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the future holds Bold predictions: 10 things that will definitely come to pass in 2016. BY DAVID KOON
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any deal he might cut with the Obama administration to preserve all life on planet Earth as we know it could be negated “by the stroke of a pen” once Obama leaves office. Only later will Cotton be informed that he had actually been watching the 1997 film “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery,” not CNN.
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7 In late January, in a move that will displease absolutely zero percent of the population, Rep. Justin Harris (R-West Fork) will announce that he and his wife have started the process to legally adopt Josh Duggar and Sen. Jason Rapert (R-Conway), along with Rapert’s Glock handgun and itchy trigger finger.
2 In September, Marvin Cheatam, attorney and legal guardian of Little Rock author Charles Portis, will make the shocking announcement that Portis will be following in the footsteps of Harper Lee’s surprise “To Kill a Mockingbird” sequel, “Go Set a Watchman,” by publishing a sequel to “True Grit” called: “Rooster Cogburn Does Some Old West Shit, or, We’ll Take the Money in Banded Stacks of Hunnerts, Coen Bros.”
3 Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson will titillate no one when he appears as the centerfold for the September issue of Conservative Gray Suit Honeys magazine.
4 In December, after much community input and discussion, the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department will settle on a final design for the I-30 bridge and freeway revamp
near downtown Little Rock. When the project is completed in August 2017, however, engineers will quickly discover that, due to a misplaced decimal point, the expansion is a “Saw”-style hellscape that eventually drops frustrated drivers to their deaths in either a tank full of genetically engineered supersharks, a pit of used hypodermic needles or a pool of molten sugar, depending on the sins they committed on Earth.
5 In June, St. Flatus Catholic Church in North Little Rock will be completely destroyed after someone causes a spark by flicking on a faulty light switch during its 5th annual Barbecue Baked Bean Festival and Cook-Off.
6 In May, U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton will stay true to form when he sends a letter to a despot holding the world hostage with a stolen Russian warhead to inform him that
The Little Rock Police Department arrest and conviction rate on Little Rock burglaries will hit a record low of .004 percent in September, leading Police Chief Kenton Buckner to advise law-abiding citizens within the city limits to just go ahead and cut out the middle man by leaving all their worldly possessions at the curb, other than a grass sleeping mat, a crude wooden bowl and spoon, and a simple cotton shift. In October, Little Rock bowl, spoon, sleeping mat and cotton shift thefts will skyrocket by 912 percent.
8 In April, Little Rock Film Festival founders Brent and Craig Renaud will announce that, bowing to public pressure, they’ve reconsidered their decision to end the festival and will be creating a spin-off featuring a three-day lineup of films about old people sitting on park benches, staring directly into the camera, and complaining bitterly about
items they saw on the “The O’Reilly Factor.”
9 In August, Arkansas Times Senior Editor Max Brantley will hold a press conference at Scott and Markham in Little Rock to reveal the secret he’s kept for 43 years: that he’s actually two very small men, one standing on top of the other’s shoulders, which is why he always wears a trench coat.
10 In October, after cycling through various hats, visors and windbreakers as good luck charms, Razorback football coach Bret Bielema will decide to give his shower shoes and cut-off T-shirt a whirl. The Razorbacks will finally beat Alabama. Bielema will never wear socks again.
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WHERE TO GET HELP
Where to get help
Everyone needs a little help sooner or later. As a starting point for seeking assistance, here’s a short list of private and public agencies in Pulaski County that provide necessary services to folks in need. It’s not comprehensive, but it’s a start. Addresses are in Little Rock unless noted otherwise.
ABUSE AND NEGLECT HOTLINES Arkansas Adult Protective Services. For filing reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of impaired or endangered adults, including the elderly. Maintained by the Arkansas Department of Human Services. 1-800-4828049 (24-hour hotline), aradultprotection.com. Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline. For reporting instances of child abuse and neglect. Maintained by the Arkansas State Police. 1-800-482-5964, stoparchildabuse.com. Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Nonprofit resource center for victims of domestic violence. 1-800-269-4668 (Arkansas hotline), 1-800-799-7233 (U.S. hotline), 1-866331-9474 (teen dating abuse helpline), domesticpeace.com.
bcdinc.org. The BridgeWay. Detox and behavioral health. 771-1500, thebridgeway. com. Family Service Agency. Also offers anger-management classes and credit counseling. 372-4242, helpingfamiliesfirst.org. GYST (Get Yourself Together) House. Also provides legal help. 5681682, gysthouseinc.com. Narcotics Anonymous. 373-8683, caasc.org. Recovery Centers of Arkansas. The state’s largest substance abuse treatment provider. 372-4611, rcofa.org. Union Rescue Mission (Dorcas House/Nehemiah House). Faith-based drug and alcohol recovery and shelter with separate programs for men (3741108) and women (347-4022). urmission.org.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE Alcoholics Anonymous. 664-7303 (hotline) or 664-6042, arkansascentraloffice.org. Arkansas CARES. Treatment for mothers and expectant mothers. Associated with Methodist Family Health. 661-0720 (business hours), 803-3388 (after hours), methodistfamily.org. Center for Addiction Service and Treatment. Opioid and narcotic treatment at UAMS’ Psychiatric Research Institute. 526-8400. Cocaine Anonymous. 301-4827, caarkansas.org. Better Community Development Hoover Treatment Center. 663-4774,
COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH Al-Anon and Alateen. Support for relatives and friends of alcoholics, including young people. 372-5234, or find a full directory of meetings at ar.alanon.alateen.org. Arkansas Crisis Center. Suicide prevention hotline. 1-888-274-7472, arcrisis.org. Centers for Youth & Families. Family-centered treatment and mental health services for youth. 666-8686 or 1-888-868-0023, centersforyouthandfamilies.org. Little Rock Community Mental Health Centers. Nonprofit providing behavioral health services to adults 21
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and over. 686-9300 (24/7 hotline), lrcmhc.com Professional Counseling Associates. Includes a walk-in clinic location at 4354 Stockton Drive, North Little Rock, 72117. Call 221-1843 or 955-7600, pca-ar.org. UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute. Addresses a wide variety of mental and behavioral health needs, including outpatient services at the Walker Family Clinic (526-8200) and specialty care at the Women’s Mental Health Program (526-8201). Visit psychiatry.uams.edu. ELDERLY AND DISABLED SERVICES Alzheimer’s Arkansas. Support for people with dementia and their caregivers. 224-0021 or 913-1878 (after hours), alzark.org. The Arc Arkansas. Support for people with developmental disabilities. 3757770, arcark.org. Arkansas Disability Coalition. Resource directory for families and individuals with all types of disabilities. 614-7020 or 1-800-223-1330, adcpti.org. Choices in Living Resource Center. Guidance for seniors and disabled adults, including help with Medicare, Medicaid and other benefits. 1-866-8013435, choicesinliving.ar.gov. CareLink. The Area Agency on Aging for Central Arkansas. 372-5300 or 1-800-482-6359, care-link.org Disability Rights Arkansas. Assistance, referrals, legal representation and advocacy for disabled Arkansans. 296-1779 or 1-800-482-1174, disabilityrightsar.org.
Easter Seals Arkansas. Services for children and adults with disabilities. 227-3600, eastersealsar.com. FOOD ASSISTANCE Dozens of churches and other organizations in Central Arkansas distribute food to those in need. For a complete list, contact the Arkansas Food Bank Network at 565-8121 or go to arkansasfoodbank.org. Access Arkansas. Determination for DHS benefits, including SNAP (food stamps). 682-1001 or 1-800-285-1131, access.arkansas.gov. Amboy Community Food Pantry. 100 Auburn Drive, NLR. 753-2777, amboycommunityfoodpantry.org. Arkansas Rice Depot. Food bank supplying food pantries across the state. Call 565-8855 or visit ricedepot.org to ask for local assistance in finding food. CareLink (Meals on Wheels). Hot or frozen home-delivered meals for the homebound elderly. 372-5300 or 1-800482-6359, care-link.org. El Zócalo Immigrant Resource Center. Southwest LR nonprofit and food pantry for immigrants and anyone else. 301-4652, zocalocenter.com. Jacksonville Care Channel for the Needy. 201 N. Elm St., Jacksonville. 982-4647. Little Rock Compassion Center. 3618 W. Roosevelt Road. 296-9114 St. Francis House Inc. 2701 S. Elm St., open weekdays. 664-5036, stfrancisministries.com. Salvation Army. 111 W. Markham St. or 1505 W. 18th St., NLR. Call 3749296 (LR) or 753-4318 (NLR), salvation-
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Our House. Shelter for working homeless individuals and families, including workforce training and longterm housing options. 302 E. Roosevelt Road, 374-7383, ourhouseshelter.org. Salvation Army. 111 W. Markham St. or 1505 W. 18th St., NLR. Call 3749296 (LR) or 753-4318 (NLR), salvationarmyaok.org/caac. Women and Children First. Shelter for children and women, especially victims of domestic violence. 376-3219 or 800-332-4443, wcfarkansas.org.
HEALTH CARE Access Arkansas. Determination for DHS benefits, including assistance for insurance, medical care and child care. 682-1001 or 1-800-285-1131, access. arkansas.gov. Esperanza Hope Neighborhood Clinic. Spanish interpreters available; $5 co-pay. 6111 W. 83rd St., 562-1114, esperanzaclinic.org. Harmony Health Clinic. Must be under 200 percent of the poverty line; dental clinic available by appointment. 201 E. Roosevelt Road, 375-4400. Little Rock Walk-in Medical Clinic. For-profit medical provider, but uncommonly affordable and accessible. 802 N. University Ave., 291-2322. Open Hands Clinic. Must be homeless or currently living in a shelter or transitional housing. 1225 MLK Drive, 244-2121. Planned Parenthood. Provides reproductive health services (to men and women), including birth control, STD testing and abortions. 5921 W. 12th St., 801-0205 or 1-855-841-7526. Pulaski County Health Unit. Includes family planning, immunizations, STD testing and women’s health services. 3915 W. Eighth St., 280-3100.
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armyaok.org/caac. The Stewpot, First Presbyterian Church. Hot meals served midday, Mon.-Fri., at 800 Scott St. 372-1804, stewpot-littlerock.org. Stone Soup, Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church. Hot meals on Sunday, plus a pantry that includes pet food. 375-1600, or qqumc.org/outreach-ministries.
SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP WINNER: Marshaya Rountree is one of the college students getting help from the Pulaski County nonprofit.
LEGAL SERVICES Bowen School of Law Legal Clinic. Connects law students with clients in need of help with consumer protection, family law, mediation and tax issues. 324-9441, ualr.edu/law/clinical-programs. Center for Arkansas Legal Services. Provides legal aid to low-income Arkansans in civil (noncriminal) cases. 1-800-952-9243 or arlegalservices.org. SHELTERS AND TRANSITIONAL LIVING Abba House. Catholic-affiliated shelter for women and children. 1002 S. Oak St., 666-9718. Dorcas House (Union Rescue Mission). Shelter for women and children in abusive situations. Faith-based. 823
S. Park St., 374-4022, urmission.org. Gaines House. Transitional living for homeless women over 18 with a mental, physical or emotional disability. 1702 Gaines St., 376-4015, gaineshouse.org. Family Promise of Pulaski County. Interfaith church network for homeless families. 372-0733, familypromisepc.org. Firm Foundation Ministries. Shelter and halfway house for men. 2200 E. Broadway, NLR. 945-7412. Little Rock Compassion Center. Men’s and family shelter at 3618 W. Roosevelt Road; women’s shelter at 4210 Asher Ave., 296-9114 or 663-2972, lrcompassioncenter.org. Lucie’s Place. Drop-in center, counseling and transitional living assistance for LGBTQ young adults. 508-5005 or 1-855-582-4377, luciesplace.org.
OTHER SUPPORT PROGRAMS Arkansas Workforce Center / Department of Workforce Services. Job placement, unemployment, transitional employment assistance (TEA) and related benefits. Also includes a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program that provides free income tax help for low-income people. 5401 S. University, Ave., 682-7719, dws.arkansas.gov. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas. Mentorship program for youth. 374-6661, bbbsca.org. El Zócalo Immigrant Resource Center. Assistance for immigrants (and others), including a food pantry, ESL classes and individualized assistance. 301-4652, zocalocenter.com. Heart of Arkansas United Way. Umbrella organization that connects clients with health and human services throughout the community. 376-4567, heartaruw.org. Literacy Action of Central Arkansas. Adult literacy program, including ESL tutoring. 372-7323, literacylittlerock.org.
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WHEN WILL WE HAVE FUN?
When
WILL WE HAVE FUN? The festivals of 2016. BY WILL STEPHENSON
SPRING BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL March 10-12 This annual event at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View includes an all-Gospel Thursday night and top acts on succeeding nights at a park that celebrates traditional life and music of the hills. SPRINGFEST April 2 Family activities (including arts and crafts, dog jumping contests and the Rock ’n’ Stroll 5K Fun Run) formerly held as part of the Memorial Day celebration Riverfest will be held independently this year at Riverfront Park. JEWISH FOOD AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL April 10 The celebration of latkes, knishes and matzo ball soup will take place on 10
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the concourse of War Memorial Stadium. There is also jewelry and other fun stuff to buy, kids’ activities, an “Ask the Rabbi” booth and klezmer music — challah along with the band! ARKANSAS LITERARY FESTIVAL April 14-17 Authors you know and authors you don’t but should gather in venues throughout downtown to read and talk and make us all more literate. Bonus appeal: Most all of the appearances are free. 6TH ANNUAL INDIE ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL April 30 Also known as Etsy Fest, this event is a handmade marketplace made more festive with live music, in the Hillcrest neighborhood. 32ST ANNUAL GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL May 20-22 This is the papous of all food festivals hereabouts, three days of food (both to eat at the festival at the Anunciation Greek Orthodox Church and to go), dancing, music and arts and crafts. RIVERFEST June 3-5 The granddaddy of all Arkansas fes-
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WILDWOOD PARK FOR THE ARTS LANTERNS! Feb. 19-21 (tentative) Yes, it’s an outdoor festival in winter, held every year during the Chinese New Year, but with lanterns lit along the paths, fires to hover about, food and music from cultures around the world and hot things to drink (tequila shots at the Mexico area in 2015!), families do not notice the cold.
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tivals pivots to an “all-music” format in Riverfront Park. LITTLE ROCK PICTURE SHOW June 10-12 A spin-off of the sadly departed Little Rock Film Festival, the Little Rock Picture Show showcases science fiction, fantasy and horror films, and will this year be held at the Statehouse Convention Center in partnership with the River City Comic Expo. MOUNT MAGAZINE BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL June 24 The 20th annual festival atop the state’s highest mountain, famed for its Diana butterfly, features talks, insect exhibits, hands-on activities for children and guided nature walks.
3RD ANNUAL ACANSA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Sept. 21-25 This relatively recent addition to the Central Arkansas festival scene is a fiveday celebration of dance, music, theater, visual arts and literary events from artists local and national. KING BISCUIT BLUES FESTIVAL Oct. 6-8 This annual three-day event sponsored by the Sonny Boy Blues Society of Helena-West Helena brings in blues lovers from all over the country to hear such greats as the Cate Brothers, Taj Mahal and Bobby Rush. Look for the 2016 lineup announcement in May. HILLCREST HARVESTFEST October
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WHO IS IN CHARGE HERE?
Who is in charge here? BRIAN CHILSON
The elected officials of Pulaski County.
ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Republican U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT U.S. SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN (R) 1401 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 155 Little Rock, 72201 372-7153 372-7163 (fax) 141 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-4843 202-228-1371 (fax) U.S. SEN. TOM COTTON (R) P.O. Box 25216 Little Rock, 72221 223-9081 223-9105 (fax)
324-5941 324-6029 (fax) 1229 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-2506 202-225-5903 (fax) STATE GOVERNMENT Constitutional officers GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON (R) State Capitol, 500 Woodlane St., Room 250 Little Rock, 72201 682-2345
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LT. GOV. TIM GRIFFIN (R) State Capitol, 500 Woodlane St., Room 270 682-2144
U.S. CONGRESSMAN FRENCH HILL (R) 1501 N. University Ave., Suite 150 Little Rock, 72207
ATTORNEY GENERAL LESLIE RUTLEDGE (R) 323 Center St., Room 200 682-2007
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Consumer hotline: 682-2341 Racial profiling hotline: 877-246-4404 Crime victims and outreach hotline: 682-1020 Medicaid fraud reporting hotline: 6827760 SECRETARY OF STATE MARK MARTIN (R) State Capitol, 500 Woodlane St., Room 256 682-1010 AUDITOR ANDREA LEA (R) State Capitol, 500 Woodlane St., Room 230 682-6030 TREASURER DENNIS MILLIGAN (R) State Capitol, 500 Woodlane St., Room 220 682-5888 LAND COMMISSIONER JOHN THURSTON (R)
State Capitol, 500 Woodlane St., Room 109 324-9422 State legislators (representing at least part of Pulaski County) ARKANSAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State Capitol, 500 Woodlane St., Room 350 Little Rock, 72201 In session: 682-6211 Out of session: 682-7771 HOUSE DISTRICT 29 REP. FREDRICK LOVE (D) P.O. Box 4963 Little Rock, 72214 612-3939 HOUSE DISTRICT 30 REP. CHARLES ARMSTRONG (D) 9900 W. 36th St. Little Rock 72204
WHO IS IN CHARGE HERE? 224-5071 HOUSE DISTRICT 31 REP. ANDY DAVIS (R) P.O. Box 30248 Little Rock, 72260 837-5109 HOUSE DISTRICT 32 REP. JAMES SORVILLO (R) 1925 Rainwood Cove Drive Little Rock, 72212 551-9571 HOUSE DISTRICT 33 REP. WARWICK SABIN (D) P. O. Box 250508 Little Rock, 72225 372-4550
HOUSE DISTRICT 42 REP. BOB JOHNSON (D) 511 N. First St., Suite 8 Jacksonville, 72076 982-1975 Arkansas Senate State Capitol, 500 Woodlane St. Little Rock, 72201 In session: 682-2902 Out of session: 682-6107 SENATE DISTRICT 29 SEN. EDDIE JOE WILLIAMS (R)
401 Cobblestone Drive Cabot, 72023 286-9366 SENATE DISTRICT 30 SEN. LINDA CHESTERFIELD (D) 12 Keo Drive Little Rock, 72206 888-1859 SENATE DISTRICT 31 SEN. JOYCE ELLIOTT (D) P.O. Box 4248 Little Rock, 72214
603-9546 SENATE DISTRICT 32 SEN. DAVID JOHNSON (D) 2511 Valley Park Drive Little Rock, 72212 519-0654 SENATE DISTRICT 33 SEN. JEREMY HUTCHINSON (R) 201 E. North St. Benton, 72015 773-3760
HOUSE DISTRICT 34 REP. JOHN WALKER (D) 1723 Broadway Little Rock, 72206 614-9772 HOUSE DISTRICT 35 REP. CLARKE TUCKER (D) 111 Center St., Suite 1900 Little Rock, 72201 379-1767 HOUSE DISTRICT 36 REP. CHARLES BLAKE (D) 201 W. Broadway St, Suite G1 North Little Rock, 72114 425-9824 HOUSE DISTRICT 37 REP. EDDIE ARMSTRONG (D) P. O. Box 5323 North Little Rock, 72119 444-8468 HOUSE DISTRICT 38 REP. DONNIE COPELAND (R) P.O. Box 15561 Little Rock, 72231 425-5454 HOUSE DISTRICT 39 REP. MARK LOWERY (R) 229 Summit Valley Circle Maumelle, 72113 837-5221 HOUSE DISTRICT 40 REP. DOUGLAS HOUSE (R) 8923 Bridge Creek Road North Little Rock, 72120 590-1055 HOUSE DISTRICT 41 REP. KARILYN BROWN (R) P.O. Box 6677 Sherwood, 72124 580-9000 www.arktimes.com
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WHO IS IN CHARGE HERE? SENATE DISTRICT 34 SEN. JANE ENGLISH (R) 3 Great Oak Court North Little Rock, 72116 257-7670 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Pulaski County COUNTY JUDGE BARRY HYDE 201 Broadway, Suite 400 Little Rock, 72201 340-8305
Luke McCoy, 340-8310 District 13 Phil Stowers, 993-6165 District 14 Paul Elliott, 851-7999 District 15 Staci Medlock, 944-8687 Little Rock CITY HALL 500 W. Markham St., 72201 371-4510
SHERIFF DOC HOLLADAY 2900 S. Woodrow St. Little Rock, 72204 340-6600 (non-emergency)
MAYOR MARK STODOLA CITY MANAGER BRUCE T. MOORE (UNELECTED) 371-4510
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY LARRY JEGLEY 224 S. Spring St. Little Rock, 72201 340-8000
CITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ward 1 Erma Hendrix, 375-2216 Ward 2 Ken Richardson, 379-8594 Ward 3 Kathy Webb, 258-1949 Ward 4 Brad Cazort, 590-5747 Ward 5 Lance Hines (vice mayor), 257-0993 Ward 6 Doris Wright, 565-6215 Ward 7 B.J. Wyrick, 455-4701 Position 8 (at-large) Dean Kumpuris, 663-1807 Position 9 (at-large) Gene Fortson, 868-4664 Position 10 (at-large) Joan Adcock, 565-6098
COUNTY/CIRCUIT CLERK LARRY CRANE 401 W. Markham St., Suite 100 Little Rock, 72201 340-8500 TREASURER DEBRA BUCKNER 201 Broadway, Suite 150 Little Rock, 72201 340-6040 ASSESSOR JANET TROUTMAN WARD 201 Broadway, Suite 310 Little Rock, 72201 340-6170 QUORUM COURT, JUSTICES OF THE PEACE District 1 Doug Reed, 476-1932 District 2 Tyler Denton, 340-8802 District 3 Kathy Lewison, 224-5724 District 4 Julie Blackwood, 425-2321 District 5 Lillie McMullen, 224-2783 District 6 Donna Massey, 231-6044 District 7 Teresa Coney, 247-7946 District 8 Curtis Keith, 537-1213 District 9 Judy Green, 374-0679 District 10 Robert Green, 400-4477 District 11 Aaron Robinson, 982-1538 District 12 14
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North Little Rock CITY HALL 300 Main St., 72119 P.O. Box 5757 CITY SERVICES 120 Main St., 72115 P.O. Box 936 975-8888 MAYOR JOE SMITH 975-8601 CITY COUNCIL Ward 1 Debi Ross, 753-0733 Beth White, 758-2738 Ward 2 Maurice Taylor, 690-6444 Linda Robinson, 945-8820 Ward 3 Steve Baxter, 804-0928 Bruce Foutch, 658-9714 Ward 4 Charlie Hight, 944-0670 Murry Witcher, 835-0009
663-8267. Jacksonville CITY HALL 1 Municipal Drive, 72076 982-3181 MAYOR GARY FLETCHER 982-3146 CITY COUNCIL Ward 1 Kenny Elliott, James Bolden Ward 2 Kevin McCleary, Terry Sansing Ward 3 Reedie Ray, Barbara Mashburn Ward 4 Mike Traylor, Mary Twitty Ward 5 Tara Smith, Bill Howard Sherwood City Hall/Mayor Virginia Hillman Young 2199 E. Kiehl Ave., 72120 835-6620 City Council Ward 1 Ken net h Kepl inger, Cha rles Harmon Ward 2 Mary Jo Heye, Kevin Lilly Ward 3 Beverly Williams, Marina Brooks Ward 4 Tim McMinn, Mike Sanders Maumelle City Hall/ Mayor Michael Watson 550 Edgeood Drive, Suite 590, 72113 851-2500 City Council Ward 1 Steve Mosley, Ken Saunders Ward 2 Marc Kelley, Rick Anderson Ward 3 Preston Lewis, Marion Scott Ward 4 John Vaprezsan, Jess Holt Alexander City Hall / Mayor Michelle Hobbs 15605 Alexander Road, 72002 455-2585 Wrightsville City Hall / Mayor McKinzie Riley 13024 Hwy. 365, 72206 897-4547 Cammack Village City Hall / Mayor David Graf 2710 N. McKinley St. 72207
SCHOOL DISTRICTS Little Rock, School District 810 W. Markham St., 447-1000 Superintendent Baker Kurrus 447-1005 The state of Arkansas assumed control of the LRSD in 2015 and the district currently has no elected school board. State Education Commissioner Johnny Key holds the board’s traditional powers and responsibilities until the district’s return to local control. North Little Rock, School District 2700 N. Poplar St., 72114 771-8000 School Board Zone 1 Dorothy Williams, 945-0696 Zone 2 Tracy Steele (secretary), 580-9514 Zone 3 Darrell Montgomery, 753-3687 Zone 4 Ron Treat, 838-6711 Zone 5 Scott Teague, 688-1809 Zone 6 Sandi Campbell (vice president), 416-4554 Zone 7 Luke King (president), 978-2252 Pulaski County Special School District 925 E. Dixon Road Little Rock, 72206 234-2000 Superintendent Jerry Guess 234-2001 The state of Arkansas assumed control of the PCSSD in 2011 and the district currently has no elected school board. State Education Commissioner Johnny Key holds the board’s traditional powers and responsibilities until the district’s return to local control. Jacksonville-North Pulaski School District 602 W. Main St. Jacksonville, 72076 241-1180 In 2014, voters approved the creation of a new district for Jacksonville from the PCCSD. A temporary board has been appointed and meets monthly at Jacksonville City Hall. However, the separation of the JNPSD is not yet complete.
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WHERE DO THE RICH PEOPLE LIVE?
1822 SHADOW LANE: Sold for $1.7 million.
Where DO THE RICH PEOPLE LIVE? The top home sales in Pulaski County in 2015.
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$1 MILLION AND UP NCC Financial Arkansas LLC to James Smith and Amanda Smith, 22 Valley Crest Court, $1,850,000. 1822 Properties LLC to Jackson C. Hunter II and Catherine W. Hunter, 1822 Shadow Lane, $1,700,000. Mary F. Carpenter and Hunter Carpenter to Paul D. Mangnum and Sabrina H. Mangnum, 6 Armistead Road, $1,470,000. John R. Young and Diana L. Young to Dan C. Young, 51 Edgehill Road, $1,462,500. Boyd K. Corley and Lynn B. Corley to Jackson Carpenter, 13900 Ridge Point Lane, Roland, $1,425,000. Madison Murphy and Suzanne Murphy to Brad Baltz and Amy Baltz, 300 E. 3rd St., Apt. 1602, $1,390,000. Phil Herrington and Annette Herrington to Shashwat Goyal and Falguni Goyal, 8 Valley Club Circle, $1,300,000. Russell B. McDonough II and Kimberly B. McDonough to Brendan A. Quirk and Leigh S. Quirk, 5108 Country Club Blvd., $1,250,000. Jamie W. Brown, Amy J. Brown and Amy J. Ziegler to Mike Ashcraft and Pamela F. Ashcraft, 15509 Harbor Point Lane, $1,250,000. Martha Smith to Michael E. Montgomery and Jerene Montgomery, 122 Hickory Creek Circle, $1,200,000. Beatrice B. Chapman to Chad Baker and Kelly H. Baker, 33 Hickory Hills Circle, $1,200,000. C.J. Cropper and Cathy Cropper to Jerry Lorio and Allison Lorio, 109 Sologne Place, $1,160,000. Diane T. Irby to Raymond C. Nosler and Candy J. Nosler, 21002 Burlingame Road, $1,150,000. Robert Coving ton and Josephine Covington to Steven A. Jauss and Kewen Z. Jauss, 2 Lenon Place, $1,080,000. Standard Properties LLC to Shahid Hameed, 17 Valley Crest Court, $1,050,000. Allen Redding and Nancy A. Redding to Jason Everett and Sarah Everett, 11113 Barrett Road, Roland, $1,025,000. James D. Works Jr. and Julia C. Works to Anthony W. Thomas and Audra Thomas, 48 Sologne Circle, $1,010,000. Edwards Custom Homes Inc. to Matthew Edwards and Grace Edwards, 47 Hallen Court, $1,000,005. Waterview Meadows LLC to Boyd K. Corley and Lynn B. Corley, 22621 Roland Cutoff Road, $1,000,000.
DRIVERS PLEASE BE AWARE, IT’S ARKANSAS STATE LAW: USE OF BICYCLES OR ANIMALS
Every person riding a bicycle or an animal, or driving any animal drawing a vehicle upon a highway, shall have all the rights and all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except those provisions of this act which by their nature can have no applicability.
OVERTAKING A BICYCLE
The driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on a roadway shall exercise due care and pass to the left at a safe distance of not less than three feet (3’) and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken bicycle.
AND CYCLISTS, PLEASE REMEMBER...
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You’re vehicles on the road, just like cars and motorcycles and must obey all traffic laws— signal, ride on the right side of the road and yield to traffic normally. Make eye contact with motorists. Be visible. Be predictable. Heads up, think ahead.
300 E. THIRD: $1.39 million condo sold.
$900,000-$999,999 William S. Parkinson and Jessica Parkinson to Kelli Heathman, 21200 Valley View Cove, $968,180. Benjamin F.Butler and Katherine L. Butler to John B. Schuhmacher and Catherine S. Schuhmacher, 5206 Country Club Blvd., $950,000. Bhu D. Makan and Jyoti Makan to Robert G. Clancy Jr., 56 Deauville Circle, $930,000. Brad Baltz and Amy Baltz to Bobby N Rowlett, 3 Sologne Drive, $911,000. Darrell Baker and Angela Baker to Carrol H. Harper, Brooke H. Harper and Jack Harper Family Revocable Trust, 15 Sologne Circle, $905,000. Russell B. McDonough II and Kimberly B. McDonough to Raymond W. Nolan, 35 Beverly Place, $900,000. $800,000 TO $899,999 Michael S. Stine and Scott Stine and Shelli M. Stine to C.S. Aduddell, Angela R. Aduddell and Alis Aquilae Trust, 200 Sologne Court, $895,000. Martha M. Lusk and Daniel A. Lusk to David P. McElreath and Jessica C. McElreath, 19 Ridgeview Drive, $890,000. Jacob N. White and Brooke B. White to William H. Peek and Katie Peek, 2400 N. Pierce St., $877,500. Jdm Grandview LLC to Kim Whetstone, 5313 Grandview St., $875,000. Michael J. Hennessey and Molly P. Hennessey to Walter R. Julian and Charlene F. Julian, 6 Lacelle Court, $856,000. Nicholas Papan and Mischelle Papan to Evan W. Gregory and Jen-
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6 ARMISTEAD ROAD: Sold for $1.47 million.
nifer S. Gregory, 1900 Beechwood St., $850,000. Rick Angel to Kristi D. Crum and Michael B. Crum, 45 River Estates Cove, $850,000. Matthew B. Deuschle and Jennifer S. Deuschle to Perry Y. Young and Regina A. Young, 2910 N. Pierce St., $846,000. Randy Jones Construction Co. Inc. to Terri Vassar and Rick Vassar, 102 Deauville Drive, $839,982. William J. Major II and Antoinette E. Dack to John Stephenson and Joni Stephenson, 23 Hickory Creek Drive, $830,000. Dillon Group Inc. to Jonathan C. Boils and Christie L. Boils, 43 Accadia Court, $830,000. Jermain Taylor and Erica Taylor to Shawn Key, 1 Vintage Drive, 18
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$825,000. Centennial Bank to Sean Adams and Sharon Adams, 12 Dressage Lane, $816,000. Gerald Martindill and Catherine Martindill to Kingsley J. Glasgow, 35 Hallen Court, $800,000. $700,000 TO $799,999 Philip W. Schmidt and Paula B. Schmidt and Phillip W. Schmidt to Patricia Bailey, 39 Saint Johns Place, $799,000. C&L Edgewood LLC to Pope L. Moseley, $790,000, 5105 Edgewood Road. Scott W. Tharnish and Andrea L. Tharnish to Michael W. Speraw and Pamela J. Speraw, 177 Manitou Drive, $780,000. Judith W. Ligon and Ed D. Ligon
Jr. Revocable Family Trust to L.G. Cunningham and Chris S. Valentine, 25 Carmel Lane, $775,000. Price C. Gardner and Sara K. Gardner to Christopher S. McGhee and Shelli McGhee, 402 Hickory Creek Court SE, $775,000. Smart Development LLC to Richard S. Pace and Anne C. Pace, 2810 N. Pierce St., $750,000. Chenal Valley Construction Inc. to Richard C. Riley and Alicia A. Riley, 6 Redtail Point, $743,705. W.K. Sorrells and Melissa K. Sorrells to Kurt D. Cosse and Erin S. Cosse, 15700 Sorrells Road, $741,100. All About House LLC to Lauren Berg, 2515 N. Grant St., $735,000. Mark S. Bailey Jr. and Mark J. Bailey Jr. to Johann P. Braunfisch and
Kristen Braunfisch, 4701 Stonewall Road, $735,000. Brendan Moore and Kimberly Moore to Edward S. Jackson and Hillary H. Jackson, 11 E. Palisades Drive, $730,500. Jay Stewart and Magen Stewart to Sam M. Richardson II and Sara M. Richardson, 209 Vigne Lane, $727,000. Chena l Va lley Const r uct ion Inc. to Michael Whitlock and Leeann Whitlock, 2401 Preserve Pass, $720,000. Wilson D. Bynum and Stephanie L. Bynum to David B. Bumpass and Mary K. Rude, 5024 Crestwood Drive, $707,500. U.S. Bank NA to Robert M. Sexton and Jennie R. Sexton, 12 Hickory Hills Circle, $700,000
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Where IS THE CULTURE? Museums and galleries.
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espite rumors to the contrary, Bentonville is not the only place in Arkansas where fine art can be found. Museums and galleries in Pulaski County offer both fine art and exhibits of historical interest, thus feeding the soul and the mind, and you don’t have to feel guilty about enjoying something sponsored by Walmart when you visit them.
MUSEUMS ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER, MacArthur Park: The Arkansas Arts Center has several galleries and offers classes in both the visual and performing arts. Its permanent collection focuses on works on paper, from Old Master drawings to contemporary works. It also collects contemporary craft. The 2016 exhibition lineup includes special exhibits of photographs by Nathalia Edenmont (Jan. 19-May 1); loans of paintings by William Adolphe Bougereau (Feb. 16-May 15) and Renoir (May 24-Sept. 11); photographs by Dorothea Lange (Feb. 26-May 8); sketches by Charles Burchfield (Feb. 26-May 8); paintings by Jon Schueler (Aug. 5-Oct. 16); and enamels from the Enamel Arts Foundation (Oct. 7-Jan. 1, 2017); as well as its annual exhibitions. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Most exhibitions free. 3724000. arkansasartscenter.org. ARKANSAS INLAND MARITIME MUSEUM, North Little Rock: The USS Razorback submarine tours, the USS Hoga tug from Pearl Harbor. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. $7.50 adults, $5 children under 12, seniors 62 and military. 371-8320. ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD MUSEUM, Camp Robinson: Artifacts on military history, Camp Robinson and its predecessor, Camp Pike, also a gift shop. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri., audio tour available at no cost. 212-5215. arngmuseum.com. 20
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ARKANSAS SPORTS HALL OF FAME MUSEUM, Verizon Arena, NLR: Honors athletes and awards scholarships. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. $6 adults, $4 ages 62 and up, $3 ages 6-17, ages 6 and under free. 663-4328. CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSEUM VISITOR CENTER, Daisy L. Gatson Bates and Park streets: Exhibits on the 1957 desegregation of Central and the civil rights movement. 9 a.m.4:30 p.m. daily. 374-1957. nps.gov/chsc/ index.htm. CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER, 1200 President Clinton Ave.: Permanent exhibits on the Clinton administration and changing exhibits. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. $10 adults; $8 college students, seniors, retired military; $3 ages 6-17. 370-8000. clintonfoundation.org/clinton-presidentialcenter. ESSE PURSE MUSEUM & STORE, 1510 S. Main St.: Vintage purses from the collection of Anita Davis and special exhibitions on vintage items, gift store. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sun., $8-$10. 9169022. essepursemuseum.com.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM, 200 E.Third St.: Art galleries featuring work by Arkansas artists, the HAM’s collection of Arkansas-made objects, Bowie Knife collection, “We Walk in Two Worlds” exhibition on Arkansas’s Native Americans as well as refurbished antebellum houses and a tavern from the original city and log cabins. House tours $2.50 adults, $1 under 18, free to 65 and over. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. 324-9351. historicarkansas.org. JACKSONVILLE MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY, 100 Veterans Circle: Exhibits on D-Day; the Vietnam era F-105 plane (“The Thud”); the Civil War Battle of Reed’s Bridge; Arkansas Ordnance Plant (AOP), and other military history. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. $3 adults; $2 seniors, military; $1 students. 501-241-1943. jaxmilitarymuseum.org. MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY, 503 E. Ninth St. (MacArthur Park): Permanent and temporary exhibitions on Arkansas’s involvement in the Civil
‘EDEN’ AT THE ARTS CENTER: An exhibition of photographs mounted to glass by Nathalia Edenmont comes to the Arkansas Arts Center on Jan. 19.
WHERE IS THE CULTURE? 300 W. Markham: Permanent and changing exhibits about Arkansas, gift shop. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. Free. 324-9685. oldstatehouse.com. WITT STEPHENS JR. CENTRAL ARKANSAS NATURE CENTER, Riverfront Park: Exhibits on fishing and hunting, daily programs. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. 907-0636. centralarkansasnaturecenter.com.
