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Owner sweet on second career

10 Red Mango

18 Burges

New kid on the block serving up delicious parfaits

An investment in tradition

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12 Sushi Cafe

19 Calvary Baptist Church

Celebrates 125 years of floral expertise

Growing needs prompt expansion

Artfully prepared entrees are just the beginning

30 Neighborhood Real Estate

Encouraging collaboration and creating a more soothing treatment atmosphere

50 Target Midtown Anchor serves as key to revitalization efforts

Highly desired areas steeped in history

51 New At The Zoo

Pets are in good hands

The little jewel box in the Heights

21 The Full Moon

36 Our Schools

52 Parks

14 Sissy’s Log Cabin

Dazzling, delightful neighborhood shop

Education is a top priority

Area loaded with bright green spaces

22 Oyster Bar

40 Local Banking

54 Shopping

Celebrates 35 years

Community involvement important to neighborhood banks

From art to fashion to design, the areaº offers it all

Shoes, clothing and advice to get you moving

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44 St. Vincent

64 Dining

16 Cheers

Ethnic fare adds diversity to neighborhood offerings

Hospital moving forward with innovation, technological advances

Great food, friendly service and diverse menus

Neighborhood restaurant where everybody knows your name

24 Grocery Paradise

46 War Memorial Stadium

Local grocers and national chains have residents covered

A makeover for the seasoned stadium

13 Dauphine

Three generations of fine jewelry

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48 Uams Cancer Center

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July 29, 1931 Forest Park’s swimming pool was a city block long and half as wide. It was filled by artesian wells and had dressing rooms and a checkroom. Known as one of the finest municipal swimming pools in the south, it was located near what is today the Heights Theater Building. In the fall of 1939, the pool was filled in, the site leveled, and the ground was used for residential construction.

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ulaski Heights got off to a slow

start. After 11 years of promises of a streetcar line from downtown Little Rock to the town of Pulaski Heights, the desire of Yankee lawyers and developers H.F. Auten and Edgar E. Moss, both from St. Johns, Mich., was finally realized Thanksgiving Day 1903. With the electric streetcar running up Prospect Avenue (now Kavanaugh Boulevard), a mainstay of transportation at the time, the fledgling town of Pulaski Heights, with less than a dozen families, was given new life.

Through advertisements, developers began touting the advantages of the area’s natural beauty, including pure air and beautiful scenery, augmented by manmade amenities such as water, sewer and electric lights. In

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order to attract even more residents, Little Rock streetcar company built Forest Park, a 160-acre amusement park that included a theater, dance pavilion, roller coaster, merrygo-round, bowling alley, roller-skating rink and refreshment stands, at today’s Kavanaugh and University intersection.

The eventual success of the area may have sprung from Pulaski Heights’ ability to attract homebuyers of many economic levels.

In what would become the Hillcrest and the Heights, tree-shaded streets are frequently lined with houses of similar age and architectural style—often Colonial or English Revival and Craftsman—but of varying sizes. In both the Heights and Hillcrest, apartment buildings, neighbor-

hood stores, churches and schools were also welcomed.

Pulaski Heights was short lived and with the promise of a fire station, the little town voted to become Little Rock’s Ninth Ward in 1916. Eventually the Heights and Hillcrest became two distinct but much-sought-after neighborhoods in which to live. Soon after the arrival of the streetcar in Pulaski Heights, the area proved a success—and its draw continues today.

Continuing the tradition Unlike some older neighborhoods in the 1970s, the Heights experienced a boom and again attracted local developers such as Pete Hornibrook who infused a new commercial energy into the area. It was during this time

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While Hornibrook and others were busy, local teenagers like LouAnn Wright (she never left the area) and her friends were busy playing softball, shopping at the Hillcrest Variety Store or Rhea Drug before stopping in at Dipper Dan’s for an ice cream cone.

