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➥ Don’t forget to get your tickets for the SIMI WINE DINNER scheduled for 6:30 p.m. June 11 at COPPER GRILL. The dinner features Susan Lueker, the director of winemaking for Simi Winery and a native Arkansan, who will tell the story of the celebrated 135-year-old winery. She’s teamed up with Copper Grill chef Jacquelyn Gooding-Peske to pair Simi Winery wines with a delicious four-course dinner. Tickets are $65 and can be purchased by calling 501-375-3333. ➥ The next night on June 12, head over to FOSTER’S BAR on the second floor of The Rep for SCHLAFLY BEER NIGHT from 5:30-7 p.m. before The Rep’s production of “The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged)”. The event, sponsored by the Times, will feature music by Finger Food with Steve Davison and Mickey Rigby. Buy tickets by calling 501-378-0405 or online at tickets.therep.org. ➥ CANTRELL GALLERY will host a new exhibit of photography by Paul Caldwell, “The Places in Arkansas That Keep Calling Me Back” from June 27 through Aug. 14. There will be a preview party where you can meet the artist from 6-8 p.m. June 27. The public is invited to attend and admission is free. ➥ Members of THE GOOD EARTH GARDEN CENTER’S loyalty program have the opportunity to redeem their Dirt Dollars now through June 15. Dirt Dollars can be used for up to 50 percent of a purchase. For more information on how to earn and spend Dirt Dollars, visit www.thegoodearthgarden.com. ➥ THE PROMENADE AT CHENAL recently announced that construction has begun for a 24,000 square-foot HOMEGOODS store at the West Little Rock shopping center. The new store will be located on one of the shopping center’s outparcels just across from McDonald’s. HomeGoods, which also has stores in Hot Springs and Rogers, is a one-stop shopping destination that showcases an ever-changing assortment of high-quality, unique home fashions and finest home basics from around the world. The store is scheduled to open in fall 2014. ➥ On display at PARK PLAZA MALL is “AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: LIFE PORTRAITS,” the only complete collection of American presidential oil portraits by one artist, Chas Fagan. Accompanying the portraits are biographical sketches and photographs contributed by the White House Historical Association that capture each president’s time in the White House, as well as historic front pages of newspapers announcing presidential election results. 38
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ANATOLIA RESTAURANT Middle of the road Mediterranean fare. 315 N. Bowman Road. No alcohol, CC. $-$$. 501-219-9090. L Tue.-Sun., D Tue.-Sat. CREGEEN’S IRISH PUB Irish-themed pub with a large selection of on-tap and bottled British beers and ales, an Irish inspired menu and lots of nooks and crannies to meet in. Specialties include fish ‘n’ chips and Guinness beef stew. Live music on weekends and $5 cover on Saturdays, special brunch on Sunday. 301 Main St. NLR. Full bar, All CC. $$. 501-376-7468. LD daily. ISTANBUL MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT This Turkish eatery offers decent kebabs and great starters. The red pepper hummus is a winner. So are Cigar Pastries. Possibly the best Turkish coffee in Central Arkansas. 11525 Cantrell Road. No alcohol, All CC. $$-$$$. 501-223-9332. LD daily. LAYLA’S GYROS AND PIZZERIA Delicious Mediterranean fare — gyros, falafel, shawarma, kabobs, hummus and babaganush — that has a devoted following. All meat is slaughtered according to Islamic dietary law. 9501 N Rodney Parham Road. No alcohol, All CC. $-$$. 501-227-7272. LD daily (close 5 p.m. on Sun.). L E O ’ S G R E E K C A S T L E Wonderful Mediterranean food — gyro sandwiches or platters, falafel and tabouleh — plus dependable hamburgers, ham sandwiches, steak platters and BLTs. Breakfast offerings are expanded with gyro meat, pitas and triple berry pancakes. 2925 Kavanaugh Blvd. No alcohol, CC. $-$$. 501-666-7414. BLD Mon.-Sat., BL Sun. (close
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at 4 p.m.). LITTLE GREEK Fast casual chain with excellent Greek food. 11525 Cantrell Road. Beer, All CC. $$. LD daily. NEXT BISTRO & BAR Mediterranean food and drinks. 2611 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, All CC. 501-663-6398. D Tue.-Thu., Sat.
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CAFE PREGO Dependable entrees of pasta, pork, seafood, steak and the like, plus great sauces, fresh mixed greens and delicious dressings, crisp-crunchy-cold gazpacho and tempting desserts in a comfy bistro setting. Little Rock standard for two decades. 5510 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 501-663-5355. LD Mon.- Fri, D Sat. CIAO ITALIAN RESTAURANT Don’t forget about this casual yet elegant bistro tucked into a downtown storefront. The fine pasta and seafood dishes, ambiance and overall charm combine to make it a relaxing, enjoyable, affordable choice. 405 W. Seventh St. Full bar, All CC. $$. 501-372-0238. L Mon.-Fri., D Thu.-Sat. GRADY’S PIZZA AND SUBS Pizza features a pleasing blend of cheeses rather than straight mozzarella. The grinder is a classic, the chef’s salad huge and tasty. 6801 W. 12th St., Suite C. Beer, Wine, All CC. $-$$. 501-663-1918. LD daily. IRIANA’S PIZZA Unbelievably generous handtossed New York style pizza with unmatched zest. Good salads, too; grinders are great, particularly the Italian sausage. 201 E. Markham St. Beer, Wine, All CC. $-$$. 501-374-3656. LD Mon.-Sat. ZAFFINO’S BY NORI A high-quality Italian dining experience. Pastas, entrees (don’t miss the veal marsala) and salads are all outstanding.
2001 E. Kiehl Ave. NLR. Beer, Wine, All CC. 501-834-7530. D Tue.-Sat.
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COTIJA’S A branch off the famed La Hacienda family tree downtown, with a massive menu of tasty lunch and dinner specials, the familiar white cheese dip and sweet red and fieryhot green salsas, and friendly service. 406 S. Louisiana St. Full bar, All CC. $$. 501-244-0733. L Mon.-Fri. FONDA MEXICAN CUISINE Authentic Mex. The guisado (Mexican stew) is excellent. 400 N. Bowman Road. Full bar, CC. $$-$$$. 501-3134120. LD Tue.-Sun. LA REGIONAL A full-service grocery store catering to SWLR’s Latino community, it’s the small grill tucked away in the back corner that should excite lovers of adventurous cuisine. The menu offers a whirlwind trip through Latin America, with delicacies from all across the Spanish-speaking world (try the El Salvadorian papusas, they’re great). Bring your Spanish/ English dictionary. 7414 Baseline Road. No alcohol, All CC. $-$$. 501-565-4440. BLD daily. LOS TORITOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT Mexican fare in East End. 1022 Angel Court. No alcohol, All CC. $-$$. 501-261-7823. LD daily. RIVERIA MAYA Tasty, cheap Mexican food. Try the Enchiladas con Chorizo. 801 Fair Park Blvd. Full bar, All CC. $-$$. 663-4800. LD daily. TAQUERIA KARINA AND CAFE A real Mexican neighborhood cantina. Freshly baked pan dulce, Mexican-bottled Cokes, first-rate guacamole, inexpensive tacos, burritos, quesadillas and a broad selection of Mexican-style seafood. 5309 W. 65th St. Beer, No CC. $. 501-562-3951. BLD daily.
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