Concierge Guide to Faulkner County

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CONCIERGE GUIDE TO FAULKNER COUNTY

Welcome to Conway and Faulkner County!

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ou are in one of the most exciting parts of Arkansas where business is bustling, the economy is riding high. Hidden treasures and beautiful scenery is found everywhere.

Visiting Downtown Conway to shop and dine is a must-do. There is great variety and a vibrant experience downtown. You’ll find fashion, collectibles, artwork, and experiences not easily found elsewhere. Many tastes are downtown as well as good times. Nightlife includes some of the best food in Arkansas. Plan ahead; our downtown venues are becoming very popular — and you’ll find out why. Be there. Be seen.

Venture up Highways 65 or 64 to explore small shops and hunt for specialty items. The communities of Mayflower, Greenbrier, and Vilonia are close by. They are fast growing like Conway; all of it helping make Faulkner County one of the fastest growing, best places to live in the country.

If you are hungry to find the national brand stores, we have those too. The Conway Commons offers a great layout and easy parking for dashing in and out of all your favorites.

Love getting out? You’ll find we are the perfect hub for some of the best fishing experiences in the country including two famous trout streams nearby. You can bike beautiful routes in the country or take a hike in Petit Jean State Park where waterfalls and paths erase any stress from the week. And there are more parks like Woolly Hollow. These all offer the best of The Natural State.

Parks throughout Conway offer top-notch facilities for baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, and other sports. Walking trails and bike trails are also common. Golfers can delight in our outstanding golf courses.

Faulkner County boasts some of the best public schools in this part of the country. The public school district’s new facilities handle the growth and adapt to new ways of learning. Top private schools offer faith-based education choices for their children.

They don’t call us the City of Colleges for nothing. Conway is home to three institutions of higher learning — University of Central Arkansas, Hendrix College, and Central Baptist College.

Find all the music, art, and culture you want at Faulkner County Library, Baum Art Gallery on the UCA campus, and Faulkner County Historical Museum. All of these institutions are great venues for many community events.

Close to 200,000 people will descend on Conway for Toad Suck Daze festival, and you won’t want to miss it. We are home to the Arkansas Shakespeare Festival and EcoFest.

Conway’s secrets are getting out. It’s an incredible place to live, play and work. We are a leader in growth, safety and the good life.

Concierge is happy to provide a peek into the beginning of what you’ll discover in your days, months, or years in Conway. Bookmark www.

GoConway.com to stay abreast. This part of the Log Cabin Democrat’s website will serve as your personal concierge for your next trip.

Thank you for visiting.

We’re glad you’re here and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Zach Ahrens, Publisher Log Cabin Democrat

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Entertainment

Entertainment.

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hen it comes to entertainment, Conway cannot be beat. Every taste is satisfied here, from classical to modern music and from live theatre to activities for the entire family to places to kick back and relax ... you won’t have to go far to find something to entertain you.

Putting all forms of entertainment together in one spot is exactly what the Toad Suck Daze Festival does every year.

This historic festival, celebrated for more than 30 years, attracts hundreds of thousands to Downtown Conway during the first weekend in May. The entertainment options are overflowing, with chart-topping musical acts on the bill every evening and a vast array of food to whet any appetite.

The festival also features carnival rides, crafts, parades and the world championship toad races. Toad Suck Daze supplies good times for everyone.

For those who want to experience the more cultured side of the city, the Conway Symphony Orchestra performs throughout the year, with some performances coming under the stars at Simon Park. Other organizations such as the Lantern Theater, Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre or Conway Dinner Theater provide a live theatrical experience.

Alternatives to the ordinary are always here in Conway!

For a current schedule of events, visit the Roundabout calendar at thecabin.net.

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n Branch Out Paint Bar + Boutique Branch Out Paint Bar + Boutique is an upbeat, creative space that allows you to unleash your inner artist as an instructor leads you through your masterpiece. Utilizing acrylics on canvas you will develop a work of art in 2 hours! Owners Beth Yockey & Hannah Dorsey will be your guide to an afternoon or evening of artistic fun for men, women and children! Branch Out offers instructor-led classes open to the public, team building, ladies’ night out or milestone celebrations. View our calendar www.branchoutconway.com for a complete list of events.

Just two miles from I-40 and half a block east of Toad Suck Square at 1116 Oak St. in Downtown Conway, Branch Out is open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tues. – Sat. and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday 501-205-1280. n Conway Symphony Orchestra In a season that runs from September to May, the Conway Symphony Orchestra offers a variety of high-quality performances, including a holiday concert, a children’s concert, popular and classical music, and a free outdoor community concert.

Watch for our musical ensembles at special events around Conway! 501-269-1066 www.conwaysymphony.org n The Draft Ultimate Sports Grill The Draft Ultimate Sports Grill is the ultimate place to socialize, watch sports the way they were intended, taste mouth-watering food, drink amazing cocktails, all while enjoying the greatest bar technology on the market with table taps and the Draft Wall. Touchdown! And for the extra point, at The Draft, sports are showing on 23 different screens including three 12’ Monster Screens. Nothin’ but net!

