Dining Spotlight

Let The Good Times Roll

By Brigette Williams :: Photography by Jamison Mosley     What happens when two dining powerhouses join forces? When it’s the legendary Louis Petit of Jacques and Suzanne, and the formidable Jim Keet of Taziki’s and 100 other restaurants, it’s the realization of a shared dream—Petit & Keet Bar and Grill.     ouis Petit […]

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Haute Cuisine With Home-Like Comfort

Pine Bluff Country Club is the place to experience a posh meal in an intimate setting filled with Southern charm. With his savory and sweet kitchen creations, Chef James McAfee has been satisfying the palates of members and guests for many years at the 100-plus-year old establishment. By Jillian McGeehee :: Photography by Cindy Momchilov   […]

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Dining Spotlight: Catfish Cravings

Childhood Friday night catfish dinners are now provided daily for those in search of a meal cooked from the heart. Photography by Janet Warlick Top photo: Founder Travis Hester inside his newest Eat My Catfish in Little Rock.   the age of 14, as Travis Hester was enjoying catfish with his Maw Maw’s tarter sauce, […]

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Dining Spotlight: Different & Definitely Good

Since 2012, Bentonville’s Pressroom has been a go-to spot for locals looking for great coffee and sandwiches near the downtown square. Originally located in a century-old building on Central Avenue, it had an appealing funky vibe, complete with a yarn-bombed bicycle hanging from the ceiling. Photograph by Beth Hall   to a new chef, progressive […]

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Dining Spotlight: Whole Hog Café North Little Rock

An Enchanting Barbecue Experience Photography by Janet Warlick   weather tends to beckon a desire for barbecue’s savory flavors and sharable sides as friends and families gather on patios for dining fun. That’s just what guests to the Whole Hog Café in North Little Rock will find. The café’s patio, embellished by a brightly painted […]

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Dining Spotlight: Crafting Authentic Chinese Cuisine

Growing up in Little Rock, Ark., memories of Chinese food usually consist of poorly cooked chicken over a bed of rice with a side of crab wontons. Photography by Greg Henderson   is a memory held by many of us who are so far removed from real Asian culture — it’s certainly nothing to be […]

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Dining Spotlight: The Faded Rose’s Vibrant History

The food scene in Little Rock has come a long way in the past four years, so much so it’s nearly unrecognizable. Photos by Greg Henderson, publisher of Rock City Eats   just 2½ years of operating Rock City Eats, we have covered the opening of a few dozen new places — not to mention […]

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Dining Spotlight: Where to Eat in Arkansas

The question, “What’s your favorite place?” has a long answer. Photography by Becca Bona and Greg Henderson   about food full time and managing two online food publications, Rock City Eats and NWAeats, means I visit a lot of restaurants around the state, and I’m often asked: “What is your favorite place?” It’s difficult to […]

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Dining Spotlight: Steak Done Well — Mister B’s

Photography by Sara Edwards Neal   Bruce Barnes has worked in northwest Arkansas kitchens for 35 years, including a 10-year stint as the owner of Herman’s Steakhouse in Fayetteville. For 34 of those years, his wife, P.J., has worked beside him. Together, they and their staff create a dining experience at Mister B’s Steakhouse in […]

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