During September, the Saline County Library is accepting non-perishable food items during Food for Fines – canned goods, bags of rice and beans and packages of pasta. Drop off items at either the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library located at 1800 Smithers in Benton or the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant during regular library hours. […]
2nd Annual Bryant’s Buzzin’ BBQ Bash is Sept 23-24
2nd Annual Bryant’s Buzzin’ BBQ Bash September 23 – September 24 Sep 23 at 8 AM to Sep 24 at 4 PM The Center at Bishop Park 6401 Boone Rd, Bryant, Arkansas 72022 This year, we are proud to host Bryant’s Buzzin’ BBQ Bash at our annual Bryant Fall Fest event! This is a The Kansas […]
New Restaurant Takes Mo’ Betta’s Spot, Serves Healthy AND Serves Homeless on Sundays
This really maybe should be two posts but I’m attempting to put it all here. There is a company that has been making healthy meals for local residents for many months now from a home kitchen. They have grown and have now taken over the building at 16925 Interstate 30 in Benton (that’s where Mo’ Betta […]
Food Trucks in Bryant Wednesday Night September 21
Rock City Eats is bringing the Food Trucks to Saline County again! Look for plenty to choose from on the evening of Wednesday, September 21st, 2016. Dinner time is 5 – 8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Bryant, 508 N Reynolds Rd, Bryant, Arkansas 72022 Vendors participating will be: Fork in the Road, […]
Newest Big Red Store Opens on South Street in Benton
We talked about this in February and now… The newest Big Red Store is open in Saline County. It’s on South Street and Interstate 30 in Benton at the 116 exit. Congrats to the owners on a new store. This is a locally-owned company, guys! #shoplocal! Remember, you can also get your Salt Bowl tickets and t-shirts […]
What happened to Bang Bang BBQ?
What happened to Bang Bang BBQ? Posted by Tim on June 13, 2016 at 6:30pm There was a food trailer set up across from Kum N Go in Benton and even had a screened in area built on to it. I never saw it open. Now it is gone and the entrance to the parking […]
Pie Five Pizza in Benton Opens Friday but Here’s Your Sneak Preview
I got a sneak preview of Pie Five Pizza today, but their first official day in business is Friday, October 30th, 2015. MySaline told you in August about Pie Five and that it was coming soon to Benton’s new shopping center Hurricane Creek Village (also TCBY is coming). Not long after, we saw a sign go up in the […]
Shelli Cooks: Blueberry Cheddar Pizza with Yogurt Crust
I visited some friends over the weekend and they taught me how to make pepperoni pizza at home, using yogurt and flour for the dough. I wanted to try and replicate his recipe, however, it was late in the day and my immediate goal was to eat, not to shop for groceries. The ingredients I […]
Businesses Shuffling Around on Military in Benton – Webb’s, KFC & CVS
Somebody just reminded me that I took pictures this weekend of the cute Victorian building that houses Webb’s House of Flowers being dismantled by Doyle Webb himself and family. I regret that I only did a “drive-by shooting” to get these pics. I’d have like to say hello to folks and get a comment on […]
Chef at Bruno’s to Open Eatery in Old Ed & Kay’s Location
It’s been about a year since Kay Diemer decided to take off at lunch and stay gone. She closed the doors to the decades-old restaurant in Benton, famous for their legendary mile-high pies. Locals gained a little bit of closure after learning it was a family-motivated decision. But what would happen to the old building […]