The Draft owners Jeff Born & Terry Chatelain are in for the win on the southwest side of Conway, near the University of Central Arkansas campus in Cen-

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terstone Plaza at 2235 Dave Ward Drive. The Draft is open 11a.m. – 2 a.m. Mon. – Sun. and features karaoke 10:30 p.m. every Friday night! See you at The Draft! www.thedraftconway.com 501-358-3454 $-$$ V/MC n The Furniture Consignment Place of Conway Gently used home décor from new, top manufacturers, to antiques. The Furniture Consignment Place offers unique and quality items to choose from and a great place for our consignors to showcase and sell their furniture. Our large showroom houses furniture, home decor, rugs, lamps, artwork and more.

Everything is in great condition and priced very reasonably! We carry name brands such as Thomasville, Hooker, Ashley, Lexington, Basset, Lane, Mayo and many more. Open 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mon. – Sat. The Furniture Consignment Place is located a block north of the Historic Downtown Conway arch at 1052 Harrison Street, Ste. 7, 501-450-6380 www. consignfurnitureconway.com. n Grand on Oak A unique boutique that offers clothing, gifts and home décor, Grand on Oak has been successful in creating a fun, relaxing shopping experience in Downtown Conway. We carry a wide variety of clothing brands that offer options for any woman. Whether you want a daytime lunch ensemble or a special event dress, you’ll find what you’ve been looking for at Grand on Oak! We’re open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mon. – Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (or by appointment). Can’t make it into the store?

Check out our fully stocked and fabulous website at www.grandonoak.com. We’re here to help build your fun, flirty, fashionable wardrobe at 1101 Oak Street, just a block east of Toad Suck Square, 501499-6436.

n Howard Johnson Inn We make every effort to make your stay in Conway as comfortable as possible in the recently renovated Howard Johnson Inn. Sleep soundly on our new pillow-top bedding and enjoy free Rise & Dine continental breakfast in the morning. After a long day, take a swim in the heated indoor pool or unwind in the hot tub and sauna. Play billiards or video games in the game room or relax in the comfort of your hotel room equipped with high-speed internet access. Other Howard Johnson Inn amenities include free parking for large vehicles, guest laundry facilities and business facilities. Book a spacious Howard Johnson suite on your next trip to Central Arkansas!

(Non-smoking and handicapped-accessible rooms are available.) We look forward to your visit! We’re located off I-40 near the colleges and in the heart of Conway at 1090 Skyline Drive, 501-329-2961. n Junktion Flea Market You never know what you can find when looking back in time! Visit Junktion Flea Market to shop over 50 vendor’s booths. There are antiques, collectibles, jewelry, clothing, home décor and much more. You name it and they have it! Junktion Flea Market’s inventory is constantly changing — and has been for more than 20 years. Visit Junktion Flea Market at 2125 Harkrider, Ste. 34 in Conway, across from Walmart at I-40 Exit 125. Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Sat. and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday 501-336-9201. n Kicks Active Wear Be sure to visit the Kicks Active Wear store in Historic Downtown Conway for all of your Cheer, Dance & Gymnastics needs between 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mon. – Fri. and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday. Located one block east of Toad Suck Square at 1014 Oak Street in Downtown Conway. 501-327-9666 Find Kicks on Facebook or online at www.kicksdanceandactivewear.com.

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n Kobe Japanese Steakhouse You’ll feast on ‘The Feast’ at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse! It’s Kobe’s most popular dish, a luscious combination dinner featuring filet mignon, shrimp, scallops and chicken. Enjoy the exquisite dining experience of Japanese cuisine, sushi, hibachi grill and a full bar in west Conway at 2850 Prince Street, close to the Salem/Prince street roundabout. Kobe is open for lunch and dinner daily 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5-9:30 p.m. Mon-Thurs.; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5-10:30 p.m. Fri. – Sat. and open Sundays from 11 a.m.

– 2 p.m. 501-205-0623 $-$$ V/MC. n Larry’s Pizza Home of the Piping Hot Pizza Parade!

Larry’s Pizza has been serving Arkansas since 1992. You can’t beat Larry’s EVERY DAY SPECIAL --- Buy One Medium or Large Pizza…Get One 50% OFF! (See the Larry’s Pizza ad in this book for more details.) You won’t find a bigger pizza lunch buffet, dinner buffet, sensational salads, subs, and much more in Conway. Bring the whole family! Kids love the large game room at Larry’s Pizza and Larry’s

has a party room available for up to 100 people. Visit Larry’s Pizza 11a.m.

- 8:30 p.m. Tues. – Thurs., 11a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. – Sat. and open 10:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday in Downtown Conway at 1068 Markham St. 501-3293131 $-$$ V/MC. n LITTLE CAESAR’S Each day at every Little Caesars pizza location, we make our pizza dough from scratch and shred fresh block cheese (100% cheese!). Our sauce is made from farm fresh tomatoes (not concentrated tomato paste). We are proud of our quality and ability to still offer a great pizza for $5! We just introduced a new Deep Dish Pizza that is amazing ... please try it! It’s thick with crispy edges, but soft and chewy in the center; it’s an excellent deep dish pizza. Look for our new outside menu board in Conway to keep the drive thru moving faster! We really want to be the best pizza value in Conway.

Come see us at 1055 Morningside Drive in Conway or call 501.329.7300. n Pasta Grill Locally owned and operated by Wes-

ley and Suzanne Hall, Pasta Grill at 915 Front Street, brings fine Italian dining to Downtown Conway. Enjoy traditional Italian dishes like our handcrafted Lasagna, Manicotti and Shrimp Alfredo or explore one of our signature dishes with a Cajun flare like Southern Most Crawfish Pasta and delicious Shrimp & Grits with creamy garlic cheddar grits, Gulf shrimp, peppered sausage and our Cajun cream sauce. We offer a selection of hand-cut Angus steaks including center cut Filet Mignon, ribeye and NY Strip cooked to perfection.