AT UALR: Douglas Bourgeois’ “Candy” and other paintings by the New Orleans artist are part of the “Awakened by the These Dreams” exhibition coming Jan. 7 to the Maners/Pappas Gallery at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
War and WWI and WWII, monthly film series and other special events. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-4 p.m. Sun. Free. 3764602. littlerock.org/parksrecreation/ arkmilitaryheritage. MOSAIC TEMPLARS CULTURAL CENTER, Ninth Street and Broadway: Permanent and temporary exhibits on African-American entrepreneurship in Arkansas, collection of work by contemporary African-American artists from Arkansas. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Free. 683-3610. mosaictemplarscenter.com. MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY, Donald W. Reynolds Science Center, 500 President Clinton Ave.: Hands-on science exhibits for toddlers to teenagers, maker space, Tinkerfest sponsor, musical bipolar Tesla coil, monthly “Science After Dark” event for adults. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., $10 ages 13 and older, $8 ages 1-12, free to members and children under 1. 396-7050. museumofdiscovery.org. OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM,
GALLERIES ARGENTA GALLERY, 413 Main St., NLR: Changing exhibitions of work by Arkansas artists. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tue.-Sat. during exhibitions. 912-6567. argentagallery.com. ARKANSAS CAPITAL CORP., 200 River Market Ave., Suite 400: Arkansas artists, fourth floor offices of Capital Corp. Group. arcapital.com. ART GROUP GALLERY, Pleasant Ridge Town Center: Works by artists in collective. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-6 p.m. Sun. 690-2193. artgrouparkansas.com. BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART, 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd.: Work by local, national, international artists. 664-0030. boswellmourot.com. BUTLER CENTER GALLERIES, Arkansas Studies Institute, 401 President Clinton Ave.: Work by Arkansas artists. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 320-5790. butlercenter.org/art. CHRIST CHURCH, 509 Scott St.: Arkansas artists. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.Thu., 9 a.m.-noon Fri. 374-9247. christchurchlr.org. CHROMA GALLERY, 5707 Kavanaugh Blvd.: Work by Arkansas artists, framing. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. 664-0880. On Facebook. DRAWL SOUTHERN CONTEMPORARY ART, 5208 Kavanaugh Blvd.: Work by regional artists. 1-5 p.m. Wed.Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. 240-7446. drawlgallery.com. GALLERY 221, Second and Center
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221 W. 2nd St, Suite 102, Little Rock, AR 72201 • 501-801-0211 Mon. - Fri. 11am-6pm and Sat. 11am - 4pm, or by appointment Gallery 221 has original paintings, drawings & sculptures by a talented & visually diverse group of local, national & international artists. Included are works by art icon Gino Hollander, along with one-of-a-kind artisan jewelry, striking artistic couture & natureinspired wearable art. In addition to the main gallery, take a private tour of our 2nd floor which includes the Art Collector’s Gallery & the Gino Hollander Gallery. Arkansas’ most innovative retail fine art venue, Gallery 221 is a destination gallery for art enthusiasts at all price points.
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streets: Arkansas artists. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. 801-0211. On Facebook. GALLERY 26, 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd.: Work by Arkansas artists, framing. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 664-8996. gallery26.com. GREG THOMPSON FINE ART, 429 Main St., NLR: Works by regional Southern artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. 664-2787. gregthompsonfineart.com. HEARNE FINE ART, 1001 Wright Ave.: Work by nationally known African-American artists, framing. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. 3726822. hearnefineart.com. L&L BECK ART GALLERY, 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd.: Exhibits by Louis Beck. 660-4006. LAMAN LIBRARY, 2801 Orange St., NLR: Galleries in main branch and Argenta branch (420 Main St.). 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 372-6933. laman.net. LAMAN LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH, 420 Main St.: Arkansas artists. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 687-1061. laman.net. LOCAL COLOUR, 5811 Kavanaugh Blvd.: Rotating work by 27 artists in collective. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 265-0422. On Facebook. LOUIE’S UNIQUE FRAMING AND GALLERY, 1509 A Mart Drive: Fine art, framing. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. M2GALLERY, Pleasant Ridge Town Center, 11525 Cantrell Road: Arkansas and the regional artists. 2256271. m2lr.com. MATT MCLEOD FINE ART, 108 W. Sixth St.: Work by Arkansas artists. 725-8508. mattmcleod.com. RED DOOR GALLERY, 3715 JFK Blvd., NLR: Arkansas artists. 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. 753-5227. reddoorgalleryonline.com. STEPHANO AND GAINES FINE ART, 1916 N. Fillmore St.: Arkansas artists. 563-4218. stephanostudios.com. THEA FOUNDATION, 401 Main St., NLR: Works by emerging Arkansas artists and students. Open weekdays. 379-9512. THE SHOWROOM, 2313 Cantrell Road: Fine art, framing. 7:30-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 372-7373. theshowroom. us.com. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK, 2801 S. University Ave.: Three galleries featuring student and national exhibitions. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat., 2-5 p.m. Sun. (weekends only in summer). 5693182. ualr.edu/art/galleries. 22
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WHERE CAN I GET A GOOD LATE BREAKFAST?
BRIAN CHILSON
WHERE IS THE CULTURE?, CONT.
PANCAKES: Get ’em at Lost Forty on Sunday.
Where CAN I GET A GOOD LATE BREAKFAST? Six suggested brunches, and a dozen other options.
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rkansans sure do love brunch. Maybe it’s the booze, maybe it’s the menu, maybe both. To help you sort out your options, here’s our list for recommended midmorning dining: 1. When all variables are considered — quality, price, consistency — The Root tops our breakfast list. Casual and classy, it delivers perfect biscuits, pillowy pancakes and free-range meat and eggs from local farms every morning of the week except Monday. The eggs banh mi are a personal favorite: two fried eggs heaped with tangy daikon and carrot, drizzled with hoisin sauce and served with crostini and a salad. Sunday brunch specials vary with the season, and vegetarian and vegan options abound. On weekends, the line typically snakes well outside the door by noon, but even at peak capacity, the staff functions with impressive precision. There’s no breakfast booze (yet), so chug those mimosas in the car beforehand. Brunch is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays. The Root also serves breakfast 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday. 2. On the more upscale end of the spectrum, Cafe Bossa Nova serves a truly remarkable Sunday brunch. We’d council the Torta de Galinha, a savory chicken pie cooked with hearts of palm, olives and catupiry, a dense, buttery cream cheese beloved in Brazil. Try the Rabanada, a delicate Brazilian version of French toast that — as a companion put it — verges on something like fried pudding, in the best possible way. And make sure to get a Caipirinha, a cocktail that muddles limes, sugar and Cachaca (a rum-like liquor) into a thing of elemental power. More familiar breakfast offerings are also available, from omelets to Bloody Marys. Sunday brunch is 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast is not served the rest of the week. 3. Then there’s South on Main and its consistently successful reinventions of Southern standards. Out of a lesser kitchen, a chicken biscuit and a side of mac and cheese for breakfast could be a queasy caricature of down-home cooking, but here it’s a phenomenon. The smoked trout (served with two eggs and fried potatoes) is recommended as another welcome alternative to morning pig. The really standout thing about
South on Main is its expansive breakfast cocktail menu, which goes above and beyond the standard tomato or orange juice concoctions. Get a Corpse Reviver, the classic hair of the dog solution to a foggy morning, or the milk punch, a frothy Mardi Gras favorite that deserves a much wider audience. The drinks aren’t cheap, but so it goes. Brunch is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Breakfast is not served the rest of the week. 4. Like many, we’ve long bemoaned the lack of greasy spoon diner options in Little Rock. But while writing this list, we’ve realized — much like the protagonist in a romantic comedy — that the very thing we’ve been looking for has been under our nose all along. That would be Leo’s Greek Castle, a Hillcrest institution as fluent in hash browns and eggs as it is in spanakopita and baba ghanoush (or, for that matter, chili dogs and cheeseburgers). With its tiny quarters and HannaBarbera-esque lion mascot, Leo’s first gives the impression of a faded fastfood chain, but don’t be fooled: It bests many pricier and more pretentious menus around town. Get the justifiably celebrated Greek omelet, stuffed with gyro meat, mushrooms, peppers, onions, tomatoes and feta. PBRs are 75 cents and mimosas are $2.50. Breakfast is served 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on weekdays. 5. A newcomer to the brunch scene, Lost Forty Brewing is quickly gaining a reputation. The menu shifts from week to week, with the constants being pancakes, homemade biscuits and gravy and a barroom clamor that’s either delightfully convivial or slightly vertigo-inducing, depending on your level of hangover. Oh, and beer, of course, including a “beer’mosa” that blends Lost Forty’s Belgian blonde with OJ. It’s a tasty enough shandy, but the fact is regular beer makes a pretty good breakfast, too. On a recent visit, we paired the savory crawfish bread pudding (topped with a Creole mustard sauce) with the Bare Bones pilsner, which was definitely good enough to have one more for dessert. Two, actually.
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and ignorant as they might be, but here are some other options: Downtown, One Eleven delivers a superlative brunch with an intimidating degree of elegance, so knock back several drinks at the Capital Bar to ensure your composure before facing the oysters Rockefeller (breakfast is daily, 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Sunday brunch is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Revolution does its “Beatles brunch” on Sundays (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), which includes a cover band and menu items with pun-y names (“Lovely Rita Frittata,” etc). The brunch menu at Dugan’s Pub (Sundays only, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) includes corned beef hash and an Irish farmhouse breakfast replete with rashers, bangers and other such mysteries. In Hillcrest, the Afterthought Bistro and Bar has been hit and miss in
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recommended. Any breakfast list would be remiss to not include Southwest Little Rock’s classic Frontier Diner, even if you can’t get a Bloody Mary there (6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday). In West Little Rock, Delicious Temptations may have all the ambiance of an insurance agency, but its pancakes are genuinely the best in Little Rock (open every day, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). A number of Mexican places in the area have fantastic breakfast options; our favorite thus far is North Little Rock’s Taqueria Guadalajara (8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily). Or, for Central American fare, go to the always excellent, always affordable Rosalinda, where pretty much every breakfast item comes with a healthy serving of Honduran sour cream (10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day but Wednesday.
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old hat, as are checking out digital books and audio books. You can also download movies, magazines, TV shows and free music. You can get Adele’s “Hello” from Fregal or check out an Amy Winehouse documentary from Hoopla with a library card at both the William F. Laman Library’s website (lamanlibrary. org) or the CALS website (cals.org). There is so much online now that you can spend all day at the public library and never get out of your pajamas. You even browse what other people are reading at CALS’ “Dear Reader” link, and find what’s new on the shelves on both library systems’ websites. If curling up with hot cocoa and an audiobook of “The Hunger Games” is not your thing, maybe checking out a map of Main Street in Altus in 1913 is —
you’ll find old Sanborn insurance maps online at Laman. Genealogy is hot; the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, a part of CALS’ Arkansas Studies Institute, and Laman both have online resources as well as reading rooms, and the Main Library has monthly genealogy workshops as well as quarterly special programs. The Butler Center at ASI has a vast archive of historical resources of all kinds — including drawings and artifacts from the Japanese internment camp at Rowher, for example — and is the home of the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, which one might expect. But it expands on its reference role by sponsoring the Arkansas Sounds music concerts in the Ron Robinson Theater, CALS’ state-ofthe-art performance, film and Literary
Festival venue in the Arcade Building in the River Market district. Laman and CALS are now in the art gallery biz as well; Laman has two galleries, one at its main branch and one in Argenta, and the Butler Center and Cox Creative Center have galleries galore, featuring exhibits of contemporary art, art from permanent collections and historic exhibitions. The Butler Center has a retail art store as well; Cox Creative sells book-related gifts and used books. You can also eat lunch at the Cox Creative Center, at its Bookends restaurant on the ground floor. Laman Library’s coffee shop, Overdue Brew, serves up drinks and snacks on the second floor browsing area, complete with comfortable seating, a view of the grounds and a fireplace (seldom lit because it works so
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well, spokesman Richard Theilig says). Want hands-on experience instead of reading a how-to book? You can join one of CALS’ Community Learning Courses, which has offered classes in such things as sewing, how to use herbs and spices in cooking, painting, and beer tasting (partnering with Stone’s Throw Brewing). But things really get creative when it comes to programming for children at Pulaski County’s libraries. The Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library and Learning Center is far more than a place to check out books or be read to, though there are lots of reading programs for tykes (KTHV-TV, Ch. 11, celebrity anchor Craig O’Neill showed up in December painted green and dressed as the Grinch to read to the children). On the library’s beautiful campus, there are a greenhouse and garden for kids to mess about in, and monthly cooking classes using fresh produce they’ve grown. (Right now, kids are making meals with the winter’s harvest of sweet potatoes, chard, kale, onions and other cold-season crops.) In July, kids will retrieve honey from the hives. It’s not all Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm over there at the Hillary Clinton library. The library is preparing a studio space with video and music recording and editing equipment and a green
screen. There is a theater where the young patrons put on talent shows and do improv; the twentysomethings on staff at the library use their own talents to create programming for the children. That pedal-powered compost tumbler: That’s called the Bike Hack, and it’s once a month. There are also classes in fine art (on paper and on tablets), fashion design, classes with an environmental spin where kids learn how to take soil and water samples. All the activities are paired, of course, with books. Manager Jennifer Throneberry says the library is a “wonderful place where each person can highlight what they are passionate about.” At Laman’s teen center, there’s gaming, open mic events, anime, the “Just Dance Power Hour,” “Nerd Night,” Skyping with authors … and homework help, too. Younger kids can play with Legos, and the library is preparing a maker space for young entrepreneurs. It goes without saying that there are plenty of computers for people who don’t have them at home to use. And for people who are not online and can’t get out, Laman also has homebound delivery by library visitors who come every two weeks laden with books and DVDS. Coming up next year: The Dee
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Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library and Learning Center, 4800 W. 10th St., 978-3870. Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, 401 President Clinton Ave., 3205700. Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave., 320-5715. Cox Creative Center, 120 River Market Ave., 918-3093. Millie Brooks branch, 13024 Hwy. 365, Wrightsville, 537-3186. Dee Brown branch, 6325 Baseline Road, 568-7494. John Gould Fletcher branch, 823 N. Buchanan St., 663-5457. Maumelle branch, 10 Lake Pointe Drive, 851-2551. Sidney S. McMath branch, 2100 John Barrow Road, 225-0066. Max Milam branch, 609 Alpine Ave., Perryville, 889-2554. Esther Dewitt Nixon branch, Jacksonville, 457-5038. Oley E. Rooker, 11 Otter Creek Court, 907-5991. Amy Sanders branch, 31 Shelby Drive, Sherwood, 835-7756. Adolphine Fletcher Terry branch, 2015 Napa Valley Drive, 228-0129. Roosevelt Thompson branch, 38 Rahling Center, 821-3060. Sue Cowan Williams, 1800 Chester St., 376-4282.
Once you’ve visited the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, you’ll vow to return. Housed in Little Rock’s third-oldest building – and birthplace of legendary five-star General Douglas MacArthur – the museum is dedicated to honoring Arkansans who served in all conflicts from territorial times to the present day. Even if you’re not familiar with military topics, you’ll find yourself coming back to learn more. Your orders are clear. MacArthur Park • Downtown Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 376-4602 • Free Admission Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Sunday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. arkmilitaryheritage.com
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malts. 7105 Colonel Glenn Road. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-562-1085. BLD Tue.-Sat. ATHLETIC CLUB SPORTS BAR & GRILL What could be mundane fare gets delightful twists and embellishments here. 11301 Financial Centre Parkway. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-312-9000. LD daily. B-SIDE The little breakfast place in the former party room of Lilly’s DimSum Then Some turns tradition on its ear, offering French toast wrapped in bacon on a stick, a must-have dish called “biscuit mountain” and beignets with lemon curd. 11121 Rodney Parham Road. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-716-2700. B-BR Sat.-Sun. BAR LOUIE Mammoth portions of very decent bar/bistro fare with an amazingly varied menu that should satisfy every taste. Some excellent drink deals abound, too. 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 924. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-228-0444. LD daily, BR Sat.-Sun. BELLWOOD DINER Traditional breakfasts and plate lunch specials are the norm at this lost-intime hole in the wall. 3815 MacArthur Drive. NLR.
No alcohol, No CC. $. 501-753-1012. BL Mon.-Fri. BEST IMPRESSIONS The menu combines Asian, Italian and French sensibilities in soups, salads and meaty fare. A departure from the tearoom of yore. 501 E. 9th St. Beer and wine, all CC. $$. 501-907-5946. L Tue.-Sun., BR Sat.-Sun. BIG ORANGE: BURGERS SALADS SHAKES Gourmet burgers manufactured according to exacting specs (humanely raised beef!) and properly fried Kennebec potatoes are the big draws, but you can get a veggie burger as well as fried chicken, curried falafel and blackened tilapia sandwiches, plus creative meal-sized salads. Shakes and floats are indulgences for all ages. 17809 Chenal Parkway. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-821-1515. LD daily. 207 N. University Ave. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-379-8715. LD daily. BIG ROCK BISTRO Students of the Arkansas Culinary School run this restaurant at Pulaski Tech under the direction of Chef Jason Knapp. Pizza, pasta, Asian-inspired dishes and diner food, all in one stop. 3000 W. Scenic Drive. NLR. No alcohol, all CC. $. 501-812-2200. BL Mon.-Fri.
