An Arkansas Classic: Cotham's Mercantile in Scott.

UPDATE: Cotham's Mercantile burned the morning of May 30th, 2017 - a loss to Arkansas's culinary landscape. The restaurant's sister eatery, Cotham's in the City, continues to serve an almost identical menu.

Cotham’s Mercantile in Scott traces its history back to 1917.  Built over the bank of a bayou off the Arkansas River, it started life as a general mercantile store for the town of Scott.  And in 1984, its owners created an Arkansas icon.  The longtime general store, former military commissary and criminal lock-up is a must-stop for food travelers.

Burger joint of the week: Cotham's Mercantile.

UPDATE: Cotham's Mercantile burned May 30, 2017. You can still get a hubcap burger at Cotham's in the City in Little Rock.

It’s been half a year since I started posting these burger joint recommendations, and you’ve probably wondered one thing: why haven’t I covered the most famous burger in Arkansas?

Well, frankly… I was out trying all these new burgers....