Fish and seafood entrees include orange roughy, salmon, shrimp, scallops and crawfish all expertly prepared by our chef for you. Pasta Grill is casual, elegant dining in a warm, comfortable setting and we would be privileged to spoil you with our culinary offerings and attentive service. Lunch and dinner specials are available daily and we offer prime rib Friday and Saturday evenings. Open for lunch 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mon. – Sat. and dinner is served 5 – 9 p.m. Mon. – Thurs. and 5 - 9:30 p.m.

Fri. - Sat. Takeout available. Full menu at www.pastagrillconway.com. $-$$ 501205-8751.

n PICKLES GAP VILLAGE Stop-Eat-Shop, Family Fun! Ask for a free sample of our homemade fudge, made fresh at the Fudge Factory! Dine in our café then browse through our Candle & Gift Shop, Knife & Souvenir Shop and flea market. There’s also a play area for the kids. Open 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Mon. - Sat. and some shops are open 1 - 5 p.m. Sunday. Pickles Gap Village is two miles from I-40 on Hwy 65 N. in Conway. Call 501.327.8049 or go to www.PicklesGapVillage.com for more information. V/MC $-$$ n Something Special Flea Market & Antique Mall Don’t leave Conway without searching for hidden treasure to take home from Something Special Flea Market & Antique Mall! Come and explore a 10,000 sq. ft. mall with fantastic bargains throughout! There’s so much to choose from at Something Special; the entire family will enjoy this one-of-a-kind shopping experience.

Plenty of parking and open 7 days a week. Located near I-40 in north Conway beside Dixie Café and Wal-Mart at 1105 Fendley Drive. 501-548-0011

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n Statements If you’re looking for fun, funky décor, gifts, clothing and accessories, stop

by Statements in Downtown Conway. Owner Allison Reed can introduce you to some of the most unique items in central Arkansas from one-ofa-kind bedding to trendy handbags, uncommon gifts and the most luxurious lotions and potions you’ve ever experienced. So many cool things to see, you’ll lose track of time in Statements. Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mon. – Sat. next door to Pasta Grill beside the railroad tracks at 923 Front Street.

Just mention this and get 10% off you purchase! 501-205-1880 www.facebook.com/statementsconway.

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n Taziki’s Taziki’s uses fresh, wholesome ingredients with a dash of inspiration to create delicious Mediterranean inspired dishes. Delight your taste buds with a sizzling selection from the grill, tasty gyros, crisp salads, unique sandwiches & more. Or try one of Taziki’s Feasts and find out how satisfyingly delicious healthy can be. Drive thru and custom catering for 10-500 people is offered for your convenience. Taziki’s

serves lunch and dinner 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Mon. - Sat. and 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sunday, one mile from I-40 at 724 Oak St. 501-327-1829 www.tazikiscafe. com. Taziki’s offers a nice selection of beer and wine daily. $-$$ V/MC. n TC’s Midtown Grill Looking for a fun place where regular people hang out and have a good time? Bring your appetite for billiards, foosball, live music and delicious food to locally-owned TC’s Midtown Grill on the east side of Conway less than a half mile east of Conway Commons at 1611 East Oak St. behind OK Corral.

A place for good food, good friends and great music! Live music on Friday and Saturday nights! TC’s is open every day from 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. This is a smoking establishment, must be 21 and older. 501-205-0575 $-$$ V/MC www.tcsmidtown.com

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n TOAD SUCK DAZE Annual family festival in downtown Conway, always the first weekend in May, Toad Suck Daze draws more than 150,000 people to Conway to enjoy live entertainment and more than 40 food vendors downtown! For history and more information, contact the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce by phone at 501-327-7788, or visit www. toadsuck.org. n Toppers Pizza Order online now at www.toppers.com and we’ll deliver it to you or stop by and pick a delectable Toppers Pizza! The main intersection downtown -- under the Historic Downtown Conway arch -- at the corner of Oak & Harkrider streets is home to the best pizza and wings in central Arkansas… Toppers Pizza. Try the TOPPERSTIX – they’re ridiculously dippable and awesomely shareable. The delish TOPPERSTIX are best slathered in hedonistic amounts of real Wisconsin cheese and mouthwatering toppings. Go crazy in Conway and triple up on your favorite dipping sauces! According to proprietor Erle Hammans and Toppers’ customers, TOPPERSTIX are as great as the pizza! Open every day 10:30 a.m. – 3 a.m. at 895 Oak St. in Downtown Conway 501-3585005 $ V/MC. n Umami Sushi Lounge and Grill Fusion Proprietor Johnny Ho of Umami Sushi Lounge and

Grill Fusion just west of Conway Commons in the “I-40 Showroom Center” behind Target at 500 Amity Rd., Ste. 1 in Conway presents their signature dish of Miso Glazed Salmon, a pan seared salmon, green beans, asparagus tempura and Kin Mai steamed rice.

