There’s a Mexican restaurant moving into Benton territory, but they are no strangers to the area. It’s almost time for the Cinco de Mayo celebrations, so this news is timely. Don’t assume anything as you read on, because I almost need a family tree to tell you how this is going to happen. There were […]
Nostalgic restaurant with pizza buffet, salad bar and video games coming to Benton
One restaurant closed and another is opening in its place. Pie Five Pizza opened in Benton in 2015 in a corner spot behind Academy Sports and Outdoors. While this particular spot didn’t work out for them, the owner kept their location near Bass Pro in Little Rock. And speaking of the owner, it’s the same […]
Pick or mix your brew at this new restaurant coming to Benton; Groundbreaking April 6th
There’s a new business brewing in Benton. It’s all over Texas, but it hasn’t been in Arkansas until… well it’s coming soon. Saline County empty nesters Greg and Dawn Shinn are making their dreams a reali-tea by opening a new tea bar. HTeaO offers a variety of cold brew teas that patrons can create themselves. […]
Seafood restaurant announces opening after nearly 2 years of prep
UPDATE MON MAR 02, 2023 They have finally announced… The opening date for Mighty Crab will be Monday, March 6th. It seems like it’s been forever since we first learned but hey, it’s only been a year and a half. They’ve published a menu with daily specials, lunch specials and all the dishes you’d expect […]
Whiskey flights, charcuterie and more adult fare in this handsome downtown Benton restaurant
It was June 21st, 2021 when we first started telling you about the newest restaurant in town, RŌBER Cocktails + Culinary. There’s nothing else like this in Saline County. It’s adult fare – upscale, like the subject person of Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain” should walk in any minute with his apricot scarf. And I […]
This new food truck has school spirit on the menu
I ate a Miner. Well that’s what they are calling this sandwich. I had the option to eat a Cardinal or Panther or Hornet, but this one had bacon and avocado, so… And where am I talking about? It’s a new food truck – new to downtown Benton anyway – called The Meltdown Eatery. You […]
Benton Chili’s location sued by EEOC for Sexual Harassment of Teens
Two Chili’s Grill & Bar Restaurants in Arkansas and Texas subjected female employees, including teens, to sexually hostile work environments in violation of federal law, according to the lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in Little Rock and Dallas on Monday, September 12, 2022. Brinker Arkansas, Inc., doing business as Chili’s […]
Wrecking a restaurant – the end of an era for Gino’s
It’s been common knowledge for months that the old Gino’s Sports Grill wasn’t going to reopen and has been up for sale. It hasn’t hosted customers since the end of 2021, and has had issues since the Spring of 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Demolition began today, and at this point, it sort of […]
Rock N Roll Sushi owner releases firm opening date & we have more pics of the inside
I don’t know if this will be the first time Downtown Benton has ever served sushi, but if not, it’s been a very long time. Jana Helton, the owner of this location of Rock N Roll Sushi, is excited to finally open the doors soon. Read through a tour of the restaurant first and I’ll […]
New photos and an opening date for Olive Garden in Benton
UPDATE JULY 12, 2021 It’s getting closer to opening. We have some new pictures of the upcoming Olive Garden in Benton. We also have an update on when they hope to open. Yes, keep reading. It’s a big difference between the photo of construction from March 2022. And it’s a complete 180 turnaround from having […]
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