LADIES IN RED
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contributors
Tobi Fairley The owner of Tobi Fairley Interior Design and Tobi Fairley Gallery, a full-service luxury residential interior design firm and fine art gallery in Little Rock. She was selected by Traditional Home as one of the “Top 20 Young Designers in America” in 2009; her work has been featured in House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Dream Bedrooms by Better Homes and Gardens, MSNBC.com and Design and Décor magazine. Fairley is a popular speaker at national industry events and is widely known for her award-winning blog at tobifairley.com.
P. ALLEN SMITH Little Rock native, P. Allen Smith is an award-winning garden designer and host of the public television program, “P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home” and the syndicated “P. Allen Smith Gardens.” Smith is the garden design editor for national magazines such as Cottage Living and Woman’s Day. Smith is the author of the Garden Home series, which includes four books one of which is P. Allen Smith’s Living in the Garden Home: Connecting the Seasons with Containers, Crafts and Celebrations.
Carla G. Spainhour, J.D., L.L.M., CPA Carla G. Spainhour, J.D., L.L.M., CPA (Inactive) is a partner with Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP in Little Rock, where she has practiced law for 18 years. She received her bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Louisiana at Monroe; her law degree from University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and her masters of tax law from New York University. Carla advises individuals and physician groups regarding tax and estate planning. She and her husband, Tim, have three children.
EGGSHELLS Kitchen Company Eggshells Kitchen Company is located in the Heights of Little Rock. It is a full-service, locally-owned shop specializing in the unusual and spectacular needs of your kitchen. You’ll find gadgets, bakeware and cookware from top names. Aspiring chefs can also sharpen their culinary skills with classes taught by AY contributor Faith Anaya. Eggshells Kitchen Co, (501) 664-6900, eggshellskitchencompany.com. (Owners Heather and Libby pictured)
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and good company. The AACF’s mission is to ensure all children and their families have the resources and opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives and to realize their full potential. (501) 371-9678 or aradvocates.org
Get your ticket today!
Daffodil Days
“Mamma Mia!” Feb. 8 through 13, Fayetteville. This entertaining and memorable musical makes its way to Walton Arts Center. Follow the story of a daughter’s quest to find out the identity of her father on the eve of her wedding on a Greek island paradise. The music of ABBA helps the story unfold. (479) 443-5600 or waltonartscenter.org
"The Blind Boys of Alabama" Feb. 4, Fayetteville. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind music performance by a multi-Grammy winning group at Walton Arts Center. These music veterans have played uplifting oldtime gospel since 1939 and still bring down the house. (479) 443-5600 or waltonartscenter.org
UCA Distinguished Lecture Series — Spike Lee Feb. 7, Conway. Get the inside scoop on making it in the film industry at this event featuring speaker Spike Lee at the UCA Reynolds Performance Hall. Lee is an American film director, producer, writer and actor. His company, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, has produced more than 35 films since 1983. Admission $15. (501) 450-3682 or uca.edu/Reynolds
Northwest Arkansas Go Red For Women Luncheon Feb. 15, Rogers. Celebrate heart health for women with the American Heart Association at this fun and educational event at The John Q. Hammons Convention Center. Enjoy a heart-healthy lunch; bid on exciting silent auction items; and learn about the No. 1 threat to women’s health — heart 14 . FEBRUARY 2011
disease. Tickets are $65. (479) 442-6540 or goredforwomen.org
Lanterns! Feb. 18 through 20, Little Rock. The grounds of the picturesque Wildwood Park are illuminated for this fun, family event that celebrates the first full moon of the year. Take a walk through the meandering pathways lit by fire pits and luminaries into Wildwood’s winter woodlands, and visit eight educational cultural displays. Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for children 6 to 12; and free for children 5 and under, includes the cost of entertainment. Food and drinks are available for purchase. (501) 821-7275 or wildwoodpark.org