BIG WHISKEY’S AMERICAN BAR AND GRILL A modern grill pub in the River Market District with all the bells and whistles — 30 flat-screen TVs, whiskey on tap, plus boneless wings, burgers, steaks, soups and salads. 225 E. Markham St. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-324-2449. LD daily. BJ’S RESTAURANT AND BREWHOUSE Chain restaurant’s huge menu includes deep dish pizzas, steak, ribs, sandwiches, pasta and award-winning handcrafted beer. In Shackleford Crossing Shopping Center. 2624 S. Shackleford Road. Beer, all CC. 501-404-2000. BLACK ANGUS CAFE Charcoal-grilled burgers, hamburger steaks and steaks proper are the big draws at this local institution. Also with lunch specials like fried shrimp. 10907 N. Rodney Parham. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-228-7800. LD Mon.-Sat. THE BLIND PIG Tasty bar food, including Zweigle’s brand hot dogs. 6015 Chenonceau Blvd. Full bar, CC. $-$$. 501-868-8194. D Wed-Fri., LD Sat. BOBBY’S CAFE Delicious, humungo burgers
WHERE TO EAT and tasty homemade desserts at this Levy diner. 12230 MacArthur Drive. NLR. No alcohol, No CC. $. 501-851-7888. BL Tue.-Fri., D Thu.-Fri. BOBBY’S COUNTRY COOKIN’ One of the better plate lunch spots in the area, with some of the best fried chicken and pot roast around, a changing daily casserole and wonderful homemade pies. 301 N. Shackleford Road, Suite E1. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-224-9500. L Mon.-Fri. BONEFISH GRILL A half-dozen or more types of fresh fish filets are offered daily at this upscale chain. 11525 Cantrell Road. Full bar, all CC. $$$. 501-228-0356. D Mon.-Fri., LD Sat-Sun. BONEHEADS GRILLED FISH AND PIRI PIRI CHICKEN Fast-casual chain specializing in grilled fish, roasted chicken and an African pepper sauce. 17711 Chenal Parkway. Beer and wine, CC. $-$$. 501-821-1300. LD daily. BOOKENDS CAFE A great spot to enjoy lunch with friends or a casual cup of coffee and a favorite book. Serving coffee and pastries early and sandwiches, soups and salads available after 11 a.m. Cox Creative Center. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501- 918-3091. BL Mon.-Sat. BOSTON’S Ribs and gourmet pizza star at this restaurant/sports bar located at the Holiday Inn by the airport. TVs in separate sports bar area. 3201 Bankhead Drive. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-235-2000. LD daily. BOUDREAUX’S GRILL & BAR A homey, seatyourself Cajun joint in Maumelle that serves up all sorts of variations of shrimp and catfish. With particularly tasty red beans and rice, jambalaya and bread pudding. 9811 Maumelle Blvd. NLR. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-753-6860. LD daily. BOULEVARD BISTRO AND BAR Fantastic casual fine dining with nightly specials. The gnocchi is divine. Great sandwiches and breakfast, too. 1920 N. Grant St. Full bar, CC. $$-$$$. 501-663-5949. BL daily, D Mon.-Sat. BOULEVARD BREAD CO. Fresh bread, fresh pastries, wide selection of cheeses, meats, side dishes; all superb. Good coffee, too. 1920 N. Grant St. Beer and wine, all CC. $$. 501-663-5951. BLD Mon.-Sat., BL Sun. 400 President Clinton Ave. Beer and wine, all CC. $-$$. 501-374-1232. BLD Mon.-Sat. (close 5 p.m.), BL Sun. 4301 W. Markham St. No alcohol, all CC. $$. 501-5266661. BL Mon.-Fri. 1417 Main St. Beer and wine, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-375-5100. BL Mon.-Sat. THE BOX Cheeseburgers and french fries are
greasy and wonderful and not like their fast-food cousins. 1023 W. 7th St. No alcohol, CC. $-$$. 501-372-8735. L Mon.-Fri. BRAVE NEW RESTAURANT Chef/owner Peter Brave was doing “farm to table” before most of us knew the term. His focus is on fresh, highquality ingredients prepared elegantly but simply. Ordering the fish special is never a bad choice. His chocolate crème brulee sets the pace. 2300 Cottondale Lane. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-663-2677. LD Mon.-Sat. BRAY GOURMET DELI AND CATERING Turkey spreads in four flavors — original, jalapeno, Cajun and dill — and the homemade pimiento cheese are the signature items at Chris Bray’s delicatessen, which serves sandwiches, wraps, soups, stuffed potatoes and salads, and sells the turkey spreads to go. 323 Center St. Suite 150. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-353-1045. BL Mon.-Fri. BREWSTERS 2 CAFE & LOUNGE Down-home done right. Check out the yams, mac-andcheese, greens, purple-hull peas, cornbread, wings, catfish and all the rest. 2725 S. Arch St. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-301-7728. LD Mon.-Sat. BUFFALO GRILL A great crispy-off-the-griddle cheeseburger and hand-cut fries star at this family-friendly stop. 1611 Rebsamen Park Road. Full bar, CC. $$. 501-296-9535. LD daily. BUFFALO WILD WINGS A sports bar on steroids with numerous humongous TVs and a menu full of thirst-inducing items. The wings, which can be slathered with one of 14 sauces, are the starring attraction and will undoubtedly have fans. 14800 Cantrell Road. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-868-5279. LD daily. BUTCHER SHOP The cook-your-own-steak option has been downplayed, and several menu additions complement the calling card: large, fabulous cuts of prime beef, cooked to perfection. 10825 Hermitage Road. Full bar, all CC. $$$. 501-312-2748. D daily. BY THE GLASS A broad but not ridiculously large wine list is studded with interesting, diverse selections, and prices are uniformly reasonable. The food focus is on high-end items that pair well with wine — olives, hummus, cheese, bread, and some meats and sausages. Happy hour daily from 4-6 p.m. 5713 Kavanaugh Blvd. Beer and wine, all CC. $$. 501-663-9463. D Mon.-Sat. CACHE RESTAURANT A stunning experience on the well-presented plates and in terms of
atmosphere, glitz and general feel. It doesn’t feel like anyplace else in Little Rock, and it’s not priced like much of anywhere else in Little Rock, either. But there are options to keep the tab in the reasonable range. 425 President Clinton Ave. Full bar, all CC. $$$. 501-850-0265. LD Mon.-Fri., D Sat. CAFE 201 The hotel restaurant in the Crowne Plaza serves up a nice lunch buffet. 201 S. Shackleford Road. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-2233000. BLD Mon.-Fri., BD Sat., BR Sun. CAFE BRUNELLE Coffee shop and cafe serving sweets, tasty sandwiches and Loblolly ice cream. 17819 Chenal Parkway. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-448-2687. BLD daily. CAFE@HEIFER Serving fresh pastries, omelets, soups, salads, sandwiches and pizzas. Located inside Heifer Village. 1 World Ave. No alcohol, all CC. $. 501-907-8801. BL Mon.-Fri. CAJUN’S WHARF The venerable seafood restaurant serves up great gumbo and oysters Bienville, and options such as fine steaks for the non-seafood eater. In the citified bar, you’ll find nightly entertainment, too. 2400 Cantrell Road. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-375-5351. LD Mon.-Fri., D Sat. CAMP DAVID Inside the Holiday Inn Presidential Conference Center, Camp David particularly pleases with its breakfast and themed buffets each day of the week. Wonderful Sunday brunch. 600 Interstate 30. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-9752267. BLD daily, BR Sat.-Sun. CAPERS It’s never been better, with as good a wine list as any in the area, and a menu that covers a lot of ground — seafood, steaks, pasta — and does it all well. 14502 Cantrell Road. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-868-7600. LD Mon.-Sat. CAPITAL BAR AND GRILL Big hearty sandwiches, daily lunch specials and fine evening dining all rolled up into one at this landing spot downtown. Surprisingly inexpensive with a great bar staff and a good selection of unique desserts. 111 W. Markham St. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-370-7013. LD daily. CAPITOL BISTRO Serving breakfast and lunch items, including quiche, sandwiches, coffees and the like. 1401 W. Capitol Ave. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-371-9575. BL Mon.-Fri. CATCH BAR AND GRILL Fish, shrimp, chicken and burgers, live music, drinks, flat-screens TVs, pool tables and V.I.P. room. 1407 John Barrow Road. Full bar. 501-224-1615. BLD daily.
CATERING TO YOU Painstakingly prepared entrees and great appetizers in this gourmetto-go location, attached to a gift shop. Caters everything from family dinners to weddings and large corporate events. 8121 Cantrell Road. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-614-9030. Serving meals to go: LD Mon.-Sat. CATFISH CITY AND BBQ GRILL Basic fried fish and sides, including green tomato pickles, and now with tasty ribs and sandwiches in beef, pork and sausage. 1817 S. University Ave. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-663-7224. LD Tue.-Sat. CHEDDAR’S Large selection of somewhat standard American casual cafe choices, many of which are made from scratch. Portions are large and prices are very reasonable. 400 S. University. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-614-7578. LD daily. CHEERS IN THE HEIGHTS Good burgers and sandwiches, vegetarian offerings and salads at lunch, and fish specials and good steaks in the evening. 2010 N. Van Buren. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-663-5937. LD Mon.-Sat. 1901 Club Manor Drive. Maumelle. Full bar, all CC. 501-8516200. LD daily, BR Sun. CHICKEN KING Arguably Central Arkansas’s best wings. 2704 MacArthur Drive. NLR. No alcohol, CC. $-$$. 501-771-5571. LD Mon.-Sat. 5213 W. 65th St. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-562-5573. LD Mon.-Sat. CHICKEN WANG & CAFE Regular, barbecue, spicy, lemon, garlic pepper, honey mustard and Buffalo wings. Open late. 8320 Colonel Glenn Road. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-562-1303. LD Mon.-Sat. CIAO BACI The focus is on fine dining in this casually elegant Hillcrest bungalow, though excellent tapas are out of this world. The tree-shaded, light-strung deck is a popular destination. 605 N. Beechwood St. Full bar, all CC. $$$. 501-6030238. D Mon.-Sat. COLD STONE CREAMERY This national chain takes a base flavor (everything from Sweet Cream to Chocolate Cake Batter) and adds your choice of ingredients or a combination of ingredients it calls a Creation. Cold Stone also serves up a variety of ice cream cakes and cupcakes. 12800 Chenal Parkway. No alcohol, all CC. $. 501-225-7000. LD daily. COMMUNITY BAKERY This sunny downtown bakery is the place to linger over a latte, bagels and the New York Times. But a lunchtime dash for sandwiches is OK, too, though it’s often
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WHERE TO EAT, CONT. packed. 1200 S. Main St. No alcohol, CC. $-$$. 501-375-7105. BLD daily. 270 S. Shackleford. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-224-1656. BLD Mon.-Sat. BL Sun. COPELAND’S RESTAURANT The full-service restaurant chain started by the founder of Popeye’s delivers the same good biscuits, the same dependable frying and a New Orleans vibe in piped music and decor. You can eat red beans and rice for a price in the single digits or pay near $40 for a choice slab of ribeye, with crab, shrimp and fish in between. 2602 S. Shackleford Road. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-312-1616. LD daily. COPPER GRILL Comfort food, burgers and more sophisticated fare at this River Market-area hotspot. 300 E. 3rd St. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-375-3333. LD Mon.-Sat. CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE Home-cooking with plenty of variety and big portions. Old-fashioned breakfast served all day long. 2618 S. Shackleford Road. No alcohol, all CC. 501-225-7100. BLD daily. 3101 Springhill Drive. NLR. No alcohol, all CC. 501-945-9373. BLD daily. CRAZEE’S COOL CAFE Good burgers, daily plate specials and bar food amid pool tables and TVs. 7626 Cantrell Road. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-221-9696. LD Mon.-Sat. CRUSH WINE BAR An unpretentious downtown bar/lounge with an appealing and erudite wine list. With tasty tapas, but no menu for full meals. 318 Main St. NLR. Beer and wine, all CC. $$. 501-374-9463. D Tue.-Sat. CUPCAKE FACTORY About a dozen cupcake varieties daily, plus pies, whole or by-the-slice, cake balls, brownies and other dessert bars. 18104 Kanis Road. No alcohol, all CC. 501-8219913. L Mon.-Fri. CUPCAKES ON KAVANAUGH Gourmet cupcakes and coffee, indoor seating. 5625 Kavanaugh Blvd. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-664-2253. LD Mon.-Sat. DAVE AND RAY’S DOWNTOWN DINER Breakfast daily featuring biscuits and gravy, home fries, sausage and made-to-order omelets. Lunch buffet with four choices of meats and eight veggies. 824 W. Capitol Ave. No alcohol. $. 501-372-8816. BL Mon.-Fri. DAVE’S PLACE A popular downtown soup-andsandwich stop at lunch draws a large and diverse crowd for the Friday night dinner, which varies in theme, home-cooking being the most popular. Owner Dave Williams does all the cooking and his son, Dave also, plays saxophone and fronts the band that plays most Friday nights. 201 Center St. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-3723283. L Mon.-Fri., D Fri. DAVID FAMILY KITCHEN Call it soul food or call it down-home country cooking. Just be sure to call us for breakfast or lunch when you go. Neckbones, ribs, sturdy cornbread, salmon croquettes, mustard greens and the like. Desserts are exceptionally good. 2301 Broadway. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-371-0141. BL Tue.-Fri., L Sun. DAVID’S BURGERS Serious hamburgers, steak salads, homemade custard. 101 S. Bowman Road. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-227-8333. LD Mon.-Sat. 1100 Highway 65 N. Conway. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. (501) 327-3333 4000 McCain Blvd. NLR. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-353-0387. LD Mon.-Sat. DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE Chain specializes in steak and upscale pub food. Try the crab cake. 17707 Chenal Parkway. Full bar, CC. $$-$$$. 501-4482631. LD Mon.-Sat., BR Sun. DELICIOUS TEMPTATIONS Decadent breakfast and light lunch items that can be ordered in full or half orders to please any appetite or palate,
with a great variety of salads and soups as well. Don’t miss the bourbon pecan pie — it’s a winner. 11220 N. Rodney Parham Road. No alcohol, all CC. $$. 501-225-6893. BL daily. DEMPSEY BAKERY Bakery with sit-down area, serving coffee and specializing in gluten-, nutand soy-free baked goods. 323 Cross St. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-375-2257. Serving BL Tue.-Sat. DIZZY’S GYPSY BISTRO Interesting bistro fare, served in massive portions at this River Market District favorite. 200 River Market Ave. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-375-3500. LD Tue.-Sat. DOE’S EAT PLACE A skid-row dive turned power brokers’ watering hole with huge steaks, great tamales and broiled shrimp, and killer burgers at lunch. 1023 W. Markham St. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-376-1195. LD Mon.-Fri., D Sat. DOUBLETREE PLAZA BAR & GRILL The lobby restaurant in the Doubletree is elegantly comfortable, but you’ll find no airs put on at heaping breakfast and lunch buffets. 424 W. Markham St. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-372-4371. BLD daily. EJ’S EATS AND DRINKS The friendly neighborhood hoagie shop downtown serves at a handful of tables and by delivery. The sandwiches are generous, the soup homemade and the salads cold. Vegetarians can craft any number of acceptable meals from the flexible menu. The housemade potato chips are da bomb. 523 Center St. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-666-3700. LD Mon.-Fri., BR Sun. THE FADED ROSE The Cajun-inspired menu seldom disappoints. Steaks and soaked salads are legendary. 1619 Rebsamen Park Road. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-663-9734. LD daily. FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Nationwide burger chain with emphasis on freshly made fries and patties. 2923 Lakewood Village Drive. NLR. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-246-5295. LD daily. 13000 Chenal Parkway. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-225-1100. LD daily. FLYING FISH The fried seafood is fresh and crunchy and there are plenty of raw, boiled and grilled offerings, too. The hamburgers are a hit. It’s counter service; wander on through the screen door and you’ll find a slick team of cooks and servers doing a creditable job of serving big crowds. 511 President Clinton Ave. Beer and wine, all CC. $$. 501-375-3474. LD daily. FLYING SAUCER A popular River Market hangout thanks to its almost 200 beers (including nearly 75 on tap) and more than decent bar food. It’s nonsmoking, so families are welcome. 323 President Clinton Ave. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-372-8032. LD daily. FLYWAY BREWING A popular pico brewery that also serves up quality pub food and snacks. 314 Maple St. NLR. Beer, CC. $$. 501-350-8868. L Fri.-Sun., D Wed.-Sun. FORTY TWO Solid choice for weekday lunch, featuring entrees and sandwiches from around the world. 1200 President Clinton Ave. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-537-0042. L Mon.-Sat. FOX AND HOUND Sports bar that serves pub food. 2800 Lakewood Village. NLR. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-753-8300. LD daily. FRANKE’S CAFETERIA Plate lunch spot strong on salads and vegetables, and perfect fried chicken on Sundays. Arkansas’s oldest continually operating restaurant. 11121 N. Rodney Parham Road. No alcohol, all CC. $$. 501-2254487. LD daily. 400 W. Capitol Ave. No alcohol, all CC. $$. 501-372-1919. L Mon.-Fri. FRESH: AN URBAN EATERY Sandwiches, salads and pizza, all made using quality ingredients. 1706 W. 3rd St. Beer and wine, CC. $-$$. 501-319-7021. BL Mon.-Sat. FRONTIER DINER The traditional all-American roadside diner, complete with a nice selection
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WHERE TO EAT, CONT. of man-friendly breakfasts and lunch specials. The half-pound burger is a two-hander for the average working Joe. 10424 Interstate 30. No alcohol, CC. $-$$. 501-565-6414. BL Mon.-Sat. GADWALL’S GRILL Once two separate restaurants, a fire forced the grill into the pizza joint. Now, under one roof, there’s mouth-watering burgers and specialty sandwiches, plus zesty pizzas with cracker-thin crust and plenty of toppings. 7311 North Hills Blvd. NLR. Beer and wine, all CC. $-$$. 501-834-1840. LD daily. GARDEN SQUARE CAFE & GROCERY Vegetarian soups, sandwiches and wraps just like those to be had across the street at 4Square Cafe and Gifts, plus a small grocery store. 4Square does unique and delicious wraps with such ingredients as shiitake mushrooms, and the servings are ample. A small grocery accompanies the River Market cafe. 400 Clinton Ave. No alcohol, all CC. 501-244-9964. GIGI’S CUPCAKES This Nashville-based chain’s entries into the artisan-cupcake sweetstakes are as luxurious in presentation as they are in sugar quantity. 416 S. University Ave., Suite 120. No alcohol, all CC. $. 501-614-7012. BLD daily. GINO’S PIZZA AND PHILLY STEAK You can get a pretty good Philly steak here in the wee hours. 8000 Geyer Springs Road. No alcohol, CC. $. 501-562-0152. LD daily. GOOD FOOD BY FERNEAU Lunch offers a choice of ordering the gluten-free, sugar-free, healthy-yet-tasty-and-not-boring fare. On Friday and Saturday nights chef Ferneau stretches out a bit with about four entrees that still stay true to the “healthy” concept but do step outside the no-gluten, no-sugar box. 521 Main St. NLR. Full bar, CC. $$-$$$. 501-725-4219. L Mon.-Fri., D Fri.-Sat. THE GRAND CAFE Typical hotel restaurant fare. 925 S. University Ave. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-664-5020. BD daily. GREEN LEAF GRILL Cafeteria on the ground floor of the Blue Cross Blue Shield building has healthy entrees. 601 S. Gaines. No alcohol, CC. 501-378-2521. GRUMPY’S TOO Music venue and sports bar with lots of TVs, pub grub and regular drink specials. 1801 Green Mountain Drive. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-225-3768. D Mon.-Sat. GUILLERMO’S GOURMET GROUNDS Serves gourmet coffee, lunch, loose-leaf tea, and tapas. Beans are roasted in house, and the espresso is probably the best in town. 10700 Rodney Parham Road. CC. 501-228-4448. BL daily. GUS’S WORLD FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN The best fried chicken in town. Go for chicken and waffles on Sundays. 300 President Clinton Ave. Beer, CC. $-$$. 501-372-2211. LD daily. 400 N. Bowman. Beer. $-$$. 501-400-8745. LD daily. HERITAGE GRILLE STEAK AND FIN Upscale dining inside the Little Rock Marriott. Excellent surf and turf options. 3 Statehouse Plaza. Full bar, all CC. $$$. 501-399-8000. LD daily. HILLCREST ARTISAN MEATS A fancy charcuterie and butcher shop with excellent daily soup and sandwich specials. Limited seating is available. 2807 Kavanaugh Blvd. Suite B. No alcohol, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-671-6328. L Mon.-Sat. HOMER’S Great vegetables, huge yeast rolls and killer cobblers. Follow the mobs. 2001 E. Roosevelt Road. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-374-1400. BL Mon.-Fri. 9700 N. Rodney Parham. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-224-6637. BLD Mon.-Sat., BL Sun. HONEYBAKED HAM CO. The trademark ham is available by the sandwich, as is great smoked turkey and lots of inexpensive side items and desserts. 9112 N. Rodney Parham Road. No alcohol, all CC. 501-227-5555. LD Mon.-Sun. (4 p.m. close on Sat.). IRA’S PARK HILL GRILL Inventive and toothsome 36
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fine dining in a casual setting. 3812 JFK Blvd. NLR. Full bar, CC. $$-$$$. 501-771-6900. L Tue.-Fri., Sun.; D Tue.-Sat. BR Sun. IRONHORSE SALOON Bar and grill offering juicy hamburgers and cheeseburgers. 9125 Mann Road. Full bar, all CC. $. 501-562-4464. LD daily. IZZY’S It’s bright, clean and casual, with snappy team service of all the standbys — sandwiches and fries, lots of fresh salads, pasta about a dozen ways, hand-rolled tamales and brick oven pizzas. 5601 Ranch Drive. Beer and wine, all CC. $$. 501-868-4311. LD Mon.-Sat. J. GUMBO’S Fast-casual Cajun fare served, primarily, in a bowl. Will surprise you. 12911 Cantrell Road. Beer, all CC. $-$$. 501-916-9635. LD daily. JASON’S DELI A huge selection of sandwiches (wraps, subs, po’ boys and pitas), salads and spuds, as well as red beans and rice and chicken pot pie. Plus a large selection of heart-healthy and light dishes. 301 N. Shackleford Road. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-954-8700. LD daily. JERKY’S SPICY CHICKEN AND MORE Jerk chicken, Southern fried chicken, Southern fried jerk chicken, along with burgers, sandwiches, salads. 521 Center St. No alcohol. $-$$. 501-2463096. LD Mon.-Sat. JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES Illinois-based sandwich chain that doesn’t skimp on what’s between the buns. 4120 E. McCain Blvd. NLR. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-945-9500. LD daily. 700 S. Broadway. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-372-1600. LD daily. JIMMY’S SERIOUS SANDWICHES Consistently fine sandwiches, side orders and desserts for 30 years. Chicken salad’s among the best in town, and there are fun specialty sandwiches such as Thai One On and The Garden. Get there early for lunch. 5116 W. Markham St. No alcohol, CC. $-$$. 501-666-3354. LD Mon.-Fri., L Sat. JOUBERT’S TAVERN Local beer and wine haunt that serves Polish sausage and other bar foods. 7303 Kanis Road. Full bar, CC. $-$$. 501-664-9953. D Mon.-Sat. K. HALL AND SONS Neighborhood grocery store with excellent lunch counter. The cheeseburger is hard to beat. 1900 Wright Ave. No alcohol, CC. $. 501-372-1513. BLD Mon.-Sat. (closes at 6 p.m.), BL Sun. KILWINS Ice cream, candies, fudge and sweets galore made in-house and packaged for eat-itnow or eat-it-later. 415 President Clinton Ave. No alcohol, CC. $-$$. 501-379-9865. LD daily. KITCHEN EXPRESS Delicious “meat and three” restaurant offering big servings of homemade soul food. Maybe Little Rock’s best fried chicken. 4600 Asher Ave. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-6663500. BLD Mon.-Sat., LD Sun. LASSIS INN One of the state’s oldest restaurants still in the same location and one of the best for catfish and buffalo fish. 518 E 27th St. Beer and wine, all CC. $$. 501-372-8714. LD Tue.-Sat. LAZY PETE’S FISH AND SHRIMP Southern and Cajun pub grub. 200 N. Bowman Road. Beer, CC. $$. 501-680-2660. LD daily. LE POPS Delicious, homemade iced lollies (or popsicles, for those who aren’t afraid of the trademark.) 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd. Ste. J. No alcohol, CC. $. 501-313-9558. LD daily. LITTLEFIELD’S CAFE The owners of the Starlite Diner have moved their cafe to the Kroger Shopping Center on JFK, where they are still serving breakfast all day, as well as plate lunches, burgers and sandwiches. 6929 John F. Kennedy Blvd. NLR. No alcohol. 501-771-2036. BLD Mon.-Sat., BL Sun. LOBLOLLY CREAMERY Small batch artisan ice cream and sweet treats company that operates a soda fountain inside The Green Corner Store. 1423 Main St. No alcohol, CC. $-$$. 501-396-9609.
