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■ UPDATE VEGGIE DELI This little restaurant specializes in South Indian street food (chat), exclusively vegetarian. The prices are low — the most expensive menu item is $6 — so we ordered four items. Rather than being served all at once, they were served as they were made, which allowed us to give full attention to each unique dish. First up was the ragdo samosa ($3.50), which is not your usual samosa. It’s served split open and topped with chutney, purple onions, yogurt and sev (a small, crunchy noodle). It’s delicious, mildly sweet, and follows with a smokiness in the throat. It’s seasoned with a multitude of spices, like garam masala, coriander, ginger and red chili powder. Served in a classic red and white paper food tray, it had real street food appeal. Second dish up was the chat papadi ($3.50). The presentation may have you thinking nachos, but the flavors quickly erase that comparison. It’s both sweet and savory, crispy wafers garnished with potatoes, chickpeas, purple onions and cilantro, and topped off with cool yogurt. Don’t be afraid to ditch the fork and use your fingers. The third item, the masala pappadum, didn’t appear on the menu, but was recommended and prepared for us by the cook. The crisp pappadum is sprinkled with salt, pepper, purple onions, tomato and jalapeno. The fourth and final dish of our inaugural Veggi Deli visit was the dosa sambhar ($6), a long, crepelike wrap with a hearty serving of stewed potato, eggplant, carrots, chilis and spices served with sides of chutney. We weren’t quite sure how to eat it, so we asked our friendly server. Break it off with your fingers (or a fork, if you’re fancy), dip, and eat, she advised, and so we did with gusto. She jokingly asked if we enjoyed our Indian “footlong.” The Veggi Deli serves South Indian comfort food, and the vegetarianism is not an afterthought; it’s built in. Go with friends, order a variety of the affordable dishes and share them. Located inside Asian Groceries, 9112 Rodney Parham Rd., Suite 102, 501-221-9977. No alcohol. $. LD Tue.-Sun. and other beer food, plus live music on weekends. 1012 W. 34th St. NLR. Full bar, All CC. $-$$. 501-791-0990. SPORTS PAGE Perhaps the largest, juiciest, most flavorful burger in town. Grilled turkey and hot cheese on sourdough gets praise, too. Now with lunch specials. 414 Louisiana St. Full bar, All CC. $-$$. 501-372-9316. L Mon.-Fri. VICTORIAN GARDEN We’ve found the fare quite tasty and somewhat daring and different with its healthy, balanced entrees and crepes. 4801 North Hills Blvd. NLR. $-$$. 501-758-4299. L Tue.-Sat. WHITE WATER TAVERN Excellent, cheap pub food from Little Rock native Nick Castleberry, who’s spent the last 15 years in Seattle earning raves for his affordable, approachable food. With vegetarian options. 2500 W. 7th. Full bar, All CC. $-$$. 501-375-8400. D Tue., Thu., Fri. L Fri.
ASIAN BENIHANA - THE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE Enjoy the cooking show, make sure you get a little filet with your meal, and do plenty of dunking in that fabulous ginger sauce. 2 Riverfront Place. NLR. Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 501-374-8081. L Sun.-Fri., D daily. FU LIN Quality in the made-to-order entrees is high, as is the quantity. 200 N. Bowman Road. Full bar, All CC. $$. 501-225-8989. LD daily. IGIBON JAPANESE FOOD HOUSE It’s a complex place, where the food is almost always good and the ambiance and service never fail to please. The Bento box with tempura shrimp and California rolls and other delights stand out. 11121 N. Rodney Parham Road. Beer, Wine, All CC. $$. 501-217-8888. LD Mon.-Sat. PEI WEI Sort of a miniature P.F. Chang’s, but a lot of fun and plenty good with all the Chang favorites we like, such as the crisp honey shrimp, dan dan noodles and pad thai. 205 N. University Ave. Beer, Wine, All CC. $$. 501-2809423. LD daily. VAN LANG CUISINE Terrific Vietnamese cuisine, particularly the way the pork dishes and the assortment of rolls are
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The William J. Clinton Presidential Center
Celebrates Black History Month Feb. 19
Feb. 24
Congressional Gold Medal Exhibit Opening Program*
“1861” A Black History Month Performance by the students of Parkview Arts and Sciences*
11 a.m. Tours to follow program Great Hall
Join President Clinton and members of the Little Rock Nine as they celebrate the opening of this new exhibit
Feb. 21
Free Admission Day 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Free admission and free accoustiguide audio tours
7 p.m. Great Hall
Additional one-hour programs: Feb. 24 – 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 7 p.m. Feb. 25 – 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.
Feb. 25
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame’s Distinguished Laureate Series* 6 p.m. Great Hall
*Reservations required.
“The War on HIV: Who’s Winning” featuring Dr. James Hildreth
Call 501-748-0425 or e-mail operationslr@clintonfoundation.org to make your reservations.
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