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.
Beignets & Brew, known for its hot, made-to-order New Orleans-style beignets and handcrafted specialty coffee, has officially opened at 1853 E Highland Dr in Jonesboro.
The International Greek Food Festival returns to Little Rock for two days only on Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 3. Click here for more details.
Crave Cookies will open its first-ever Arkansas store on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 1413 E Centerton Blvd in Centerton.
Starbucks will reportedly be closing at least five Arkansas locations.
Baja Grill in Little Rock will soon be turned into a new Asian-Latin fusion restaurant, Erin Jackson, owner of Baja Grill in Little Rock, told AY About You Magazine. Click here to read more.
Southern Heaux in Maumelle will temporarily close after Oct. 4 as the restaurant transitions to its new location in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Little Rock.
Ridgewood Brothers BBQ is bringing its take on barbecue to Conway this fall! Click here for more information.
The Annual Camp Aldersgate Fish Fry in Little Rock is set for Sunday, Oct. 18. Click here for more information.
Cinnaholic will open its new location at 2125 College Ave in Conway within the next few weeks.
SQZBX Pizza Joint & Brewery in Hot Springs is planning to open a second location at 362 Central Ave. in mid-November. Click here for more details.
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is opening a new location in Jonesboro this October.
HomeGrown Kitchen, a breakfast and lunch eatery with a commitment to locally-sourced food, will soon open a new location at the South Yard development in Fayetteville.
Huey Magoo’s announced that a Conway restaurant is currently under development. Click here for more details.
Blue Bell’s new White Chocolate Mocha Ice Cream is arriving in stores, combining the flavors of a favorite iced coffee with a scoopable treat! Click here for more details.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is expanding its footprint in Arkansas and Texas through a new eight-unit franchise agreement. 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.
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.
U.S. Pizza Co. is coming to Hot Springs, with plans to open a new restaurant at 180 Pakis Road. 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.