LD Mon.-Sat., L Sun. LOCA LUNA Grilled meats, seafood and pasta dishes that never stray far from country roots, whether Italian, Spanish or Arkie. “Gourmet plate lunches” are good, as is Sunday brunch. 3519 Old Cantrell Road. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-6634666. BR Sun., LD Mon.-Fri., D Sat. LOST FORTY BREWING Brewery and brewpub from the folks behind Big Orange, Local Lime and ZAZA. Good food options to accompany the popular craft beers. 501 Byrd St. Beer and wine, all CC. $$. 501-319-7335. LD Wed.-Sun. LOVE FISH MARKET Part fish market, part restaurant. Offering fresh fish to prepare at home or fried catfish and a variety of sides. 1401 John Barrow Road. No alcohol, CC. $-$$. 501-224-0202. LD Mon.-Sat. LULAV A MODERN EATERY Bistro-style menu of American favorites broken down by expensive to affordable plates, and strong wine list, also grouppriced to your liking. Great filet. Don’t miss the chicken and waffles. 220 W. 6th St. Full bar, CC. $$$. 501-374-5100. LD Mon.-Fri., D Sat. LULU’S CRAB BOIL Cajun and Creole fare from the Chi family. The crab fingers and po’ boys are standouts. 5911 R St. Full bar, CC. $$-$$$. 501-6632388. LD daily. MADDIE’S PLACE Owner/chef Brian Deloney has built quite a thriving business with a pretty simple formula: making almost everything from scratch and matching hefty portions of Cajun and Creole with reasonable prices in a fun, upbeat atmosphere. Maddie’s offers a stellar selection of draft beers and a larger, better wine list than you might expect. 1615 Rebsamen Park Road. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-660-4040. LD Tue.-Sat. MAGGIE MOO’S ICE CREAM AND TREATERY Ice cream, frozen yogurt and ice cream pizza. 17821 Chenal Parkway. No alcohol, all CC. $. 501-821-7609. LD daily. THE MAIN CHEESE A restaurant devoted to grilled cheese. 14524 Cantrell Road. Beer and wine, CC. $-$$. 501-367-8082. BLD Mon.-Sat. MARIE’S MILFORD TRACK II Healthy and tasty are the key words at this deli/grill, featuring hot entrees, soups, sandwiches, salads and killer desserts. 1428 Merrell Drive. No alcohol, CC. $-$$. 501-225-4500. BL Mon.-Sat. MARKETPLACE GRILLE Big servings of steak, seafood, chicken, pasta, pizza and other rich comfort-style foods. 11600 Pleasant Ridge Road. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-221-3939. LD daily. MARKHAM STREET GRILL AND PUB The menu has something for everyone, including mahi-mahi and wings. Try the burgers, which are juicy, big and fine. 11321 W. Markham St. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-224-2010. LD daily. MASON’S DELI AND GRILL Burgers, grilled sandwiches, hot dogs, Cannolis, floats and more. 400 President Clinton Ave. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-376-3354. LD Mon.-Sat. MCBRIDE’S CAFE AND BAKERY Owners Chet and Vicki McBride have been serving up delicious breakfast and lunch specials based on their family recipes for two decades in this popular eatery at Baptist Health’s Little Rock campus. The desserts and barbecue sandwiches are not to be missed. 9501 Baptist Health Drive. No alcohol, all CC. $. 501-340-3833. BL Mon.-Fri. MIDTOWN BILLIARDS You’ll find perhaps the city’s finest burgers in this all-night dive. But be prepared to smell like stale cigarette smoke and grease once you’re finished. 1316 Main St. Full bar, CC. $-$$. 501-372-9990. D daily. MILFORD TRACK Healthy and tasty are the key words at this deli/grill that serves breakfast and lunch. Hot entrees change daily and there are soups, sandwiches, salads and killer desserts. Bread is baked in-house, and there are several veggie options. 10809 Executive Center Drive,
Searcy Building. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-2232257. BL Mon.-Fri., L Sat. MIMI’S CAFE Breakfast is our meal of choice here at this upscale West Coast chain. Portions are plenty to last you through the afternoon, especially if you get a muffin on the side. Middle-America comfort-style entrees make up other meals, from pot roast to pasta dishes. 11725 Chenal Parkway. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-221-3883. BLD daily, BR Sun. MOOYAH BURGERS Kid-friendly, fast-casual restaurant with beef, veggie and turkey burgers, a burger bar and shakes. 14810 Cantrell Road, Suite 190. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-868-1091 10825 Kanis Road. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-313-4905. LD daily. MORNINGSIDE BAGELS Tasty New York-style boiled bagels, made daily. 10848 Maumelle Blvd. NLR. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-753-6960. BL daily. NEWK’S EXPRESS CAFE Gourmet sandwiches, salads and pizzas. 4317 Warden Road. NLR. Beer, all CC. $-$$. 501-753-8559. LD daily. 314 S. University Ave., Suite 180. Beer and wine, all CC. 601-982-1160. NEXT BISTRO AND BAR Live music, on the outdoor patio in nice weather, bar with specialty drinks like house sangria. No cover 2611 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, all CC. 501-663-6398. OLD MILL BREAD AND FLOUR CO. CAFE The popular take-out bakery has an eat-in restaurant and friendly operators. It’s self-service, simple and good with sandwiches built with a changing lineup of the bakery’s 40 different breads, along with soups, salads and cookies. 12111 W. Markham St. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-228-4677. BL Mon.-Sat. BR Sun. ONE ELEVEN AT THE CAPITAL Inventive fine dining restaurant helmed by Jöel Attunes, a James Beard award-winning chef. 111 Markham St. Full bar, all CC. $$$. 501-370-7011. BD daily, L Mon.-Fri, BR Sun. ORANGE LEAF YOGURT Upscale self-serve national yogurt chain. 11525 Cantrell Road. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-227-4522. LD daily. THE OYSTER BAR Gumbo, red beans and rice (all you can eat on Mondays), peel-and-eat shrimp, oysters on the half shell, addictive po’ boys. Killer jukebox. 3003 W. Markham St. Beer and wine, all CC. $-$$. 501-666-7100. LD Mon.-Sat. OZARK COUNTRY RESTAURANT A longstanding favorite with many Little Rock residents, the eatery specializes in big country breakfasts and pancakes plus sandwiches and several meatand-two options for lunch and dinner. Try the pancakes and don’t leave without some sort of smoked meat. 202 Keightley Drive. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-663-7319. BL daily. PANERA BREAD This bakery/cafe serves freshly baked breads, bagels and pastries every morning as well as a full line of espresso beverages. It also offers a full menu of sandwiches, hand-tossed salads and hearty soups. 314 S. University Ave. No alcohol, all CC. 501-664-6878. BLD daily. 11525 Cantrell Road. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-2270222. BLD daily. 1050 Ellis Ave. Conway. 501-7641623 10701 Kanis Road. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-954-7773. BLD daily. PLAYTIME PIZZA Tons of fun isn’t rained out by lackluster eats at this $11 million, 65,000-squarefoot kidtopia near the Colonel Glenn 18 theater. While the buffet is only so-so, features like indoor mini-golf, laser tag, go-karts, arcade games and bumper cars make it a winner for both kids and adults. 600 Colonel Glenn Plaza Loop. All CC. $-$$. 501-227-7529. D Mon.-Wed., LD Thu.-Sun. POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP Tasty, affordable sandwiches from fast-casual chain. 314 S University Ave. No alcohol, CC. $-$$. 501-660-4441. LD daily. PURPLE COW DINER 1950s fare — cheese-
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burgers, chili dogs, thick milk shakes — in a ‘50s setting at today’s prices. 8026 Cantrell Road. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-221-3555. LD daily, BR Sat.-Sun. 11602 Chenal Parkway. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-224-4433. LD daily, BR Sat.-Sun. 1419 Higden Ferry Road. Hot Springs. Beer, all CC. $$. 501-625-7999. LD daily, B Sun. RACK’UM SPORTS BAR AND GRILL Burgers, pub food and free Wi-Fi. 2817 Cantrell Road. Full bar. 501-603-0066. D daily. RED DOOR Fresh seafood, steaks, chops and sandwiches from restaurateur Mark Abernathy. Smart wine list. 3701 Old Cantrell Road. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-666-8482. BL Tue.-Sat. D daily. BR Sat. RED MANGO National yogurt and smoothie chain whose appeal lies in adjectives like “allnatural,” “non-fat,” “gluten-free” and “probiotic.” 5621 Kavanaugh Blvd. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-663-2500. BLD daily. THE RELAY STATION This grill offers a short menu, which includes chicken sandwiches and hamburgers. 12225 Stagecoach Road. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-455-9919. LD daily. RENO’S ARGENTA CAFE Sandwiches, gyros and gourmet pizzas by day and music and drinks by night in downtown Argenta. 312 Main St. NLR. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-376-2900. LD Mon.-Sat. RIVERFRONT STEAKHOUSE Steaks are the draw here — nice cuts heavily salted and peppered, cooked quickly and accurately to your specifications, finished with butter and served sizzling hot. 2 Riverfront Place. NLR. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-375-7825. D Mon.-Sat. RIVERSHORE EATERY A River Market vendor that specializes in salads, sandwiches, wings and ice cream. 400 President Clinton Ave. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-244-2326. LD Mon.-Sat. ROBERT’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL If you’re looking for a burger, you won’t find it here. This establishment specializes in fried chicken dinners, served with their own special trimmings. 7212 Geyer Springs Road. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-568-2566. LD Tue.-Sat., D Sun.-Mon. THE ROOT CAFE Homey, local foods-focused cafe. With tasty burgers, homemade bratwurst, banh mi and a number of vegan and veggie options. Breakfast and Sunday brunch, too. 1500 S. Main St. Beer, all CC. $-$$. 501-414-0423. BL Tue.-Sat., BR Sun. SADDLE CREEK WOODFIRED GRILL Upscale chain dining in Lakewood, with a menu full of appetizers, burgers, chicken, fish and other fare. It’s the smoke-kissed steaks, however, that make it a winner — even in Little Rock’s beef-heavy restaurant market. 2703 Lakewood Village. NLR. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-812-0883. SAMANTHA’S TAP ROOM & WOOD GRILL An eclectic, reasonably priced menu has something for just about everyone. Excellent selection of wines and beers on tap. 322 Main St. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-379-8019. LD Mon.-Sat. SAM’S SOUTHERN EATERY Shreveport, La., chain features large menu of salads, shrimp, fried fish, po’ boys, burgers, cheesesteak sandwiches and more. Also in Pine Bluff: 1704 E. Harding Ave., 870-536-2222 6205 Baseline Road. No alcohol, CC. $-$$. 501-562-2255. LD daily. SANDY’S HOMEPLACE CAFE Specializing in home-style buffet, with two meats and seven vegetables to choose from. It’s all-you-can-eat. 1710 E. 15th St. No alcohol, No CC. $. 501-3753216. L Mon.-Fri. SCALLIONS Reliably good food, great desserts, pleasant atmosphere, able servers — a solid lunch spot. 5110 Kavanaugh Blvd. Beer and wine, all CC. $-$$. 501-666-6468. BL Mon.-Sat. SCOOP DOG Drive up or dine in at this North Little Rock dog and soda stand. It’s frozen 38
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custard instead of ice cream here (the difference being eggs along with the sugar and cream) and the specialty sundaes are all named after dogs. 5508 John F. Kennedy Blvd. NLR. No alcohol, No CC. 501-753-5407. LD daily. SHAKE’S FROZEN CUSTARD Frozen custards, concretes, sundaes. 12011 Westhaven Drive. No alcohol, all CC. $. 501-224-0150. LD daily. SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN This Southwest Little Rock restaurant specializes in seafood, frog legs and catfish, all served with the traditional fixings. 8722 Colonel Glenn Road. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-562-2330. LD daily. SHORTY SMALL’S Land of big, juicy burgers, massive cheese logs, smoky barbecue platters and the signature onion loaf. 11100 N. Rodney Parham Road. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-224-3344. LD daily. SIMPLY NAJIYYAH’S FISHBOAT & MORE Good catfish and corn fritters. 1717 Wright Ave. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-562-3474. BLD Mon.-Sat. SKINNY J’S There is something for everyone on the mind-blowingly large menu — 17 appetizers and 15 burger choices, for example — but the good news is this is the same menu that has been a hit in Jonesboro and Paragould, and the kitchen seems to have everything down pat. 314 Main St. NLR. Full bar, CC. $$-$$$. 501-916-2645. LD Mon.-Sat. SLICK’S SANDWICH SHOP & DELI Meatand-two plate lunches in state office building. 101 E. Capitol Ave. No alcohol. 501-375-3420. BL Mon.-Fri. SLIM CHICKENS Chicken tenders and wings served fast. Better than the Colonel. 4500 W. Markham. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-907-0111. LD daily. 301 N. Shackleford Road. No alcohol, CC. $-$$. 954-9999. LD daily 7514 Cantrell Road. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-246-5791. LD daily. SO RESTAURANT BAR Call it a French brasserie with a sleek but not fussy American finish. The wine selection is broad and choice. Free valet parking. Use it and save yourself a headache. 3610 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-663-1464. LD Mon.-Sat., BRD Sun. SONNY WILLIAMS’ STEAK ROOM Steaks, chicken and seafood in a wonderful setting in the River Market. Steak gets pricey, though. Menu is seasonal. 500 President Clinton Ave. Full bar, all CC. $$$. 501-324-2999. D Mon.-Sat. SOUTH ON MAIN Fine, innovative takes on Southern fare in a casual, but well-appointed setting. 1304 Main St. Full bar, CC. $-$$. 501-2449660. L Mon.-Fri., D Tue.-Sat. SPECTATORS GRILL AND PUB Burgers, soups, salads and other beer food, plus live music on weekends. 1012 W. 34th St. NLR. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-791-0990. LD Mon.-Sat. SPORTS PAGE One of the largest, juiciest, most flavorful burgers in town. Grilled turkey and hot cheese on sourdough gets praise, too. Don’t want a burger or sandwich? They have good daily lunch specials. 414 Louisiana St. Beer and wine, all CC. $-$$. 501-372-9316. L Mon.-Fri., D Fri. STAGECOACH GROCERY AND DELI Fine po’ boys and muffalettas — and cheap. 6024 Stagecoach Road. Beer and wine, all CC. $-$$. 501-455-7676. BLD Mon.-Fri., BL Sat.-Sun. STICKYZ ROCK ‘N’ ROLL CHICKEN SHACK Fingers any way you can imagine, plus sandwiches and burgers, and a fun setting for music and happy-hour gatherings. 107 River Market Ave. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-372-7707. LD daily. SUFFICIENT GROUNDS Great coffee, good bagels and pastries, and a limited lunch menu. 124 W. Capitol. No alcohol, CC. $. 501-372-1009. BL Mon.-Fri. 425 W. Capitol. No alcohol, all CC.
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$-$$. 501-372-4594. BL Mon.-Fri. SUGIE’S Catfish and all the trimmings. 4729 Baseline Road. No alcohol, all CC. $. 501-5700414. LD daily. SWEET SOUL Southern classics by the proprietors of the late, great Haystack Cafe in Ferndale: Chicken fried steak (just about perfect), catfish, collards, cornbread, black-eyed peas and fried chicken. 400 President Clinton Ave. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-374-7685. L Mon.-Fri. T.G.I. FRIDAY’S This national chain was on the verge of stale before a redo not long ago, and the update has done wonders for the food as well as the surroundings. The lunch combos are a great deal, and the steaks aren’t bad. It’s designed for the whole family, and succeeds. Appetizers and desserts are always good. 2820 Lakewood Village Drive,. NLR. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-758-2277. LD daily. TABLE 28 Excellent fine dining with lots of creative flourishes. Branch out and try the Calamari “Schnitzel” and Quail Bird Lollipops. 1501 Merrill Drive. Full bar, CC. $$$. 501-224-2828. D Mon.-Sat. THE TAVERN SPORTS GRILL Burgers, barbecue and more. 17815 Chenal Parkway. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-830-2100. LD daily. TERRI-LYNN’S BBQ AND DELICATESSEN High-quality meats served on large sandwiches and good tamales served with chili or without (the better bargain). 10102 N. Rodney Parham Road. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-227-6371. L Tue.-Fri., LD Sat. (close at 5 p.m.). TEXAS ROADHOUSE Following in the lines of those loud, peanuts-on-the-table steak joints, but the steaks are better here than we’ve had at similar stops. Good burgers, too. 3601 Warden Road. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-771-4230. D daily, L Sat.-Sun. 2620 S. Shackleford Road. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-224-2427. D Mon.-Fri., LD Sat.-Sun. @ THE CORNER Salads, burgers and other sandwiches. Try the poutine, made with homemade french fries and tasty brown gravy. 201 E. Markham. No alcohol, CC. $$. 501-400-8458. BL Tue.-Sat. TOWN PUMP A dependable burger, good wings, great fries, other bar food, plate lunches, full bar. 1321 Rebsamen Park Road. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-663-9802. LD daily. TRIO’S Fresh, creative and satisfying lunches; even better at night, when the chefs take flight. Best array of fresh desserts in town. 8201 Cantrell Road Suite 100. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-2213330. LD Mon.-Sat., BR Sun. TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE Smoothies, sandwiches and salads in an art deco former YMCA. 524 Broadway. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-2463145. BLD Mon.-Fri. (closes at 6 p.m.) 10221 N. Rodney Parham Road. No alcohol, all CC. $$. 501-224-2233. BLD daily 12911 Cantrell Road. No alcohol, all CC. $$. 501-376-2233. BLD daily. TWIN PEAKS Hearty man food, such as “wellbuilt sandwiches” and plenty of cleavage on the side. 10 Shackleford Drive. Full bar. 501-224-1729. VICTORIAN GARDEN We’ve found the fare quite tasty and somewhat daring and different with its healthy, balanced entrees and crepes. 4801 North Hills Blvd. NLR. $-$$. 501-758-4299. L Mon.-Sat. WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN Its primary focus is a sports bar with 50-plus TVs, but the dinner entrees (grilled chicken, steaks and such) are plentiful and the bar food is upper quality. 215 N. Shackleford. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-224-7665. L Fri.-Sun., D daily. WHICH WICH AT CHENAL Sandwiches in three sizes, plus cookies and milkshakes, online or faxed (501-312-9435) ordering available.