Northwest Arkansas Home Builders Association Home Show Feb. 18 through 20, Springdale. This symposium at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Springdale has everything imaginable for the homebuilder and the do-ityourselfer. Shop at the vendors’ booths and register to win prizes. (479) 751-6688 or nwabuilders.com
Central Arkansas Heart Ball Feb. 19, Little Rock. Don’t miss
one of central Arkansas’ most highly-regarded, black-tie affairs. The evening includes a reception and silent auction followed by dinner; sweetheart presentations; a live auction; awards ceremony; and dancing to the music of The Rockets all at the Wally Allen Ballroom of the Statehouse Convention Center. This annual gala benefits the American Heart Association. (501) 375-9148 or heart.org
Soup Sunday Feb. 20, Little Rock. Warm up with a cup of soup at the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families’ (AACF) primary annual fundraiser at the Embassy Suites. Sample soups, breads and desserts from more than 30 local restaurants, and bid on many fabulous silent auction items, while enjoying live music
Feb. 21 through March 10, Hot Springs. Stroll through the winding pathways of the lovely Garvan Woodland Gardens. More than 150,000 daffodils from 327 varieties are in bloom at this 210-acre botanical garden on Lake Hamilton. Admission: $9 adults, $8 ages 55 and older, $4 ages 6 to 12, 5 and under free. (501) 262-9300 or garvangardens.org
20th Annual Arkansas Flower & Garden Show Feb. 25 through 27, Little Rock. If you were blessed with a green thumb, this event, at the Statehouse Convention Center, is for you. This year promises to be a fun-filled experience, complete with vendors’ booths, educational presentations, the popular Big Backyard Family Learning Center, and more. Also, take the shuttle over to Verizon Arena for the HBAGLR Home Show. (501) 821-4000 or arflowerandgardenshow.org (501) 758-3646 or hbaglr.com/home-show
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES
VEGETABLES
Try crunchy vegetables as a school snack.
WHOLE GRAINS Snack on ready-to-eat, whole grain cereals or whole grain crackers. FRUITS Vary your fruit choices. Fruits differ in nutrient content.
MILK Include fat-free or low-fat milk with meals or snacks.
MEAT AND BEANS Choose lean turkey, chicken, roast beef or ham for sandwiches.
Success in school depends on a lot more than the right pencils, books and erasers. Studies show that a diet rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, along with a healthy lifestyle, can help your child succeed. Find out how good nutrition can lead to great things at MyPyramid.gov.
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Andy Williams Moon River Grill Located next to the Moon River Theatre; you can now enjoy lunch or dinner before or after the show. Menu choices include some of Andy’s mother’s recipes, such as rhubarb shortcake (in season). Enjoy a glass of Andy’s signature wine along with your meal. ::: 2600 W. Highway 76 •
Casa Colina Mexican Grill & Cantina Casa Colina serves authentic Mexican cuisine in a beautifully-restored 1890 home. Try the Chihuahua Chorizo Flamada appetizer or specialties like Casa Colina Crepes and the House Specialty Aztec Boudin. ::: 173 S. Main St. • (479) 363-6226 •
Bordino’s Northern Italian cuisine in a relaxed dining atmosphere, full-service bar and an extensive wine list. Reservations required. ::: 310 W. Dickson St. • (479) 527-6795 •
(417) 337-9539 • andywilliams.com ::: $$
The Chateau Grille Lakeside dining at the Chateau on the Lake features unique dishes such as pecan-crusted salmon and grilled filet and South African Lobster; special dining experiences available such as the Chef’s Table. ::: 415 N. State Hwy. 265 • (417) 334-1161 • chateauonthelakebranson.com ::: $$$
Devil's Pool Restaurant Indulge in the comfort of the past and present; savor the taste of hickory smoked prime rib, smoked trout or one of their other specialties. Popular Sunday brunch is a “don’t miss” with made-to-order omelets, wide assortment of breakfast items, delicious lunch entrees and rich desserts. ::: 612 Devil’s Pool Road • (800) BC-LODGE • bigcedar.com ::: $$
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Gaskins Cabin Steak House Prime Rib is the specialty at the renovated, beautifully-landscaped 1864 log cabin just north of Eureka Springs; cozy, rustic atmosphere. Enjoy dishes like Atlantic Salmon and Shrimp Scampi.
