The Old South Restaurant, originally opened on April 4, 1947, burned early the morning of June 6. The longstanding edifice, a pre-fabricated custom building er…
Editor's Note: Food blogger, author, historian and influencer Kat Robinson would like to introduce you to some of her favorite River Valley eateries and let yo…
How do you review a restaurant where you cook the food? That's a question I set out to answer after visiting Sisters' Savory Kitchen in Russellville a few time…
Good brisket is hard to top. Russellville's newest brick-and-mortar barbecue joint features a brisket that places in the top five in the state.
With more than 20 years of operation, folks in Van Buren know they can get fresh cuts of meats and sausages at Butcher Boys. What might not be quite so apparen…
The expansion of truck stops and adjacent locations offering Eastern cuisines has been noted in recent years, thanks to a new influx of immigrant truck drivers…
Cajun pizza? For the city of Altus, heart of Arkansas' viticultural region, it's a dish that might not seem like it belongs -- but it so very much does.
Originally opened in 1964, South Park Restaurant in Clarksville serves as a way station for truckers and motorists looking for a dependable bite to eat.
Wildflower Cafe, an adorable breakfast and lunchroom at 914 S. Arkansas Ave. in Russellville, is neat as a pin, and it may have some of the most reasonably pri…
Arkansas 22 was once a vibrant, essential link between Fort Smith and the crossover at Dardanelle on the Arkansas River. Once Interstate 40 came through in the…
Arkansas's dairy bars are a treasure, for their food, their service, and their status as culinary landmarks. For Clarksville, the dairy bar that evokes grand n…
Downtown Booneville's seen a lot of new development these past few years. Among the additions is Black Dog Meat Company, a delightful and fresh hole-in-the-wal…
You had me at fresh baked bread.
Classic dairy bars are a somewhat rare breed -- less than 100 locally owned-and-operated two-window walk-ups still exist in Arkansas. Fort Smith is blessed wit…
The country cafe is a beloved standard in smaller communities. For Pottsville, Tammy Lou's Cafe at 6330 U.S. 64 fills this need quite well, offering breakfasts…
Who'd have guessed one of Clarksville's most happening places would be tucked inside a gas station? That is indeed the case for Wrecked Canoe Bistro & Patio, w…
A barbecue restaurant has different rules from most fast food restaurants. It's an everyday operation that takes time and dedication, and it's a hurdle to many…
Want a dependable burger, fresh-cut fries and a milkshake? If you're in Russellville, you have several choices. Ever since the old Waffle House on the north si…
There's something to be said for promoting the home team. So many of our restaurants across the state bear the names of their local sports teams or references …
I love a good old-fashioned country diner -- where there's always breakfast and plate lunches and friendly servers ready to make sure your coffee cup stays ful…