Also at 2607 McCain Blvd., 501-771-9424, fax 501-771-4329. 12800 Chenal Parkway, Suite 10. No alcohol. 501-312-9424. WHITE WATER TAVERN Good locally sourced bar food. 2500 W. 7th St. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-375-8400. D Tue., Thu., Fri., Sat. WHOLE FOODS MARKET Get barbecue, beer — at a bar or in growlers to go — pizza, sandwiches, salads and more at the upscale grocery chain. 501 Bowman Road. Beer and wine, all CC. $-$$. 501-312-2326. BLD daily. WILLY D’S DUELING PIANO BAR Serves up a decent dinner of pastas and salads as a lead-in to its nightly sing-along piano show. Go when you’re in a good mood. 322 President Clinton Ave. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-244-9550. D Tue.-Sat. WING LOVERS The name says it all. 4411 W. 12th St. $-$$. 501-663-3166. LD Mon.-Sat. WING SHACK Wings, catfish and more. 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. No alcohol. 501-562-0010. WINGSTOP It’s all about wings. The joint features 10 flavors of chicken flappers for almost any palate, including mild, hot, Cajun and atomic, as well as specialty flavors like lemon pepper, teriyaki, Garlic parmesan and Hawaiian. 11321 W. Markham St. Beer, all CC. $-$$. 501-224-9464. LD daily. YANCEY’S CAFETERIA Soul food served with a Southern attitude. 1523 Martin Luther King Ave. No alcohol, No CC. $. 501-372-9292. LD Tue.-Sat. ZACK’S PLACE Expertly prepared home cooking and huge, smoky burgers. 1400 S. University Ave. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-664-6444. LD Mon.-Sat. ZIN URBAN WINE & BEER BAR This is the kind of sophisticated place you would expect to find in a bar on the ground floor of the Tuf-Nut lofts downtown. It’s cosmopolitan yet comfortable, a relaxed place to enjoy fine wines and beers while noshing on superb meats, cheeses and amazing goat cheese-stuffed figs. 300 River Market Ave. Beer and wine, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-246-4876. D daily.
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A.W. LIN’S ASIAN CUISINE Excellent pan-Asian with wonderful service. 17717 Chenal Parkway H101. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-821-5398. LD daily. BANGKOK THAI CUISINE Get all the staple Thai dishes at this River Market vendor. The red and green curries and the noodle soup stand out, in particular. 400 President Clinton Ave. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-374-5105. L Mon.-Sat. BENIHANA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE Enjoy the cooking show, make sure you get a little filet with your meal, and do plenty of dunking in that fabulous ginger sauce. 2 Riverfront Place. NLR. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-374-8081. LD Sun.-Fri., D Sat. BIG ON TOKYO Serviceable fried rice, teriyaki chicken and sushi. 400 President Clinton Ave. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-375-6200. BLD Mon.-Sat. CHI’S CHINESE CUISINE No longer owned by Chi’s founder Lulu Chi, this Chinese mainstay still offers a broad menu that spans the Chinese provinces and offers a few twists on the usual local offerings. 5110 W. Markham St. Beer, all CC. $-$$. 501-604-7777. LD Mon.-Sat. CHI’S DIM SUM & BISTRO A huge menu spans the Chinese provinces and offers a few twists on the usual local offerings, plus there’s authentic Hong Kong dimsum available. 6 Shackleford Drive. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-221-7737. LD daily. 17200 Chenal Parkway. No alcohol, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-821-8000. LD Mon.-Sat., D Sun. CHINA PLUS BUFFET Large Chinese buffet. 6211 Colonel Glenn Road. Beer and wine, all
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Old Chicago kicks off 2016 with mimosas and Bloody Mary’s on New Year’s Day. The taproom and pizzeria’s next “I LOVE CRAFT BEER” Mini Tour begins on January 13 with a party that night from 6-8 p.m. to get things started. Keep up with all the happenings at rewards.oldchicago.com.
JANUARY 27, 2016 7:30 PM DAVID WAX MUSEUM Wednesday, January 27 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner and drinks available for purchase at that time.
JAN 8
Hop on the free trolley, and see where 2ND FRIDAY ART NIGHT takes you. From 5-8 p.m., pop into participating locations like the Historic Arkansas Museum, Gallery 221, Cox Creative Center, Butler Center Galleries and Copper Grill. “Like” 2nd Friday Art Night on Facebook to keep up with the happenings.
JAN 8
Verizon Arena hosts the HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS on their most epic tour in history as the team celebrates its 90th anniversary. The star-studded roster is sure to entertain. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $28-$121. Visit verizonarena.com for box office info or score tickets at ticketmaster.com.
JAN 16
JAN 15-16
MONSTER JAM rolls into Verizon Arena with the biggest performers on four wheels. Truck lineup includes appearances by Grave Digger, Backwards Bob, Stinger, Midnight Rider, Incinerator and Wild Thing. Tickets are $20-$35. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. The event also includes pre-show pit parties from 4:30-6:15 p.m. Pit passes are $10. Visit verizonarena.com for more info.
JAN 21
The Arkansas Arts Center welcomes NATHALIA EDENMONT, born in 1970 in Yalta, Ukraine, as part of the Lecture & Late Night series from 6-9 p.m. Nathalia Edenmont: Force of Nature is the artist’s first solo exhibition in a major American museum and features ten richly colored large format photographs. The event is free. Reservations are required. Visit arkarts.com or call 372-4000 for info. n Argenta Acoustic Festival at The Joint. RICHARD SMITH - come listen to the National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion and the man Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed refer to as their “Hero.”
JAN 22-FEB 14
Think you know all there is to know about PETER PAN? Think again. In this prelude to J. M. Barrie’s fantasy classic, the full story of the boy who would never grow up comes to life with theatrical panache at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre. Based on the popular Dave Barry books, and mixing British pantomime with playful elements of childhood make-believe, this raucous adventure journeys into the forgotten realms of the imagination filled with mermaids, fierce natives and pirates. For show times and tickets, visit therep.org.
Coming to Murry’s Dinner Playhouse is MOONIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS. The year is 1939, and David O. Selznick is making the mother of all movies, Gone with the Wind. The cast is in place and cameras are rolling. There’s just one problem: Selznick doesn’t have a script yet. So, he locks himself, director Victor Fleming, and script doctor Ben Hecht in a room with little more than peanuts, bananas and a typewriter, and they proceed to reenact the saga of Scarlett and Rhett. Only this is Scarlett and Rhett like you’ve never seen before. This comedy is a hilarious homage to the men behind an American movie classic. For reservations, visit murrysdp.com. 562-3131
OUR AMERICA: THE LATINO PRESENCE IN AMERICAN ART is on display at the Arkansas Arts Center. An exhibition of modern and contemporary Latino art from the Smithsonian, this show presents the dynamic impact of Latino artists on the US. Visit arkarts.com to learn more.
JAN 22
THE MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL makes a stop on their 2016 Tour at UCA’s Reynolds Performance Hall in Conway for one night only. Don’t miss this special night of jazz with performances by Raul Midon, Ravi Coltrane, Nicholas Payton, Gerald Clayton, Joe Sanders and Justin Brown. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Visit uca.edu/reynolds for tickets.
JAN 28
UCA Public Appearances presents ELVIS LIVES! Take a musical journey through the life of Elvis Presley in this concert extravaganza that pays tribute to the King. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $27-40. Visit tickets.uca.edu to purchase tickets and view a complete schedule of events.
503 E. 9TH ST., LITTLE ROCK • 376-4602 ARKANSAS TIMES
A ROUND-UP OF BEST BETS IN AND AROUND TOWN Break out the bubbles, it’s time to celebrate. Join CACHE for cocktails, music and dancing. For tickets and further information got to arkansaslivemusic.com/event/view_tickets/2409 CAJUN’S WHARF - Rock in the New Year with Cody Belew! COPPER GRILL - Sultry jazz vocals of Ramona Smith 7 till 10:30.
Ring in the New Year in high style at THE EMPRESS, a Victorian bed and breakfast in downtown Little Rock. Hosted by Sharon Welch-Blair and Bob Blair, the Downton Abbey Wine Dinner Dance is $200/couple plus price of room or $250/ couple without overnight accommodations. Enjoy wine, dinner and dancing at this intimate black-tie event. Call 374-7966 for reservations.
JAN 30-31
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents FIREBIRD SUITE featuring Mendelssohn’s “Concerto for Violin” and Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite” at Maumelle Performing Arts Center on Saturday, January 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 31 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $19$58. Purchase online at arkansassymphony.org.
Third Wednesday of every month MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY will be screening a free open to the public movie at the museum. Next movie on January 20 is “4-4-43.” For the 2016 schedule of movies please stop on by the Museum or call for more information.
DECEMBER 31, 2015
LITTLE ROCKIN’ NEW YEAR’S EVE 2015
Arkansas’s only island resort, DEGRAY LAKE RESORT STATE PARK near Arkadelphia, invites you to party on the lake. Packages include dinner, dancing, hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast at midnight plus an overnight stay in the lakeside lodge. Rates are $172.02 for single occupancy or $235.89 per couple. Price is all-inclusive with complimentary breakfast. Wake up early, and go for a First Day Hike to start the New Year on the right foot.
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THE LEGENDARY SHACK SHAKERS return to the legendary White Water Tavern with their unique brand of barn dancin,’ soul stirrin’ Southern gothic rockabilly. Led by Kentucky colonel J.D. Wilkes, it’s loud and fast and one of the best live shows you’ll ever see. Don’t miss ’em. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Call 375-8400 for details on tickets.
Food, Music, Entertainment and everything else that’s
Brew Year’s Eve at FLYING SAUCER. Celebrate Brew Year’s Eve with live music by The Hi-balls, Rare Tappings and a champagne toast at midnight. Plus, enjoy drink specials all night. The party starts at 9 p.m. and is free for UFO Members and $10 for non-UFO members. Reserve a four-person table for $40. 323 President Clinton Ave. 372-8032 NASHVILLE ROCKIN GRILL hosts its NYE party with live music from Canvas and a champagne toast at midnight with breakfast served. $15 per person or $25 per couple. 10840 Maumelle Blvd. 812-0095 OLD CHICAGO PIZZA - enjoy beer specials every hour! SAMANTHA’S TAP ROOM & WOOD GRILL - regular menu with champagne specials and open New Year’s day. STICKY FINGERZ hosts the River Market Rager with performances by Fuggins Wheat Band, Stella Luss and Crazy Neighbor. $10 in advance or $15 day of show. Ages 18 and up, 8:30 p.m. THE REV ROOM brings Backroad Anthem to the stage. For fans of Easton Corbin, Eli Young Band and Joe Nichols, this one’s for you. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Ages 18 and up, 9 p.m. Join YAYA’S for a 70’s themed New Year’s Eve celebration! Cover is only $10 and includes party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. There is no cover if you choose to dine at YaYa’s before the party. 17711 Chenal Pkwy. 821-1144. yayasar.com
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CC. $-$$. 501-562-1688. LD daily. CHINA TASTE Conventional menu with an online ordering system (though no delivery). 9218 N. Rodney Parham Road. No alcohol. $-$$. 501-2278800. LD Mon.-Sat. CHINESE KITCHEN Good Chinese takeout. Try the Cantonese press duck. 11401 N. Rodney Parham Road. No alcohol, CC. $-$$. 501-2242100. LD Tue.-Sun. CRAZY HIBACHI GRILL The folks that own Chi’s and Sekisui offer their best in a three-inone: tapanaki cooking, sushi bar and sit-down dining with a Mongolian grill. 2907 Lakewood Village. NLR. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-8129888. LD daily. FANTASTIC CHINA The food is delicious, the presentation beautiful, the menu distinctive, the service perfect, the decor bright. 1900 N. Grant St. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-663-8999. LD daily. FLAVOR OF INDIA Southern Indian food, including chaat (street food), dosas with lentils, rice and other ingredients, lentil soup, coconut chutney, and northern dishes as well. 11121 N. Rodney Parham, Suite 40B. Beer and wine, CC. 501-554-5678. FORBIDDEN GARDEN Classic, American-ized Chinese food in a modern setting. Try the Basil Chicken. 14810 Cantrell Road. Beer and wine, all CC. $-$$. 501-868-8149. LD daily. FU LIN Quality in the made-to-order entrees is high, as is the quantity. 200 N. Bowman Road. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-225-8989. LD daily, BR Sun. GENGHIS GRILL This chain restaurant takes the Mongolian grill idea to its inevitable, Subwaystyle conclusion. 12318 Chenal Parkway. Beer and wine, all CC. $$. 501-223-2695. LD daily. HANAROO SUSHI BAR One of the few spots in downtown Little Rock to serve sushi. With an expansive menu, featuring largely Japanese fare. Try the popular Tuna Tataki bento box. 205 W. Capitol Ave. Beer and wine, all CC. $$. 501-3017900. L Mon.-Fri., D Mon.-Sat. IGIBON JAPANESE RESTAURANT It’s a complex place, where the food is almost always good and the ambiance and service never fail to please. The Bento box with tempura shrimp and California rolls and other delights stand out. 11121 N. Rodney Parham Road. Beer and wine, all CC. $$. 501-217-8888. LD Mon.-Sat. KBIRD Delicious, authentic Thai. 600 N. Tyler. No alcohol, CC. $$-$$$. 501-352-3549. LD Mon.-Fri. KEMURI Upscale Japanese from Little Rock restaurateur Jerry Barakat features entrees grilled on robatas (charcoal grills), sushi bar and other Asian dishes, plus American favorites given a pan-Asian twist. You’ve never had baby back ribs likes these cooked on a robata. 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., No. 2. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-660-4100. L Mon.-Fri., D daily, BR Sun. KIYEN’S SEAFOOD STEAK AND SUSHI Sushi, steak and other Japanese fare. 17200 Chenal Parkway. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-821-7272. LD daily. KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI Though answering the need for more hibachis in Little Rock, Kobe stands taller in its sushi offerings than at the grill. 11401 Financial Centre Parkway. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-225-5999. L Mon.-Sat. D daily. LILLY’S DIMSUM THEN SOME Innovative dishes inspired by Asian cuisine, utilizing local and fresh ingredients. 11121 N. Rodney Parham Road. Beer and wine, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-7162700. LD Tue.-Sun. MIKE’S CAFE VIETNAMESE Cheap Vietnamese that could use some more spice, typically. The pho is good. 5501 Asher Ave. Beer,
CC. $-$$. 501-562-1515. LD daily. MR. CHEN’S ASIAN SUPERMARKET AND RESTAURANT A combination Asian restaurant and grocery with cheap, tasty and exotic offerings. 3901 S. University Ave. CC. $. 501-562-7900. LD daily. MT. FUJI JAPANESE RESTAURANT The dean of Little Rock sushi bars offers a fabulous lunch special and great Monday night deals. 10301 Rodney Parham Road. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-227-6498. L Mon.-Sat., D daily. 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road. 501-227-6498. NEW CHINA A burgeoning line of massive buffets, with hibachi grill, sushi, mounds of Chinese food and soft-serve ice cream. 4617 John F. Kennedy Blvd. NLR. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-753-8988. LD daily. 2104 Harkrider. Conway. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-764-1888. LD Mon.-Sun. NEW FUN REE Reliable staples, plenty of hot and spicy options and dependable delivery. 418 W. 7th St. No alcohol, all CC. $. 501-664-6657. LD Mon.-Sat. OISHI HIBACHI AND THAI CUISINE Tasty Thai and hibachi from the Chi family. 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-603-0080. LD daily. OSAKA JAPANESE RESTAURANT Veteran operator of several local Asian buffets has brought fine-dining Japanese dishes and a wellstocked sushi bar to way-out-west Little Rock, near Chenal off Highway 10. 5501 Ranch Drive. $$-$$$. 501-868-3688. LD daily. PANDA GARDEN Large buffet including Chinese favorites, a full on-demand sushi bar, a cold seafood bar, pie case, salad bar and dessert bar. 2604 S. Shackleford Road. Beer and wine, all CC. $-$$. 501-224-8100. LD daily. PEI WEI Sort of a miniature P.F. Chang’s, but a lot of fun and plenty good with all the Chang favorites we like, such as the crisp honey shrimp, dan dan noodles and pad thai. 205 N. University Ave. Beer and wine, all CC. $$. 501-280-9423. LD daily. P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO Nuevo Chinese chain food in swank surroundings. 317 S. Shackleford Road. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-225-4424. LD daily. PHO THANH MY It says “Vietnamese noodle soup” on the sign out front, and that’s what you should order. The pho comes in outrageously large portions with bean sprouts and fresh herbs. Traditional pork dishes, spring rolls and bubble tea also available. 302 N. Shackleford Road. No alcohol, all CC. $$. 501-312-7498. LD daily. SEKISUI Fresh-tasting sushi chain with fun hibachi grill and an overwhelming assortment of traditional entrees. Nice wine selection, also serves sake and specialty drinks. 219 N. Shackleford Road. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-221-7070. LD daily. SHOGUN JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE The chefs will dazzle you, as will the variety of tasty stir-fry combinations and the sushi bar. Usually crowded at night. 2815 Cantrell Road. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-666-7070. D daily. SKY MODERN JAPANESE Excellent, ambitious menu filled with sushi and other Japanese fare and Continental-style dishes. 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 917. Full bar, all CC. $$$. 501-2244300. LD daily. SUSHI CAFE Impressive, upscale sushi menu with other delectable house specialties like tuna tataki, fried soft shell crab, Kobe beef and, believe it or not, the Tokyo cowboy burger. 5823 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-6639888. L Mon.-Sat. D daily. THE SOUTHERN GOURMASIAN Delicious Southern-Asian fusion. We crave the pork buns.