::: 2882 Hwy. 23 North • (479) 253-5466 • gaskinscabin.com ::: $$
Rogue’s Manor Offers savory cuisine and eclectic lodging options. Enjoy cocktails in the cozy lounge before dining in the romantic setting. Delicious appetizers include Curried Seafood Chowder and Potted Montrachet; entrees with aged steaks, Australian coldwater lobster tails, chicken tarragon and more. All served in secluded dining rooms of this beautiful home at Sweet Spring. ::: 124 Spring St. • (479) 2534911 • roguesmanor.com ::: $$
• michelangelosconway.com ::: $$
Mike’s Place New Orleans by the way of Conway, this bistro combines outstanding service and food for a winning formula. With delicious entrees like their seafood crepes, Shrimp Brantley and mouthwatering steaks, you’ll soon become a regular. ::: 808 Front
St. • (501) 269-MIKE • mikesplaceconway.com ::: $$
Hjem Restaurant Pronounced Yem, this Scandinavian restaurant focuses on high-quality ingredients, specializes in fresh seafood and Wagyu, a densely-marbled, primegrade beef known for its ultra-tender texture and luxurious taste; featured in a burger and as an entrée; delicious Scandinavian preparations, quality make for unique, upscale dining experience in casually-elegant atmosphere. Located on the Square. ::: 1 E. Center St. • Ste. 160 • (479) 966-4344 ::: $$ • $$$
Kosmos Greekafe Dine casually and still enjoy a fabulous meal. Kosmos is one of the square’s popular eateries. Authentically Greek fare, prepared with fresh ingredients; menu offerings such as pitas, various gyros and the delicious, meal-concluding baklava keep this restaurant busy through dinner and lunch hours. ::: 540 W. Dickson St. • (479) 521-7482 • kosmosgreekafe.com ::: $
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CONWAY Michelangelo’s Italian Ristorante Dine on fine Italian fare at affordable prices in this fully-renovated historic downtown location. Daily lunch specials include the Value-Express Pasta Bar. Look for live music on the rooftop during the warm months. ::: 1117 Oak St. • (501) 329-7278
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The Stone House
One of the region’s little-known treasures. Tucked away in picturesque Eureka Springs, this wine bar is delightful — an ideal place to have a late lunch, light dinner or night cap. The tapas menu features artfully-arranged trays of aged cheeses, olives, locally-produced honey, truffles, nuts, dried fruits, French bread and fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables. You’ll find a great selection of ale and, of course, a wonderful selection of red, white and sparkling wines. The Stone House has a lovely, cozy interior and a tranquil atmosphere … perfect for romance, fun and laughter.
::: 89 S. Main St. • (479) 363-6411 • eurekastonehouse.com ::: $$
Mermaids Fresh spin on deep-sea fare. Most popular menu items, include the Cajun Pasta, a ribeye, Tuscan Salad and Chicken “Marie”; don’t miss the fish of the day; sandwiches and wraps also available during lunch. ::: 1815 Green Acres Road • (479) 443-3737 • mermaids.ws ::: $ • $$
Ozark Natural Foods Natural, organic foods served at deli, salad and hot food bars; vegan and vegetarian dishes available; daily specials. Curried chicken salad is big favorite. Variety of cold and grilled sandwiches and pizzas with organic, natural ingredients offered. Shop for your home pantry in the store as well. ::: 1554 N. College Ave. • (479) 521-7558 • ozarknaturalfoods.com ::: $
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Servings Savor Restaurant A maze of beautiful private and open dining areas, mood is warm and relaxed with earthy colors and low lighting and rich colors. The new menu consists of many Italian favorites, such as Fettuccine Classiche Alla Bolognese, Salmone In Crosta Di Patate Tartufate, Galleto Al Mattone Cotto In Forno and many more.
