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hristina Basham moved from San Francisco to Little Rock twelve years ago. Upon her arrival she missed the artisan bakeries and high-end coffee shops of the west coast. That’s when she and her then-partner, Scott McGehee, decided, “Why not open a bakery, deli, gourmet store here?” Now, with the collaboration of Sonia Brasher, there are four Boulevard Bread locations -- a breakfast and lunch spot in SOMA, a River Market cafe, an on-campus satel“We have regulars who lite shop at the UAMS for morning coffee, come back for lunch, and School of Public Health, and the flagship cafe in the Heights. “I knew there was a need for artisan breads, pastries, locally-sourced foods, the freshest possible ingredients, great coffee — no one was really doing that here, so we decided to do it all.” All of Boulevard’s bread is hand-rolled and baked inhouse. The coffee comes from an Oakland roaster, a nod to Basham’s California days. The Heights location is a chic grocery offering olive oils and vinaigrettes, pastas and pasta

sauces, pickled okra and tapenades and all varieties of local and gourmet products. They seasonally showcase locally-raised produce in their pantry and on their menu. Their deli is stocked with home-made medleys, olives, salads, salamis and cheeses. Right now, Boulevard is committed to ramping up its cheese production. “Blair Graves, our cheese expert, will be making new cheeses soon. She’s already making yogurt, quark and fromage blanc,” Basham said. Quark is a tangy Eastern European We’ll have someone come fresh cheese and fromage blanc is a sweet French soft cheese. Their cheese board boasts classic must-have imports and showcases some of the best creameries offered in the United States. “We change everything with the season. Soon we’ll start our pumpkin bread and our ginger spice bread-- those are two of my favorites. Right now, we have Razorback bread, for the bacon fan and the Hog fan.” The Heights location, open until 7:00 p.m., offers a hot-plate dinner that most customers take to-go. Customers that choose to dine-in have the option of ordering from the small, but

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obert Tju is a busy man. He’s a father, a businessman, and a restaurateur who’s established one of Little Rock’s finest eateries in Sushi Café. So what do you do when you’ve got one of the most successful and beloved establishments in the Little Rock dining scene? You try to build another one just a couple of blocks away. RJ Tao is Tju’s latest creation, the product of a partnership – which has turned into more of a brotherhood – with Jacob Chi, of Chi’s fame. But if you listen to him tell it, RJ Tao is more than a restaurant. It’s an idea. A concept based on the belief that when you’re doing well, you try to see to it that others do as well. “The Tao concept is to follow the path – to share, to give, to prosper,” Tju says. “We believe in the concept of sharing and giving back. A lot of people don’t realize how much local nonprofits and charities need help. A lot of businessmen are concerned about food costs, labor costs, and taxes. We’re trying to get beyond that and use what we can to make this thing work.” Tju and Chi are betting that their customers are willing to follow that vision with them. The restaurant “I’ve never had a sells Tao Water, at $1.50 folks have. Sushi Café has a strong following from per bottle. Every time a patron shells out a little extra for H2O, Tju and Chi donate the profits to a local charity. “We try to collect as much money as we can for places we feel are worthy causes,” Chi says. “Basically, we really just want to put our best foot forward and let the community know that

they are our driving force. They’re the reason why we’re here. They’re the reason we go to work. And we want to give back.” Tju says things are going well so far. The plan, he says, was to create a place with an exceptional atmosphere and excellent food. The rest will follow. “The money will come when you do everything right,” he says. “We wanted to create a place where you can wine, dine and energize. We don’t want you to feel like it’s just a dining area.” Chi says his family, and Tju, couldn’t do it without the help and support of the neighborhood. “We really love the Heights area,” he says. “We’ve operated Sushi Café there for several years. We’ve got to know most of the people that live there. Personally, I’ve never had a stronger group of patrons come to a restaurant and support it like the Heights folks have. Sushi Café has a strong following from people all over Central Arkansas.” Tju says he’s not afraid of building on that success and trying to raise the bar with a new venture. Chi says if anyone can do it, Tju can. always come to a restaurant and support it like the Heights ask“People how we do it,” Chi says. “My joke is, ‘We’re sleep-averse.’ Our customers are the reason we do it. We don’t rest on our laurels. We want to advance and grow and give and make the most of what we have. Robert is the epitome of that example. He’s a part of our family now.”

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Bolstering Little Rock for 35 years

andering through the bolts at Cynthia East Fabrics is like being inside a Candyland game. Rolls of color and whimsical imagery stack nearly to the ceiling, in all manner of vintagethemed twill, puckered cotton and bohemian tweed. There’s a bicycle print and a canvas world map, partially unfurled to reveal South America and Africa. The map would make a delightful, unexpected re-covering for a Queen Anne or Chippendale chair. But if you want to whisper rather than shout your “statement,”

right now,” she said. “We’ve had a resurgence of young people getting into their homes and driving the market. When I first got into this business, I remember thinking it was guided by people over 40, more established people, mainly women. Now, with the addition of home décor shows, we see more men than we used to. These days, they seem to be just as interested in their homes.” The shop is run by close-knit employees, many of whom have been on the floor for decades. “I know it sounds corny, but we’re kind of like a family,” Dilday said. And they’re an inclusive family. UPS employee Paul Jenkins has delivered packages to Cynthia East for the past 28 years. Each day, he takes his lunch in the shop’s break room, where he keeps a bag and shines his shoes. In part, folks stick around because everyone’s creative input is appreciated. Instead of purchasing fabrics at a wholesale market, East and Dilday invite representatives to bring samples to the shop, and all the employees select fabrics to sell. This commitment to teamwork was crucial when Dilday was diagnosed with breast cancer in March. “Everyone has been amazing. They all pitched in and allowed me to be home when I was sick,” she said. And when her hair started coming out in handfuls, Cynthia East, located in Riverdale, recently celebrated its 35th anniversary. the women from the shop there are plenty of simple monochromes, geometric patterns and threw her a head-shaving party. “I had this long blonde hair, and classic designs to choose from. I thought I would go to my grave with it. I’d get even maybe a In September, Cynthia East celebrated its 35th anniversary, shoulder-length haircut and cry because I just wasn’t sure…but we and the shop is still housed in the same Riverdale location. In all got together and they shaved my head. I didn’t shed a tear. It was addition to fabric by the yard, the shop sells customized furniture funny because it was actually a joyful, empowering event. I think that and custom and ready-made drapes, throw pillows and supportiveness shows to bedding. Terry Dilday, who co-owns the shop with East, customers. They walk The shop is run by many of the was hired as a salesperson in 1981, back when she was still in and feel the love and whom have been a teenager. “We are seeing so much color and bright fun positivity.”

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nyone who’s ever eaten at the Faded Rose might be surnow than it has been in times past. prised to find out that the restaurant business has not been “For a while it was a revolving door,” he said. “Hopefully Ed David’s lifelong calling. The eatery has been a fixture everybody will continue to be successful in that neighborhood. of the Riverdale area for so long it’s hard to imagine David If you’re a restaurateur you don’t want to see anybody fail. It’s doing anything else. like losing a kid.” But before he moved to Little Rock in 1981, the New Orleans David can name at least a dozen restaurants that have come and native, now 70, had a long and successful career with the federal gone in Riverdale since he opened the Faded Rose — two of them, government. He worked in computers for the U.S. Public Health Zac’s Seafood and Oyster Bar (named for his son, who now manages Service and for Medicare, moving all around the country. the Faded Rose) and Bubba & Garcia’s, were his own. A West Little “I had 18 years of government experience,” David said. “That’s Rock location of the Faded Rose closed in 2011 after a number of how I got started — I used my federal retirement money to open years. David said he’s content now to focus on the original Faded the original restaurant.” Rose, which celebrated its 30th anniversary recently. David lived in Dallas for the eight years before he left the govDavid summed up the reasons he believes the Faded Rose has ernment, and his work brought him to Little Rock frequently. He endured in six words: Quality product, quality staff, and quality came into contact with Arkansas’s best-known politicians of that customers. era — then-Gov. Bill Clinton and members of his administration, “I think consistency is the secret to the Faded Rose,” he said. Frank White, occasionally David Pryor and Dale Bumpers — and “We’ve been fortunate to have a very loyal customer base. We’ve liked what he saw. got people who have been eating here for 30 years — two and three “With that experience, and knowtimes a week for 30 years.” ing these were Arkansans, I figured The 30th anniversary celebration “We’ve got people who have been eating here for 30 years — I couldn’t go wrong people-wise,” was low-key, David said, because 30 David said. years is nothing compared to how long So he chose Little Rock as the setting some restaurants in his hometown have for his second career, and moved here been open. in 1981 with his wife and a brand-new baby to begin remodeling “They’ve got restaurants that have been 100 years in the the abandoned building that was to house the original Faded Rose. same family,” David said. “That’s what I want for the Faded At the time it was all he could afford, but David now says choosing Rose — that it’s there for Zac for another 30 or 40 years, and the Riverdale area was the best business decision he ever made. when he has his family it’s there for his kids. And then maybe The neighborhood has really come into its own in the time he’s we’ll have a knock-down drag-out centennial party. We may been there, David said, with a restaurant scene that’s more stable even have a crawfish boil.”

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erhaps the name of the shop, By Invitation Only, sounds a bit exclusive, but co-owner Erin Brady says from her Heights store at 5600 R St., she can help anyone with their special-event needs, no matter their budget. And between paper, card stock, font and printing choices, she says, “Customers have thousands of ways to personalize their stationary or an invitation.” When picking out an invitation for an event, Erin likes to remind customers, “The invitation a guest receives sets the tone for the entire event, and when you get a super cool one, you definitely want to go.” For example, she says she works with a number of nonprofits that find it more financially beneficial to design their invitations in a way that makes it a “mustattend event.” The same goes for “The invitation a guest receives sets the parties and weddings. However, an invitation doesn’t have to be a big investment. It can cost as little as 40 cents each, or up to around $15. She suggests customers take the time to sit down with her or a member of her staff before making a decision. “We take great pride in our custom work and encourage customers to tell us what they want and what they have to spend. We work hard to make it happen,” Erin says. While she suggests sending out invitations about two months before a wedding date, she says, “If you’re in a pinch, we can turn invitations around in a day or two.” Despite the explosion of the Internet as a means of communication, Erin says many of her customers still go old-school when it

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comes to letter-writing and thank you notes. So it’s not surprising that in the last few years the stationary industry has undergone a transformation and offers a seemingly endless variety of papers, such as faux leather, wood-grain or bamboo—to name only a few of the more unique ones. Customers can further distinguish their stationary or invitations with print that is embossed or pressed. “These both look elegant,” she says. For those who worry about their environmental footprint, many of Erin’s selections are “green,” or made from recycled materials. While they can customize an invitation for any event, from a child’s birthday party or graduation to an anniversary, By Invitation Only specializes in weddings and offers a variety of services, starting with “Savethe-Date” cards and napkins to albums, hostess and bridal gifts and more. It was nearly 10 years ago that Erin and a partner bought By Invitation Only and moved the business from its location across from Cheers to R Street. With more showroom space, they expanded their inventory and services, and within the first year, they were making money. By the two-year mark, they had reached their projected five-year goal. Eventually Erin and her husband Justin bought out the partner, and today By Invitation Only is the state’s largest stationary and wedding invitation retailer. While her customers, often repeat business, come from around Arkansas, she says, “So many of our clients come from the Heights and we love it.”