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WHERE TO EAT, CONT. Made the transition from food truck to brick-andmortar in 2015 to rave reviews. 219 W. Capitol Ave. Beer and wine, all CC. $-$$. 501-313-5645. LD Mon.-Sat. THREE FOLD NOODLES AND DUMPLING CO. Authentic Chinese noodles, buns and dumplings. With vegetarian options. 215 Center St. No alcohol, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-372-1739. LD Mon.-Fri. TOKYO HOUSE Defying stereotypes, this Japanese buffet serves up a broad range of fresh, slightly exotic fare — grilled calamari, octopus salad, dozens of varieties of fresh sushi — as well as more standard shrimp and steak options. 11 Shackleford Drive. Beer and wine, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-219-4286. LD daily. VAN LANG CUISINE Terrific Vietnamese cuisine, particularly the way the pork dishes and the assortment of rolls are presented. Great prices, too. Massive menu, but it’s user-friendly for locals with full English descriptions and numbers for easy ordering. 3600 S. University Ave. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-570-7700. LD daily. VEGGI DELI A small cafe in the back of the massive Indian and Mediterranean supermarket Asian Groceries, where vegetarian chaat (South Indian street food) is the specialty. Let no one complain about our woeful lack of vegetarian restaurants before trying the food here. 9112 N. Rodney Parham Suite 102. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-221-9977. LD Tue.-Sun. (closed at 7:30 p.m.). WASABI Downtown sushi and Japanese cuisine. For lunch, there’s quick and hearty sushi samplers. 101 Main St. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-374-0777. L Mon.-Fri., D Mon.-Sat.
BARBECUE
CAPITOL SMOKEHOUSE AND GRILL Beef, pork and chicken, all smoked to melting tenderness and doused with a choice of sauces. The crusty but tender backribs star. Side dishes are top quality. A plate lunch special is now available. 915 W. Capitol Ave. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-372-4227. L Mon.-Fri. CHATZ CAFE ‘Cue and catfish joint that does heavy catering business. Try the slow-smoked, meaty ribs. 8801 Colonel Glenn Road. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-562-4949. LD Mon.-Sat. CHIP’S BARBECUE Tasty, if a little pricey, barbecue piled high on sandwiches generously doused with the original tangy sauce or one of five other sauces. Better known for the incredible family recipe pies and cheesecakes, which come tall and wide. 9801 W. Markham St. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-225-4346. LD Mon.-Sat. CORKY’S RIBS & BBQ The pulled pork is extremely tender and juicy, and the sauce is sweet and tangy without a hint of heat. Maybe the best dry ribs in the area. 12005 Westhaven Drive. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-954-7427. LD daily. 2947 Lakewood Village Drive. NLR. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-753-3737. LD daily, B Sat.-Sun. FATBOY’S KILLER BAR-B-Q This Landmark neighborhood strip center restaurant in the far southern reaches of Pulaski County features tender ribs and pork by a contest pitmaster. Skip the regular sauce and risk the hot variety, it’s far better. 14611 Arch St. No alcohol, all CC. $$. 501-888-4998. L Mon.-Fri. HB’S BBQ Great slabs of meat with a vinegarbased barbecue sauce, but ribs are served on Tuesday only. Other days, try the tasty pork sandwich. 6010 Lancaster. No alcohol, No CC. $-$$. 501-565-1930. LD Mon.-Fri. MICK’S BBQ, CATFISH AND GRILL Good burgers, picnic-worth deviled eggs and heaping barbecue sandwiches topped with sweet sauce. 3609 MacArthur Drive. NLR. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-791-2773. LD Mon.-Sun. 42
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PIT STOP BAR AND GRILL A working-man’s bar and grill, with barbecue, burgers, breakfast and bologna sandwiches. 5506 Baseline Road. Full bar, No CC. $$. 501-562-9635. LD daily. SIMS BAR-B-QUE Great spare ribs, sandwiches, beef, half and whole chicken and an addictive vinegar-mustard-brown sugar sauce unique for this part of the country. 2415 Broadway. Beer, CC. $-$$. 501-372-6868. LD Mon.-Sat. 1307 John Barrow Road. Beer, all CC. $-$$. 501-224-2057. LD Mon.-Sat. 7601 Geyer Springs Road. Beer, all CC. $$. 501-562-8844. LD Mon.-Sat. WHITE PIG INN Go for the sliced rather than chopped meats at this working-class barbecue cafe. Side orders — from fries to potato salad to beans and slaw — are superb, as are the fried pies. 5231 E. Broadway. NLR. Beer, all CC. $-$$. 501-945-5551. LD Mon.-Fri., L Sat. WHOLE HOG CAFE The pulled pork shoulder is a classic, the back ribs are worthy of their many blue ribbons, and there’s a six-pack of sauces for all tastes. A real find is the beef brisket, cooked the way Texans like it. 2516 Cantrell Road. Beer and wine, all CC. $$. 501-664-5025. LD daily 12111 W. Markham. Beer and wine, all CC. $$. 501-907-6124. LD daily. 150 E. Oak St. Conway. No alcohol, all CC. $$. 501-513-0600. LD Mon.-Sat., L Sun. 5107 Warden Road. NLR. Beer and wine, all CC. $$. 501-753-9227.
EUROPEAN / ETHNIC
ALI BABA A Middle Eastern restaurant, butcher shop and grocery. 3400 S University Ave. No alcohol, all CC. 501-379-8011. BLD Mon.-Sat. ARBELA MIDDLE EASTERN GRILL Excellent Middle Eastern fare. Try the falafel. 323 Center St. No alcohol, CC. $-$$. 501-374-2633. L Mon.-Fri. BANANA LEAF Tasty Indian street food from the former food truck. 425 W. Capitol Ave. No alcohol, CC. $-$$. 501-227-0860. L Mon.-Fri. CAFE BOSSA NOVA A South American approach to sandwiches, salads and desserts, all quite good, as well as an array of refreshing South American teas and coffees. 2701 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-614-6682. LD Tue.-Sat., BR Sun. CREGEEN’S IRISH PUB Irish-themed pub with a large selection of on-tap and bottled British beers and ales, an Irish-inspired menu and lots of nooks and crannies to meet in. Specialties include fish ‘n’ chips and Guinness beef stew. Live music on weekends and special brunch on Sunday. 301 Main St. NLR. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-376-7468. LD daily. DUGAN’S PUB Serves up Irish fare like fish and chips and corned beef and cabbage alongside classic bar food. The chicken fingers and burgers stand out. Irish breakfast all day. 401 E. 3rd St. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-244-0542. LD daily. GEORGIA’S GYROS Good gyros, Greek salads and fragrant grilled pita bread highlight a large Mediterranean food selection, plus burgers and the like. 2933 Lakewood Village Drive. NLR. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-753-5090. LD Mon.-Sat. HIBERNIA IRISH TAVERN This traditional Irish pub has its own traditional Irish cook from, where else, Ireland. Broad beverage menu, Irish and Southern food favorites and a crowd that likes to sing. 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-246-4340. D Mon.-Sat., LD Sun. ISTANBUL MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT This Turkish eatery offers decent kebabs and great starters. The red pepper hummus is a winner. So are Cigar Pastries. Possibly the best Turkish coffee in Central Arkansas. 11525 Cantrell Road. No alcohol, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-223-9332. LD daily. KEBAB HOUSE Turkish-style doners and kebabs and a sampling of Tunisian cuisine. Only place in Little Rock to serve Lahmijun (Turkish pizza).
11321 W Markham St. No alcohol, CC. $-$$. LD Mon.-Sat. KHALIL’S PUB Widely varied menu with European, Mexican and American influences. Go for the Bierocks, rolls filled with onions and beef. 110 S. Shackleford Road. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-224-0224. LD daily. BR Sun. LAYLA’S GYROS AND PIZZERIA Delicious Mediterranean fare — gyros, falafel, shawarma, kabobs, hummus and babaganush — that has a devoted following. All meat is slaughtered according to Islamic dietary law. 9501 N. Rodney Parham Road. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-2277272. LD daily (close 5 p.m. on Sun.) 6100 Stones Road. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-868-8226. LD Mon.-Sat. L E O ’ S G R E E K C A S T L E Wonderful Mediterranean food — gyro sandwiches or platters, falafel and tabouleh — plus dependable hamburgers, ham sandwiches, steak platters and BLTs. Breakfast offerings are expanded with gyro meat, pitas and triple berry pancakes. 2925 Kavanaugh Blvd. No alcohol, CC. $-$$. 501-6667414. BLD Mon.-Sat., BL Sun. (close at 3 p.m.). LITTLE GREEK Fast casual chain with excellent Greek food. 11525 Cantrell Road. Beer and wine, all CC. $$. (501) 223-5300. LD daily. MUSE ULTRA LOUNGE Mediterranean food and drinks. 2611 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, all CC. 501-663-6398. D Mon.-Sat. MYLO COFFEE CO. Bakery with a vast assortment of hand-made pastries, house-roasted coffee and an ice cream counter. Soups and sandwiches, too. 2715 Kavanaugh Blvd. Beer, CC. $-$$. 501-747-1880. BLD Tue.-Sun. THE PANTRY CREST Czech and German comfort food with a great bar menu. 722 N. Palm St. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-725-4945. D Mon.-Sat. THE PANTRY Owner and self-proclaimed “food evangelist” Tomas Bohm does things the right way — buying local, making almost everything from scratch and focusing on simple preparations of classic dishes. The menu stays relatively true to his Czechoslovakian roots, but there’s plenty of choices to suit all tastes. There’s also a nice happy-hour vibe. 11401 Rodney Parham Road. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-353-1875. LD Mon.-Fri., D Sat. ROSALIA’S BAKERY Brazilian bakery owned by the folks over at Bossa Nova, next door. Sweet and savory treats, including yucca cheese bread, empanadas and macarons. Many gluten-free options. 2701 Kavanaugh Blvd. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-319-7035. BLD Mon.-Sat. (closes 6 p.m.), BL Sun. SILVEK’S EUROPEAN BAKERY Fine pastries, chocolate creations, breads and cakes done in the classical European style. Drop by for a whole cake or a slice or any of the dozens of single serving treats in the big case. 1900 Polk St. No alcohol, all CC. $$. 501-661-9699. BLD daily. STAR OF INDIA Maybe the best Indian restaurant in the region, with a unique buffet at lunch and some fabulous dishes at night (spicy curried dishes, tandoori chicken, lamb and veal, vegetarian). 301 N. Shackleford. Beer and wine, all CC. $$. 501-227-9900. LD daily. TAJ MAHAL The third Indian restaurant in a onemile span of West Little Rock, Taj Mahal offers upscale versions of traditional dishes and an extensive menu. Dishes range on the spicy side. 1520 Market St. Beer, all CC. $$$. 501-881-4796. LD daily, BR Sat.-Sun. TAZIKI’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE Fast-casual chain that offers gyros, grilled meats and veggies, hummus and pimento cheese. 8200 Cantrell Road. Beer and wine, all CC. $$. 501-227-8291. LD daily. 12800 Chenal Parkway. Beer and wine, all CC. $$. 501-225-1829. LD daily.
THE TERRACE MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN A broad selection of Mediterranean delights that includes a very affordable collection of starters, salads, sandwiches, burgers, chicken and fish at lunch and a more upscale dining experience with top-notch table service at dinner. 2200 Rodney Parham Road. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-217-9393. LD Mon.-Fri., D Sat. YA YA’S EURO BISTRO The first eatery to open in the Promenade at Chenal is a date-night affair, translating comfort food into beautiful cuisine. Best bet is lunch, where you can explore the menu through soup, salad or half a sandwich. 17711 Chenal Parkway. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-821-1144. LD daily, BR Sun.
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WHERE TO EAT, CONT. 400 President Clinton Ave. Beer and wine, all CC. $-$$. 501-374-5297. L Mon.-Sat. JIM’S RAZORBACK PIZZA Great pizza served up in a family-friendly, sports-themed environment. Special Saturday and Sunday brunch served from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Flat-screen TVs throughout and even a cage for shooting basketballs and playing ping-pong. 16101 Cantrell Road. Beer and wine, all CC. $$. 501-868-3250. LD daily. LARRY’S PIZZA The buffet is the way to go — fresh, hot pizza, fully loaded with ingredients, brought hot to your table, all for a low price. Many Central Arkansas locations. 1122 S. Center. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-224-8804. LD daily. 12911 Cantrell Road. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-224-8804. LD Mon.-Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM Popular high-end pizza chain. 16103 Chenal Parkway. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-379-9157. LD daily. NYPD PIZZA Plenty of tasty choices in the obvious New York police-like setting, but it’s fun. Only the pizza is cheesy. Even the personal pizzas come in impressive combinations, and baked ziti, salads and more also are available. Cheap slice specials at lunch. 6015 Chenonceau Blvd., Suite 1. Beer and wine, all CC. $-$$. 501-8683911. LD daily. OLD CHICAGO PASTA & PIZZA This national chain offers lots of pizzas, pastas and beer. 4305 Warden Road. NLR. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-812-6262. LD daily. 1010 Main St. Conway. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-329-6262. LD daily. PIZZA CAFE Thin, crunchy pizza with just a dab of tomato sauce but plenty of chunks of stuff, topped with gooey cheese. Draft beer is appealing on the open-air deck — frosty and generous. 1517 Rebsamen Park Road. Beer and wine, all CC. $-$$. 501-664-6133. LD daily 14710 Cantrell Road. Beer and wine, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-868-2600. LD daily. PIZZA D’ACTION Some of the best pizza in town, a marriage of thin, crispy crust with a hefty ingredient load. Also, good appetizers and salads, pasta, sandwiches and killer plate lunches. 2919 W. Markham St. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-6665403. LD daily. THE PIZZERIA AT TERRY’S FINER FOODS Tasty Neapolitan-style pizza and calzones from the people who used to run the Santa Lucia food truck. 5018 Kavanaugh. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-551-1388. Tue.-Sat. RADUNO BRICK OVEN AND BARROOM The South Main neighborhood’s renaissance continues with Raduno, an upscale pizza joint that also features sandwiches and unique appetizers (think mushroom gratin). 1318 S. Main St. Full bar, CC. $-$$. 501-374-7476. LD Tue.-Sat., L Sun. RISTORANTE CAPEO This excellent, authentic Italian restaurant was the trailblazer in the now-hot Argenta neighborhood of downtown North Little Rock, the Isaac brothers opening it in 2003. It remains a popular destination for classic Northern Italian favorites and features an outstanding wine list and cellar. 425 Main St. NLR. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-376-3463. D Mon.-Sat. ROMANO’S MACARONI GRILL A chain restaurant with a large menu of pasta, chicken, beef, fish, unusual dishes like Italian nachos, and special dishes with a corporate bent. 11100 W. Markham St. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-2213150. LD daily. SHOTGUN DAN’S PIZZA Hearty pizza and sandwiches with a decent salad bar. Multiple locations, at 4020 E. Broadway, NLR, 945-0606; 4203 E. Kiehl Ave., Sherwood, 835-0606, and 10923 W. Markham St. Beer, CC. $-$$. 501-2249519. LD Mon.-Sat., D Sun.
U.S. PIZZA Crispy thin-crust pizzas, frosty beers and heaping salads drowned in creamy dressing. 2710 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-663-2198. LD daily. 5524 Kavanaugh Blvd. Beer and wine, all CC. $$. 501-664-7071. LD daily. 9300 North Rodney Parham Road. Beer and wine, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-224-6300. LD daily. 3307 Fair Park Blvd. Beer and wine, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-565-6580. LD daily. 650 Edgewood Drive. Maumelle. Beer and wine, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-851-0880. LD daily. 3324 Pike Avenue. NLR. Beer and wine, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-758-5997. LD daily. 4001 McCain Park Drive. NLR. Beer and wine, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-753-2900. LD daily. VESUVIO Arguably Little Rock’s best Italian restaurant. The cheesy pasta bowls are sensational, but don’t ignore the beef offerings. 1315 Breckenridge Drive. Full bar, all CC. $$$. 501-2465422. D daily. VINO’S Great rock ‘n’ roll club also is a fantastic pizzeria with huge calzones and always improving home-brewed beers. 923 W. 7th St. Beer and wine, all CC. $-$$. 501-375-8466. LD daily. ZAFFINO’S BY NORI A high-quality Italian dining experience. Pastas, entrees (don’t miss the veal marsala) and salads are all outstanding. Now serving a more affordable lunch menu. 2001 E. Kiehl Ave. NLR. Beer and wine, all CC. 501-834-7530. LD Tue.-Fri., D Sat. ZAZA Here’s where you get wood-fired pizza with gorgeous blistered crusts and a light topping of choice and tempting ingredients, great gelato in a multitude of flavors, call-your-own ingredient salads and other treats. 5600 Kavanaugh Blvd. Beer and wine, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-661-9292. LD daily. 1050 Ellis Ave. Conway. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-336-9292. LD daily.