::: 2217 N. College Ave. • (479) 587-8325 • savornwa.com :::
Theo’s Gourmet appetizers and entrées, great martinis, extensive wine list. Heated patio. Reservations recommended. ::: 318 N. Campbell Ave. • (479) 527-0086 • theosfayetteville.com ::: $$ • $$$
FORT SMITH Rolando’s Unique blend of North and South American foods, Nuevo Latino cuisine, fine wines. Reservations recommended. ::: 223 Garrison Ave. • (479) 573-0404 • rolandosrestaurante.com ::: $$
21 West End This modern, fine dining eatery and martini bar offers an eclectic menu and an extensive bar featuring more than 40 martini options. Entrees include Spinach Fettuccini, Chicken Oscar and Cognac Pork Loin, and more. ::: 21 N. 2nd St. • Ste. 102 • (479) 434-4213 • 21westend.com ::: $ • $$
HOT SPRINGS Bleu Monkey Grill Entrees are well-prepared and tasty; be sure to try the crowd-pleasing Monkey Nachos and the Bleu Monkey shrimp, prepared with a Jamaican black pepper sauce and served with rice, black beans, plantains and mango salsa is just one example of their imaginative dishes. Bleu Monkey Rita is their most popular drink. :::
4263 Central Ave. • (501) 520-4800 • bleumonkeygrill.com ::: $$
Central Park Fusion Cuisine This upscale, yet affordable, restaurant is a cozy place to dine in the Spa City. The eclectic menu includes items from a hearty steak cobb salad to Hawaiian rib-eye, burgers, Okinawa purple sweet potatoes and much more. Look for daily specials including a popular fresh fish dish on Fridays. ::: 200 Park Ave. • (501) 623-0202 • centralparkfusion.com ::: $$ • $$$
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J’s Italian Villa Enjoy fresh fish or one of the many pasta dishes, outdoor dining available with view of beautiful Lake Hamilton. Happy hour from 4 p.m. to close. Reservations recommended. ::: 4836 Central Ave. • (501) 525-1121 • jsitalianvilla.com ::: $$
Jahna’s Italian Restaurant Their steaks, we hear, are the talk-of-thetown; menu includes pasta, chicken, veal and shrimp entrees … a mixture of foods influenced by the Mediterranean and Northern regions of Italy especially. Nice wine selection, new private room, bigger bar/lounge area. Don’t miss the veal romana, veal with prosciutto, Romano cheese and a creamy marsala red wine sauce, and save room for the fab vanilla crème brulee. ::: 1803 Airport Road • (501) 767-0200 ::: $$
The Pancake Shop This family-owned business has been a favorite since it opened in 1940. Today, they serve six varieties of pancakes, various hot and cold cereals, egg entrees, omelets and even ship preserves, pancake and scone mixes and more to customers throughout the country. Their banana pancakes were recently named the best breakfast in Arkansas by the Food Network magazine. ::: 216 Central Ave. •
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JONESBORO Brickhouse Grill This New Orleans-influenced menu touts a wide range of eclectic Cajun cuisine including Rockin’ Chicken Salad, Born on the Bayou Pasta and Chair de Crabe. Enjoy lunch or dinner on the New Orleans-style balcony or come inside for the live music up to five nights a week. ::: 218 S. Main St. • (870) 336-2441 • mightybrickhouse.com ::: $
Reservations required for parties of 8 and up. ::: 2628 Phillips Dr. • (870) 972-6501 • omars501club.com ::: $$
Piero’s Restaurant and Club Fine art adds to the atmosphere of this downtown eatery. Menu features antipasto platter, delicious salads, pasta and entrées including scaloppini and piccata dishes; watch for daily specials — up to 14 each day. ::: 320 S. Main St. • (870) 802-3636 ::: $$
LITTLE ROCK Arthur’s Prime Steakhouse This American steakhouse serves only the finest cuts of beef; they are aged and cut in-house. Or choose from a wide variety on the upscale entrée menu including pork, lamb, fish, chicken and seafood. Enjoy great food, a beautiful presentation and friendly staff. ::: 27 Rahling Circle • (501) 821-1848 ::: $$$
Ashley’s One of the crowing jewels of the luxury, boutique Capital Hotel. Each meal is a stellar experience … traditional Southern local and organic ingredients, prepared on-sight with imagination. Don’t miss chocolate French toast; gulf shrimp (or any seafood selection); purple hull peas with pot liquor; roasted chicken; and homemade ice cream and sorbets. Elegant, yet relaxed atmosphere, excellent service. ::: 111 W. Markham • (501) 374-7474 ::: $$ • $$$
Brave New Restaurant Restaurant, staff and menu live up to owner Peter Brave’s reputation for innovation, excellence; favorite lunch spot for locals, beautiful for nighttime dining. Seasonal menus, great selection of fresh seafood; don’t miss dessert, includes ice cream, local produce; scenic deck overlooks Arkansas River. ::: 2300
Godsey's Grill Godsey’s Grill is a lively location for lunch, dinner, drinks and entertainment. They have a delicious menu featuring burgers, sandwiches, salads, pizza and more. Try more than 15 different variations of the burger including the Godsey’s Burger, Fire Burger, Jtown Burger and more. Pizzas are cooked in a wood-burning oven and are built-to-order. ::: 226 S. Main St. •
Cottondale Lane • Suite 105 • (501) 663-2677 • bravenewrestaurant.com ::: $ • $$
(870) 336-1988 • godseysgrill.com ::: $ • $$
Cantrell Road • Suite 917 • (501) 225-9600 • capisrestaurant.com ::: $ • $$
Omar’s Steakhouse Casual elegance, ambiance; specialties include filet mignon, veal marsala.
