Thursday, June 30, 2016

Float Up Service at Fisherman's Wharf in Hot Springs.

Enjoying the great weather on Lake Hamilton? Want a bite to eat? Head over to the east side of the Highway 7 bridge and pull up and dock at Fisherman’s Wharf.

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Wines of the Silver Screen: Movie House Winery in Morrilton.

Travelers who take I-40 through the Arkansas River Valley may notice the large brown Arkansas Wine Trail signs. Follow the one that directs you off the interstate at Exit 107 in Morrilton, and you’ll encounter a shiny new gem created out of a former home to a silver screen. Let's check out Movie House Winery.

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Road Eats: The Big Ugly Burger and More at Bub's Burgers in Zionsville, Indiana.

Almost a classic, this Indiana mainstay's fame comes from burgers with post-cooked weights, creamy shakes and walls decorated with those who have taken the Big Ugly Challenge.

Sunday, June 26, 2016

Road Eats: The Oasis Diner in Plainfield, Indiana.

Looking for a classic? Check out this 62 year old US Highway 40 staple with its breakfasts, lunches and waitresses that still call patrons "honey." Welcome to the Oasis Diner.

Thursday, June 23, 2016

A Tour of the Delta Resort & Spa near McGehee.

In the heart of the Lower Arkansas Delta, tucked away from the highway and far from the hustle and bustle of any city, you'll find a remarkable retreat.  Come with me and explore the Delta Resort & Spa.

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Oh, Honey! - The Beehive in Danville, Indiana.

While I travel, I frequently find places that capture my interest.  This week, I've discovered The Beehive, a gorgeous eatery and market along Main Street in Danville, Indiana.  Come look inside.

Monday, June 20, 2016

Italian Spaghetti Dinners - An Arkansas Tradition.

Pasta with tomato sauce is an Italian creation celebrated Arkansas-style. Several times a year, different Catholic parishes around the state sit down to dinner for fantastic spaghetti dinners. Here's a rundown of the most famous of these Arkansas culinary celebrations.

Friday, June 17, 2016

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

15 Incredible Arkansas Swimming Holes.

Looking for a great place to dive into cool, refreshing clear water in Arkansas? With more than 600,000 acres of lakes and over 9700 miles of rivers and streams, there are so many places to enjoy an afternoon of floating, fishing and wading in The Natural State.

Check out this list of 15 incredible places to swim in The Natural State.

Thursday, June 9, 2016

The New Dave & Buster's Little Rock in 62 Instagrams (or so).

Excited about the opening of the new Dave and Buster's in Little Rock? Grav and Leif and I went in for a special preview to see what's being served, and what you can experience inside this adult playland. Come take a look.

Thursday, June 2, 2016

An Arkansas Ice Cream Primer.

Ice cream isn’t just a luxury in Arkansas’s hot, humid summertime – it’s a necessity.  From picnics to poolsides, celebrations to chilling out, creamy cool refreshment takes many forms here in The Natural State.  Here are some things you need to know.

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Murry's Restaurant, The Holy Grail of Arkansas Delta Catfish.

The roots of this Delta classic run back through two owners and several decades. Still a cash-only operation, Murry's Restaurant remains the must-visit culinary destination of the middle Delta.

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Pancho's Is A Dip Best Served Cold - A West Memphis Arkansas Classic.

If you look in the deli or cold foods section at any Walmart, Kroger or Harp's around Arkansas, chances are you're going to find a fine selection of dips for your chip that come from the great city of West Memphis. Let's take a look at cheese dip from Pancho's Mexican Restaurant.

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Lost to Time: Klappenbach Bakery in Fordyce.

Klappenbach Bakery in Fordyce was for a long time the bakery standard which most other Arkansas bakeries were judged.  It closed in September 2011.

Take a look back with this article from September 2010.

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Pie and Barbecue at Lindsey's Hospitality House in North Little Rock.

In Arkansas, pie with barbecue is just a standard, expected dessert. At Lindsey's Hospitality House in North Little Rock, it's the pairing of two beautiful creations side-by-side.


Monday, May 16, 2016

Pie Haven at Big John's Shake Shack in Marion.

Fried pies, icebox pies, baked pies, meringue pies, even pies you could never conjure in your mind. Big John's Shake Shack offers a plethora of pies in all shapes, sizes and styles in Marion, Arkansas.

Sunday, May 15, 2016

VIDEO: New Food Items at the 2016 Greek Food Fest in Little Rock.

Check out the new items you'll find at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church during the 32nd Annual Greek Food Fest in Little Rock, May 20-22nd.

Every Day, All Day, Gene's Barbecue in Brinkley.