You’ll also love Umami’s hibachi, sushi, fusion dining entrees, and dim sum (Saturday and Sunday mornings only) and Umami’s full bar. Lunch is served 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mon. - Sat. and noon – 4 p.m. on Sun. Enjoy dinner 5 – 9:30 p.m. Mon. – Thurs., or until 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 501-358-3880 $$ V/MC. n Yours Truly Consignment, Inc. Yours Truly Consignment is an adult and teen clothing resale shop located in Downtown Conway. In operation for almost 15 years, Yours Truly is the largest consignment shop in the South! The store carries women, men’s, junior’s, and plussized clothing and accessories. Both the store and intake are open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Sat. No appointment is necessary to start consigning and the staff at intake is happy to welcome first time consignors. Yours Truly also buys excellent condition young adult and teen clothing for a higher percentage than all competitors. A trip to Yours Truly Consignment will not disappoint; 15,000 new items are tagged each month! Stop by the store at 1052 Harrison Street --a block away from the Historic Downtown Conway arch-- and find all the great deals today!

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Dining.

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t’s time to celebrate food! If you’re in Conway, you’ll love the dining options.

A wide of array of choices are available from your local flair of catfish and Conway’s “can’t miss it” cheese dip to some of the best bakeries in the South!

From family favorites serving Southern comfort food and happening diners to buffets and barbecue joints, there’s a restaurant to please everyone in Conway. You’ll find mile after delectable mile of delicious food, excellent service at a reasonable cost.

More options are online at www.goconway. com.

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n The Draft Ultimate Sports Grill The Draft Ultimate Sports Grill is the place for the ultimate burger…the Kobe Burger. Hamburger made with a Kobe-style beef that offers a buttery, rich flavor that takes the basis of many tasty burgers. The distribution and quality of marbling makes Kobe the steak-lovers Holy Grail. It’s topped with your choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard, ketchup, pickles, and onion. You’ll be tempted by the full menu of appetizers, salads, burgers, wings, sandwiches, steaks and desserts at The Draft. Owners Jeff Born & Terry Chatelain are serving lunch and dinner in and entertaining atmosphere with a full bar on the southwest side of Conway, near the University of Central Arkansas campus in Centerstone Plaza at 2235 Dave Ward Drive. The Draft is open 11a.m. – 2 a.m. Mon. – Sun. and features karaoke 10:30 p.m. every Friday night! See you at The Draft! www.thedraftconway.com 501-358-3454 $-$$ V/MC n GOLDEN CORRAL An American family-style restaurant

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Downtown Conway Dining

serving top-quality home-style breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring a large buffet including Asian, Italian and Mexican dishes and the Lighthouse Seafood Bay buffet. Offering numerous hot and cold items, a carving station, bakery and cooked-to-order steaks on the dinner buffet. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun., 814 East Oak St., East Conway, 501.327.2469. $-$$ V/MC. n Julie’s Sweet Shoppe & Bakery Baked Fresh Daily! Julie’s is dedicated to providing the highest quality, most delicious, mouthwatering cakes, pies and other baked goods that can be found anywhere in Central Arkansas. Julie’s strives to be the very best bakery and sweet shop in Conway and the surrounding areas. We love to see happy customers and our selection will satisfy any appetite! There’s something for everyone from weddings and birthdays to ball games and get togethers. Julie’s provide treats for any occasion! Visit us from 5 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mon. – Fri. and Sat. 5 a.m.

– 4 p.m. You’ll find the friendly staff of Julie’s Sweet Shoppe & Bakery just east of I-40 exit 125, at 201 Skyline Drive in Conway (Conway Towne Centre) 501-205-4301 www.juliessweetshoppe.com. n Kobe Japanese Steakhouse You’ll feast on ‘The Feast’ at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse! It’s Kobe’s most popular dish, a luscious combination dinner featuring filet mignon, shrimp,

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scallops and chicken. Enjoy the exquisite dining experience of Japanese cuisine, sushi, hibachi grill and a full bar in west Conway at 2850 Prince Street, close to the Salem/Prince street roundabout. Kobe is open for lunch and dinner daily 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5-9:30 p.m. Mon-Thurs.; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5-10:30 p.m. Fri. – Sat. and open Sundays from 11 a.m.

– 2 p.m. 501-205-0623 $-$$ V/MC. n Larry’s Pizza Home of the Piping Hot Pizza Parade!

Larry’s Pizza has been serving Arkansas since 1992. You can’t beat Larry’s EVERY DAY SPECIAL --- Buy One Medium or Large Pizza…Get One 50% OFF! (See the Larry’s Pizza ad in this book for more details.) You won’t find a bigger pizza lunch buffet, dinner buffet, sensational salads, subs, and much more in Conway. Bring the whole family! Kids love the large game room at Larry’s Pizza and Larry’s has a party room available for up to 100 people. Visit Larry’s Pizza 11a.m.

- 8:30 p.m. Tues. – Thurs., 11a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. – Sat. and open 10:45 a.m.

