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Dining
Dining reviews and smart, lively coverage of Arkansas restaurants, bars, chefs and food trends.
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El Palenque rules the roost
Authenticity is a priority for owners David and Marlin (pronounced “mar-LEEN”) Martinez, both in the decor and the food that they serve.
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The Utopia Deli’s quest to take vegan cuisine and ‘food truck it up’
“Nobody knew who we were,” Utopia Deli owner Trisha Billings said. “They just saw this food. And it said, ‘Delivery only, inbox to order.’ And our inbox just started going crazy.”
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A Danksgiving dinner recipe: Baked Truffle Mac with cannabis-infused cooking oil
THC-infused cooking oil from Natural State Medicinals gives this classic dish a boost.
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George’s is a hit
George’s looks to be an outstanding addition to the Little Rock restaurant scene in general and to our Italian offerings specifically. They’ve successfully found that elusive sweet spot where fine dining and a comfortable vibe can coexist.
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Pop the cork: Is the Central Arkansas food scene’s pandemic slump in the rearview mirror?
The Mighty Rib pontificates on developments in the Central Arkansas food scene.
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Weather forecast says: pineapple whip
Roadside stands in Sherwood and Conway beckon.
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Gems at the market: How Fidel Samour turned East Village’s old Sterling Paint Factory into a food hall
The newly updated, posh spot by Fidel & Co coffee shop owner Fidel Samour’s restaurant concept group Remolinos LLC boasts about 4,000 square feet and features a butcher shop, fresh greens station, bakery, artisan pizza station, full bar and grab-and-go market.
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Brave New Chef: Chef Peter Brave hands the keys to the kitchen to Ben Lindley
Brave New Restaurant chef/owner Peter Brave has worked in the kitchen alongside an executive chef for the past 15-plus years. When he hired Ben Lindley in January of 2022, he ushered in a new era at Brave New, stepping out of the kitchen but not out of the restaurant — bicycling across America notwithstanding.
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Paragon Pie: Pizzeria Ruby is wicked good
Dining at Pizzeria Ruby requires enough patience to reckon with a mighty crowd. Chef Michael Robertshaw and Meredith Butler, his business partner and significant other, are responsible for one of the hottest spots in Northwest Arkansas. And that’s saying something, given the sizzling streak the region’s culinary scene has been on lately.