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un-Arkansas. By offering port Road is a spinoff of entrees like coconut red curthe popular original North ried chicken and Hawaiian Little Rock establishment of ribeye, Fusion distinguishes the same name. The $13.99 itself as a place to get some“All-U-Can-Eat” catfish platthing a little different. ter, with fries and slaw, is a No matter where you end ridiculously good deal for up eating, the people will be some very good food. friendly. Hot Springs is kind Then there is the barbeof a cross between Saratoga cue. Arkansans take barand Radiator Springs. There becue about as seriously as is nothing fast-paced about they take their former presiit. Even with a gaggle Zedents – which, by the way, nyatta gawkers, it will still is a topic of conversation to maintain its small-town avoid in Hot Springs if you feel. It’s a pleasant place happen not to be a Bill Clinthat boasts more bathhouston fan. You might get away Hot Springs natives know that McClard’s barbecue is es built around hot springs with telling someone that “Best in Breed.” than it does movie houses. their alligator farm was a ripoff, but if you make an off comment Best in BBQ Breed is McClard’s. It has It’s clean, and it’s charming. And you have to feel respect when about Ol’ Bill, you might get punched been around about as long as the Colonial, and its barbecue is held in as high a whole town opens its doors and in the mouth. its arms to interlopers from all over But back to the barbecue. In the regard as the Colonial’s pancakes. The wildcard in the culinary equa- the world. The Racing Festival of the stock market world they refer to the best company for a certain area as tion has nothing to do with barbe- South will be a great weekend, sur“Best in Breed.” No matter what your cue, or catfish, or steak, or breakfast. rounded by great food, great hospitalresearch might tell you about some A hidden gem that people agreed to ity and great thoroughbred racing. Just remember to be patient while hot new barbecue place, stick with the reveal to Stride Magazine is Central favorite for Hot Springs natives. Their Park Fusion. Their menu is decidedly standing in line. h
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