– 3 p.m. on Sunday in Downtown

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Conway at 1068 Markham St. 501-329-3131 $-$$ V/MC. n LITTLE CAESAR’S Each day at every Little Caesars pizza location, we make our pizza dough from scratch and shred fresh block cheese (100% cheese!). Our sauce is made from farm fresh tomatoes (not concentrated tomato paste). We are proud of our quality and ability to still offer a great pizza for $5! We just introduced a new Deep Dish Pizza that is amazing ... please try it! It’s thick with crispy edges, but soft and chewy in the center; it’s an excellent deep dish pizza. Look for our new outside menu board in Conway to keep the drive thru moving faster! We really want to be the best pizza value in Conway. Come see us at 1055 Morningside Drive in Conway or call 501.329.7300. n MIKE’S PLACE A restaurant with Deep South inspiration and traditions featuring only the highest quality shrimp, fish, and shellfish from the Gulf Shores and premium cuts of beef. Mike’s Place emulates the power to entice, enchant, and intrigue with the quality of food, service, and atmosphere that sets the standard not only in Faulkner County, but throughout the state, being recognized by the Arkansas Times as the “Best restaurant around Arkansas” since its 2005 opening, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. and Sat., Sun. 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m., 808 Front Street in downtown Conway, 501.269.6453 www.mikesplacecon-

way.com. Full bar. $$ V/MC. n Pasta Grill Locally owned and operated by Wesley and Suzanne Hall, Pasta Grill at 915 Front Street, brings fine Italian dining to Downtown Conway. Enjoy traditional Italian dishes like our handcrafted Lasagna, Manicotti and Shrimp Alfredo or explore one of our signature dishes with a Cajun flare like Southern Most Crawfish Pasta and delicious Shrimp & Grits with creamy garlic cheddar grits, Gulf shrimp, peppered sausage and our Cajun cream sauce. We offer a selection of hand-cut Angus steaks including center cut Filet Mignon, ribeye and NY Strip cooked to perfection. Fish and seafood entrees include orange roughy, salmon, shrimp, scallops and crawfish all expertly prepared by our chef for you. Pasta Grill is casual, elegant dining in a warm, comfortable setting and we would be privileged to spoil you with our culinary offerings and attentive service. Lunch and dinner specials are available daily and we offer prime rib Friday and Saturday evenings. Open for lunch 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mon. – Sat. and dinner is served 5 – 9 p.m. Mon. – Thurs. and 5 - 9:30 p.m. Fri. - Sat. Takeout available. Full menu at www.pastagrillconway.com. $-$$ 501-205-8751. n PATTICAKES Primarily a scratch bakery dedicated to serving desserts reminiscent of a visit to Grandma’s! Homemade pies, cakes, cookies, cupcakes and fudge. Decorated special occasion cakes & wedding cakes. Open 7 a.m.

- 7 p.m. Mon. - Fri., and 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat., pattiCakes is located behind Stoby’s and blocks away from the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway at 2106 Robinson Ave., www.patticakesbakery.com. n PICKLE’S GAP VILLAGE Stop-Eat-Shop, Family Fun! Ask for a free sample of our homemade fudge, made fresh at the Fudge Factory! Dine in our café then browse through our Candle & Gift Shop, Knife & Souvenir Shop and flea market. There’s also a play area for the kids. Open 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mon. - Sat. and some shops are open 1 - 5 p.m. Sunday. Pickles Gap Village is two miles from I-40 on Hwy 65 N. in Conway. Call 501.327.8049 or go to www.PicklesGapVillage.com for more information. V/MC $-$$

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n STOBY’S Skip the chains and come to a little place that feels like home. Stoby’s offers a breakfast that Esquire Magazine named among the top 59 in America and we are proud to mention that our burgers, chicken salad, desserts, sandwiches and cheese dip have all won either local or statewide awards. And BTW if you’re in the mood for Tex-Mex, our quesadillas sell like our hotcakes (and we sell a lot of hotcakes)! So skip the chains and come home to Stoby’s for a dining experience that satisfies the stomach and the soul. Open 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. Mon. Sat. blocks away from University of Central Arkansas at 805 Donaghey Ave., www.stobys.com. n Taziki’s Taziki’s uses fresh, wholesome ingredients with a dash of inspiration to create delicious Mediterranean inspired dishes. Delight your taste buds with a sizzling selection from the grill, tasty gyros, crisp salads, unique sandwiches & more. Or try one of Taziki’s Feasts and find out how satisfyingly delicious healthy can be. Drive thru and custom catering for 10-500 people is offered for your convenience. Taziki’s serves lunch and dinner 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Mon. - Sat. and 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday, one mile from I-40 at 724 Oak St. 501-327-1829 www. tazikiscafe.com. Taziki’s offers a nice selection of beer and wine daily. $-$$ V/MC. n TC’s Midtown Grill Looking for a fun place where regular people hang

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out and have a good time? Bring your appetite for billiards, foosball, live music and delicious food to locally-owned TC’s Midtown Grill on the east side of Conway less than a half mile east of Conway Commons at 1611 East Oak St. behind OK Corral. A place for good food, good friends and great music! Live music on Friday and Saturday nights! TC’s is open every day from 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. This is a smoking establishment, must be 21 and older. 501-205-0575 $-$$ V/MC www.tcsmidtown.com

in Conway and triple up on your favorite dipping sauces! According to proprietor Erle Hammans and Toppers’ customers, TOPPERSTIX are as great as the pizza! Open every day 10:30 a.m. – 3 a.m. at 895 Oak St. in Downtown Conway 501-358-5005 $ V/MC.

n TOAD SUCK DAZE Annual family festival in downtown Conway, always the first weekend in May, Toad Suck Daze draws more than 150,000 people to Conway to enjoy live entertainment and more than 40 food vendors downtown! For history and more information, contact the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce by phone at 501.327-7788, or visit www.toadsuck.org.

n Umami Sushi Lounge and Grill Fusion Proprietor Johnny Ho of Umami Sushi Lounge and Grill Fusion just west of Conway Commons in the “I-40 Showroom Center” behind Target at 500 Amity Rd., Ste. 1 in Conway presents their signature dish of Miso Glazed Salmon, a pan seared salmon, green beans, asparagus tempura and Kin Mai steamed rice.