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f you like to look good, it’s pretty easy to find a place in men’s fashion. Stone has a background in retail as well as interior Little Rock that can help you do just that. Whether you’re design. Smith is an attorney. Cullers says the name really says it all. looking for that perfect suit, a stellar outfit for that business “It was just a name that represented a project that all of us conference, or just something a little nicer than normal to wear had wanted to do for a long time throughout our careers – doing to the Hogs game, you don’t have to look very far to find it. something on our own, floating our own concepts and ideas about Bauman’s, Greenhaw’s, Mr. Wick’s – all names very familiar clothing and the way guys should dress. Over the last two thirds to those looking to look dapper. They’re traditional. They’re of my career, guys kind of wanted to stay in the mainstream – solid. They’re stand-bys. For those looking for something a I’ve got to wear a blue suit and a red tie – but over the last few little more innovative, there’s a new name to add to that list, years, guys have, across the board, been thinking, if I’m going The Independent. to wear a suit I want to make it The Independent is setting out to an individual statement because “It was just a that all of us had I don’t want to be just like that establish itself as the place to shop wanted to do for a long time throughout our careers.” for the young (or young-minded), guy across the room.” well-traveled, fashion-conscious Stone says customer service is modern man. The décor is cool, the design – everything one of The Independent’s strong points. He says the job isn’t just from the store’s basic layout of the floor to the intricate light about selling clothes, but establishing a relationship with clients fixtures and exposed brick walls – is peerless, and the staff and helping them find items that fit their own personal style. knows what they’re doing. “Our clientele is very busy, and we’re able to accommodate Sean Cullers, Flynn Smith and Jon Stone are partners in their schedules,” Stone says. “It’s really a unique deal. These The Independent, each bringing their own sense of style guys come in and we meet them and everybody sizes each other and experience to a men’s clothing store like no other in the up as far as style and tastes - what they like and what we like. capital city. Cullers has spent most of his career working in Then they go about their day and we do the work on our end.

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ocated on the second floor of the Ice them in an open, honest, nonthreatening House building, the Hillcrest Baptist environment,” he said. “It’s easier for them Family Clinic is not your ordinary docto open up” and tell him what’s wrong, tor’s office. which leads “to the best [health] outcome.” There are no harsh fluorescent lights and “My goal is to treat patients like friends uncomfortable chairs; instead the waiting and family while still protecting their priarea is designed to resemble someone’s vacy,” he said. “Some patients can’t believe comfortable, modern living room. Artworks this is a doctor’s office.” from local artists decorate the walls and The surroundings also have a positive plush seating abounds. You’ll find no cliniimpact on the staff. cal white walls and cold stethoscopes here. “The architecture and environment have Dr. Allan McKenzie, who is board-certified a big effect on my mood, and I want to have in family medicine, said he wanted to create a place that is pleasurable to work in, for an atmosphere in the clinic that was “spame and my staff,” he said. like, less institutional.” “I want the patients to feel “When people go to the doctor, they’re more comfortable,” he said. then they’re in this sterile environment. “When people go to the doctor, they’re anxious or worried enough as it is, and then they’re in this The clinic is a full-service family practice sterile environment. I want to minimize that sees patients from birth to 100-plus that worry.” and offers services ranging from x-rays to He said some people avoid the doctor dermatologic procedures (including Botox until there’s a serious problem because of injections), allergy testing and a laboratory. fear. McKenzie also works to get to know The concept has been so successful that his patients. McKenzie said Baptist corporate leadership “I make people comfortable, talk to them has “paid a lot of compliments to the clinic” like a person, share with them, get to know by sharing his ideas with other, newer clinics.

McKenzie, who has lived in Hillcrest for 12 years, started his medical career in Beebe. He commuted for five years until he had the opportunity to open the Hillcrest clinic with Baptist Health. The clinic celebrated its first anniversary Oct. 17, and he said the community response has been “tremendous.” “It’s really cool to be in such a tight-knit neighborhood,” he said. “All of the businesses support each other.” When asked about what drew him to Hillcrest to live and work, McKenzie didn’t have to think twice about the answer. “It’s got a tight sense of community, very eclectic, as it is, and very multicultural,” he said. “There’s a lot of character, art and creativity – a whole hodgepodge of different people. And they tend to embrace healthy lifestyles.” McKenzie has three children, two girls and a boy, who range in age from 9 to 3. He said Hillcrest is a great neighborhood for families. “A big part of my life is tooling around the neighborhood and the parks,” he said.

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Abernathy

Abernathy at home in Riverdale F

ifteen years ago, Mark Abernathy faced a major life choice: ready to come home,” he said. “This is a good place to have Pursue a promising project in the fledgling world of cooking and raise a family.” shows that would require constant travel, or jump on a newly Abernathy’s first project in Little Rock was the now-legendary vacant restaurant property in Riverdale and stay in Little Rock Juanita’s, which he co-owned from 1986 until 1995. to raise his then 10-year-old and 13-year-old sons. “We had some of the best musicians in the world come through If you’ve ever eaten at Loca Luna, now a neighborhood instithere,” he said. “They loved playing there. It was a good room tution, you know how the story ends. Abernathy stayed, and with great acoustics, and the food was really good.” will likely finish out his career in the same city where he started Next was Blue Mesa Grill in West Little Rock, and then Loca more than 40 years ago. Luna in Riverdale. About five years after Loca Luna opened, Back then, Abernathy was a long-haired hippie with a newly Brave New Restaurant moved out of the building next door, and minted degree in banking and finance that he had no desire to Abernathy moved in. He operated Bene Vita there for eight years, use. After college, he and converted it to Red came back to Little “This really has a — a lot of Heights and Hillcrest people.Their kids Door about two years ago. Rock — he’s a 1967 Abernathy grew up in They probably have have graduate of Hall High the Hall High neighbor— and went to work hood, and remembers at TGI Friday’s. Before long, he was hired to open and manage riding his bike to the Riverdale Country Club when he was a kid. a Dallas TGI Friday’s. Not too much later, he struck out on his Now, he said, he likes the home his restaurants have found there. own and opened his first restaurant in San Antonio. “This really has a neighborhood clientele — a lot of Heights In the years since, he said he’s been involved with creating and Hillcrest people,” he said. “Their kids have grown up at Loca more than 25 restaurants, and has been an owner in 10 of them, Luna. They probably have cheese dip in their DNA.” half of those in Little Rock. He was lured home by what brings That kind of customer loyalty is key to long-term success, of many ex-pat Arkansans back: the pull of family. course, but it also makes sure Abernathy can’t forget one of the “My father was sick and I had an infant son, and I was just lessons he said he’s learned over the years: You have to give

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your customers what they want. Even if that means you don’t get to experiment as much as you’d like. “We used to change our menu a lot more often,” Abernathy said. “Now we don’t, because there are so many people who have their favorite dish that they love, and it I take it off the menu I catch nine ways of hell.” Not that there’s anything wrong with that, he added. And he still changes about 20 percent of his restaurants’ menus on a rotating basis, in addition to cooking nightly specials. As for the future, Abernathy said he’s not looking to start anything new at this point. He and his wife recently bought a houseboat on a lake in Hot Springs, and it’s changed his life, he said. “I like where I am,” he said. “I’d rather enjoy my life than chase more money. I get to eat good food and drink wine and hang out with wonderful people. If I were really rich, that’s what I’d be doing. So I’m pretty happy where I am.”

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A world of delights at Box Turtle F

or the last 12 years, Box Turtle and its eclectic collection of In keeping with the neighborhood’s socially conscious vibe, Box clothes, toys, housewares and other items for sale has been Turtle is also known “for carrying a wide array of items that ‘give nestled in an old house on Kavanaugh in Hillcrest. It’s a place back’, meaning they either donate a portion of proceeds to various to stop in and browse during a trek around the neighborhood; charities or provide fair wages in developing communities around somewhere you’re likely to see an old friend or two as you navithe world.” It’s this commitment to doing the right thing, along gate the three floors of goodies with the quality items in on display. stock, which has earned “Our customer is someone who is looking for something “We carry a little bit of Box Turtle a large and everything,” Emese Boone said. and they know we are .” loyal following. She and her husband Collin “Our customer is someown the store. “The bottom floor is a toy and candy shop, the one who is looking for something they can’t find everywhere main floor is jewelry, gifts, home décor and personal accessories, else and they know we are constantly adding new things every and the top floor is women’s clothing. Our focus is carrying day,” Emese said. “They also love coming in because of our independent designers and artists from around the world.” relaxed and fun atmosphere.” There’s also a focus on local artists and designers, including In fact, it’s hard not to think of shopping in Hillcrest without “Project Runway” alum Korto Momolu. thinking of Box Turtle. Its atmosphere and ethos are perfectly

everywhere else

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in tune with the neighborhood. Maybe it’s because the Boones not only have a business in Hillcrest, but they’ve lived there for the past nine years, as well. “We love walking neighborhoods,” Emese said of the family, which also includes son Elek, 10. “There is so much life everywhere and everything you need is within walking distance. I love seeing people with their kids and pets walking around and everyone is so friendly. It’s very special!” When asked about the future, Boone said, “We are always thinking about the future and what Box Turtle’s next step will be -- you’ll just have to wait and see what’s up our sleeves.”

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n July of 2011, North Little Rock native Erin Hognbaum launched E.Leigh’s as an online boutique. She holds a UALR marketing degree, and at the time, she had a public relations gig. But a few years in, she knew she wanted a different path. Her father advised her to take something she’d do for free and figure out how to make money at it. “So that’s what this is,” Hognbaum said, grinning. She’s 27, with sparkling blue eyes, expressive gestures and a candid but eloquent way of speaking. She’s her own best advertisement, exuding confidence and infectious enthusiasm. She lives the life her clothes are selling. “My belief is that fashion “I feel really lucky to be doing this,” she said. “I was brought up with parents that were so supportive of anything I wanted to do, and they encouraged me to be independent, to make my own money, to be the successful career woman I wanted to be.” In April 2012, she opened her brick and mortar shop on the corner of Kavanaugh and North Spruce. Her dad and uncle

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painted, hung lights, and built the display tables and dressing rooms. Hognbaum and a friend papered the back wall in a bold purple print. There’s no back room so, just like when she ran an online boutique, she stores merchandise in her spare bedroom. “We turn over our inventory nearly monthly,” she said. “For Fall, we’re seeing lots of animal prints -- I can’t keep anything leopard in stock. And neon, chunky sweaters, lots of winter white, leather accents, leather shorts, embellished collars and cuffs, studs, pearls and Peter Pan collars.” To stay on top of trends, Hognbaum reads fashion blogs and magazines, but her biggest inspiration is street-wear. When traveling, she sometimes snaps pictures of well-dressed strangers. “My belief is that fashion shouldn’t be a luxury. Our average piece is less than $55. In Little Rock, we have some really great boutiques, but usually they’re high-end, and then we have Forever 21, and nothing in between. There was a huge gap, and

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I think we snuck in and filled that gap,” Hognbaum said. But she wants E. Leigh’s to be about more than clothes. “This community has been good to this business, so I want to give back. We’re talking to the Boys & Girls Club about doing a fun fashion show for all the girls in Central Arkansas, and discussing how you dress for your body type and having confidence, how you carry yourself and just having respect for yourself.” Hognabaum volunteers with the Boys & Girls Club and sits on its junior board, and she tutors public school kids with the Encouragers program. “Before I did this, I worked with children. No matter what, I always want to do something with kids,” she said.

