Arkansas Traveler
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This is the place to share your tips and reviews of the unique restaurants, hotels, B&Bs, hiking trails, entertainment venues, etc., that you have encountered while traveling around Arkansas. To submit your Arkansas Traveler review (in 150 words or less) about your unique encounter with all things cool in Arkansas, e-mail Tasha@ TaylorLawFirm.com. 8
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The Pantry, 11401 Rodney Parham, Little Rock, AR 72212. Lunch 11am-4pm,
Dinner 4pm-midnight. Happy Hour M-F 4-6 and 10-till close. www.littlerockpantry.com. If you are looking to be “in the know” on the foodie scene in Little Rock, try out The Pantry. While it claims to serve primarily German/Eastern European fare, the menu is quite diverse. Perhaps a more apt description is Continental European with American Standards. The appetizers vary from spicy buffalo fried shrimp, to a briny black olive spread, to a charcuterie board with house smoked sausages, cheese and pate which is great for nibbling. The dinners are well-portioned plates of bratwurst and potatoes, two kinds of schnitzel, and other “stick-to-your ribs” entrees. The Pantry also is fully equipped to serve any manner of adult beverage need, be it wine by the glass, a decent pint, or a twist on your normal cocktail. Whether you are looking for a tasty lunch with a client, a leisurely dinner a deux, or a happy hour with friends, you’ll find it in The Pantry. — Mandy Thomas is a partner at Meadors Law Firm, PLLC. Her practice areas include civil litigation, bankruptcy, and estate planning. You can contact Mandy at mandy@meadorslawfirm.com.
Kenda Drive-In Theater, Marshall, Arkansas, www.kendadrivein.com Being a member of the Baby Boom Generation is not a prerequisite to enjoying an authentic drive-in movie experience in Arkansas. Take a step back in time for your next movie-going adventure by heading to the Kenda Drive-In Theater in Marshall, Arkansas (100 miles north of Little Rock on Highway 65). The Kenda features first run films at deep discounts (only $4 for adults and $2 for kids). Forget those old-school speakers that hang from the windows—instead, tune in to the Kenda radio station and recline your bucket seat to enjoy your movie with your own surround sound. No kids on cell phones will interrupt your movie experience here. Heaters are provided in the winter time to keep you warm, too. When you visit the Kenda, be sure you heed their advice: “Come early and hungry.” Not only is their food great, but it’s an incredible value. If the drive-in experience doesn’t convince you that you have traveled back in time, their food prices will. A large drink and large popcorn with butter will only set you back $4.25 (with tax)! Want some milk duds? That will be 75¢. In addition to the regular movie fare, the Kenda also offers BBQ sandwiches, double cheeseburgers, Frito pies, BBQ nachos, cotton candy, and more! On my last trip to the Kenda, we paid less than $20 for 2 adult tickets, 2 burgers, 1 large popcorn, nachos, 2 drinks, and 2 packages of candy (we didn’t go early, but we definitely went hungry!). Even with gas money spent on the trek, that was a bargain and more fun than any traditional theater experience east of Hollywood! Click here to follow the Kenda Drive-In on Facebook. — Tasha C. Taylor is a Shareholder and Managing Attorney at Taylor & Taylor Law Firm, P.A., located at 124 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1805, in Little Rock, Arkansas 72201. You can reach Tasha by email at Tasha@ TaylorLawFirm.com or by phone at (501) 246-8004.