at press@aymag.com.
Bark Bar & Grille, the Little Rock dog park, bar and restaurant located at 1201 S Spring Street, is closing its gates permanently. Click here for more details.
Cable Car Pizza Company returns to Fayetteville with a soft opening on Wednesday, Sept. 2, after 11 years. It’s located at its original location, 1830 N College Ave.
The Root at Breckenridge Village in Little Rock is hosting a one-night-only, curated full-course dinner benefiting THE PULSE Initiative on Sunday, Sept. 6.
Bites & Sites of Bentonville, a brand-new guided walking food tour, kicks off on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Hazel’s Public House, located at 225 E Markham St in Little Rock, is currently in its soft opening phase!
Ridgewood Brothers BBQ is bringing its take on barbecue to Conway this fall! Click here for more information.
Loblolly Creamery, which has two locations in Little Rock and one in Benton, has launched a new collab with Get Loud, Arkansas! Throughout September, order a Get Berry Loud Ice Cream, and a portion of the sales goes toward Get Loud, Arkansas!
The World Champion Squirrel Cookoff will take place Saturday, Sept. 12, in Springdale. Click here for more details.
Wingstock 2026 is heading back to Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock on Saturday, Sept. 12, from noon to 2 p.m.! Click here for more information.
Heavenly Açaí, a family-owned shop serving authentic organic Brazilian soft-serve, will open its new location at 2603 W Pleasant Grove Rd in Rogers very soon!
Central Arkansas Restaurant Week is set for Sept. 21 through Sept. 27!
The Spa City Food Truck Festival will take place this year at Hill Wheatley Plaza in Hot Springs from Sept. 25-26.
Cinnaholic will open its new location in September at 2125 College Ave in Conway.
The Promenade at Chenal in West Little Rock is expanding its food and beverage offerings! Click here for more information.
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is opening a new location in Jonesboro this October.
Herman’s Ribhouse, located at 2901 N College Ave in Fayetteville, appears to be reopening, according to a post from owner Nick Wright on Facebook. The restaurant has been closed since late March.
The Capital Hotel is celebrating 150 years in Little Rock with a one-night culinary experience: Big Table, Little Rock. It’s set to take place at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. Click here for more details.
TrueSouth’s new season will feature an episode on Tuesday, Sept. 29, highlighting certain aspects of the Arkansas Delta. Click here for more information.
Mexico Chiquito is set to open a new location at 906 S Pine in Cabot. Click here for more details.
Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy will open a restaurant on Chenal Parkway in west Little Rock, as well as another location in Maumelle. Click here for more information.
HomeGrown Kitchen, a breakfast and lunch eatery with a commitment to locally-sourced food, will reportedly open a new location at the South Yard development in Fayetteville.
U.S. Pizza Co. is set to open at the former Outback Steakhouse location in Hot Springs. Click here for more details.
Huey Magoo’s announced that a Conway restaurant is currently under development. Click here for more details.
The Peach Cobbler Factory is continuing its rapid growth with plans to expand into Fort Smith. Click here for more details.
John Daly Pizza will soon be served within the new Willy D’s Piano Bar in the North Little Rock Arena District. Click here for more information.
Beignets & Brew, known for its hot, made-to-order New Orleans-style beignets and handcrafted specialty coffee, is expanding to Jonesboro. Click here for more details.
CAVA, a Mediterranean restaurant, is in the works at 12318 Chenal Parkway in Little Rock. Click here for more information.
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