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Summer sensation: Arkansas’ watermelons big crowd pleasers
The peak season for many of Arkansas' summer vegetables and fruits has come and gone, but one of the most popular summer staples -- the watermelon -- is not do…
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Subscriber ExclusiveCHEAP EATS | OPINION: Kream Kastle returns to delight of joyous customers
The popular dairy bar closed last summer, and was recently resurrected by Heather and Ray Queen, the family who owns Salem Dairy Bar. The crowd and chaos were …
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Subscriber ExclusiveLET’S EAT! | Wing It On: New AQ Chicken House plans submitted to city
SPRINGDALE -- IT'S ALIVE! Well, it's on the lab table being prepped for resurrection, at least.
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Subscriber ExclusiveRESTAURANT TRANSITIONS: Downtown Croissanterie opens Monday; Hideaway Pizza under construction in Costco parking lot
Monday is the official opening day for The Croissanterie's second location, in the Little Rock Technology Park, 417 Main St., but they're in the midst of a sof…
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Subscriber ExclusiveBOTTLE SHOTS | OPINION: Fast-food french fry pairings with wine and beer
Is it just me or do french fries just taste better when they're handed to you through a car window? With that in mind, here are some of my guiltless guilty ple…
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Subscriber ExclusiveRECIPES: Bacon, lettuce and tomato are only the beginning
The BLT -- bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwich. What makes a good one? Ripe, juicy tomato, smoky bacon and crisp lettuce between lightly toasted bread slathered in…
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Subscriber ExclusiveFRONT BURNER | OPINION: Post-vacation meals rely on pantry, frozen items
Pre- and post-vacation cooking can be challenging. You don't want to leave any perishable foods to spoil while you're away, but you also don't want to have to …
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Subscriber ExclusiveTruth Sauce’s originator holds inaugural Little Rock wing competition
The founder of Truth Sauce on Sunday hosted Wings on the River, his first wing competition, where attendees could sample fried, baked and grilled wings vying f…
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Subscriber ExclusiveAMFA sets ‘Delta Table’ for members on Aug. 10
The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts threw a members-only bash June 28 to mark the opening of the "Delta Triennial" exhibition, works by 39 artists from Arkansas a…
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Subscriber ExclusiveLET’S EAT! | Lucky Number 7: Governor officially proclaims July 7 as ‘7 Brew Day’
After a couple of weeks, it is good to be back serving up Let's Eat! for my hungry readers. You may notice that this column is in a new place, but trust me, I …
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Subscriber ExclusiveRESTAURANT TRANSITIONS: Kemuri West 'temporarily closed'; Lawsuit challenges Lassis Inn purchase
Lassis Inn's longtime owner, Elihue Washington Jr., has filed suit to get out of his contract to sell the Arkansas Hall of Fame eatery to Nelson.
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Subscriber ExclusiveRESTAURANT REVIEW: High-end Maximo Cocina Mexicana offers different dishes — and higher prices
The word "Maximo" in Spanish means "maximum," which is a pretty good description of some of the prices at Maximo Cocina Mexicana.
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Subscriber ExclusiveFRONT BURNER | OPINION: New cookbook assortment nets two fine recipes
My summer reading list is long and varied this year. There are books about baking, international cuisines, general cookbooks with global flavors, single subjec…
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BOTTLE SHOTS | OPINION: Wine Spectator honors 7 Arkansas restaurants
In 1981, Wine Spectator magazine established its Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards to recognize excellence in restaurant wine programs and wine lists from aroun…
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Subscriber ExclusiveIDEA ALLEY: Three pasta dishes to utilize your tomato crop
A few weeks ago I asked for your favorite summer recipes. Annette Hawkins shares these, which she got from Southern Living more than 30 years ago.