You’ll also love Umami’s hibachi, sushi, fusion dining entrees, and dim sum (Saturday and Sunday mornings only) and Umami’s full bar. Lunch is served 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mon. - Sat. and noon – 4 p.m. on Sun. Enjoy dinner 5 – 9:30 p.m. Mon. – Thurs., or until 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 501-358-3880 $$ V/MC.

n Toppers Pizza Order online now at www.toppers.com and we’ll deliver it to you or stop by and pick a delectable Toppers Pizza! The main intersection downtown -- under the Historic Downtown Conway arch -- at the corner of Oak & Harkrider streets is home to the best pizza and wings in central Arkansas… Toppers Pizza. Try the TOPPERSTIX – they’re ridiculously dippable and awesomely shareable. The delish TOPPERSTIX are best slathered in hedonistic amounts of real Wisconsin cheese and mouthwatering toppings. Go crazy

n WHOLE HOG CAFE The Whole Hog Café prepares the same award-winning recipes that won top honors in the 2000, 2002, and 2008 Memphis In May World Barbecue Championships, including first place in the ‘Whole Hog’ category in 2002. Each day you’ll enjoy succulent pulled pork, tender beef brisket and smoked chicken and the award-winning ribs. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., and 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sun. 150 E. Oak St., in East Conway. 501.513.0600, www.wholehogconway.com.

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Shopping

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f you have a shopping itch to scratch, there is no better place to do it than in Conway, which provides the best in unique items and specialty shops as well as all the brand names you need.

When searching for that unique gift that no one else can find, the first place to head is Downtown Conway. For directions and information, go to www.downtownconway.org.

Downtown Conway provides shoppers with everything they need: the latest in fashion, clothing and accessories as well as niche products that you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else.

Conway also has those unique items that are unable to be located anywhere else. You will never know what you can find strolling through the individual stores in Conway.

Whether you are looking for the familiar or the unique, every option is covered in Conway. goconway.com

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n Branch Out Paint Bar + Boutique Contemporary fashion, clothing, jewelry, gifts, delights and oddities you love to find when you’re traveling are in great supply at Branch Out Paint Bar + Boutique! The owner of this unique boutique is the stylish mother/daughter team of Beth Yockey & Hannah Dorsey. Branch Out is your local connection for top brands like 31 Bits, Bridgewater Candles, Akola, Mur Monoreno, Kut, Bangs, Rush, and Top Shelf Jewelry. Just two miles from I-40 and half a block east of Toad Suck Square at 1116 Oak St. in Downtown Conway, Branch Out is open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tues. – Sat. and 1-5 p.m. Sunday 501-205-1280 www. branchoutconway.com. n BROOKS FINE JEWELRY The largest national slide bracelet manufacturer for over 30 years, Brooks Fine Jewelry, is located in historic downtown Conway. Family owned and operated, this personal jewelry store offers aggressive diamond pricing, handcrafted jewelry, on-site repairs and hand engraving. Get the diamond ring you’ve always wanted, within your budget, at Brooks Fine Jewelry. Visit facebook.com/brooksfinejewelry or www.BrooksFineJewelry. com to see our latest creations or stop by the store at 1304 Oak Street or call 501.327.2686. n The Furniture Consignment Place of Conway Gently used home décor from new, top manufacturers, to antiques. The Furniture Consignment Place offers unique and quality items to choose from and a great place for our consignors to showcase and sell their furniture. Our large showroom houses furniture, home decor, rugs, lamps, artwork and more. Everything is in great condition and priced

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very reasonably! We carry name brands such as Thomasville, Hooker, Ashley, Lexington, Basset, Lane, Mayo and many more. Open 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mon. – Sat. The Furniture Consignment Place is located a block north of the Historic Downtown Conway arch at 1052 Harrison Street, Ste. 7, 501-450-6380 www. consignfurnitureconway.com. n Grand on Oak A unique boutique that offers clothing, gifts and home décor, Grand on Oak has been successful in creating a fun, relaxing shopping experience in Downtown Conway. We carry a wide variety of clothing brands that offer options for any woman. Whether you want a daytime lunch ensemble or a special event dress, you’ll find what you’ve been looking for at Grand on Oak! We’re open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mon. – Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (or by appointment). Can’t make it into the store? Check out our fully stocked and fabulous website at www.grandonoak. com. We’re here to help build your fun, flirty, fashionable wardrobe at 1101 Oak Street, just a block east of Toad Suck Square, 501-499-6436. n Julie’s Sweet Shoppe & Bakery Baked Fresh Daily! Julie’s is dedicated to providing the highest quality, most delicious, mouthwatering cakes, pies and other baked goods that can be found anywhere in Central Arkansas.