The long-running eatery is the jumping-off point for a day in the Big Woods, a duck hunting trip or an expedition to sight the elusive Ivory Billed Woodpecker. Gene's offers sustenance and some mighty fine tips before you head out into the world beyond.

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Hugo's Off The Square, and the Burger I Couldn't Photograph.

A burger, a bar and a prohibition on using the big camera... let's just say the attitude I loved in Hugo's in Fayetteville changed when I brought my Rebel through the door.  But I still love that Blue Moon.

Monday, May 9, 2016

Walnut Pie at The Station Cafe in Bentonville.

Station Café may be known best today for being a couple doors down from the Walmart Museum. But a singular food item should earn it a spot on your hallowed pie trek agenda.

Friday, May 6, 2016

Herman's Ribhouse Endures as Fayetteville's Oldest Restaurant.

Herman’s Ribhouse… the latest restaurant in a building that rightfully claims to be the oldest continually operating restaurant in Fayetteville.  Let's look back at the checkered past of this Arkansas classic.

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Lost to Time: Little Chef in Stuttgart.

Stuttgart's most famous restaurant has been lost to time - and the state highway system.  Let's take a look back at Little Chef.

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Pickin', Grinnin' and Toe-Tappin' at the Front Porch Stage in Mt. Ida.

Love good music? Head to Mt. Ida and bring your chair with you to the Montgomery County Courthouse Lawn any Saturday between now an October to enjoy the sweet sounds from the Front Porch Stage.

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Cool Places To Stay: The Ruyard Kipling Room at the 1884 Tinkerbelle’s Wildwood in Hot Springs.

Looking for a great weekend escape? Head to Hot Springs with the one you love and hide away inside the 1884 Tinkerbelle's Wildwood, a gorgeous pink Victorian home to one of Hot Springs' best known bed and breakfasts.

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

May Festivals in Arkansas - Five Weekends of Fun.

The emergence of spring into summer brings flowers and festivals to The Natural State. This list covers some of the most important festivals of the year throughout Arkansas.

Friday, April 22, 2016

Diamond Chef is Finally Home.

Over the course of a decade, Pulaski Technical College’s largest culinary event, Diamond Chef, has been balanced between a preliminary competition at the Marriott (formerly Peabody) Hotel and a finale at the Statehouse Convention Center. These venues offered the chance for the public to see some of Arkansas’s best culinary talent on display at centrally located venues.

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Once Again, Spudnuts in Magnolia.

The potato-flour goodness of that particular breakfast treat, the Spudnut, is once again available in Magnolia. See what else is happening at the Spudnut Shop and Deli.

Monday, April 18, 2016

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner - C'est Bon a La Madeleine in Little Rock.

Take a gander at many of the grand options available at the new La Madeleine French Country Cafe, which opens Thursday on West Markham in Little Rock.

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Strawberries In Arkansas, Spring Is Really Here.

An ode to the first crop of full-on spring in The Natural State, where to pick them and where to eat them in the wonderful concoction of strawberry shortcake.

Monday, April 4, 2016

A Barbecue Guide to Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Barbecue isn’t just a slice of Arkansas cuisine – it’s part of our way of life. From the earliest recordings of barbecue camp gatherings back in 1821 in Phillips County and at Arkansas Post, we’ve been smoking our meat and sharing it for generations.

Friday, April 1, 2016

She Walked On High - Arkansas's Tightrope Walking Cook and Waitress, Elie Misham.

Elie Misham didn’t plan to become a cook. The former Little Miss Ouachita started out with much higher aspirations.

She wanted to be a tightrope walker.


Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Two Hours Within Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

When Hunter and I set out on our Spring Break tour of US Highway 71 through Arkansas, I had a destination in mind. Come join us for a photo essay of what Hunter and I encountered at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville.

Sunday, March 27, 2016

A Visit to Walton's 5 & 10 - The Walmart Museum in Bentonville.

The nation’s largest retailer, Walmart, is based in Bentonville. The museum dedicated to the ubiquitous company is a lot of fun for kids and adults alike. Let's go take a look inside.

Friday, March 25, 2016

Exploring Conservation at Hobbs State Park Conservation Area.

Arkansas's largest state park is a preserved section of land along the south shore of Beaver Lake.  Let's take a look at Hobbs State Park Conservation Area.

Thursday, March 24, 2016

The House of Webster Serves Up Delightful Condiments.

Started in 1934, this longtime Rogers standard offers jams, jellies, pickles and butters to the world along with world-class bacon, mixes and mustards.  Learn more about this home to some of Arkansas's best edibles.

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Take A Shot at the Daisy Airgun Museum in Rogers.

It's been 130 years since the first Daisy airgun was manufactured... and today, you can see models of just about every Daisy ever made at the Daisy Airgun Museum in Rogers.  Let's look inside.