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Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 17:52:30
Denis is back in town
Denis Seyer, the veteran French chef who moved to St. Croix a year ago, leaving his son to run Gypsy's Grill, is back in town for a visit and the word we hear is that he'll be at the stove at Gypsy's through July 6.
The burger tax
The Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau is now keeping an up-to-date list of restaurants and other food sellers that are delinquent in paying the 2-cent sales tax on restaurant gross recipts, often called the hamburger tax. Here's the list for those of you who like to know if your taxes are reaching the intended recipient. Some of these amounts may have been paid by now and some establishments may dispute the figures, released yesterday at a meeting of the Little Rock Advertising and Promotion Commission.The pickles have landed
After reading about Kool-Aid flavored pickles -- popular in Mississippi Delta country -- in the New York Times, I asked if they unearthly-hued cukes had migrated to Arkansas yet. Comes a report from a reader:
"I saw them at the Exxon in Brinkley (the one with the Chester Fried Chicken place and the good catfish) on the south side of the I-40 exit."
Cookin the Books
The Main Library downtown currently has a small exhibit on southern cooking. It contains books, memorabilia, and various items from around the state.
The exhibit is only in one display case, so don't go out of your way, but if you're at the River Market for lunch, by all means stop in and take a peek.
They have also set up a nice selection of books focusing on southern cooking available for check out next to the display. Check out a book and learn somethin!
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 - 21:53:48
Peanut abuse!
Many Arkies have rolled through Mississippi and Alabama on their way to the Redneck Riviera or some other point southeast. Have others wondered what the heck is up with the fascination of boiled peanuts? They're at every roadside stand, convenience store and truck stop along every thoroughfare. Have other wonderers actually taken the absolutely gross plunge and put those nasty things in their mouths? We just did. Double yuck. Why treat a perfectly respectable peanut so poorly? Thoughts? Any defenders? Anyone dare to suggest a boiled peanut is better than a salted-in-the-shell ballpark variety? Or a home-parched delight?Sideways through Arkansas
A national wine website pays a visit to Arkansas wine country, a tour that includes, somewhat to our surprise, a kind mention of Mount Bethel's near-legendary "Big Daddy" tawny port.
Note the alcohol content.
Best Pizza?
An article on what makes a pizza good (or not) was on MSN today.
It got me to thinking about pizza shops in Little Rock. The central Arkansas area has great selection of locally owned Pizza shops -- U.S. Pizza, Larry's, Iriana's, O.W. Pizza, Damgoode pies, Pizza D'action, and the list goes on.
We don't even have a consensus in our household as to who makes the best pizza in town.
Personally- I prefer Vino's-
I'm a big fan of New York style pizza. Hand-tossed crust, loads of toppings, and big, foldable slices are where its at for me.
What's your opinion on the subject?
USA Today discovers Arkansas
Hungry for some Buffalo?
World Steak Cook Off Winners
Do-wop
Feeling Saucey?
Little-known Riverfest treat
The food stamp challenge
Sad news at the River Market
60 minutes
Riverfest 2007- Whatcha eatin this year?
In review: Capitol Bistro
Samantha 2 Burritos!
Taste of the Rock
On the north side
The King's cake
Vegan, schmegan
Let's go get some sammiches!
Farmers Market relocates
Take it away
Lets' talk Southwest Little Rock
R.I.P. Sir Loin's
My Big Fat Greek Gyro
Think you know how to Que?
Fresh Market -- wow
Berry, berry good
Jeet yet?
No love letter
Desperately seeking arepas
Q & A
Fish Friday
Grandma's in the can
It's that time of year again
Tis the season
Speaking of red velvet cake...
Get you some
Open refrigerator
Burgers and boudin
Arkansas, let's eat!
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