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9535. LD daily. 400 N. Bowman Road. Full bar, Beer, All CC. $$. 501-224-0012. LD daily. CAFE 201 The hotel restaurant in the Crowne Plaza serves up a nice lunch buffet. 201 S. Shackleford Road. Beer, Wine, All CC. $$. 501-223-3000. BLD daily. CATFISH CITY AND BBQ GRILL Basic fried fish and sides, including green tomato pickles, and now with tasty ribs and sandwiches in beef, pork and sausage. 1817 S. University Ave. No alcohol, All CC. $-$$. 501-663-7224. LD Mon.-Sat. CHEERS IN THE HEIGHTS Good burgers and sandGyro Sandwich, FrieS & drink $6.65 wiches, vegetarian offerings and salads at lunch and fish oFFer expireS 08/3/11. specials, and good steaks in the evening. 2010 N. Van Buren. CHeCk Out ADDitiONAL SHOwS At gyros • hummus • tabbouleh • baba ghannouj Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 501-663-5937. LD Mon.-Sat. 1901 pizza • calzone • mediterranean salad Club Manor Drive. Maumelle. Full bar, All CC. 501-851-6200. LD daily, BR Sun. myspace.com/whitewatertavern fresh, delicious Mediterranean cuisine CORNERSTONE PUB & GRILL A sandwich, pizza and 9501 N. Rodney Parham • 227-7272 Little Rock’s Down-Home Neighborhood Bar beer joint in the heart of North Little Rock’s Argenta district. 314 Main St. NLR. Full bar, All CC. $-$$. 501-374-1782. LD Bryant: 612 Office Park • 847-5455 7th & Thayer • Little Rock • (501) 375-8400 Mon.-Sat. CRACKER BARREL Chain-style home-cooking with plenty of variety, consistency and portions. Multiple locations statewide. 3101 Springhill Drive. NLR. 945-9373. BLD. DAVE AND RAY’S DOWNTOWN DINER Breakfast buffet daily featuring biscuits and gravy, home fries, sausage and t he right wine, t he right t ime made-to-order omelets. Lunch buffet with four choices of meats and eight veggies. All-you-can-eat catfish on weekend YOUR STORE NAME HERE nights. 824 W. Capitol Ave. No alcohol. $. 501-372-8816. BL daily. ➤➤➤ Kat Robinson’s Eat Arkansas Blog is all FORKS, CORKS E’S BISTRO Despite the name, think tearoom rather than AND MORE @ arktimes.com things food. Contributing writers include bistro — there’s no wine, for one thing, and there is tea. But ARKANSAS there’s nothing tearoomy about the portions here. Try the local chefs, foodies and an assortment of hot stuff happens heaping grilled salmon BLT on a buttery croissant. 3812 JFK @ people that just love to eat out. The Eat Boulevard. NLR. No alcohol, All CC. $$. 501-771-6900. Arkansas email newsletter is delivered each FLIGHT DECK A not-your-typical daily lunch special highlights this spot, which also features inventive sandwiches, Thursday with an eclectic mix of restaurant salads and a popular burger. Central Flying Service at Adams reviews, restaurant openings, great new Field. Beer, Wine, All CC. $-$$. 501-375-3245. BL Mon.-Sat. dripripple menus and other eating and drinking news. GREEN CUISINE Daily specials and a small, solid menu of SUSHI42 coffee & Tea • Lor autatincil dolutpat. Anklnmlae lkdnm dkdoe dkoaioe. vegetarian fare. Try the crunchy quinoa salad. 985 West Sixth S U B S C R I B E The perfect foodie newsletter!. • Lske kci Lor autatincil dolutpat. Andre dunt utpat. DAILY St. No alcohol, CC. $-$$. UPDATE • Aclken eknos lciiine autatincil dolutpat. Andre dunt utpat. WEEKLY JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES Illinois-based • Lor autatincil dolutpat. Anklnmlae lkdnm dkdoe dkoaioe. ROCK CANDY TO-DO LIST SubScribe for thiS sandwich chain that doesn’t skimp on what’s between the WEEKLY EATARKANSAS DIGEST • Lor autatincil dolutpat. Anklnmlae lkdnm dkdoe dkoaioe. local newS email! • Lske kci Lor autatincil dolutpat. Andre dunt utpat. buns. 4120 E. McCain Blvd. NLR. No alcohol, All CC. $-$$. SEE WEEKLY UPDATE • Aclken eknos lciiine autatincil dolutpat. Andre dunt utpat. WHAT’S ➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤ 501-945-9500. LD daily. • Lor autatincil dolutpat. Anklnmlae lkdnm dkdoe dkoaioe. HANGIN’ ARKANSASBLOG AROUND KITCHEN EXPRESS Delicious “meat and three” restaurant AT • Lor autatincil dolutpat. Andre dunt utpat. • Lske kci Lor autatincil offering big servings of homemade soul food. Maybe Little the • Lor autatincil dolutpat. Andre dunt utpat. dolutpat. Andre dunt utpat. kitchen Rock’s best fried chicken. 