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Amy Rice, owner of The Local Hair Shop

The Local Hair Shop A cut outside the box

rom straight-laced corporate clique or buttoned-up Mad Arkansas Repertory Theatre productions. Men’s ‘60s classic, with a twist of the now for both guys and “We consider ourselves artists who can work outside the box, gals, to the latest on the streets—The Local Hair Shop offers but still, we listen to our customers because ultimately we want anything but cookie-cutter hairstyles. them to be happy,” she says. For Amy Rice there was no question but to open a hair salon At the same time, Rice wants her staff and customers to enjoy at 2915 W. Markham. their experience while at The Local, and they encourage walk-ins. “I felt there was a great need for inexpensive, quality hair “We want it to be fun while giving our customers a great cut care in the Stifft Station and Hillcrest areas,” says Rice, whose every single time they come into the shop,” she says. shop is located next door to Pizza That’s exactly how repeat customer D’Action. “And I wanted to put Dianne Estes of the Heights feels. “We want it while giving our customers a a different spin on this industry “I love the way she (stylist Allie they come into the shop.” in the Rock.” Renner) cut my hair. It’s just how I Rice, who grew up in San Diego wanted it,” Estes says. but graduated from Arthur’s Beauty College about five years ago, Downtown videographer Marise Nazzaro was more than feels Midtown is a good fit for her stylists’ own special brand of pleased with the cut she received at The Local. It didn’t hurt creativity. Instead of a low-cost, one-do-fits-all factory, Rice and that it was only $20. her staff of two take pride in their ability to offer unique looks. Nazzaro says, “I’m really happy with my do. My hair looks Before opening her own shop, she did hair for a number of great!”

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Here’s a partial listing of salons located in the neighborhood As You Like It

3000 Kavanaugh Blvd.

663-3428

Beehive

2913 Kavanaugh Blvd.

664-7600

Beyond Elegance

5917 H St.

565-5393

Breathe Salon

2622 Kavanaugh Blvd.

664-4300

Caracalla

5715 Kavanaugh Blvd.

280-0866

Christopher Epperson at Solo Salon

3225 Kavanaugh Blvd.

(214) 559-4646

Divine Imaging a Hair & Makeup Studio by Stacie Mack

3000 Kavanaugh Blvd.

663-6225

Doyle’s Hair Fashion

1501 N. University Ave.

664-6818

Fringe Benefits

5600 Kavanaugh Blvd.

664-1515

Head Waves

5913 R St.

663-8751

Jackson Salon

207 N. University Ave.

217-0303

Jerry’s Barber

5815 Kavanaugh Blvd.

663-9875

John David Salon

3000 Kavanaugh Blvd.

612-4256

M Salon

3000 Kavanaugh Blvd.

663-6643

Major D’seyne

5614 R St.

666-3522

Mod Hair Studio

3000 Kavanaugh Blvd.

615-8062

Mondiva Hair Revolution

3000 Kavanaugh Blvd.

840-1153

Raspberries Hair Studio

3000 Kavanaugh Blvd.

353-1379

Salon Avatar

3625 Kavanaugh Blvd.

661-1616

Salon Bella

3000 Kavanaugh Blvd.

664-3163

Salon Corde

2611 Kavanaugh Blvd.

660-4247

Salon EC

3421 Old Cantrell Rd.

978-3232

Salon Underground

2821 Kavanaugh Blvd.

664-6933

Smith & Smith Salon

3721 Cantrell Rd.

603-9171

Solo A Salon by Dusty England

3225 Kavanaugh Blvd.

614-7656

Studio A & Co.

4910 Kavanaugh Blvd.

558-4910

Sullivan’s Barber

5908 R St.

664-2614

The Local Hair Shop

2915 W. Markham St.

661-4004

Worren’s Salon

601 Beechwood St.

664-2828

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Rich in Tradition P

he Pulaski Heights area is steeped in tradition with many of its residents living there all of their lives. As the neighborhoods continue to grow and evolve, it is amusing to take time to reflect on some of the memories that warm the hearts of lifelong residents and serve as fond reminders of days gone by. One might be from the area if you remember:

Forest Park’s swimming pool was a city block long and half as wide. It was filled by artesian wells and had dressing rooms and a checkroom. Known as one of the finest municipal swimming pools in the south, it was located near what is today the Heights Theater Building. In the fall of 1939, the pool was filled in, the site leveled, and the ground was used for residential construction. The 1939 men’s class at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. 30 HEIGHTS & HILLCREST • 2012

The facade of the original Browning’s.

Students of the 1950s enjoying typing class at Mt. Saint Mary.

Two teenagers pose on Kavanaugh in the parking lot of what is now Leo’s Greek Castle.

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Zoo welcomes new additions T

The zoo celebrated the grand opening of the new Laura P. Nichols Cheetah Outpost this summer.

he animal family at the was also renovated as part Little Rock Zoo welcomed of the new exhibit. several new members in The Cheetah Outpost can 2012, including the second house up to five cheetahs gorilla ever born at the zoo. and is designed to allow for In May, Suhana, a 4-yearbreeding. It is the second old Malayan tiger from the major exhibit funded by the Baton Rouge Zoo, arrived Laura P. Nichols Foundation in Little Rock. She will soon to open in the last year. The be paired with Liku, the Laura P. Nichols Penguin Little Rock Zoo’s 8-year-old Pointe exhibit opened in Malayan tiger. Liku has lived spring 2011. at the zoo since 2006. But the event that has Liku’s brother Intan was generated the most buzz was sent to Baton Rouge to mate the birth of a baby gorilla with Suhana’s sister Nazira. Aug. 19 to Sekani and Fossey. The zoo’s tiger exhibit will Zoo officials have not be renovated to provide for revealed the baby gorilla’s sex two yards: one for Liku and and it remains unnamed as one for Suhana and her cubs of press time. A baby shower once they are born, according was held Sept. 25 at the zoo, to a press release. and attendees were encourThe birth of a baby gorilla in August created quite a buzz. The zoo celebrated the aged to bring items such as grand opening of the new Laura P. Nichols Cheetah Outpost baby blankets, teething toys and dried fruit. on July 7. The outpost’s first two residents, 11-year-old Zazi Mother Sekani, a 21-year-old western lowland gorilla, is in good and her daughter Maggie, 18 months, arrived in town in June health after the birth and appears to be bonding well with the baby, from the Smithsonian Conservation according to zoo officials. Fossey, the Biology Institute in Front Royal, Va. The Little Rock Zoo welcomed in 2012 father, is a 26-year-old gorilla acquired The cheetahs’ new home is a long, from the Columbus Zoo in 1993. linear exhibit that develops a large portion of the Zoo’s new The baby gorilla is the second born at the zoo. Mosi, the African Savannah area. According to a press release, it features first gorilla born at the Zoo in 2006, recently joined a bachelor two yards for the cheetahs and two new observatory decks for group at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago with other gorillas viewing the cheetahs in their habitat. The African Outpost exhibit close to his age.

several new members

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The bar is modeled after the private suite that Jerry Jones keeps at Cowboy Stadium.

irst and foremost, Frank Fletcher is a businessman. But he prioritizes aesthetics, which means that dining at his newest restaurant, Rocket Twenty One, is more about a succumbing to an experience than grabbing a meal. Last year Fletcher bought the Hillcrest restaurant from award-winning chef Donnie Ferneau. He kept Ferneau in the kitchen but added his own concept and design. Twenty One is a low-lit, modern take on classic captain’s style – dark wood, walls and tablecloths, cozy nooks, stashed wine and miles of blue leather. These formal touches couple with an urban cool that emanates from the lit bar, curvaceous furniture and gigantic freshwater fish tank. Chef Ferneau sharpened his skills cooking for the passengers of the Orient Express, a luxurious train that crossed Europe for over 100 years. His food is the message – glazed, thick prime steaks, buttermilk-marinated fried chicken, seared escargot following his grandfather’s secret recipe – but the delivery is what Fletcher hopes will set Twenty One apart. “There are many other places that cook wonderful food, so we need to make sure that people have more fun and are treated like kings and queens,” Fletcher said. This is why Twenty One offers free birthday dinners, private rooms for even small parties at no extra charge, a courtesy ride

Fletcher rockets ahead with Twenty One

home for customers who overdo it, and for customers who live in a five mile radius and plan to overdo it, a free ride to the restaurant. The bar is modeled after the private suite that Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys and Fletcher’s college classmate, keeps at Cowboy Stadium. It’s a testament to beautiful efficiency. There are built-in, sunken ice trays to chill martini glasses and TV’s encased in mirrors, so that when they are off, you’d never know they were there. Other touches from Fletcher’s travels include the monochrome, plexiglass painting that occupies an entire wall and was plucked from the penthouse suite of the Vegas Cosmopolitan hotel. “After I lost more money [gambling] than I should, I told them I wanted that picture, and they crated it up and shipped it here,” Fletcher said. He’s a tall man with a booming voice. His presence is about as unsubtle as his restaurant, which is exactly Twenty One’s aim. Fletcher wants to have a grand time, while assuring his guests the same. He based the restaurant’s entire color scheme around New Orleans artist George Rodrigue’s whimsical Blue Dog paintings, at least a dozen of which dot the restaurant walls. There is live music on the weekends and a menu that changes with Ferneau’s whims and Fletcher’s latest journeys. If a customer orders a drink that’s not stocked, chances are, the next time that customer comes in, it will be. “We’re just trying things out here, experimenting and seeing what works,” Fletcher said. “We’re trying to cater to this community.” HEIGHTS & HILLCREST • 2012

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GUIDE TO THE HILLCREST AREA 1. Hillcrest Square - M Salon, Raspberries, John David Salon, Divine Imaging, Stretch, Salon Bella, Spaology Nail Spa & More, MOD, Hillcrest Designer Jewelry, Acadia 2. Delta Trust 3. Hillcrest Animal Hospital 4. Reid & Rhea Family Dentistry 5. Hillcrest Liquor Store 6. Metropolitan National Bank 7. Helmich Auto Service 8. U.S. Pizza 9. Breathe Salon 10. Box Turtle/Cheeky Marshmallows 11. River Rock Realty 12. Rocket Twenty-One 13. Baptist Health Family Clinic 14. Borné Firm Architects 15. Gallery 26 16. Salon Cordé

17. Next Bistro & Bar 18. Dog House Bath & Grooming 19. Hangers Cleaners 20. Damgoode Pies 21. Rosalia’s 22. Café Bossa Nova 23. Freckled Frog 24. River City Tea, Coffee & Cream 25. Vieux Carre/The After Thought 26. Electric Heart Tattoos 27. Hillcrest Junk Co. 28. John D. Pitts Dentistry 29. Advanced Health Chiropractic Spa, Dr. Carbary 30. Mrs. Polka Dot 31. Ciao Baci 32. Worren’s Salon 33. Shoppes on Woodlawn 34. Hillcrest Family Clinic 35. Kroger

36. Rhea Drug 37. US Post Office 38. Hillcrest Artisan Meat 39. Hillcrest Gallery and Fast Frame 40. The Fountain 41. Cañon Grill 42. The Kavanaugh Building - Salon Underground, Breathe Pilates & Yoga, Lagrone Design, Edward Jones, Hillcrest Massage, Bob Steel Public Relations 43. The House 44. Ronaghi International Rug Company 45. Hillcrest Interiors 46. Sweet Home Furnishings/Clement 47. Beehive Salon, Pulaski Heights Realty, Haus Werk, 48. Leo’s Greek Castle 49. E. Leigh’s

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Edward Jones Investments 10199 Fairway Independent Mortgage Co. 101 Fairway 102 Regions BankIndependent Mortgage Co.

