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.
Deluca’s Pizza’s Hot Springs location is temporarily closed while the crew enjoys a vacation. Its operations will resume on Thursday, Sept. 17.
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.
Coffee and Ramen, a one-day-only event pairing the two obsessively crafted traditions into a single flavorful meal, will take place on Sept. 12 at Bentoville Food Theater in Bentonville.
Deluca’s Pizza, which has locations in Hot Springs and Little Rock, has been named “Best Pizza in the South” in the most recent issue of Local Palate, a magazine based in South Carolina. Click here for more details.
Bites & Sites of Bentonville, a brand-new guided walking food tour, has officially kicked off!
Hazel’s Public House, located at 225 E Markham St in Little Rock, has officially opened!
Heavenly Açaí, a family-owned shop serving authentic organic Brazilian soft-serve, has officially opened its doors at 2603 W Pleasant Grove Rd in Rogers!
Certified Pies Too has officially been approved to serve at Little Rock Air Force Base!
Stone Mill Cafe’s location at 2903 S Walton Blvd in Bentonville has permanently closed. Its other locations in Fayetteville and Springdale remain open.
Herman’s Ribhouse, located at 2901 N College Ave in Fayetteville, has officially reopened after its March 2026 closure!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Cinnaholic will open its new location in September at 2125 College Ave in Conway.
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is opening a new location in Jonesboro this October.
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 soon 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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