Julie’s strives to be the very best bakery and sweet shop in Conway and the surrounding areas. We love to see happy customers and our selection will satisfy any appetite! There’s something for everyone from weddings and birthdays to ball games and get togethers. Julie’s provide treats for any occasion! Visit us from 5 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mon. – Fri. and Sat. 5 a.m. – 4 p.m. You’ll find the friendly staff

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of Julie’s Sweet Shoppe & Bakery just east of I-40 exit 125, at 201 Skyline Drive in Conway (Conway Towne Centre) 501-205-4301 www.juliessweetshoppe.com. n Junktion Flea Market You never know what you can find when looking back in time! Visit Junktion Flea Market to shop over 50 vendor’s booths. There are antiques, collectibles, jewelry, clothing, home décor and much more. You name it and they have it! Junktion Flea Market’s inventory is constantly changing — and has been for more than 20 years. Visit Junktion Flea Market at 2125 Harkrider, Ste. 34 in Conway, across from Walmart at I-40 Exit 125. Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Sat. and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday 501-336-9201. n Kicks Active Wear Be sure to visit the Kicks Active Wear store in Historic Downtown Conway for all of your Cheer, Dance &

Gymnastics needs between 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mon. – Fri. and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday. Located one block east of Toad Suck Square at 1014 Oak Street in Downtown Conway. 501-327-9666 Find Kicks on Facebook or online at www.kicksdanceandactivewear. com. n PICKLES GAP VILLAGE Stop-Eat-Shop, Family Fun! Ask for a free sample of our homemade fudge, made fresh at the Fudge Factory! Dine in our café then browse through our Candle & Gift Shop, Knife & Souvenir Shop and flea market. There’s also a play area for the kids. Open 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mon. - Sat. and some shops are open 1 - 5 p.m. Sunday. Pickles Gap Village is two miles from I-40 on Hwy 65 N. in Conway. Call 501.327.8049 or go to www.PicklesGapVillage.com for more information. V/MC $-$$

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n Smith Ford Smith Ford has been Conway’s hometown dealer for 98 years! Over the years they’ve earned and maintained their reputation by exceeding customers’ expectations in service and sales. Take a stroll through the great inventory of new and used cars at Smith Ford while you’re visiting. If you need an oil change, tire repair or maintenance on your vehicle while you’re here, stop by 908 E. Oak St. one block east of I-40 and Smith Ford will treat you like family! www.smithford.com 501-329-9881. n Something Special Flea Market & Antique Mall Don’t leave Conway without searching for hidden treasure to take home from Something Special Flea Market & Antique Mall! Come and explore a 10,000 sq. ft. mall with fantastic bargains throughout! There’s so much to choose from at Something Special; the entire family will enjoy this one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Plenty of parking and open 7 days a week. Located near I-40 in north Conway beside Dixie Café and Wal-Mart at 1105 Fendley Drive. 501-548-0011 n THE SPORTY RUNNER Shoes, apparel, and accessories for ladies and men including top brands Brooks, Asics, Saucony, Mizuno, Pearl, Izumi, New Balance. Specialty running and walking shoes; triathlon apparel.

Nice selection of Garmin watches. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., 1016 Van Ronkle St. in downtown Conway, 501.328.9255. n Statements If you’re looking for fun, funky décor, gifts, clothing and accessories, stop by Statements in Downtown Conway. Owner Allison Reed can introduce you to some of the most unique items in central Arkansas from one-of-a-kind bedding to trendy handbags, uncommon gifts and the most luxurious lotions and potions you’ve ever experienced. So many cool things to see, you’ll lose track of time in Statements. Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mon. – Sat. next door to Pasta Grill beside the railroad tracks at 923 Front Street. Just mention this and get 10% off you purchase! 501-205-1880 www.facebook. com/statementsconway. n Tipton Equipment & Commercial Kitchen Store If you love to escape to the kitchen,

you’ll feel right at home at Tipton Equipment & Commercial Kitchen Store in Conway. Ranging from commercial quality stainless cookware and utensils to Emile Henry gourmet quality tableware and stoneware handcrafted in France, your cookery palate will be singing! Have an appetite for more top names in your kitchen?

Sample the Mauviel copper cookware and carbon steel frying pans. Tipton has a wide array of fine cutlery by Victorinox Swiss Army and an assortment of Lodge traditional cast iron as well as enameled cookware. The prep tools by Tovolo, Chef’n, Zak Designs, Charles Viancin and Dexas are kitchen must-haves. Tipton also offers gift wrapping, bridal registry and event delivery. Open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Mon. - Sat. at 828 N. Creek Drive (off Museum Rd) and less than a mile east of I-40 in Conway, 501-764-0300 find us on Facebook or online at www.tiptonequipment.com. n TOAD SUCK DAZE Annual family festival in downtown Conway, always the first weekend in May, Toad Suck Daze draws more than 150,000 people to Conway to enjoy live entertainment and more than 40 food vendors downtown! For history and more information, contact the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce at 501.327-7788, or visit www.toadsuck.org. n Yours Truly Consignment, Inc. Yours Truly Consignment is an adult and teen clothing resale shop located in Downtown Conway. In operation for almost 15 years, Yours Truly is the largest consignment shop in the South!

The store carries women, men’s, junior’s, and plus-sized clothing and accessories. Both the store and intake are open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Sat. No appointment is necessary to start consigning and the staff at intake is happy to welcome first time consignors.

Yours Truly also buys excellent condition young adult and teen clothing for a higher percentage than all competitors. A trip to Yours Truly Consignment will not disappoint; 15,000 new items are tagged each month! Stop by the store at 1052 Harrison Street --a block away from the Historic Downtown Conway arch-- and find all the great deals today!

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uring your stay in Conway, you will want to do as much, shop as much and eat as much as you can, but always remember that while we are here to welcome and entertain you, we are also here to take care of you, and there are many resources available to do just that.