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36Pilates First Security 3 The Studio of Little Rock

66 Sullivan’s Barber Service 66 Sullivan’s Barber Service 70 Head Waves 70 Head Waves

74 American & Silver 74 American GoldGold & Silver Exchange Exchange 75 Diet Center 75 Diet Center 76 Williamson Insurance 76 Williamson 77 Arkansas ProstateInsurance Cancer

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Bella Boutique 3628 Mary Healey’s Fine Jewelry 38 Eyewear Boutique 38 Eyewear Boutique

Ozark Outdoor 4551 Colaianni Pianos Supply 57 Wild Birds Unlimited 46 Steinway & Sons

WordsWorth Books & Co. 5163 Ozark Outdoor Supply 64 Heights Toy Center 57 Wild Birds Unlimited Tipton Hurst Florist 6384 Wordsworth & Company 86 Tipton Hurst Florist 64 Heights Toy Center

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Eggshells Kitchen Company 2842 Bella Boutique 25 Cabbage Rose 30 Beyond the GardenFlorist Gate

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B.A. Framer, Custom Framing 24103 Eggshells Kitchen Company 21 Yarn Mart 25 Cabbage Rose Florist

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Kavan

Home sales on the rise W

hile the Heights and Hillcrest housing market hardly felt the negative effects of the 2009 economic downturn, the area is experiencing an upturn as the market starts its rebound. There are small hints of possible good things to come, such as a home selling before its official listing, “For Sale” signs quickly disappearing, and even at times, bidding wars. It’s not just local, either. National home sales rose to a new high in August and “The limited supply of homes and the new housing starts climbed, the dramatic both signs that the housing

market recovery is gathering momentum, according to the Arkansas REALTORS® Association. Area experts are also reporting upward trends. Casey Jones, a real estate specialist with The Janet Jones Company, has a bird’s eye view of the city’s housing market, and says while there was a “market acclimation” a couple years ago; Midtown fared better than other areas of the city. kept it from experiencing In Pulaski County the average home price is about $197,521, while in

popularity of the area downturn of other parts of the country.”

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the Heights, it’s about $414,000 and in Hillcrest, it’s more than $250, 000, according to last September’s numbers. “The limited supply of homes and the popularity of the area kept it from experiencing the dramatic downturn of other parts of the country,” Jones says. Joel Tvedten, realtor and River Rock Realty “Anything close to Co. owner, agrees that homes selling in the slow economy had less of an impact on the area. In fact, he’s having the best year ever. More than just a neighborhood, he feels the area offers residents a great lifestyle that includes nearby shops, restaurants,

good schools and a variety of outdoor activities, such as trails and parks. Not only are residents invested in the community, but businesses get involved and host various events such as HarvestFest or Happy Hour in the Heights and Hillcrest’s Shop N Sip. Tvedten, who brings in live music for Shop N Sip, says, “These activities are a great way and we’re seeing many to meet your neighbors or experience the at near asking price.” neighborhood.”

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A growing market

Carol Jenkins, a real estate agent with Adkins, McNeill, Smith & Associates, says, “We have a great supply of properties to go

with the demand we’re seeing.” Interestingly, she says there’s an interest in fixer-upper homes by investors who plan to renovate and resell. “It’s not unusual to get multiple offers on this type of home in Hillcrest,” she says. Ray Scott, Villa Marre Real Estate Group co-owner and principal broker, is also juggling multi-offer listings. “It’s not surprising that investors want these houses,” he says. With an update and an addition or two, these homes are move-in ready. Jenkins says, “Anything close to Kavanaugh sells fast, and we’re seeing many homes selling in less than two weeks at near asking price.” Many of Scott’s clients are young buyers in their 20’s and 30’s who are looking for a first home or to upgrade. On the other end of the spectrum, his listings include the homes of

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empty nesters or retirees. “They want to downsize and move into patio homes or a place without any yard upkeep,” Scott says. Jenkins feels people are less nervous about the market and that demand, supply and low interest rates are creating the perfect time to buy.

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Both Jones and Melissa Bond, an associate broker with The Charlotte John Company, believe that bargain-basement mortgage interest rates are also driving the increased demand. “These rates certainly aren’t hurting us.” Bond says. Bond says, “If you have good credit, mortgage rates are in the 3 percent range and a lower rate can dramatically impact a loan. Meaning a first-time buyer can get into a home with a smaller monthly payment or a homeowner can purchase a larger home for less.” “It’s a tremendous opportunity for anyone who’s interested in buying or selling a home,” Jones says. Nina DuBois, of the Riviera Condominiums located in Riverdale, says homeowners’ needs are changing. “We offer people a third choice, which includes custom-designed condos with a number of amenities such as a pool and gym, security, great views and more,” she says.

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It’s the perfect fit for empty nesters who want to downsize or for singles who don’t want the responsibility of maintaining a lawn. As with conventional homes, banks and federal credit unions are offering low-interest financing, “We’re seeing a lot of interest in our condos and sales have been on the rise,” she adds. Scott is so confident in the market, he decided it was time to open his own business. “I believe there’s a real need for homes in the Heights, Hillcrest and Stifft Station,” he says. Bond says, “And no matter the market, these are great neighborhoods in which to invest in a home.”

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Take me to the Parks P

arkland is abundant in the Heights and Hillcrest areas. Some of Little Rock’s finest parks share borders with the neighborhoods — the newly reconstructed War Memorial park to the south, Murray and Rebsamen parks along the Arkansas River to the north, and the more intimate Allsopp Park with its winding trails and wooded greenspace to the north and east. Together, these parks put a host of activities and amenities

within walking or biking distance of Heights and Hillcrest residents, from War Memorial’s new water park to mountain-biking trails to playgrounds and sandboxes to a paved walking track and facilities for playing baseball, soccer, tennis, volleyball and golf.

For more information, visit the Little Rock Parks Department website at www.lrpr.org.

PARK

LOCATION

DESCRIPTION

Allsopp Park

Cedar Hill Road

This park’s fingers extend out from its main area along Cedar Hill Road just south of Cantrell Road into the wooded hills just below Kavanaugh Boulevard. One of Little Rock’s most popular parks, it includes a large playground, a baseball field, tennis courts, and 4.5 miles of biking and hiking trails, both paved and unpaved.

Arkansas River Trail

Murray Park

A great way to get exercise and a fantastic view of both Little Rock and North Little Rock, the River Trail offers hikers and bikers more than 17 miles of trails, loops and extensions, and a spectacular view from the Big Dam Bridge. The newest additions are the Two Rivers Park Bridge on the west end and the Clinton Presidential Bridge on the east end. For more information, go to www.rivertrail.org.

Baker Park

McKinley Street at Greenwood Road

This great little neighborhood park is located in Cammack Village, adjacent to the Heights. It’s popular with neighborhood playgroups and is a great place to while away an afternoon on the playground or the basketball court.

Jim Dailey Aquatic and Fitness Center

300 S. Monroe St.

A monthly pass or a daily admission fee (no membership required) will get you access to an indoor lap pool, whirlpool, indoor jogging/walking track, exercise equipment and free weights, basketball courts, and a host of group exercise classes ranging from water aerobics to Zumba. For more information, call 664-6976.

Knoop Park

Ozark and North Martin streets

Originally developed in the 1930s as a Works Progress Administration project, Knoop Park offers visitors hiking trails and picnic tables. The park is known for its striking vistas, and is a popular spot for watching the annual Fourth of July fireworks show.

Murray Park

Rebsamen Park Road

With hiking/biking trails, two playgrounds, six volleyball courts, eight pavilions, two soccer fields and a boat dock, it’s possible to spend an entire weekend at Murray Park and not take advantage of everything it has to offer. The park is located on the Arkansas River, and is connected by the Arkansas River Trail to the Big Dam Bridge, located just to the west.

Paws Park

At Murray Park

With two shaded acres for your tail-wagging family members, Little Rock’s first fenced, off-the-leash dog park has several amenities your pooch will enjoy. For humans, there is convenient parking, nearby restrooms, and “mutt mitts” for quick cleanup.

Prospect Terrace Park

I and Tyler streets

A little jewel of a park just off Kavanaugh Boulevard. The playground, basketball goals and picnic tables make it a sweet spot for families with young children.

Rebsamen Park Golf Course and Tennis Courts

Rebsamen Park Road

Golf Course: Nestled in a bend in the Arkansas River, this 18-hole course was designed for golfers of all levels. Rebsamen’s open fairways and bent grass greens perfectly frame some of Arkansas’s most breathtaking river views. A second nine-hole executive course offers golfers a shorter playtime option. A ful-service driving range gives golfers a chance to work on their swing. Tennis Center: The Rebsamen Tennis Center is considered one of the South’s premier public tennis centers. Since opening in 1980, the center has received several awards, including the United States Tennis Association’s National Public Facility of the Year Award.

War Memorial Park

Markham Street and Fair Park Boulevard

War Memorial Park received a major facelift recently, with the addition a new playground featuring a water spray pad, as well as a large pavilion and open greenspace for playing catch or whatever other activity suits your fancy. The park also includes a premier golf course and picnic spots. HEIGHTS & HILLCREST • 2012

o say that the 2012-2013 school year is a big one for Forest Park Elementary is like saying 1992 was a pretty good year for Bill Clinton. The school, nestled into the Prospect Terrace neighborhood just south of Cantrell Road, is celebrating its 100th birthday this year with a schedule of events both fun and formal, and has set a goal of raising $340,000 to build a covered outdoor athletic pavilion at the school. And as if that wasn’t enough, school officials found out in early September that Forest Park was one of only three Arkansas schools named as National Blue Ribbon schools this year by

A legacy of achievement Forest Park celebrates 100 years with a landmark achievement

“The first day I took my oldest to school there, she was in class with all these kids

whose parents I had gone to school with.”

