Tag Archives: Local Cuisine

College Football is Back: How About a Beer?

Posted on September 4, 2011 by

With memories still fresh of a season that saw the Arkansas Razorbacks make their first appearance in a BCS game, excitement is high all around the state for the 2011 college football season.  With the first weekend of games in … Continue reading →

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Charcuterie at The Pantry

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

For a state that is enamored of all things pork related, you don’t see the word “charcuterie” appearing on many menus. Originally a way to cure and preserve meats, the art of charcuterie is practiced now mostly because cured meat … Continue reading →

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Review: P & C Diner

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

Update: As of March 2012, P & C Diner has closed.  There’s a “Now Renting” sign up on the front, so we’ll keep you posted. If there’s one thing we love about living in Saline County, it’s that there’s a … Continue reading →

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Review: Cheers in the Heights

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

Cheers in the Heights has been around for almost as long as I have, but my first experience with their food was during last year’s Cheese Dip Championship.  The offering from Cheers was the very first dip we tried that … Continue reading →

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Review: Sullivan’s Diner

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

One of my favorite parts about writing a food blog is that folks are always sharing interesting places to eat with us.  In many cases, these are places we might never find on our own, and that’s certainly true of … Continue reading →

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Review: Straw Hat Pizza

Posted on May 21, 2011 by

Jess and I generally avoid reviewing chain restaurants here on Arkansas Foodies for two reasons: the food at most chains is inferior and we prefer to promote the hard work done by local places.  I’m bending that rule a bit … Continue reading →

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2011 Jewish Food Festival

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

It’s always fun to step outside the routine and eat a few things that aren’t part of our day-to-day menu, and our local food festivals are a great way to do it.  With this in mind, Jess and I made … Continue reading →

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Review: The Pancake Shop

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

It’s not every neighborhood diner that gets praise from the likes of the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, or Southern Living Magazine – but not every neighborhood is fortunate enough to have a diner like The Pancake Shop.  Located in … Continue reading →

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Leftovers, Part 2

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

We always take more pictures than we can hope to use for the blog – and it’s a shame, because I think Jess’ pictures are one of the best parts of Arkansas Foodies.  So from time to time, I think … Continue reading →

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Foie Gras and Sweetbreads at Boulevard Bread Company

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

We recently reviewed Boulevard Bread Company, and there’s certainly no better place in town to get sandwiches, baked goods, and cheeses of the highest quality.  They do some pretty delicious soups and dinner specials, too, and we braved the recent … Continue reading →

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