Capi’s Restaurant Fresh, locally-grown produce, international influence, delicious mixture of flavors, textures and colors. Menu includes small plates, tapas, as well as big plates. Don’t miss Cuban picadillo, artisan cheese sampler, tequila mini-shots. Any dessert is well worth every calorie. ::: 11525
Capriccio Grill Italian Steakhouse Relaxed atmosphere with stylish dining in
Rogue Manor, Eureka Springs
one of the city’s premier hotels; great selection of prime steaks and chops, traditional Italian dishes. ::: 3 Statehouse Plaza • (501) 399-8000 • peabodylittlerock.com ::: $$$
Ciao Baci Great selection of appetizers featuring seafood, entrées with unique sides. Daily soups and specials; known for marvelous martinis. ::: 605 N. Beechwood • (501) 603-0238 • ciaobaci.org ::: $$
Ferneau An area favorite since its inception; each appetizer, entree and dessert is prepared with imagination and care. Menu features fresh ingredients, includes classics — caprese salad — tasty combinations — crab cake with dijon crème fraiche and red pepper coulis — and out-of-the-box offerings, such as red wine braised short ribs, polenta, horseradish crème fraiche, fried onion. Don't miss Late Night at Ferneau with live music and drink specials. ::: 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd. • (501) 603-9208 • ferneaurestaurant.com ::: $$$
Loca Luna This “bold Arkansas bistro” is well known for its flair, flavor and creative dishes featuring grilled meats, fresh seafood, delicious pastas and brick oven pizzas. ::: 3519 Old Cantrell Road • (501) 663-4666 • localuna.com ::: $$
Maddie’s Place Maddie’s features New Orleans-infused southern comfort foods, such as fried green tomatoes with crabmeat remoulade and po’boys. Don’t miss the hot sausage po’boy, the sausage is made in-house. You’ll also find smothered green beans, cornbread pudding and for desaymag.com . 65
sert traditional bread pudding and pecan pie with homemade butter crust. ::: 1615 Rebsamen Park Road • (501) 660-4040 • maddiesplacelr.com ::: $ • $$ Red Door Bistro Eclectic menu comprised of inventive dishes; check out the blackboard specials, which include a $5 glass of white or red wine. Entrees available in small or big plates. Customer faves include the Red Door Outrage, a sandwich with six ingredients, and dishes from the adjacent Loca Luna. ::: 3701 Old Cantrell Road • (501) 666-8482 ::: $ • $$ Sonny Williams’ Steak Room Quality service and excellent food — variety of sides, steaks prepared to perfection; extensive, award-winning wine list; free valet parking. ::: 500 President Clinton Ave. • Ste. 100 • (501) 324-2999 • sonnywilliamssteakroom.com ::: $$$ Vieux Carre A delicious mix of Creole, French, Italian and Southern-influenced foods; inventive dishes, fresh locally-grown ingredients. Don’t miss jazz brunch! ::: 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. • (501) 663-1196 • afterthoughtbar.com ::: $$ ZaZa Fine Salad & Wood Oven Pizza Bistro uses locally-made produce, healthconscious menu of gourmet salads, Italian-style wood-fired pizzas, homemade gelato, beer, wine and more. Salad menu offers more than 100 ingredients. The fast-cooking Italian-style pizzas are baked in the 900-degree wood-burning oven in 90 seconds. ::: 5600 Kavanaugh Blvd. • (501) 661-9292 ::: $ • $$
Mountain Home Gaston’s White River Resort Restaurant Features fresh rainbow trout, fabulous seafood and steaks. Historic restaurant has a great atmosphere and a magnificent view, outside and in. Fine selection of wines and a full bar. ::: 1777 River Road • (870) 431-5203 • gastons.com ::: $$ • $$$ Me on the Square Offers an upscale dining experience with beautiful décor and eclectic cuisine influenced by many cultures. The creative menu includes the sophisticated flavors of baked cheeses, fresh seafood, pork tenderloin, prime steaks and savory pasta dishes. ::: 4 E. Seventh St. • (870) 425-5015 • meonthesquare.com ::: $$
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NORTH LITTLE ROCK Cregeen’s Irish Pub Irish from ship to stern, you’ll find every meal well prepared, well portioned and tasty. Try their fish and chips, their authentic bangers and mash; and delicious desserts. Don’t leave without having a perfect, two-part pour pint of Guinness. Monthly beer dinners feature multi-course meals paired with beers. ::: 301 Main St. • (501) 376-PINT • cregeens.com ::: $
Ristorante Capeo Located in charming Argenta District. Intimate gathering place serving authentic Italian food, fine wines. ::: 425 Main St. • (501) 376-3463 • capeo.us ::: $$
