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Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 09:38:36
More Than Pub Grub.
I've been watching with interest for the opening of Khalil's Pub and Grill, the eatery going into the spot left vacant by the closing of the venerable Julie's last year. After all, with a name like Khalil's, no telling what sort of food they offer.
Well, it's an eclectic mix, that's for sure. Menu options range from pub grub (Beer Battered Fish & Chips for $7.75) to German (Saurbraten for $12.85 or Bierocks for $5.95), Tex Mex (Baja Chicken Salad, Chicken Nachos, Quesadillas), Cajun (Shrimp Po'Boys and Crab Cakes), and Greek-esque (Gada Eata Chicken Pita). I'll share what I chose, on the jump.
Just For Fun: Birthday Food.
The plethora of food-related offers in my inbox this morning ahead of my annual natal anniversary along with recent conversations with friends led me to wonder if anyone's interested in finding out what bountiful birthday offerings are out there for food lovers. I find myself innundated with offers of free food, such as a shake from Arby's, a scoop of ice cream from Baskin Robbins, a Nutter-Butter sundae from Logan's Steakhouse (location just opened in Conway), a free sandwich from Schlotzky's, all sorts of stuff. And heck, my birthday's still half a week away.
I know these chains offer these nibblings to get you into their store and onto their customer lists. But what about our own local places? Do our eateries and such take similar actions to bring customers in the door? Should they? Personally, I think I'd prefer something of that sort than some chain (that may or may not require employees to wear "flair") which sends badly tuned singers to your table to belt out a rendition of a birthday ditty. Here's a chance to talk about it, just for fun.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 14:10:04
One Day, One Community.
Lilly's DimSum Then Some is stepping out again for yet another good cause. On Monday the 12th, the popular West Little Rock eatery will donate 15% of the day's profits to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. LLS is helps raise money to find a cure for blood related cancers and to provide a better quality of life for blood cancer patients and... their families. So go eat some fantastic food and help the fight against blood cancer. More information at the restaurant website.
Monday, September 28, 2009 - 08:12:07
Trying To Bowl You Over.
I have tried really hard to like Genghis Grill. I mean, if you look at the concept, it seems pretty neat… you can have a bowl of just about anything you like for a flat rate -- as much as will fit into the bowl. There’s a large variety of meats, sauces, vegetables, starches… a whole lot of variety there.
So I’ve tried… but so far, I’m just not that thrilled. First couple of times we tried to go, we were turned off by a 40 minute wait. The place was packed, I’ll give you that. We finally snuck in with friends on an early afternoon to give it a shot.
More on the jump.
Friday, September 25, 2009 - 07:50:25
Weekend O' Food.
Plenty of food-related action going down in Central Arkansas this weekend.
Today and tomorrow it's WorldFest at the Clinton Presidential Center. Food from around the world, performers from just about everywhere, exhibits, you name it. Use it as an excuse to head downtown and walk to your favorite River Market Eatery. For more information, contact us at (501) 244-5483.
Tomorrow is party time in Hillcrest, with the annual Hillcrest Harvestfest. Pancake breakfast in the morning, chili cookoff in the afternoon, food vendors out all day. Free live music and more -- corner of Spruce and Walnut. Check out the website.
How about a fish fry so convenient you don't even have to get out of the car? The 26th Annual Fish Fry Benefitting Camp Aldersgate runs 4-7pm tomorrow and will feature fish & all the fixings', a country store & bake sale, a children's carnival and live music. Free shuttle will run from Baptist Hospital -- and if you really don't have time to enjoy the carnival, you can pick up a fish dinner at the Drive-Thru at Kanis and Aldersgate. $15 adults, $10 seniors and kids, (501) 225-1444 for more information.
And tomorrow night, Wildwood Park for the Arts will be transformed into an Italian village for the Wildwood Wine and Food Festival. Grape stomping, hor d'ouerves and samplings of more than 160 wines for $75. There's still time to buy your tickets online.
So, what's going on in your neck of the woods?
Toe Tappin' & Tasty.
Head over to Wildwood Park for the Arts for an evening of food and music. It's time for Boots, Bar-B-Q, Beer & Bluegrass, a special event being put on by the Arkansas Chamber Singers. Dine on Whole Hog Cafe's World Champion BBQ and listen to old-time string band bluegrass music by Little Rock's own Downtown Divas and Trainwreck. Special guest Micky Rigby will be joining in on mandolin. A separate Diamond Bear Beer cash bar will be available. Tickets are $40.00 per person and may be purchased online or by calling (501) 377-1121.
Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 07:59:46
Toasting Fall.
A week... a whole week to wait until the premiere wine tasting event of the fall... heck, the whole year. The Heart Association's Festival of Wines is October 1st at Dickey-Stephens Ballpark. The popular event pairs cuisine from dozens of area restaurants with more than 600 different wines to sample. There’s also a fantastic silent auction with all sorts of great art, rare wines and decadent gifts to consider. This year’s event will cover the entire concourse at the park. The event is October 1st from 6 to 9 p.m.; tickets are $60. For tickets, call (501) 379-1198. For more information, check out the website.
Whine and dine
Wine and Dine.
Bright Little Bistro.
Cheesy
The Cheese Car Cometh.
Nice Guy.
Nuevo Mexican.
Take-Home Change.
In A Pickle.
Fair Fare.
I Smell Smoke.
Pea-paring For Winter.
Eat For A Week.
Ketchup Is Not A Vegetable.
Bread-tastic.
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