Brothers Robby and Chris McIntosh — grandsons of the late civil rights activist and restaurateur Robert “Say” McIntosh — will celebrate the grand opening of their new restaurant, Say McIntosh Restaurant Thursday, July 25.
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Rhett Brinkley is the food editor at the Arkansas Times. Send restaurant tips and food selfies to rhettbrinkley@arktimes.com
Jess’s Chicken on Rodney Parham being replaced by pharmacy offering mini donuts
Jess’s Chicken, the fast casual restaurant from the family that owns David’s Burgers, has closed its West Little Rock location.
David’s Burgers leaves River Market
David’s Burgers has closed its downtown location in the River Market’s Ottenheimer Hall food court. The Arkansas burger chain will be subleasing its space to its neighbor, Platnum BBQ.
Arkansas state trooper resigns, faces DWI charge
Arkansas state trooper Mitch Smothers has resigned after being arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated and endangering the welfare of a minor following a single-vehicle accident Thursday night.
Rivera Italian Restaurant to take over Mojitos & Margaritas space in NLR Lakewood Village
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Miami Heat select Arkansan Kel’el Ware at No. 15
Central Arkansas native Kel’el Ware was selected by the Miami Heat with the No. 15 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft Wednesday night.
Arkansas native Kel’el Ware projected for first round in tonight’s NBA Draft
Central Arkansas native Kel’el Ware is projected to hear his name called tonight in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft.
GiGi’s Lounge celebrates grand opening this weekend in former South on Main/Juanita’s space
GiGi’s Lounge, the new entertainment venue taking over the former South on Main/Juanita’s space at 1304 S. Main St. in SoMa, will celebrate its grand opening Friday, June 28.
Highway 70 Kream Kastle Drive Inn reopening Wednesday
Kream Kastle Drive Inn, the legendary walk-up diner that has been serving up burgers, ice cream and fried pickles to Ten Mile Creek swimmers and Highway 70 commuters between Hot Springs and Benton for decades, will reopen on Wednesday.
Blue Ember Smokehouse now open in West Little Rock
Arkansas barbecue chain Blue Ember Smokehouse opened its new West Little Rock location Wednesday morning at 1020 Rahling Road.