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the U.S. Department of Education. The distinction recognizes high achievement and continued growth in standardized test scores over a five-year period. “That just puts icing on the cake,” said Theresa Courtney-Ketcher, the school’s principal. “Our children are so excited to be celebrating 100 years.” Making it to the century mark is a rare milestone for a public school in an urban school district, and Forest Park can make the rare claim of educating three, even four generations of children from the same family. That’s one of the things that makes it special, said Neal Lea, who attended Forest Park in the ‘80s. She has two children at Forest Park now, and so does her brother. “The first day I took my oldest to school there, she was in class with all these kids whose parents I had gone to school with,” Lea said. “It was weird and great at the same time.” Lea, who is the PTA’s communications officer, said the school still looks exactly the same as it did when she was a student 25 years ago — and that’s a problem the PTA is hoping to fix with its year-long capital campaign. “There’s no gymnasium, so when it’s raining or bad weather, there’s nowhere for the kids to do PE except the cafeteria,” which is occupied for much of the school day by students eating lunch, Lea said. “There’s a great need for an outdoor covered area.” The signature event of the centennial celebration was Oct. 26. The school held a reunion for all alumni, featuring memorabilia organized by decade, followed by a fund-raiser party for the grown-ups at the River Market Pavilions that included an auction of a painting of the school by artist Barry Thomas.

Forest Park Elementary celebrates a century of serving children. There’ll be another event in April to round out the centennial year, Lea said. The centennial organizing committee started compiling a database of alumni through a website and word of mouth, and it quickly grew to more than 1,800 names. Many of those are current middle-school students, but centennial celebration chair Conley Golden said they’re including even the youngest alumni so they won’t have to start from scratch trying to track them down in 10 years. Golden didn’t attend Forest Park as a child, but her father and husband both did, and she said she really appreciates how the school has remained almost stuck in time, with a neighborhood feel that’s becoming more and more rare as newer schools are built much larger and farther removed from residential areas. “I love the fact that it’s nestled in that little neighborhood, and you can walk or ride your bike to school and use the playground,” Golden said. “It’s just cool to be together in the morning, and see kids ride up and put their bikes in the bike rack. My dad says it’s like stepping back in time.”

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Get smart Some of Central Arkansas’s finest schools call the Heights and Hillcrest home. Whether you’re looking for public or private, religious or secular, you’ll find plenty of choices in the area. Name

Address

Grades

Principal/ Headmaster

Highlights

Fair Park Early Childhood Center 616 N. Harrison St.

PreK

Children’s House Montessori School

4012 Lee Ave.

PreK-3

Nancy Scott

Children’s House Montessori School has been providing a Montessori education since 1973. The school accepts children from age 18 monthes through 8 years. At Children’s House, the classroom environment is designed to meet the needs of the “whole child,” with the emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual aspects of the child’s growth all considered equally important.

Forest Park Elementary

1600 N. Tyler St.

PreK-5

Theresa Courtney-Ketcher

Forest Park Elementary is the only elementary school in the state of Arkansas named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2012. The school is also celebrating its 100th anniversary throughout the 2012-2013 school year. Forest Park has a dynamic staff and uses a curriculum that is geared toward student success.

Jefferson Elementary

2600 N. McKinley

PreK-5

Roberta Mannon

Jefferson Elementary School has a reputation for providing a nurturing learning environment while offering a curriculum based on the latest educational models. Students have access to K-2 enrichment, a gifted program, computers, full-time music and art programs, speech therapy and a licensed counselor. Jefferson has been named a Blue Ribbon School by the state Department of Education.

Pulaski Heights Elementary

319 N. Pine St.

K-5

Lillie Carter

Pulaski Heights Elementary is known for the dedication of its parents and PTA. The school offers the Accelerated Reader program, tutors, peer helpers, Junior Great Books, character education, Quiz Bowl, geography, spelling bees, Odyssey of the Mind and more. Funds raised through the annual Picassos art auction help support PTA projects and school programs.

Christ Lutheran School

315 S. Hughes St.

PreK3-8

Heidi Guelzow

Christ Lutheran School is devoted to providing a quality Christian education within a positive environment. The school is part of the educational system of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and its curriculum exceeds state standards. Teachers are fully certified, and the school is accredited by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and the Arkansas Nonpublic Schools Accreditation Association. School leaders strive to develop a strong home/school relationship in order to enhance learning and support student needs.

Arkansas River Valley Montessori

1509 N. Pierce St.

PreK3-9

Somers Piazza

Arkansas River Valley Montessori opened in 2003 and is fully affiliated with the American Montessori Society. The school is centered on Christian principles but welcomes students of all faiths. Classrooms are filled with materials specific to Montessori that invite students to discover math, language, cultural subjects, and fine arts. Compassion and consideration of others are emphasized over competition.

Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School

1001 N. Tyler St.

PreK4-8

Ileana Dobbins

Our Lady of the Holy Souls opened in 1927. It now has 23 classrooms as well as a cafeteria, gymnasium, library, art room, music room, computer lab, and science lab. The school also participates in the Accelerated Reader program. The school strives to provide students with a strong academic and a strong spiritual foundation.

Episcopal Collegiate School

1701 Cantrell Road

PreK3-12

Stephen Hickman

The Episcopal Collegiate School is an independent college preparatory school that strives to develop in its students respect for all persons, reverence of God, and a sense of moral responsibility. Its curriculum is benchmarked against national and international standards, and academic programs teach students strong skills of analysis and expression. Advanced courses, AP classes, sports and fine arts are offered.

Williams Traditional Magnet 7301 Evergreen Dr. School

K-5

Lori Brown

Williams Magnet has a long tradition of providing a high-quality education. The school offers a wide range of programs, such as technology, Reading is Fundamental, Arkansas Writers in the Schools, computers in every classroom, art, physical education and music. The school is known for its structure, orderliness and discipline.

Forest Heights Middle School

6-8

Connie Green

The school, originally built in 1953, underwent a $5 million reconstruction several years ago. Much of the original school was torn down, and two new wings opened in 2008 and 2009. Technology is embraced at Forest Heights. The school has an Environmental and Spatial Technology (EAST) program, and every core classroom is equipped with a Smart Board. Students can choose from a wide array of electives, including French, Spanish, art, choir, career orientation, and technology classes.

Pulaski Heights Middle School 401 N. Pine St.

6-8

Suzanne Ross

After more than a century, Pulaski Heights Middle School continues to excel in its mission by offering a well-rounded education, a strong sports program, and range of other extracurricular activities. Communication through technology and a new curriculum in English, math and science prepares students for the future. The school also has an extremely active Parent Teacher Association.

Catholic High School for Boys

6300 Father Tribou St.

9-12

Steve Straessle

Catholic High School is a college-preparatory school that strives to challenge boys in academia, and stresses the development of faith, integrity, and duty. It combines rigorous academics and strict discipline with twin goals of Christian formation and quality academics. The school offers sports and a number of other extracurricular activities.

Central High School

1500 Park St.

9-12

Nancy Rousseau

Central’s imposing structure will forever be a landmark in Civil Rights history, but the school’s modernday academic record is impressive as well. The school’s 140 class offerings include AP courses and foreign languages, and students can choose from a wide variety of extracurriculars. Central students compete in the chemistry Olympiad, the Arkansas Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, mock trial, Math Counts, and SECME.

Mount St. Mary Academy

3224 Kavanaugh Blvd.

9-12

Diane Wolfe

Founded in 1851, Mount St. Mary Academy is the oldest continually operating educational institution in the state, and the first high school in Arkansas to offer the highly respected and rigorous International Baccalaureate diploma program. The all-girls academy is accredited by the Arkansas Non-public School Accreditation Association and the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges.

5901 Evergreen Dr.

The Fair Park Early Childhood Center provides a high-quality preschool program at no cost to parents. Fair Park Early Childhood Center uses a learning center approach, which allows children to engage in respectful interactions in a richly prepared environment with professionals available to help them develop socially, emotionally, academically, and physically.

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Local banks are invested in the neighborhood W

ith record-low interest rates, it’s not surprising that business banks took a chance and opened their doors in the Heights and is booming in the Heights and Hillcrest areas. Hillcrest. These banks, like many professionals in the area, felt Commercial retail business, with a number of new these communities have a lot going on, including creative and additions to the neighborhoods in the past 18 months, is also innovative residents, a wide variety of locally-owned stores and experiencing an uptick, and longrestaurants, as well as some of established neighborhood banks the best schools in the city. What “It’s not just about the money, a number of the local banks are are often the unsung heroes behind they believe is a great recipe for a new company’s ultimate success. a neighborhood’s continuing to the health of their community, that they Even the area real estate market bright future. their time and talent.” appears to be growing stronger. It seems they were right, and It seems people are taking now these institutions are proving advantage of their local banks’ lower rates—just look at the to be a valuable addition to the neighborhoods’ economic engine. increasing number of recent home sales reported by Heights And, it’s not just about the money, a number of the local banks and Hillcrest realtors. are so strongly committed to the health of their community, that A few years ago when many financial institutions were they adopt schools, sponsor events, or donate their time and talent consolidating and being bought by larger entities, several to various events and organizations throughout the year.

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Banking in the neighborhood Allied Bank Manager: Alex Golden 5701 Kavanaugh Blvd. 707-1154

Bank of Little Rock Manager: Amy Lee 5120 Kavanaugh Blvd. 661-0800

First Security Bank Manager: Brock Spurlock 4936 W. Markham St. 217-4540

One Banc Manager: Manal Armon 5601 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-3222

Summit Bank Manager: Ellen Rackley 1800 N. Taylor St. 614-7333

Allied Bank Manager: Alex Golden 4900 Kavanaugh Blvd. 661-9583

Centennial Bank Manager: Nikki Johnson 4924 Kavanaugh Blvd. 603-3700

Heartland Community Bank Manager: Rick Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien 5100 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-3350

Regions Bank Manager: Robert Tankersley 1801 N. Fillmore St. 614-4106

US Bank Manager: Erin Lewis 5200 Kavanaugh Blvd. 666-0218

Arvest Bank Manager: Heather France 1800 N. Grant St. 379-7582

Centennial Bank Manager: Julie Wagner 2610 Cantrell Rd. 603-3840

Iberia Bank Manager: Brian Edelmann 5800 R St. 661-7763

Regions Bank Manager: Sue Petrus 4224 W. Markham St. 661-9521

Bank of America Manager: Michael Lane 6001 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-5544

Delta Trust Manager: Roshelle Brown 2924 Kavanaugh Blvd. 907-1900

Metropolitan National Bank Manager: Emma Boyd 2800 Kavanaugh Blvd. 320-0700

Simmons First National Bank Manager: Garianne Smith 1818 N. Taylor St. 663-7448

Bank of England Manager: Jordan Irby 1320 Rebsamen Park Rd. 603-2265

First Security Bank Manager: Ben Derrick 5600 Kavanaugh Blvd. 217-5940

Metropolitan National Bank Manager: Charlie Atkins 5500 Kavanaugh Blvd. 666-9600

Simmons First National Bank Manager: Krystal Moore 5000 W. Markham St. 663.9900

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ising from the ashes of the long-gone University Mall, the relatively new Park Avenue development is a hive of activity. Construction has started on what will be office, retail and multi-family residential units, and in the last year, several stores have opened near anchor tenant Target. In addition to Target, AT&T and Staples, visitors to Park Avenue will find a Radio Shack, Verizon store, Carter’s children’s clothing store, Sport Clips and Mattress Firm. Restaurants Cheddar’s Casual Cafe, Panera Bread and Dos Margaritas round out the center. National jewelry retailer Jared is expected to open in the center soon. On the other side of the development, walls are going up on a building next to the parking deck. Plans call for 258 residential apartment units ranging in size from 600-square-foot studios to 1,200-square-foot, two-bedroom apartments. Features will include a resort-style pool, tenant’s lounge with wi-fi and fitness center. The residential units will sit atop retail and office space. Farther down University Avenue, Midtowne Little Rock has also seen some changes. The open-air lifestyle center welcomed two new tenants in September: Ulta Beauty and Versona Accessories. Ulta Beauty claims the title of largest beauty supply retailer in the United States and offers a variety of makeup, skincare and hair care products. There is also a full-service salon in the 10,000-square-foot Midtowne location. Versona Accessories sells women’s handbags, shoes and accessories at exceptional values. The two new additions at Midtowne, bring the total number of tenants to 21.