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CILANTRO’S GRILL The guac, made table-side, margaritas and desserts standout at this affordably priced traditional Mex spot. 2629 Lakewood Village Plaza. NLR. Full bar, CC. $-$$. 501-8120040. LD daily. COTIJA’S A branch off the famed La Hacienda family tree downtown, with a massive menu of tasty lunch and dinner specials, the familiar white cheese dip and sweet red and fiery-hot green salsas, and friendly service. 406 S. Louisiana St. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-244-0733. L Mon.-Fri. EL CHICO Hearty, standard Mexican served in huge portions. 8409 Interstate 30. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-562-3762. LD daily. EL PORTON Good Mex for the price and a wide-ranging menu of dinner plates, some tasty cheese dip, and great service as well. 12111 W. Markham St. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-223-8588. LD daily. 5021 Warden Road. NLR. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-753-4630. LD daily. ELIELLA You’ll find perhaps the widest variety of street-style tacos in Central Arkansas here — everything from cabeza (steamed beef head) to lengua (beef tongue) to suadero (thin-sliced beef brisket). The Torta Cubano is a belly-buster. It’s a sandwich made with chorizo, pastor, grilled hot dogs and a fried egg. The menu is in Spanish, but the waitstaff is accommodating to gringos. 7700 Baseline Road. Beer, all CC. $. 501-539-5355. LD daily. THE FOLD BOTANAS BAR Gourmet tacos and botanas, or small plates. Try the cholula pescada taco. A good variety of specialty drinks, too. 3501 Old Cantrell Road. Full bar, CC. $$-$$$. 501-9169706. LD daily. FONDA MEXICAN CUISINE Authentic Mex in a neighborhood not known for that. The guisado (Mexican stew) is excellent. 400 N. Bowman
Road. Full bar, CC. $$-$$$. 501-313-4120. LD Tue.-Sun. HEIGHTS TACO & TAMALE CO. Throwback Southern-style tamales, taco plates, enchiladas and more, all doused with a generous helping of cheese and chili. Hits just the right balance between nostalgia and fresh flavors. 5805 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-3134848. LD daily. LA HACIENDA Creative, fresh-tasting entrees and traditional favorites, all painstakingly prepared in a festive atmosphere. Great taco salad, nachos, and maybe the best fajitas around. 3024 Cantrell Road. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-6610600. LD daily. 200 Highway 65 N. Conway. All CC. $$. 501-327-6077. LD daily. LA REGIONAL A full-service grocery store catering to SWLR’s Latino community, its small grill in a corner became so popular that the store added a full-service restaurant on the east end of the building. The menu offers a whirlwind trip through Latin America, with delicacies from all across the Spanish-speaking world. Bring your Spanish/English dictionary. 7414 Baseline Road. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-565-4440. BLD daily. LA SALSA MEXICAN & PERUVIAN CUISINE Mexican and Peruvian dishes, beer and margaritas. 3824 John F. Kennedy Blvd. NLR. Full bar, all CC. 501-753-1101. LD daily. LA TERRAZA RUM AND LOUNGE Delicious Venezuelan fare. The arepas, plantains and mojitos are especially good. 3000 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, CC. $$-$$$. 501-251-8261. LD Tue.-Sat., L Sun. LA VAQUERA The tacos at this truck are more expensive than most, but they’re still cheap eats. One of the few trucks where you can order a combination plate that comes with rice, beans and lettuce. 4731 Baseline Road. No alcohol, No CC. $. 501-565-3108. LD Mon.-Sat. LAS AMERICAS Guatemalan and Mexican fare. Try the hearty tamales wrapped in banana leaves. 8622 Chicot Road. $-$$. 501-565-0266. BLD Mon.-Sat. LAS DELICIAS Levy-area mercado with a taqueria and a handful of booths in the back of the store. 3401 Pike Ave. NLR. Beer, all CC. $. 501-812-4876. BLD daily. LAS PALMAS Mexican chain with a massive menu of choices. 10402 Stagecoach Road. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-455-8500. LD daily 4154 E. McCain Blvd. NLR. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-9458010. LD daily. LOCAL LIME Tasty gourmet Mex from the folks who brought you Big Orange and ZAZA. 17815 Chenal Parkway. Full bar, all CC. $$-$$$. 501-4482226. LD daily. LOS TORITOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT Mexican fare in East End. 1022 Angel Court. No alcohol, all CC. $-$$. 501-261-7823. LD daily. LULU’S LATIN ROTISSERIE & GRILL Specialities include Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken, Argentine-style steaks, empanadas, fried yucca, pisco sours, caipirinhas and other food and drink from across Latin America. 315 N. Bowman Road. Full bar, CC. $$. 501-228-5564. L Tue.-Sun., D Thu.-Sat. LUPITA’S ORIGINAL MEXICAN FOOD Mexican, American food and bar specializing in Margaritas. 7710 Cantrell Road. Full bar, CC. MARISCOS EL JAROCHO Try the Camarones a la Diabla (grilled shrimp in a smoky pepper sauce) or the Cocktail de Campechana (shrimp, octopus and oyster in a cilantro and onion-laced tomato sauce). 7319 Baseline Road. Beer, all CC. $-$$. 501-565-3535. Serving BLD Fri.-Wed. MERCADO SAN JOSE From the outside, it appears to just be another Mexican grocery store. Inside, you’ll find one of Little Rock’s best CONTINUED ON PAGE 58
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PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT The Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD), with almost 18,000 students in 35 schools, is the third largest district in the state and a recognized leader in public education. The district’s facility and technology initiatives are providing students with state-of-the-art learning environments. With unique course offerings, diverse vocational specialties, and more, students are prepared to excel here.
intendent Dr. Jerry Guess. “We’re here to meet the needs of all students to help them prepare for a global work force. For many kids, that means offering rigorous classes and a bar set very, very high from an academic standpoint,” Guess said. “The Scholars Program is a unique opportunity to participate in an educational program designed to meet those students’ cognitive, social and emotional needs,” he added. “The students take part in coursework designed to enhance critical thinking, improve research and communication skills and foster independent learning,” Guess said. “For example, at College Station
PCSSD PROUD OF SCHOLARS PROGRAM The PCSSD has many special programs, but there is one that really makes the district shine: Its Scholars Program. The program includes almost 3,000 students from 3rd to 12th grade enrolled in three schools — College Station Elementary School, Fuller Middle School and Mills University Studies High School — dedicated to talented and gifted learning. Created more than 20 years ago, the nationally recognized Scholars Program is the state’s only full-time, all-day program for students identified as gifted and talented. All math, science, English and social studies teachers for the program have graduate hours, licensure or graduate degrees in teaching the gifted. “We’re proud to say our program was the Gifted and talented students shine in the Scholars Program. first, and it’s still the best,” said PCSSD Super-
Elementary School, in addition to the accelerated, enriched curriculum, our students are learning Mandarin Chinese, taking string orchestra and participating in clubs like chess and Quiz Bowl.” Guess said that talented and gifted programming is a critical part of public school. At the high school level, gifted students who meet the prerequisites may also take Advanced Placement (AP) classes. “AP courses allow students to get a jump-start on college. Those who score high enough on AP tests may be exempt from basic college courses. That’s a substantial advantage and can be a significant cost savings,” Guess added. For more information about the Scholars Program, please call Laura Shirley, director of talented and gifted programs, at 234-2094. The district is also in the process of rolling out a one-to-one technology program, so that within two years each student will have an iPad for his or her individual use. The district meets the needs of special education students, is at the head of the pack in athletics and touts regionally and nationally recognized activities including band and choir. PCSSD employs some of the best teachers in the state, a large percentage of whom are nationally board certified or hold master’s degrees.
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RETIREMENT IN PULASKI COUNTY GOOD SHEPHERD Good Shepherd provides a quality, affordable living experience for retirees in a faith-based community, which is committed to maintaining the independence, well-being and dignity of all its residents. Established in the 1970s, Good Shepherd began as an ecumenical mission by four Christian denominations, and it has identified and responded to the health and social needs of senior adults of all ethnicities and backgrounds in central Arkansas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good Shepherd provides an innovative way to fill the need for affordable, not-for-profit housing options for local seniors,â&#x20AC;? said Kim Currey, assistant to the chief operating officer at Good Shepherd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over time, Good Shepherd has grown from a single building of 200 apartments into a full-service retirement community with five facilities encompassing more than 500 apartments, all located on a picturesque 145-acre campus in west Little Rock. We are committed to offering our residents a balanced quality of life by providing a true community
atmosphere, attractive living spaces, and a healthy and independent lifestyle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with all the comforts and conveniences of home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including good friends and neighbors.â&#x20AC;? The Cottages are the newest addition to the housing options at Good Shepherd. They come in one- and twobedroom options and provide comfortable and comforting surroundings for residents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seniors are never alone in this community, but we respect their privacy while still providing the services they want and need,â&#x20AC;? Currey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our mission is to deliver professional and personal service in a ministrybased approach to make a difference and touch lives across Arkansas.â&#x20AC;?
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WOODLAND HEIGHTS Overlooking I-630 in west Little Rock, Woodland Heights is tucked away in a grove of oaks and evergreens. Located just minutes from downtown and six of Arkansas’ top medical facilities and hospitals, Woodland Heights is also a quiet getaway for retirees who still want to be in the heart of it all. With so many dining, cultural and social opportunities available in Little Rock, Woodland Heights residents can choose something to do close to home or stay in and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal prepared by the chef. For 30 years, Woodland Heights has pro-
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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE When the babies began booming in post-World War II America, a developer named John A. Cooper, Sr. set his sights on establishing the Ozark foothills as destination for soldiers and their families to settle. Fast forward two decades, and Cooper adjusted his view to the Ouachitas, developing a 20,000-acre tract in Saline and Garland counties into Hot Springs Village. Cooper’s plan to create a peaceful retirement community surrounded by the beauty of the Ouachita Mountains, lakes, streams and valleys appealed to the parents of baby boomers, and today, the community holds the same appeal for the boomers themselves. Hot Springs Village offers modern conveniences in a small-town setting. Hot Springs combines the best of all worlds for retirees: a gated community with a golf course on-site as well as a short commute to fine dining, live entertainment, spas and outdoor escapes. “There has been a shift among residents to a lifestyle more focused on activity - serving and learning in their communities rather than all leisure,” said David Twiggs, chief operating officer of Hot Springs Village. “Our community is a destination in that it provides authentic living and connection with others.” For more information about Hot Springs Village, visit in person at 895 DeSoto Blvd. in Hot Springs Village or online at ExploretheVillage.com. You also can call 866-984-9963.
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vided retired Arkansans a lifestyle that matches their needs and wants. “When someone retires, their friends and family think they’ll immediately take it easy and not be as busy as they were in their working life,” said Teresa Farley, sales and marketing director at Woodland Heights. “Seniors now are busier sometimes after retirement than they ever were when they were working, and we want to foster that independence.” Woodland Heights residents can connect with their neighbors during daily activities, exercise in the onsite fitness center, or take a dip in the heated, indoor,
saltwater swimming pool and whirlpool. “Residents can continue their current interests and hobbies and even develop new ones here,” Farley said. “Whatever their interests may be, there is much to do and enjoy at Woodland Heights.” For more information, visit Woodland Heights at 8700 Riley Dr. in Little Rock or online at woodlandheightsllc.com. You also can call the community at 501-224-4242.
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Since 1985, Parkway Village has been offering a worryfree, comfortable lifestyle for those 60 years old and older. Located at 14300 Chenal Parkway in west Little Rock, this private community offers seniors premier
independent living along with the conveniences of security, maintenance-free care of their home, recreation — and most important — wonderful friends and neighbors. Residents can choose from apartment- or cottage-style living. Parkway Village offers 12 different floor plans including studio, one- and two-bedroom options. Square footage ranges from 475 to 2,400 square feet, and all homes include appliances. The community offers a variety of recreational
opportunities including planned social, cultural, recreational and spiritual activities. Residents can also enjoy the beautiful grounds, heated indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness room, lounge area, game room, chapel and library. Residents don’t have to worry about preparing every meal, as certain meals are available in the community dining room. Making life a little easier, Parkway Village takes care of routine maintenance, lawn care, pest control, most utilities and also provides transportation to medical appointments. For those needing a higher level of care, Parkway Village is pleased to offer Parkway Heights assisted living, Parkway Health Center nursing care, and The Ginny and Bob Shell Alzheimer’s Center. All are conveniently located on the campus of Parkway Village. For more information about Parkway Village, call 501-202-1626 to arrange a personal tour or visit us online at parkwayvillagear.com.
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HEALTHCARE IN PULASKI COUNTY BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-LITTLE ROCK Baptist Health Medical Center is known as one of the leading hospital systems in the state. It provides a full range of health care services, including weight loss/management programs for adults and adolescents at its Little Rock facility. The weight loss programs at Baptist are about changing lifestyles and losing weight the healthy way. The weight loss program for adults involves intensive lifestyle education, personalized attention and follow up, and an emphasis on long-term weight management. The program includes three phases: •Weight Loss Phase — Lose weight with a variety of great tasting supplements and one meal a day that participants shop, cook, and prepare. •Evolution Phase — Learn how to incorporate all kinds of foods back into the plan while maintaining weight. •Maintenance Phase — Learn how to manage a healthy weight for life with smart healthy food choices. Depending on the program selected, the
average weight loss for participants is 40-60 pounds over 22 weeks. Many program participants are able to safely reduce or stop using their medications. The 10-week Baptist Health Adolescent Weight Management Program addresses the obesity issues in youth ages 11 to 17. The program is multifaceted and includes the following activities: exercise training, nutritional counseling, behavioral counseling, and medical management. Some parts of the program require participation of a parent or guardian. Patients can also can also receive bariatric surgery at Baptist Health. Options include Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding.
TANGLEWOOD DRUG STORE Tucked in the Westgate Shopping Center on 6815 Cantrell Road is one of Little Rock’s oldest independently owned pharmacies. Tanglewood Drug Store has offered personalized service to several generations of customers for more than 50 years. Adam Wheeler, the pharmacist and current owner of Tanglewood Drug, said that while large chain drug stores may have a lot more sales volume, he and the other pharmacist on staff at Tanglewood have more time to interact with the customer and deliver personalized service. “If we need to spend 30 minutes working on a problem for someone, we can do it,” he said. Wheeler started working at Tanglewood Drug as a pharmacy student and bought the drug store from the previous owners in 2006, after graduation.
For more information about Baptist’s weight loss/ management programs, visit https://www.baptist-health. com/page/weight-loss-program.
Some of the services offered at Tanglewood Drug include making sure that any over-the-counter medications or dietary supplements a customer is taking to see if they have any interactions with prescription medications. Wheeler said they’re doing more of these
Cinde Hart’s life changed for the healthier after getting bariatric surgery at Baptist Health Medical Center - Little Rock. Hart lost about 90 pounds.
kinds of checks lately as people become more interested in taking supplements to improve their health. Customers can also get a large range of vaccinations at the store, from the flu shot to pneumonia, shingles and shots needed before traveling to certain countries. Tanglewood Drug is one of the few pharmacies in town where you can get vaccinated for yellow fever. And there’s no appointment necessary for shots – customers can walk in and get vaccinated. The personal service extends outside the store – Tanglewood Drug offers a prescription delivery service. In addition to pharmacy services, Tanglewood Drug also has a selection of over-the-counter remedies, nutritional supplements, greeting cards and gifts. To find out more, visit www.tanglewooddrug.com or call 501-664-4444.
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PINNACLE POINTE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Healthcare System offers a full continuum of behavioral health care services to meet the emotional and behavioral health needs of children and families throughout the state of Arkansas. The hospital is Arkansas’ largest behavioral inpatient facility for children and adolescents ages 5-17 who find themselves struggling with the pressures often experienced by today’s youth. In addition to our inpatient facility, our system also brings hope and healing to families through our statewide continuum of compassionate services through programs such as partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, school-based mental health, traditional outpatient, and an alternative learning center. Pinnacle Pointe’s 15 outpatient clinic sites are spread throughout
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WHERE TO EAT, CONT. Mexican bakeries and a restaurant in back serving tortas and tacos for lunch. 7411 Geyer Springs Road. Beer, CC. $. 501-565-4246. BLD daily. MEXICO CHIQUITO Some suggest cheese dip was born at this Central Arkansas staple, where you’ll find hearty platters of boldly spiced, inexpensive food that compete well with those at the “authentic” joints. 13924 Cantrell Road. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 501-2170700. LD daily. 1524 W. Main St. Jacksonville. No alcohol. $$. 501-982-0533. LD daily. 4511 Camp Robinson Road. NLR. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-771-1604. LD daily. 11406 W. Markham. No alcohol, all CC. $$. 501-2170647. LD daily. MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL A “build-yourown-burrito” place, with several tacos and nachos to choose from as well. Wash it down with a beer from their large selection. 12312 Chenal Parkway. Beer, all CC. $-$$. 501-2233378. LD daily. RIVIERIA MAYA Tasty, cheap Mexican food. Try the Enchiladas con Chorizo. Lunch special fajitas are fantastic. 801 Fair Park Blvd. Full bar, all CC. $-$$. 663-4800. LD daily. ROSALINDA RESTAURANT HONDURENO A Honduran cafe that specializes in pollo con frito tajada (fried chicken and fried plaintains). With breakfast, too. 900 W. 35th St. NLR. No alcohol, No CC. $-$$. 501-771-5559. BLD daily. SENOR TEQUILA Typical cheap Mexcian dishes with great service. Good margaritas. 10300 N. Rodney Parham Road. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-224-5505. LD daily. 9847 Maumelle Blvd. NLR. 501-758-4432 4304 Camp Robinson Road. NLR. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-791-3888. LD daily 1101 S. Bowman. (501) 954-7780 2000 S. University Ave. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-660-4413. LD daily. 14524 Cantrell Road. Full bar, all CC. $$. 501-8687642. LD daily. SUPER 7 GROCERY STORE This Mexican grocery/video store/taqueria has a great daily buffet featuring a changing assortment of real Mexican cooking. Fresh tortillas pressed by hand and grilled, homemade salsas, beans as good as beans get. Plus soup every day. 1415 Barrow Road. Beer, No CC. $. 501-219-2373. BLD daily. SUPERMERCADO SIN FRONTERAS Shiny, large Mexican grocery with a bakery and restaurant attached. 4918 Baseline Road. Beer, all CC. $$. 501-562-4206. BLD daily. TACO MEXICO Tacos have to be ordered at least two at a time, but that’s not an impediment. These are some of the best and some of the cheapest tacos in Little Rock. 7101 Colonel Glenn Road. No alcohol, No CC. $. 501-416-7002. LD Wed.-Sun. TACOS GUANAJUATO Pork, beef, adobado, chicharron and cabeza tacos and tortas at this mobile truck. 6920 Geyer Springs Road. No alcohol, No CC. $. LD Wed.-Mon. TAQUERIA EL PALENQUE Solid authentic Mexican food. Try the al pastor burrito. 9501 N. Rodney Parham Road. Beer, CC. $-$$. 501-312-0045. Serving BLD Tue.-Sun. TAQUERIA JALISCO SAN JUAN The taco truck for the not-so-adventurous crowd. They claim to serve “original Mexico City tacos,” but it’s their chicken tamales that make it worth a visit. They also have tortas, quesadillas and fajitas. 11200 Markham St. No alcohol, No CC. $. 501-541-5533. LD daily. TAQUERIA KARINA AND CAFE A real Mexican neighborhood cantina from the owners, to freshly baked pan dulce, to Mexican-bottled Cokes, to first-rate guaca58
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mole, to inexpensive tacos, burritos, quesadillas and a broad selection of Mexican-style seafood. 5309 W. 65th St. Beer, No CC. $. 501-562-3951. BLD daily. TAQUERIA SAMANTHA On Friday and Saturday nights, this mobile taqueria parks outside of Jose’s Club Latino in a parking lot on the corner of Third and Broadway. 300 Broadway Ave. No alcohol, No CC. $. 501-568-5264. D Fri.-Sat. (sporadic hours beyond that). TAQUERIA SAMANTHA II Stand-out taco truck fare, with meat options standard and exotic. 7521 Geyer Springs Road. No alcohol, No CC. $. 501-744-0680. BLD daily. TAQUERIA Y CARNICERIA GUADALAJARA Cheap, delicious tacos, tamales and more. Always bustling. 3811 Camp Robinson Road. NLR. Beer, all CC. $-$$. 501-753-9991. BLD daily.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORK The City of Maumelle will be accepting applications for the position of Director of Public Works to oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the Department of Public Works, Street, Sanitation and Animal Service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Supervision of Department supervisors to ensure proper operation within the department. Assist street maintenance supervisor with reviews of construction plans and conduct pre-construction meetings, required inspections, and final construction inspections to the City. Ensure Maumelle Transfer Station has State and Federal required forms and bonds prior to street dedication. Maintain responsibility of Building Maintenance supervisor of proper operation of traffic signals on Maumelle Blvd., oversee construction and keep records of cost, employee, materials and equipment, design and construct all signage for City of Maumelle, perform traffic studies, and inspection of sidewalks, and handicap ramps in the construction phase to ensure compliance with ADA requirements. Responsible for funds, property and equipment and supervisory of employees in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws include interviewing, hiring, training, planning assigning and directing work. Complete other duties and tasks as needed or assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have an Associate’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or technical school; and seven (7) years related experience and/ or training or equivalent combination of education and experience, and four (5) years of managerial experience-governmental accounting experience is preferred. STARTING SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience that exceed the minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher starting salary. The application process will begin immediately. Applications must be received, post marked, email or fax dated no later than Friday, January 15, 2016. NOTE: Online applications and Resumes will not be accepted by themselves. A City of Maumelle Employment Application must be completed. Please go to the City of Maumelle web page (www.maumelle.org) and click on the Human Resources Department to print an application. Completed applications should be mailed to: City of Maumelle – Human Resources Department – 550 Edgewood Drive, Suite 555 – Maumelle, Arkansas 72113. For questions, you may contact the Human Resources office at (501) 851-2784, ext. 242 between the hours of 7AM and 5PM Monday-Friday . EOE – MINORITY, WOMEN, AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. This ad is available from the Title VI Coordinator in large print, on audio, and in Braille at (501) 851-2785, ext. 233 or at vernon@maumelle.org.
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