4600 Asher Ave. No alcohol, All CC. • Lor autatincil dolutpat. Andre dunt utpat. store $-$$. 501-666-3500. BLD Mon.-Sat., LD Sun. • Lor autatincil dolutpat. Andre dunt utpat. LETTI’S CAKES Soups, sandwiches and salads available at this cake, pie and cupcake bakery. 3700 JFK Blvd. NLR. RIVERMARKET BAR & GRILL No alcohol, All CC. $-$$. 501-771-2837. LD (closes at 6 p.m.) | UNSUBSCRIBE | Mon.-Fri. L Sat. LYNN’S CHICAGO FOODS Outpost for Chicago specialties like Vienna hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches. Plus, other familiar fare — burgers and fried catfish, chicken nuggets and wings. 6501 Geyer Springs. No alcohol, All CC. $. 501-5682646. LD Mon.-Sat. MADDIE’S If you like your catfish breaded Cajun-style, your grits rich with garlic and cream and your oysters fried up in perfect puffs, this Cajun eatery on Rebsamen Park Road is the place for you. 1615 Rebsamen Park Road. Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 501-660-4040. LD Tue.-Sat. MR. BELL’S SOUL FOOD Rose City soul food spot owned by Leon and Loreta Bell serves typical meat-and-two options: smothered pork chops, pigs feet, yams, greens. The desserts are delectable; the dinner menu includes an all-you-can eat choice (as long as advance payment is made and no doggy bags are expected). 4506 Lynch Drive. NLR. No alcohol, All CC. $-$$. 501-945-9000. LD Sun.-Fri. (closes at 6 p.m. Sun. and 7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.). PHIL’S HAM AND TURKEY PLACE Fine hams, turkeys and other specialty meats served whole, by the pound or in sandwich form. 11121 N. Rodney Parham Road. No alcohol, All CC. $-$$. 501-225-2136. LD Mon.-Fri. L Sat. RESTAURANT 1620 Steaks, chops, a broad choice of fresh seafood and meal-sized salads are just a few of the choices on a broad menu at this popular and upscale West Little Rock bistro. It’s a romantic, candlelit room, elegant without being fussy or overly formal. 1620 Market St. Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 501-221-1620. L Mon.-Fri., D Mon.-Sat., BR Sun. SADDLE CREEK WOODFIRED GRILL Upscale chain dining in Lakewood, with a menu full of appetizers, burgers, chicken, fish and other fare. It’s the smoke-kissed steaks, however, that make it a winner — even in Little Rock’s beefheavy restaurant market. 2703 Lakewood Village. NLR. Full bar. $$-$$$. 501-812-0883. SAY MCINTOSH RESTAURANT Longtime political activist and restaurateur Robert “Say” McIntosh serves up big plates of soul food, plus burgers, barbecue and his famous sweet potato pie. 2801 W. 7th Street. No alcohol, All CC. $-$$. 501-664-6656. LD Mon.-Sat. L Sun. SIMPLY NAJIYYAH’S FISHBOAT AND MORE Good catfish and corn fritters. 2900 S. University Ave. No alcohol, All CC. $-$$. 501-562-3474. suN – THurs 10am-10pm • FrI – saT 10am-11pm SLICK’S SANDWICH SHOP & DELI Meat-and-two plate lunches in state office building. 101 E. Capitol Ave. 501-375(501) 562-1233 • 4918 BasELINE rd LITTLE rock ar 72209 3420. L Mon.-Fri. SPECTATORS GRILL AND PUB Burgers, soups, salads
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and other beer food, plus live music on weekends. 1012 W. 34th St. NLR. Full bar, All CC. $-$$. 501-791-0990. LD Mon.-Sat. SPORTS PAGE Perhaps the largest, juiciest, most flavorful burger in town. Grilled turkey and hot cheese on sourdough gets praise, too. Now with lunch specials. 414 Louisiana St. Full bar, All CC. $-$$. 501-372-9316. L Mon.-Fri. STARVING ARTIST CAFE All kinds of crepes, served as entrees or as dessert, in this cozy multidimensional eatery with art-packed walls and live demonstrations by artists during meals. The Black Forest ham sandwich is a perennial favorite with the lunch crowd. Dinner menu changes daily, good wine list. “Tales from the South” dinner and readings at on Tuesdays; live music precedes the show. 411 N. Main St. NLR. Full bar, All CC. $$. 501-372-7976. L Tue.-Sat., D Tue., Fri.-Sat. SUFFICIENT GROUNDS Great coffee, good bagels and pastries, and a limited lunch menu. 1401 W. Capitol. No alcohol, All CC. $. 501-372-1009. BL Mon.-Fri. THE TAVERN SPORTS GRILL Burgers, barbecue and more. 17815 Chenal Parkway. Full bar, All CC. $-$$. 501-8302100. LD daily. 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. $-$$. 501-758-4299. L Tue.-Sat.