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rom a number of Little Rock’s oldest businesses to its newest, hippest shopping spots—the Heights, Hillcrest, Midtown and Riverdale areas are home to some of the city’s finest shopping destinations. The Heights offers a number of fabulous stores and products ranging from French antiques, exclusive home décor and art galleries to upscale clothing and one-of-a-kind jewelry. The streets are lined with flowers and smiling faces, so you might want to park the car and take stroll. A few blocks to the south, Hillcrest offers a variety of quaint and inviting stores filled with designer clothing, gifts, unique antiques and local art. This is one area of the city where fun, creativity and the eclectic are welcome. Riverdale is often referred to as the “Design District” because of its large number of home renovation and interior design stores. There’s art, flowers, kitchen accessories, fabrics, antiques and the latest in furniture design. Whether planning a complete home makeover or a quick redo, this is the place to start. Midtown has several shopping destinations that offer some of the city’s most upscale and fashion-fabulous stores. The following is a partial list of retail stores in the area. 56 HEIGHTS & HILLCREST • 2012

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Arline’s Individuality in Skin Care European beauty treatments, including

facials, body wraps, massage and more. 5817 1/2 Kavanaugh Blvd. 219-2080

Bella Boutique A great girly-girl store with fine jewelry, skincare products, bath accessories and gifts. 5623 Kavanaugh Blvd. 603-5373

Boswell Mourot Fine Art Works by local and regional, as well as national and international artists. 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-0030

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tions, more than 50 lines, as well as everything from wedding albums to bridesmaid gifts. Can’t find what you want, customize it. 5600 R St. 975-8902 Cabbage Rose A florist specializing in fresh-cut European floral designs. 5701 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-4042 Caracalla Day Spa A full-service day spa offering massage and more, also a hair salon with a wide selection of hair and personal care products. 5715 Kavanaugh Blvd. 280-0866 Carnes Audio Visual This specialty store offers home and commercial surround sound, home theaters, control systems, speakers, as well as professional expertise. 5919 Kavanaugh Blvd. 658-0932 Caroline’s Children’s Consignment Boutique This store specializes in children’s clothing, from infant to size 16, as well as furniture. Also, cotillion

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White Goat clothing for girls and sport coats for boys. 1917 N. Grant. St. 614-9294 Chroma Gallery This gallery is filled with original art by proprietor and artist Robert Reep, as well as local and regional artists. 5707 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-0880 Cobblestone & Vine Fine furniture, linens and decorative gifts and accessories. 5100 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-4249 Eggshells Kitchen Co. Gourmet accessories and gadgets, cooking classes and gift baskets. 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-6900 Ellen Golden Antiques Specializing in French furniture, artwork, lamps and home accessories. 5701 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-7746 Ember Boutique Creative clothing, art and jewelry at affordable prices. 5709 Kavanaugh Blvd. 225-3220

Feinstein’s A women’s clothing boutique

offering fine apparel, cosmetics and accessories for over 50 years. 5600 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-7330 Foster Cochran A gift shop with a wide selection of silver pieces, jewelry, gifts and personal care items, and home and clothing accessories. 5020 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-3925 Go! Running For all your running needs, great selection of shoes and apparel. 1819 N Grant St. 663-6800 Heights Fine Wines and Spirits Offering an excellent selection of wines, beer and other spirits. 5012 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-9463 Heights Toy Center An amazing toy store for the young and young-at-heart. 5918 R St. 663-8383

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Not your ordinary pharmacy. Since 1922

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Your Walls Are Our Business 1813 N. Grant • 661.0687 Next to Tipton & Hurst Top quality custom framing at affordable prices.

Mr. Wicks International Interior Design Handmade

Persian rugs, furniture, lamps and other accessories for the home. 1823 North Grant. 663-3607 Keith James Interior A great selection of fine furniture, linens and gifts. 5910 R St. 664-6007 Kristin Chase Offerings range from women’s casual to cocktail and professional attire. 5008 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-1665 l&L Beck gallery An art gallery that shows the work of owner, Louis Beck. 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. 660-4006 Local Colour Gallery This co-op gallery showcases about 28 artists from around central Arkansas. 5811 Kavanaugh Blvd. 265-0422 Massimo An interior design firm with modern/ transitional furniture, original artwork and other accessories. 5619 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-0355

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Milk & Honey A gift boutique featuring

candles, handbags, jewelry, garden accessories and seasonal items. 5916 R Street. 664-3200 Molly’s Paperie Personalized stationary, birth announcements and invitations for all occasions. Gifts, too. 5819 Kavanaugh Blvd. 661-9929 Mr. Wicks Men’s Clothing A men’s clothing store offering fine men’s business apparel and weekend wear. 5924 R St. 664-3062 New Traditions A women’s designer clothing store with a nice selection of shoes, handbags and accessories. 1920 N. Grant St. 663-2388 Ozark Outdoor Supply For the outdoor enthusiast, get your camping gear, hiking, skiing and other supplies here. 5514 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-4832

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Consignment Boutique Beautiful Smocked Outfits for Boys & Girls • Cotillion Attire Furniture & Equipment • Ballet Dance Shoes & Accessories

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Ellen Golden Antiques Proposals From formal to casual and

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all points between, this store has the perfect wedding, bridesmaid and semiformal attire attire. 5913 Kavanaugh Blvd. 661-4696 Silvek’s European Bakery Offering the finest breads, cakes and pastries in the Heights (inside Kroger). 1900 N. Polk St. 661-9699 Sissy's Log Cabin Satisfy all your jewelry needs here. From sparkling diamonds to one-of-a-kind pieces, Sissy's has you covered. Voted Best Jewelry Store in central Arkansas. Official Rolex dealer. 1825 North Grant Street. 663-0066 Stephano’s Fine Art Gallery This Heights gallery features a wide range of modern and contemporary work by Arkansas and national artists. 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd. 614-7113 Terry’s Finer Foods European-style food market specializing in gourmet and French offerings. Superb selection of meats and seafood. Terry’s Restaurant on-site. 5018 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-4152 The Accessory & Lampshades Etc Fine home furnishings, botanicals, designer

lamps, lampshades and lamp repair. 5608 R St. 664-5363 The Painted Pig A ceramic studio where you pick a piece of pottery and create your own masterpiece. 5622 R St. 280-0553 The Toggery A children’s clothing store, with sizes run from infant to size 16 for girls and infant to size 20 for boys. Shoes, accessories and lots of toys. 5919 R St. 663-8662 Tipton Hurst A floral store offering fresh, dried or silk flowers and live plants, as well as books, candles, gifts, and seasonal and decorative items. 1801 N. Grant St. 666-3333 Trianon Antiques A wonderful selection of fine antique furniture and accessories imported from Europe. 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-5502 Tulips A hip clothing boutique with fun designs and trendy styles. 5817 Kavanaugh Blvd. 614-7343 White Goat Amazing collection of European furniture, mostly white, accessories and original art. 5624 R St. 603-9460 Wild Birds Unlimited Bird feeders, baths and fountains, and bat houses, field guides and more. 1818 N. Taylor St. 666-4210

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Shoppes at Woodlawn Wordsworth Books A wonderful indepen-

dent bookstore offering a wide selection of books. Special orders welcomed. 5920 R St. 663-9198 Yancey’s Wines and Spirits From big names to rare finds, this little shop offers a tempting selection of spirits. 5208 Kavanaugh Blvd. 907-9463 Yarn Mart For all your knitting and needlepoint needs. 5711 Kavanaugh Blvd. 666-6505 Yves Delorme Paris Fine European linens and accessories for the home. 5717 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-7344

Paint Your Own Pottery Mosaics • Silver Jewelry Custom Painting • Glass Fusion Birthday Parties Girls' Night Out • Field Trips Copy Cat Club

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Hillcrest

Box Turtle Shop for unique home acces-

sories, including candles, hand-made jewelry and locally designed clothing. 2616 Kavanaugh Blvd. 661-1167 Clement This shop features artwork, furniture and accessories that have caught the eye of owner Chris Clement. 2909 Kavanaugh Blvd. 539-1473 E. leigh’s High quality apparel, handbags, and accessories for the fashion forward woman. 3001 Kavanaugh Blvd. 265-0448

Electric Heart Tattoos A full service

tattoo shop. 623 Beechwood St. 379-9366

Gallery 26 Featuring the work of local art-

ists, including glass, original prints and jewelry. Custom framing. 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-8996 Haus Werk A fun collection of clothing, housewares, accessories, furniture, jewelry and gifts and children’s clothing. 2919 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-5251 Hillcrest DESIGNER JEWELRYQuality jewelry repair and design studio featuring unique gemstones, diamonds and metals. 3000 Kavanaugh Blvd. 614-4653 Hillcrest Gallery and Fast Frame Fine original art, prints and posters. Custom framing. 2807 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-7900 Hillcrest Interiors Design services as well as fine home furnishings, art and home accessories. 2907 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-3445 Hillcrest Junk Co. Shop for vintage furniture and accessories in this eclectic store. 623A Beechwood St. 681-7999 Hocott’s Garden Center A wide variety of garden supplies and an even bigger selection of plants. 3612 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-8376

kahler payne antiques A unique blend of

antiques and estate items at great prices. 700 N. Van Buren. 663-0608 Mrs. Polka Dot Make your gifts personal — in-store custom monogramming on “anything.” Imprint services too. 611 Beechwood. 603-5177 Rhea Drug Store Whether a prescription to fill, personal item or gift for a friend, this Hillcrest institution has you covered. 2801 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-4131 River City Tea, Coffee & Cream Offering a wonderful selection of gourmet coffees, teas and gift baskets. Incredible chocolates, including to-die-for truffles, and ice cream. 2715 Kavanaugh Blvd. 661-1496

Frances Flower Shop, Inc.