Starving Artist Café The Starving Artist Café is known not only for its fantastic fare, but also for its beautiful artwork by local artists. Enjoy lunch and dinner items, such as panini, crepes, gourmet salads and soups as well as daily specials. ::: 411 Main St. • (501) 3727976 • starvingartistcafe.net ::: $ • $$
ROGERS Basil’s Café Basil’s Café specializes in “global flavors.” Everything on the varied menu is creative, hearty and pleasing to the palate. Enjoy a lunch or dinner of entrees ranging from Crab Cake Pasta to Rack of Lamb Au Poivre. ::: 3300 Market St. • Ste. 136 • (479) 464-4190 ::: $$ • $$$
Bread-N-Butter Located in historic downtown Rogers, this cozy restaurant is tucked inside Steamboat Annie’s Antique Shop. Delicious, all-natural ingredients, hearty soups, sandwiches, quiche and fresh salads. Don’t miss the “baby” cakes — petite and scrumptious to top off your lunch; catering available. ::: 113 W. Walnut St. • (479) 246-0100 ::: $
Mister B’s Steakhouse Good and consistent quality, delicious and expert preparation. Steak, ribs, salmon, pork … it’s all prepared to perfection. Don’t miss the salad wedge or potatoes — fried or mashed — and save room for the chocolate cake. Great dining experience. ::: 1043 W. Walnut St. • (479) 636-3122 • misterbsteakhouse.com ::: $$ aymag.com . 67
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now the site of the Three Sisters building. Melody’s Choices Gifts; a florist; a hair salon; and a post office are some of the retail outlets that occupied the section from today’s Hog Haus to Jose’s.
Olé for Jose Joe Fennel’s arrival on Dickson Street was preceded by a stint as the manager of Applegate’s Landing, an experimental restaurant owned by Pizza Hut. In 1978, Fennel gladly came to Arkansas remembering his childhood trips here on vacations and the natural beauty; his hometown of Stillwater, Okla., paled in comparison. After one year, Fennel, then 27 years old, wanted to work for himself. Having recently lived in Texas, he decided to open a Mexican restaurant. “North College was the happening place then, but rent was out of sight” Fennel said. He was familiar with college towns, and Dickson Street appealed to him. “Dickson Street was a hell hole, so rent was affordable. Minute Man was leaving, and the rest is history … here I am 30 years later.” Jose’s began as an 80-seat restaurant in a cinder block building. Fennel had no aspirations to run a nightclub, but the back part of his building had been home to Speakeasy, a pizza place and bar that featured live music and the first big screen TV in town. People expected Jose’s to have music. Looking up and down the street, Fennel took note of the successful music venues. Dickie Poole’s Library Club’s regular band was the Bel Aires. Mary Hinton was running George’s and the Cate Brothers drew big crowds. The Swinging Door, with its giant cowboy façade and bands like Zorro and the Blue Footballs and Jerry Jeff Walker, regularly had a packed house. Fennel said, “In those days, students didn’t come to Dickson Street. Either their parents had warned them about the dangers, or they had read about incidents. Conservative, older people were too scared to come so the ‘old Fayetteville’ people claimed it.” To get those customers to Jose’s, Fennel knew he had to find a good house band. That’s why he hired the little known group The Ozark Plantation Band. “They played every other weekend, and we grew together.” Musicians have a tight network and appreciate an honest operator and a steady paycheck. Crow Johnson and the Bel Airs
Swingin' Door Saloon, Dickson Street, 1970s. Joe Neal, photographer. Courtesy Shiloh Museum of Ozark History / Joe Neal Collection (S-88-247-1).
were helpful in his band search and told
guys are good!’ The name of the band was
amusing story about one promising group. “I
went on to become very successful.”
him about several groups. Fennel shared an hired these two guys who were supposed to
be good. I paid them $50. The turn out that
"... I knew I was going to lose money. But I turned to my friend, Joe Giles, and said, ‘Man, these guys are good!’ The name of the band was Troutfishing in America ..." night was terrible — only eight people, and
selling Busch long necks for 50 cents, I knew I was going to lose money. But I turned to my friend, Joe Giles, and said, ‘Man, these
Troutfishing in America, who as we know In 1988, Fennel made the decision to get
out of the music biz and focus on his food
business; the late nights were taking a toll on his family and his life. Fennel’s decision paid off with a significant sales increase the following
year. At the time, popular chain restaurants
were starting to open in the northern part of Fayetteville. “I looked at moving north, but I loved Dickson Street. It was me.”