In addition to the wonderful infrastructure available in the city, including our police department, fire department and other city services, Conway can provide you with help in health care and business affairs.

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n BROOKS FINE JEWELRY The largest national slide bracelet manufacturer for over 30 years, Brooks Fine Jewelry, is located in historic downtown Conway. Family owned and operated, this personal jewelry store offers aggressive diamond pricing, handcrafted jewelry, on-site repairs and hand engraving. Get the diamond ring you’ve always wanted, within your budget, at Brooks Fine Jewelry. Visit facebook. com/brooksfinejewelry or www.BrooksFineJewelry.com to see our latest creations or stop by the store at 1304 Oak Street or call 501.327.2686. n HELTON’S WRECKER SERVICE AND AUTO REPAIR Helton’s Wrecker Service and Auto Repair professional mechanics are here to help you get back on the road! Helton’s offers 24-hour towing, road service and tire repair. With 48 years in the business, Helton’s has the experience that you need and can trust. Moving? Call Helton’s! Helton’s is a U-Haul dealer with a complete line of moving supplies. Service shop is open 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Mon.-Fri. and 8-11:30 a.m. Sat. Located at 710 South Harkrider St., in south Conway, call Helton’s at 1-800-286-7681 or 327-7681. n Howard Johnson Inn We make every effort to make your stay in Conway as comfortable as possible in the recently renovated Howard Johnson Inn. Sleep soundly on our new pillow-top bedding and enjoy free Rise & Dine continental breakfast in the morning.

After a long day, take a swim in the heated indoor pool or unwind in the hot tub and sauna. Play billiards or video games in the game room or relax in the comfort of your hotel room equipped with high-speed internet access. Other Howard Johnson Inn amenities include free parking for large vehicles, guest laundry facilities and business facilities. Book a spacious Howard Johnson suite on your next trip to Central Arkansas! (Non-smoking and handicapped-accessible rooms are available.)

We look forward to your visit! We’re located off I-40 near the colleges and in the heart of Conway at 1090 Skyline Drive, 501-329-2961. n Kicks Active Wear Be sure to visit the Kicks Active Wear store in Historic Downtown Conway for all of your Cheer, Dance & Gymnastics needs between 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mon. – Fri. and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday. Located one block east of Toad Suck Square at 1014 Oak Street in Downtown Conway. 501-327-9666 Find Kicks on Facebook or online at www.kicksdanceandactivewear.com. n Smith Ford Smith Ford has been Conway’s hometown dealer for 98 years! Over the years they’ve earned and maintained their reputation by exceeding customers’ expectations in service and sales. Take

a stroll through the great inventory of new and used cars at Smith Ford while you’re visiting. If you need an oil change, tire repair or maintenance on your vehicle while you’re here, stop by 908 E. Oak St. one block east of I-40 and Smith Ford will treat you like family! www.smithford. com 501-329-9881. n Tipton Equipment & Commercial Kitchen Store If you love to escape to the kitchen, you’ll feel right at home at Tipton Equipment & Commercial Kitchen Store in Conway. Ranging from commercial quality stainless cookware and utensils to Emile Henry gourmet quality tableware and stoneware hand-crafted in France, your cookery palate will be singing! Have an appetite for more top names in your kitchen? Sample the Mauviel copper cookware and carbon steel frying pans.

Tipton has a wide array of fine cutlery by Victorinox Swiss Army and an assortment of Lodge traditional cast iron as well as enameled cookware.

The prep tools by Tovolo, Chef’n, Zak Designs, Charles Viancin and Dexas are kitchen musthaves. Tipton also offers gift wrapping, bridal registry and event delivery. Open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Mon. - Sat. at 828 N. Creek Drive (off Museum Rd) and less than a mile east of I-40 in Conway, 501764-0300 find us on Facebook or online at www. tiptonequipment.com. goconway.com

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Beaverfork Lake 501.450.6117 Boys and Girls Club of Faulkner County 501.329.8849 Central Baptist College 501.329.6872 Conway Area Chamber of Commerce 501.327.7788 Conway Christian School 501.336.9067 Conway City Hall 501.450.6100 Conway Corporation (utilities) 501.450.6000 Conway Downtown Partnership 501.548.9950 Conway Fire Department 501.450.6147 Conway Mayor’s Office 501.450.6110 Conway Historic District 501.513.3546 Conway Parks and Recreation 501.450.6186 Conway Police Department 501.450.6129 Conway Public Schools 501.450.4800 Conway Regional Health System 501.329.3831 Conway Sports Center 501.450.6186

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Faulkner County Museum 501.329.5918 Faulkner County Sheriff 501.450.4914 Faulkner-Van Buren Regional Library 501.327.7482 First Security Bank 501.450.9800 Greenbrier City Hall 501.679.2422 Greenbrier Police Department 501.679.3105 Greenbrier Public Library 501.679.6344 Hendrix College 501.329.6811 Log Cabin Democrat (newspaper) 501.327.6621 www.thecabin.net Mayflower Fire Department 501.470.1337 Mayflower Police Department 501.470.1000 St. Joseph Catholic School 501.329.5741 United States Post Office 501.327.7619 University of Central Arkansas 501.450.5000 Vilonia Chamber of Commerce 501.796.2534 Vilonia City Hall 501.796.2534 Vilonia Fire Dept.

501.796.2534 Vilonia Police Department 501.796.8170

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