Ronaghi International Rug Company

Imported and collectible rugs. 2901 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-8885 Shoppes on Woodlawn A collection of antique, home décor and art-related shops. 4523 Woodlawn Dr. 666-3600 Spokes Combo coffee bar/bike shop featuring brands like Orbea, Cervelo, Felt, Niner, Electra and Doma coffee. 1001 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-7765 Sweet Home Furnishings An antique store offering eclectic and vintage furniture, art, home décor items and accessories. 2909 Kavanaugh Blvd. 296-9198 The Freckled Frog Arkansas creations, including art, jewelry, gifts and clothing. 2715 Kavanaugh Blvd. 514-2060 The Full Moon Fun and whimsical gifts, home accessories, baby items and wedding registry. 3625 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-4367

Located in beautiful downtown Little Rock two blocks from the Arkansas State Capitol building. We send flowers worldwide through Teleflora. Proudly serving the Greater Little Rock area since 1950. 1222 West Capitol • little RoCk, aR 72201 501.372.2203 • WWW.fRanCesfloWeRshop.Com

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or have Phil make a one-of-a-kind arrangement. 3400 Old Cantrell Rd. 603-9200 Bear-Hill Interiors Fine furniture, lamps, home accessories and gift items. 1420 Rebsamen Park Rd. 907-9272 Botanica Gardens From houseplants and planters to nursery items, gardening tools and design advice, they have it all. 1601 Rebsamen Park Rd. 614-3000 C & F Flooring and Rug Gallery This inspirational shop offer unique tiles, carpets and other flooring options. 2206 Cantrell St. 399-9909 Cynthia East Fabrics Select from upholstery, decorator and drapery fabrics and decorative accessories. 1523 Rebsamen Park Rd. 663-0460 Distinctive Kitchens and Baths Afull-service kitchen and bath design and renovation store. 1414 Rebsamen Park Rd. 666-7756 Fabulous Finds An antique mall, where

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you never know what you’ll find. 2905 Cantrell Rd. 614-8181 Kaki Hockersmith Interiors Select from a variety of home accessories. A full line of interior design services. 1408 Rebsamen Park Rd. 666-6966 Louie’s Unique Framing & Gallery Custom framing, original artwork and prints. 1509 Mart Dr. 907-6240 Marshall Clements An interior design firm with impressive antiques, imports and artwork. 1509 Rebsamen Park Rd. 663-1828 mertinsdykehome Furniture and home accessories with a modern flair, and books, lamps and gifts. 1500 Rebsamen Park Rd. 280-3200

At Park Plaza, 6000 W. Markham

Abercrombie & Fitch Vintage inspired at

times, but always hip clothing and more. 663-8001 Ann Taylor Sophisticated career and casual separates, dresses, shoes and accessories. 663-9571 Banana Republic Affordable high-quality apparel and accessories for men and women. 280-0330 Coach A leading American designer and maker of luxery lifesatyle handbags and accessories. 663-0200

New Orleans Antiques and Jewelry

Featuring a large selection of fine European antiques, including furniture, art and jewelry. 2226 Cantrell Rd. 374-3130 SOHO Modern Furnishings A furniture store specializing in both period pieces from the mid-20th century as well as contemporary designs. Home accessories, rugs and lamps. 2200 Cantrell Rd. 372-4884. The Antique Co. Fine European antiques, furniture, lighting and architectural elements as well as accessories. 1408 Rebsamen Park Rd. 666-0339 The Shade Above Lamps, new or custom-made shades, and lamp and chandelier repair. 2208 Cantrell Rd. 372-5267 The Showroom Custom framing and a wide selection of prints, frames and original artwork. 2313 Cantrell Rd. 372-7373

MIDTOWN SHOPPING GUIDE KNOWLEDGE TREE This store sells

At Midtowne Little Rock, corner of University and Markham

Ann Taylor Loft Young and fresh looks

abound within, and best of all it’s affordable. 664-0541 Brighton Collectibles Offering original designs, shoes, handbags and jewelry. 614-7222 Chico’s Known for their unique, private-label designs. 558-3030 Francesca’s Collections The latest in women’s fashions, accessories and gifts. 660-4203 J. Jill Fashions Clothes designed for real people. 614-1056 JAMES AVERY A jewelry store featuring American made sterling silver, gold and gemstone jewelry. 280-9176. Jos A. Bank Men’s fashion— classic, tailored and elegant. 614-9487

Justice Just For Girls

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books that stimulate children to use deductive reasoning where clues are given to reveal characters from American history. Also available are educational toys, board games, stickers and more. The Knowledge Tree also carries full lines of teacher aids and school supplies. 825 N. University. 663-2877 Mid-Towne Antique Mall The 20,000 sq. ft. store is packed full of new and antique home furnishings, rare coins, jewelry, stemware and estate pieces. Corner of Markham and Rodney Parham Road. 223-3600

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customers of all ages who think young. 603.0724 NINE WESTThe latest selection of women’s designer shoes. 664-6038 The Limited Sophisticated, feminine styles for the modern fashion-forward woman. 661.9934 Victoria’s Secret Glamorous lingerie with a hint of romance. Also signature fragrances and gifts. 664-6038

Coldwater Creek Some of the most unique

collections of women’s apparel and accessories in the marketplace. 614-3088 Dillard’s One of the nation’s largest apparel and home furnishing retailers, offering a broad selection of merchandise. 661-0053 Eddie Bauer Sportswear, casual active wear and outerwear. 660-4555 Gap Clothing, accessories and personal care products for men and women. 664-4699 GEARHEAD OUTFITTERS Gear for runners and other outdoor enthusiasts. 603-0045 Hollister Co. Classic, casual apparel for

From 6 slim to 16, dress-up to jeans, this store specializes in tweens. 280-9709 Pottery Barn Expertly crafted home furnishings and home decor for the modern home. 663-0181 The Children’s Place Catering to the 10 and under crowd, and this store is perfect for trendy kids with thrifty parents. 280-9116 The Container Store The original storage and organization store, with more than 10,000 products. 660-7828 ulta beauty Broad selection of prestige, salon and popluar brands of cosmetics and fragrances. Full service salon. 660-4096 versona accessories Offering the latest trends in women’s handbags, shoes, accessories and more. 280-0197 White House|Black Market Classic clothing and accessories. 664-2711 Williams-Sonoma Specializing in quality cookware. 663-3019

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Where to eat W

ithin a few blocks of most residents’ front doors, the Heights and Hillcrest areas offer an impressive number of eateries—European-influenced, down-home, New Orleans style, modern American, Tex-Mex and Mex-Mex, French, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Cajun-Creole and Greek. Here’s a partial list of restaurants along Kavanaugh Boulevard and nearby stretches of Rebsamen Park and Cantrell roads.

HEIGHTS AMERICAN

BOULEVARD BREAD CO. Fresh bread, pastries,

wide selection of cheeses, meats, side dishes — all superb. Good coffee, too. A local early morning gathering spot. 1920 N. Grant St. No alcohol, CC. $-$$$. 663-5951. BLD Mon.-Sat. BURGE’S TURKEYS AND HAMS Famous for its smoked turkey and hams, but also a source for good fried catfish and homemade fried pies. 5620 R St. No alcohol, All CC. $-$$. 666-1660. LD Mon.-Sat. 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. 5713 Kavanaugh Blvd. Beer, Wine, All CC. $$. 663-9463. D Mon.-Sat. CHEERS IN THE HEIGHTS Good burgers and sandwiches, vegetarian offerings and salads at lunch and fish specials, and good steaks in the evening. 2010 N. Van Buren. Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 663-5937. LD Mon.-Sat. Häaagen-Dazs You guessed it...a neighborhood haunt where you can find cups or cones, sundaes, smoothies, birthday cakes and more. 5911 R Street. CC. $-$$. 664-7888 HEIGHTS CAFE Burgers and such and a full

breakfast menu. 5923 Kavanaugh. Beer and wine, All CC. $$. 227-7222. BL Mon.-Sat. RED MANGO National yogurt and smoothie chain whose appeal lies in adjectives like “all-natural,” “non-fat,” “gluten-free” and “probiotic.” 5621 Kavanaugh Blvd. No alcohol, All CC. $-$$. 663-2500. LD daily. SCALLIONS Reliably good food, great desserts, pleasant atmosphere, able servers — a solid lunch spot. 5110 Kavanaugh Blvd. Beer, Wine, All CC. $-$$. 666-6468. L Mon.-Sat. ASIAN

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. $$. 663-8999. LD daily. RJ TAO RESTAURANT AND ULTRA LOUNGE Upscale Asian and exotic fare like Kangaroo burgers and African prawns. Wine, dine and energize at this new Heights restaurant. 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 603-0800. D Mon.-Sat. SUSHI CAFE Impressive, upscale sushi menu with other delectable house specialties like tuna tataki, fried soft shell crab, Kobe beef and, believe it or not, the Tokyo cowboy burger. 5823 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 663-9888. L Mon.-Sat. D daily. HEIGHTS & HILLCREST • 2012

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A true French-style bistro replete with imported tables and chairs. The menu features many of the country’s classics from roast chicken to duck confit and assorted cheeses for dessert. Lunch is affordable, with great choices from top to

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bottom, from salads and soups to sandwiches and reasonably priced entrees. 5018 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 663-4152. L Mon.-Fri., D Tue.-Sat. ITALIAN

CAFE PREGO Dependable entrees of pasta,

pork, seafood, steak and the like, plus

great sauces, fresh mixed greens and delicious dressings, crisp-crunchy-cold gazpacho and tempting desserts in a comfy bistro setting. 5510 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 663-5355. LD Mon.-Sat. U.S. PIZZA Crispy thin-crust pizzas, frosty beers and heaping salads drowned in creamy dressing. Outdoor dining available. 5524 Kavanaugh Blvd. Beer and wine, CC $-$$ 664-7071 LD daily. ZAZA Here’s where you get wood-fired pizza with gorgeous blistered crusts and a light topping of choice and tempting ingredients, great gelato in a multitude of flavors, call-your-own ingredient salads and other treats. 5600 Kavanaugh Blvd. Beer, Wine, All CC. $$-$$$. 661-9292. LD daily.

MEXICAN

BROWNING’S MEXICAN GRILL Latest rendition

of a 65-year institution in Little Rock is a totally different experience. Large, renovated space is a Heights hangout with a huge bar, sports on TV and live music on weekends. Some holdover items in name only but recast fresher and tastier. Large menu with some hits and some misses. 5805 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, All CC. $-$$. 663-9956. LD daily, BR Sat-Sun.