There was another factor — the WAC was
close to realization. So, instead of moving, Fennel decided on a major remodel. Jose’s went from 80 to 320 seats in 1991, and only
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ABOUT YOU HEALTH
Love Your Heart
YOU CAN Prevent Heart Disease:
It does us all well to know that heart disease is the No. 1 killer, but this information is useless … unless we take the time to educate and prevent ourselves from becoming one of the statistics.
EXERCISE 30 MINUTES
By Amy Bowers Thanks to the successful campaigns of organizations, such as Go Red For Women and the American Heart Association, everyone should be well aware by now that heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States and a major cause of disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), “about every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event, and about one [person] every minute will die from one.” These are grim facts — and not something you want to discuss during a month celebrating love — but because we care about our loved ones, we should take time to learn the warning signs, symptoms and risk factors and, better yet, methods of prevention, to take care of our hearts.
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“Some of the most common heart conditions include heart attack, blocked arteries, arrhythmia and congestive heart failure. These problems can develop due to a number of risk factors, such as family history, if those in your close family had known coronary disease at a young age; diabetes; high cholesterol; and tobacco use. Having one or more of these risk factors can greatly increase your risk of heart disease,” said Dr. David Churchill, cardiologist at Washington Regional Medical Center’s Walker Heart Institute.
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Since most don’t discover they have a heart condition until they are in the doctor’s office experiencing severe symptoms or in the emergency room, on their way into surgery, it is very important to learn the early warning signs — the sooner you seek medical attention, the better your chances for recovery.
Symptoms of Coronary Artery Disease
TREAT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Angina, or chest pain. Angina can be described as a discomfort, heaviness, pressure, aching, burning, fullness, squeezing or painful feeling in your chest. It can be mistaken for indigestion or heartburn. Angina is usually felt in the chest, but may also be felt in the shoulders, arms, neck, throat, jaw or back. Shortness of breath • Palpitations (irregular heart beats, skipped beats or a "flip-flop" feeling in your chest) • A faster heartbeat • Weakness or dizziness • Nausea • Sweating
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Symptoms of a Heart Attack Discomfort, pressure, heaviness, or pain in the chest, arm or below the breastbone • Discomfort radiating to the back, jaw, throat or arm • Fullness, indigestion or choking feeling (may feel like heartburn) • Sweating • Nausea • Vomiting • Dizziness • Extreme weakness • Anxiety• Shortness of breath • Rapid or irregular heartbeats
Symptoms of Arrhythmias abnormal heart rhythm Palpitations (a feeling of skipped heart beats, fluttering or "flip-flops," or feeling that your heart is "running away") • Pounding in your chest • Dizziness • Feeling light-headed • Fainting • Shortness of breath • Chest discomfort • Weakness • Fatigue (feeling very tired) From WebMD 84 . FEBRUARY 2011
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These warning signs are the most common, however symptoms can manifest differently for everyone. Churchill emphasized that chest pain can sometimes appear as mild discomfort during physical activity, and that it is important to be aware of your body and if any symptoms, especially more than one at a time, appear to seek medical attention immediately. “It is much better to prevent heart disease then to wait for it to manifest and then treat it; and there are many steps one can take to greatly lower your chances of developing these conditions,” Churchill said. “Add a routine of 30 minutes of exercise four or five times a week, walk on a treadmill or outside, bicycle, do aerobic activity; stop using tobacco; keep your diabetes under control. If you have high blood pressure, be sure you treat it; lower your fat intake; and lower your cholesterol.” Diet can play a huge role in heart health. “The average American diet is pretty poor,” Churchill said. “There is a lot of junk food being consumed out there, and we are seeing a lot of younger people coming in with heart conditions.” The Dean Ornish Diet, and similar diets used by celebrities, including Pres. Bill Clinton, who after quadruple bypass surgery was in the hospital again last year for a double stent, is a popular method that has proven results in actually reversing heart disease in many studies. The Ornish diet, developed by Dr. Dean Ornish and mapped out in his book Eat More, Weigh Less advocates a high-fiber, low-fat vegetarian diet. The diet suggests you eliminate: meat of all kinds; oils of all kinds; avocados; olives; nuts; seeds; dairy (except for non-fat); sugar and simple sugar derivatives, such as honey, corn syrup and high-fructose syrup; alcohol; and anything that is commercially-prepared. “The Ornish diet, and other low-fat, low-calorie diets like this will work, but you have to stay on them. That is the hard part — getting people to stick to such a strict and limiting diet. As long as you can get on a low-calorie diet and control your intake so you aren’t gaining any weight, you are doing good,” Churchill said.
