The time commitment required to park yourself at the feet of Baja Grill, it will be well worth your effort. Take a seat on their ample outdoor seating while the weather is still permissive, and bask in the glow of burrito brilliance.
Benton
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From food truck to fantastic at Eat My Catfish
When the sign says “Eat My Catfish,” you should listen.
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Pieday: Chocolate cream at Dan’s I-30 Diner
Want a good solid bite for lunch? You can get it at Dan’s I-30 Diner in Benton, along with whatever pie the staff decides to make up each day.
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Burger joint of the week: Ed & Kay’s Restaurant
Order a Pony Burger at the Benton mainstay, and you may ask yourself “where’s the beef?” Keep digging.
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Saline County growth: Suburban comfort
Interesting reportorial remark in an article in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette today on Benton’s hope to improve its image with a new convention center:
Saline County could have become economically stressed after the reduction of its major industry [aluminum], but during that period the county’s population began to swell as it became a bedroom community for people looking for comfortable suburban homes to complement their urban jobs.
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Powerless in Benton
Yeah, it got up to 114 in Little Rock today, but it could always be worse.
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Burger joint of the week: Salem Dairy Bar
The perfect classic drive-in burger, complete with order-at-the-window experience and a bevy of soft serve ice cream desserts, all on the north side of Benton.
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Burger joint of the week: Boss’ BBQ
So, what’s the difference between a burger and any other sort of sandwich? And does the Boss Burger at Boss’ BBQ in Benton fit? Even if it doesn’t, there’s a real American burger on the menu that you’ll enjoy.
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Pieday: PCP at Ed & Kay’s Restaurant
Imagine the best pecan pie you’ve ever tried. Add pineapple for a sweeter, deeper flavor, and coconut for an exotic texture, and you have Ed & Kay’s PCP pie.