HILLCREST

AMERICAN ACADIA A jewel of a restaurant in Hillcrest. Unbelievable fixed-price, three-course dinners on Mondays and Tuesday, but food is certainly worth full price. 3000

Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, CC. $$-$$$. 603-9630. D Mon.-Sat. 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. $$-$$$. 671-6328. L Mon.-Sat. THE HOUSE A comfortable gastropub in Hillcrest, where you’ll find traditional fare like burgers and fish and chips alongside Thai green curry and gumbo. 722 N. Palm St. Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 663-4500. D daily, BR, LD Sat.-Sun. ROCKET TWENTY ONE Chef Donnie Ferneau’s name isn’t above the door anymore, but the chef is still dishing out delicious fine dining. With a late night menu. 2601

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LittLe Rock 5524 Kavanaugh • 664-7071 2710 Kavanaugh • 663-2198 9300 N. Rodney Parham • 224-6300 3307 Fair Park Blvd. • 565-6580 NoRth LittLe Rock 3324 Pike • 758-5997 4001 McCain Park • 753-2900 5524 JFK • 975-5524 BRyaNt 3600 Hwy 5 • 943-3333 coNway 710 Front Street • 501-450-9700 FayetteviLLe 202 W. Dickson • 479-582-4808 MauMeLLe 650 Edgewood Dr. • 851-0880 NewpoRt 1204 Hwy. 367 N. • 870-583-3623 SheRwooD 8403 Hwy 107 • 992-1512

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Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, All CC. $$$$$$$. 603-9208. L Mon.-Fri., D Tue.-Sat. SO RESTAURANT BAR Call it a French brasserie with a sleek, but not fussy American finish. The wine selection is broad and choice. Free valet parking. Use it and save yourself a headache. 3610 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 663-1464. LD Mon.-Sat., D Sun. VIEUX CARRE A pleasant spot in Hillcrest with specialty salads, steak and seafood. The soup of the day is a good bet. At lunch, the menu includes an all-vegetable sandwich and a half-pound cheeseburger. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 663-1196. LD Mon.-Fri., D Sat., BR Sun. EUROPEAN/ETHNIC CAFE BOSSA NOVA A South American approach to sandwiches, salads and desserts, all quite good, as well as an array of refreshing South American teas and coffees. 2701 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 614-6682. LD Tue.-Sat., BR Sun. CIAO BACI The focus is on fine dining in this casually elegant Hillcrest bungalow, though excellent tapas are out of this world. The tree-shaded, light-strung deck is a popular destination. 605 N. Beechwood St. Full bar, All CC. $$$. 603-0238. D Mon.-Sat. LEO’S GREEK CASTLE 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. $-$$. 666-7414. BLD Mon.-Sat., BL Sun. (close at 4 p.m.). ROSALIA’S BAKERY Brazilian bakery owned by the folks over at Bossa Nova, next door. Sweet and savory treats, including yucca cheese balls, empanadas and macaroons. Many gluten-free options. 2701 Kavanaugh Blvd. No alcohol, All CC. $-$$. BLD Mon.-Sat. (closes 6 p.m.), BL Sun. ITALIAN

DAMGOODE PIES A somewhat different

Italian/pizza place, largely because of a spicy garlic white sauce that’s offered as an alternative to the traditional red sauce. Good bread, too. 6706 Cantrell Road. Beer, Wine, All CC. $$-$$$. 6642239. LD daily. U.S. PIZZA Crispy thin-crust pizzas, frosty beers and heaping salads drowned in creamy dressing. 2710 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 663-2198. LD daily.

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CANON GRILL Tex-Mex, pasta, sandwiches

and salads. Creative appetizers come in huge quantities, and the varied maincourse menu rarely disappoints, though it’s not as spicy as competitors’. 2811 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, All CC. $$. 664-2068. LD daily.

MIDTOWN AMERICAN

BOULEVARD BREAD CO. Fresh, tasty breads

and pastries, and a menu of gourmet sandwiches and salads that are habit forming. Good coffee, too. Inside UAMS. 4301 W. Markham St. No alcohol. CC, $-$$$. 526-6661. BLD Mon.-Sat. E6 CHEDDAR’S Large selection of somewhat standard American casual cafe choices, many of which are made from scratch. Portions are large and prices are very reasonable. 400 South University. Full bar, All CC. $-$$. 614-7578. LD daily. GRAND CAFE Conveniently located inside

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Dedicated to the art and craft of worldclass cuisine, artisan breads, Europeanstyle pastries, and authentic Italian coffee. It’s our pleasure to serve you.

the Hilton hotel offering great American favorites. 925 South University Ave. (inside Hilton MedicalCenter). Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 664-5020. BLD 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. $-$$. 666-3354. L Mon.-Sat., D Mon.-Sat. (drive-through only). OYSTER BAR Gumbo, red beans and rice (all you can eat on Mondays), peel-and-eat shrimp, oysters on the half shell, addictive po’ boys. Killer jukebox. 3003 W. Markham St. Beer, Wine, All CC. $-$$. 666-7100. LD Mon.-Sat. SALUT BISTRO This bistro/late-night hangout does upscale Italian for dinner and pub grub until the wee hours. But there’s no late-night food on Wednesday! 1501 N. University. Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 6604200. L Mon.-Fri., D Tue.-Sat. WHITE WATER TAVERN Excellent, locallysourced bar food. 2500 W. 7th St. Full bar, CC. 375-8400. D Tue.-Sat. E6 ZACK’S PLACE Expertly prepared home cooking and huge, smoky burgers. 1400 S. University Ave. Full bar, All CC. $-$$. 664-6444. LD Mon.-Sat.

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PO-BOYS • GUMBO • GRILLED MAHI MAHI • CHEF SALADS DAILY SPECIALS • BEER • JUKE BOX • WINE

ASIAN

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. $-$$. 604-7777. LD Mon.-Sat. PEI WEI Sort of a miniature P.F. Chang’s, but a lot of fun and plenty good with all the Chang favorites we like, such as the crisp honey shrimp, dan dan noodles and pad thai. 205 N. University Ave. Beer, Wine, All CC. $$. 280-9423. LD daily.

GRILLED SHRIMP

FRIED CATFISH

ITALIAN

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. $-$$. 666-5403. LD daily. U.S. PIZZA Crispy thin-crust pizzas, frosty beers and heaping salads drowned in creamy dressing. Two midtown locations: 3307 Fair Park Blvd., 565-6580, F6; and

Where the locals go! 3003 W. MARKHAM • LITTLE ROCK • 501-666-7100 WWW.LROYSTERBAR.COM MON - THURS 11AM-9:30PM • FRI 11AM-10:30PM • SAT NOON-10PM HEIGHTS & HILLCREST • 2012

local natural meats Charcuterie soups & Sandwiches

2807 Kavanaugh Blvd. • 501.671.6328 mon-fri 10-6 • sat 10-5

PET PHOTOS with SANTA Supporting CARE for Animals SAT. NOV. 10 & 24 10am-4pm SUN. NOV. 11 & 25 Noon-4pm Trinity United Methodist Church Evergreen & Mississippi 501-603-CARE careforanimals.org 72 HEIGHTS & HILLCREST • 2012

9300 N. Rodney Parham Road., 224-6300, D3. Beer and wine. CC. $-$$. LD daily. MEXICAN

CANTINA LAREDO This is gourmet Mexican

food, a step up from what you’d expect from a real cantina, from the modern minimal decor to the well-prepared entrees. We can vouch for the enchilada Veracruz and the carne asada y huevos, both with tasty sauces and high quality ingredients perfectly cooked. 207 N. University. Full bar, All CC. $$$. 280-0407. LD daily, BR Sun.

RIVERDALE AMERICAN

BRAVE NEW RESTAURANT The food’s great, portions huge, prices reasonable. Diners can look into the open kitchen and watch

the culinary geniuses at work slicing and dicing and sauteeing. It’s great fun, and the fish is special. 2300 Cottondale Lane. Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 663-2677. LD Mon.-Fri. D 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. $$. 296-9535. LD daily. DIXIE CAFE Abundant inexpensive vegetable choices that are wholesome and satisfying, with meats and fresh rolls to match. 1301 Rebsamen Park Road. No alcohol, CC. $-$$. 663-9336. LD daily. FADED ROSE The Cajun-inspired menu seldom disappoints. Steaks and soaked salads are legendary. A local favorite for many years. 1619 Rebsamen Park Road.

A Taste of Brazilian Cuisine 501.614.6682

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Oyster Bar

Full bar, CC $$-$$$. 663-9734. LD daily.

LOCA LUNA Grilled meats, seafood and pasta

dishes that never stray far from their country roots, whether Italian, Spanish or Arkie. 3519 Old Cantrell Road. Full bar, CC. $$-$$$. 663-4666. LD Mon.-Fri., D Sat., BR Sun. MADDIE’S PLACE If you like your catfish breaded Cajun-style, your grits rich with garlic and cream and your oysters fried up in perfect puffs, this Cajun eatery on Rebsamen Park Road is the place for you. 1615 Rebsamen Park Road. Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 660-4040. LD Tue.-Sat. RED DOOR Fresh seafood, steaks, chops and sandwiches from restaurateur Mark Abernathy. Smart wine list. 3701 Old Cantrell Road. Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 666-8482. BL Tue.-Fri. D daily. BR Sat.

TOWN PUMP Daily soup specials at lunch and a dependable burger, plus tasty bar food. Now offering outdoor seating.1321 Rebsamen Park Road. Full bar, CC. $-$$. 663-9802. LD Mon.-Sat. UNION BISTRO Casual upscale bistro and lounge with a new American menu of tapas and entrees. Try the chicken and waffles. 3421 Old Cantrell Road. Full bar, All CC. $$$. 353-0360. D Tue.-Sat., BR Sun. ASIAN

SHOGUN JAPANESE STEAK-HOUSE AND SUSHI BAR 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. $$-$$$. 666-7070. D daily.

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Terry’s Restaurant

Whole Hog Cafe

BARBECUE

CROSS-EYED PIG Huge portions of marvelous

barbecue, including amazingly tender pulled-pork; lean-and-meaty, fall-offthe-bone ribs; and crusty-brown, juicy half-chickens. 1701 Rebsamen Park Road. Full bar, CC. $$. 265-0000. LD Mon.-Sat. WHOLE HOG CAFE The pulled pork shoulder is a classic, the back ribs are worthy of their many blue ribbons, and there’s a six-pack of sauces for all tastes. A real find is the beef brisket, cooked the way Texans like it. 516 Cantrell Road. Beer, Wine, All CC. $$. 664-5025. LD Mon.-Sat. ITALIAN

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, Wine, All CC. $-$$. 664-6133. LD daily.

MEXICAN

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. $-$$. 661-0600. LD daily.

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Remodeled Cottages • Enlarged kitchen • Washer & dryer • Walk-in shower • Pets welcome Presbyterian Village, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for profit

www.presbyvillage.com Active Lifestyles • Themed monthly socials • Educational classes • Church, devotions & Bible studies • Razorback watch parties • Social outings

A Teaching Campus – Hosting Students From • University of Arkansas at Little Rock • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences • University of the Ozarks

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