The average American diet is pretty poor,” Churchill said. “There is a lot of junk food being consumed out there, and we are seeing a lot of younger people coming in with heart conditions.
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Final Thoughts By Sonny Rhodes
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ne morning I dropped by my favorite doughnut shop for a chocolate-covered long john and black coffee. I’m usually in a hurry, so I just get my pastry and joe to go on most visits. But this was one of those rare Saturdays when I had no obligations, and I intended to make the most of the occasion. I found a table and sat down to read some sports. It was not long, unfortunately, before a diatribe spewing from a nearby table diverted my attention. I glanced over to see the speaker was one of the doughnut shop regulars, a fellow who seems forever unhappy about one thing or the other, and he was holding forth among some of the other regulars. I’ve seen and heard a lot in my day, but I was surprised at how casually this fellow used racial epithets. He was telling a story about a visit he made to a poor part of town, and after he had dropped the N-word the third time, I was about to blow a fuse. A half-dozen nasty remarks flashed through my brain, ranging from calling him a bad word or two to upbraiding him for his insensitivity to fellow patrons who might not share his bigotry. I folded my newspaper. I stood up. I walked out. Reacting to rudeness with rudeness is wrong. I went home and thought awhile, pondering what this world is coming to, especially 96 . FEBRUARY 2011
regarding hateful language. Here’s a sample of the public “diss-coarse,” and perpetrators thereof, I considered: Glenn Beck, the Fox News commentator, talks a lot about old-time values, but seems to relish using the word “hate” and other language that does not reflect old-time values. For instance, in a two-minute span on one program, Beck twice referred to Pres. Woodrow Wilson as an “S.O.B.” and twice said, “I hate this guy!” According to the old-time values I learned as a kid in Sunday School in rural Arkansas, it’s bad to hate and call people names. On ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars,” Bristol Palin spoke thusly of her hopes of taking first place: “Going out there and winning this would mean a lot. It would be like a big middle finger to all the people out there who hate my mom and hate me.” OK, so she sees herself as the hated, not the hater, but a big middle finger? That’s not nice. (She and her partner finished third.) A school board vice president, Clint McCance of the Midland School District in Independence County, went on a tirade about gay people on his Facebook page. Responding to a campaign to show support for gay youths after a spate of suicides, McCance wrote: “Seriously they want me to wear purple because five queers killed themselves. The only way im wearin it for them is if they all commit suicide. I cant believe the people of this world have gotten this stupid. We are honoring the fact that they sinned and killed
thereselves because of their sin. REALLY
PEOPLE.” McCance’s remarks caused an uproar that led to his resignation.
A guy at a coffee shop making racist re-
marks as casually as if he were talking about
the weather. A TV personality saying he hates a president. The daughter of a woman
who aspires to be president talking about giving the bird to her and her mother’s detractors. A gay-bashing school official.
I’ve heard there are no such things as co-
incidences. I was reminded of this the day
after that morning at the coffee shop while
I perused a children’s book. Where God Lives, by Holly Bea, tells a story about a little girl named Hope, who’s on a quest to learn God’s whereabouts. When Hope turns to her grandmother for the answer, the grandmother says,
God lives in all things that you see, hear, or touch. God lives in all people. God’s in each one of us. And when you meet people who are loving and good, They’re letting God out, just as everyone could. And if you meet people who seem hateful or bad, They’ve forgotten God’s here, and that makes God sad.
Those simple storybook lines helped me
put things in perspective. I can’t pretend to
know what motivates people to speak hatefully, though I suspect it has a lot to do with
insecurity (and, in Beck’s case, good busi-
ness). Whatever the reasons, those who hate, as well as those who feel hated, need our compassion and love. And prayers.