ARK ANSAS FARM TO TABLE RESTAURANTS
Farm to Table Sweet Tea Chicken from Eleven at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville.
BRYANT Arkansas Fresh Bakery Café 304 N. Reynolds Rd., Ste. 5, 501-213-0084 arkansasfresh.com The Arkansas Fresh name has long been a baked goods mainstay on menus across central Arkansas. In 2015, the bakery launched its namesake cafe featuring its fresh-baked breads and pastries, housesmoked meats, salads featuring local, seasonal produce and an all-day breakfast. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. LITTLE ROCK At The Corner 201 E. Markham St., 501-400-8458 thecornerlr.com Fresh beef ground daily on site, hand-cut fries and salads featuring local greens are just the start here. Enjoy buttermilk fried chicken from Crystal Lake Farms in Decatur, strawberries from Barnhill Orchards or farm-fresh eggs served any way you like. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Big Orange 17809 Chenal Pkwy., 501-821-1515. 207 N. University Ave., 501-379-8715 bigorangeburger.com Juicy burgers loaded with toppings from farms and artisans like Cedar Rock Acres and Kent Walker Artisan Cheese are just the beginning. A selection of salads featuring local, seasonal produce are sure to hit the spot—and don’t skip dessert! 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Boulevard Bread Company & Bistro 1417 Main St., 501-375-5100 1920 N. Grant St., 501-663-5951 9601 Baptist Health Dr., 501-217-4025 boulevardbread.com An expansion of the restaurant’s flagship location in Little Rock’s Heights neighborhood has seen this local chain achieve new heights in fine dining, from seared duck breast dishes to some of the finest charcuterie in town. Local brands like Arsaga’s and Onyx coffee line the shelves, too.
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Brave New Restaurant 2300 Cottondale Ln., 501-663-2677 bravenewrestaurant.com Before “Farm to Table” was a common phrase, there was Peter Brave and Brave New Restaurant. Chef Brave has been hand-picking peaches, heirloom tomatoes and other local produce from growers like Armstead Farms and India Blue Farm himself for decades now, resulting in a well-deserved reputation for excellence. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Cache Restaurant 425 President Clinton Ave., 501-850-0265 cachelittlerock.com With a fancy two-story restaurant in the heart of Little Rock’s River Market, Cache has carved itself a niche in the downtown dining scene. Casual lunches give way to high-end dinners featuring seasonal produce and fruits. 11 a.m.-close Mon.-Fri., 5 p.m.-close Sat. Last seating at 9:45 p.m. each evening. Café Heifer 1 World Ave., 501-907-8800 facebook.com/CafeatHeifer This wonderful café is one of downtown Little Rock’s best kept secrets. Fresh, fast and inexpensive is the order of the day, with local producers like Falling Sky Farms and Arkansas Fresh Bakery providing a tasty local flair to a tasty menu. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Capers 14502 Cantrell Rd., 501-868-7600 capersrestaurant.com Since opening in 1997, Capers has become a hot spot in Little Rock for great seafood, great wine and a stellar take-home market which provides gourmet meals to go. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Capital Bar and Grill 111 Markham St., 501-370-7013 capitalbarandgrill.com The chefs at CBG are known for their own creative takes on sausage, pate and other charcuterie, while Arkansas’ own Petit Jean meats features on one of Little Rock’s best ham-and-cheese sandwiches. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.midnight Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.
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Cheers in the Heights 2010 N. Van Buren, 501-663-5937 cheersith.com Local tomatoes from the likes of Laughing Stock Farm in Sheridan are just one of the hidden treasures you’ll find on the menu at Cheers. There’s just not a bad bite on the menu. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Ciao Baci 605 N. Beechwood St, 501-603-0238 ciaobaci.org Featuring local food like chicken from Crystal Lakes Farm in Decatur and its own creations like Baci bacon and pork belly confit, this is a tapas menu like no other in the city. 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Fri., 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Sat. Clean Eatery 10720 N. Rodney Parham Rd., 501-505-5088 cleaneaterylr.com With a menu featuring gluten-free products from Dempsey’s Bakery in Little Rock, local seasonal produce and a selection of healthy dishes there’s no doubt Clean Eatery is doing its best to promote delicious food and healthy lifestyles. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon., Thurs.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri. Copper Grill 300 E. Third St., 501-375-3333 coppergrilllr.com Like its sister restaurant Capers, Little Rock’s Copper Grill knows how to work magic with Arkansas tomatoes. Whether it’s a ham melt sandwich with arugula or a grilled chicken caprese sandwich, diners will love this elegant downtown eatery. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. The Fold 3501 Old Cantrell Rd., 501-916-9706 thefoldlr.com This botanas bar in Little Rock’s Riverdale neighborhood takes local so seriously that it’s growing herbs and peppers on site. Queso fundido, fresh tacos and a delightful selection of cocktails make The Fold an outstanding choice for fresh eating. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.midnight Fri.-Sat.
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