ASIAN BENIHANA - THE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE Enjoy the cooking show, make sure you get a little filet with your meal, and do plenty of dunking in that fabulous ginger sauce. 2 Riverfront Place. NLR. Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 501-374-8081. L Sun.-Fri., D daily. CHI’S DIMSUM & BISTRO A huge menu spans the Chinese provinces and offers a few twists on the usual local offerings, plus there’s authentic Hong Kong dim sum available. 6 Shackleford Drive. Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 501-2217737. LD daily. 17200 Chenal Parkway. No alcohol, All CC. $$-$$$. 501-821-8000. FAR EAST ASIAN CUISINE Old favorites such as orange beef or chicken and Hunan green beans are still prepared with care at what used to be Hunan out west. 11600 Pleasant Ridge Drive. Full bar, All CC. $$. 501-219-9399. LD daily. FU LIN Quality in the made-to-order entrees is high, as is the quantity. 200 N. Bowman Road. Full bar, All CC. $$. 501-2258989. LD daily. HUNAN BALCONY The owner of New Fun Ree has combined forces with the Dragon China folks to create a formidable offering with buffet or menu items. 2817 Cantrell Road. No alcohol, All CC. $-$$. 501-666-8889. LD. 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. $$. 501-2178888. LD Mon.-Sat. KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI Though answering the need for more hibachis in Little Rock, Kobe stands taller in its sushi offerings than at the grill. 11401 Financial Centre Parkway. Full bar, All CC. $$-$$$. 501-2255999. L Mon.-Sat. D daily. PANDA GARDEN Large buffet including Chinese favorites, a full on-demand sushi bar, a cold seafood bar, pie case, salad bar and dessert bar. 2604 S. Shackleford Road. Beer, Wine, All CC. $-$$. 501-224-8100. LD daily. 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. $$. 501-280-9423. LD daily. SUPER KING BUFFET Large buffet with sushi and a Mongolian grill. 4000 Springhill Plaza Court. NLR. Beer, Wine, All CC. $-$$. 501-945-4802. LD daily. VAN LANG CUISINE Terrific Vietnamese cuisine, particularly the way the pork dishes and the assortment of rolls are presented. Great prices, too. Massive menu, but it’s userfriendly for locals with full English descriptions and numbers for easy ordering. 3600 S. University Ave. No alcohol, All CC. $-$$. 501-570-7700. LD daily.
BARBECUE CAPITOL SMOKEHOUSE AND GRILL Beef, pork, sausage and chicken, all smoked to melting tenderness and doused with a choice of sauces. The crusty but tender backribs star. Side dishes are top quality. 915 W. Capitol Ave. No alcohol, All CC. $-$$. 501-372-4227. BL Mon.-Fri. CROSS EYED PIG BBQ COMPANY Traditional barbecue favorites smoked well such as pork ribs, beef brisket and smoked chicken. Miss Mary’s famous potato salad is full of bacon and other goodness. Smoked items such as ham and turkeys available seasonally. 1701 Rebsamen Park Road. Full bar, All CC. $-$$. 501-265-0000. L Mon.-Sat., D Tue.-Fri. 6015 Chenonceau Blvd. Beer, Wine, All CC. $-$$. 501-227-7427. LD daily. FATBOY’S KILLER BAR-B-Q This Landmark neighborhood strip center restaurant in the far southern reaches of Pulaski County features tender ribs and pork by a contest pitmaster. Skip the regular sauce and risk the hot variety, it’s far better. 3405 Atwood Road. No alcohol, All CC. $$. 501-888-4998. LD Tue.-Sat. HB’S BAR B.Q. Great slabs of meat with fiery barbecue sauce, but ribs are served on Tuesday only. Other days, try the tasty pork sandwich on an onion roll. 6010 Lancaster. No alcohol, No CC. $-$$. 501-565-1930. L Mon.-Fri.