2020 was a letdown for a lot of event planners and the ongoing Third Thursday street festival in downtown Benton was no different. But 2021 is a new season and the first date for celebrating downtown is March 18th, with title sponsor Everett Chevrolet and junior sponsor Malvern National Bank. Jennifer Donnor, President of the […]
Future Cardinals to host chili cook-off March 6th
Future Cardinal Diamond Sports announces their 3rd annual Chili Cook-off in Haskell. Board members, players and coaches will compete for prizes in this fundraiser. All proceeds will benefit the Future Cardinal Diamond Sports program. Register to compete for $25 per entry. The cook-off will be held on March 6th, in the parking lot of Harps […]
If a restaurant is open during a boil order but isn’t doing this, DON’T eat there
The entire city limits of Benton – or all Benton Utilities customers – is currently under a boil water notice, due to several issues happening Thursday. The following are requirements from the Arkansas Department of Health for restaurant operating during a boil order. We have some really great food in the area, but if you […]
Japanese restaurant sets goal date to open in Bryant
UPDATE JAN 29, 2021 We spoke to the folks at Chicot Hibachi Express in Bryant, and learned that the Health Department has been by there for a “new restaurant inspection” and they passed. Owner Henry Super said they are just setting up the payment system and getting kitchen prep done and they hope to be […]
Do we really need another chicken restaurant? The answer is “yeah probably.”
UPDATE – JAN 20, 2021 They are getting closer to opening – it’s just any second now – the newest location of Chicken King at 3411 Main Street in Bryant passed inspection by the Arkansas Department of Health on Tuesday morning, January 19th. They will definitely be open by January 29th. That’s when the wing […]
Bryant restaurant with southern cuisine expanding to meet demand
UPDATE #4 – DEC 27, 2020: When I interviewed Rob Gaston and Adam Whitefield in early November, they showed me a nearly finished restaurant and no patio, as well as a storage space in the suite next door. They talked about big plans somewhere down the road for creating a doorway on the south wall […]
Brand New Trippy Hippy Taco Truck will have a familiar taste from a former Mexican restaurant
There’s a brand new food truck serving central Arkansas, but you might recognize the taste of some of the menu items. The partners describe it as “Tex-Mex favorites with a trippy twist.” Partners Freddy Poe and Todd Cotten got the idea for this food truck out of necessity of finding work during the pandemic, and […]
Haskell Business Update: Larry’s coming, also a food truck court, and homes on the golf course
UPDATE DEC 7, 2020 It’s official – Larry’s Pizza is opening their new location in Haskell on Wednesday, December 9th. Manager Taylor Leslie says the plan is to have drive-thru service only for the first couple of weeks. You can visit their Facebook page or call them with questions or an order. PREVIOUSLY OCT 26, 2020 […]
Krikorian family sets date to debut their food truck to the public
UPDATE NOV 23, 2020 A new food truck will launch December 1st in Saline County. MySaline told you in September that the Krikorian family, who owns Dinner’s Ready and Vibrant Occasions catering companies had purchased a food truck for use at their catering events, but also available to the public. They have been working for […]
Hutchinson: Bars & others selling alcohol for on-premises must close by 11pm; even through New Year’s
In the continuing effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Arkansas Health Department has issued a directive that Arkansas businesses that are licensed to sell and allow consumption of alcohol on their premises must close by 11 p.m., Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today. The directive covers restaurants, bars, and private clubs with “on-premise” permits. […]
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