In the Heights, Bard’s and Browning’s, both restaurants, were local haunts for both adults and teenagers. Alex Golden, who grew up in the Heights and returned as a banker, fondly remembers hanging out at Browning’s with friends. Recently, when the Mexican restaurant closed down, the outpouring of emotion on a local blog speaks of its—as well as the area’s—popularity.

Then there were Saturday matinees and first dates at the Heights Theater.

While some kids grew up and left the area, a number never left. To this day, Janet Jones still lives in the Prospect Park home her parents moved into when she was just a youngster.

The area continues to enjoy favored status, attracting new blood because of its walkability, nearby parks, local restaurants and shops. There’s a healthy and welcome blend of singles, young couples (whose kids are busy making their own memories), professionals, artist types, entrepreneurs and more. And despite the slowing economy, a new generation of entrepreneurs, such as the owners of Red Mango, Go! Running and River City Tea, Coffee and Cream, are pinning their dreams on the area. While others such as Sushi Café, Allied Bank and Sissy’s Log Cabin are expanding their operations.

Some say Hillcrest and the Heights are among the only real neighborhoods left in the area. Whether true or not, the area offers residents a small town feel in a big town setting.

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The ingredients are all natural and gluten-free says owner Douglas Tyler, who recently opened the shop at 5621 Kavanaugh Blvd.

Red Mango specializes in healthy smoothies, frozen yogurt and parfaits.

The ingredients—such as berries,

Red Mango A tasty alternative to fast food bananas, granolas and nuts are fresh, not canned or freeze-dried—and the store’s concoctions often have fewer calories than other frozen yogurts and ice creams.

After several years in Florida, Tyler decided it was time to return to Arkansas to be closer to his family. So, he, along with his mother Linda Tyler—District 45 State Representative—decided to open Red Mango, a trendy franchise found in larger cities around the country.

“I tried it while I was in California and it was great,” Tyler says. He believes “yogurt is evolving” and what Little Rock residents want, is a healthy, fresh option.

“Our offerings are a great alternative to fast food,” he says.

Since opening in May, “The response has been great,” he says. The White Peach Yogurt is proving popular with the Heights’ crowd. So is his personal favorite, the Mixed Berry Parfait, with its delicious layers of ripe strawberries, juicy blueberries, yogurt and crunchy granola.

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Robert Tju displays artfully prepared entrees at Sushi Cafe in the Heights

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ven after the regular lunch

crowd cleared out, and the Razorbacks’ first kickoff of the season was minutes away, the Heights’ Sushi Café had few empty seats for people stopping by for a mid-afternoon snack.

Rita Richardson and Kelsie Holmes took a seat near the sushi bar filled with fresh mango, tuna, salmon, yellowtail and roe.

Richardson says she absolutely loves the Sushi SMALL RESTAURANT IS A BIG HIT Café as she waits for her sea bass lunch and green dragon rolls. In addition to handmade sushi, the restaurant offers a number of non-sushi items such as Kobe meats, seafood and lots more.

“It’s the best in town, and they have such a good sushi menu,” says Richardson who lives in nearby Hillcrest. Her friend, Kelsie Holmes of west Little Rock, quickly

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“We were so excited when we heard they were expanding,” Richardson says. For co-owner Robert Tju that’s good news.

Tju and Lulu Chi, already a well-known Little Rock restaurateur, opened the café at the corner of Kavanaugh and North Grant about three years ago. The small spot was a hit from the start.

“It’s never been slow,” Tju says. Right from the restaurant’s opening, the place was packed at lunch and dinner, and as their crowds continued to grow even larger, Tju says, “We watched carefully and decided we needed a bigger space.”

So most of September he worked on expanding the restaurant into the space next door. It will double the dining capacity to 65 seats, as well as offer heated or cooled year-round patio dining and a larger bar. He hopes the work is completed by the end of October.

In the meantime, Tju doesn’t mind if hungry people leave his restaurant for nearby spots like Fantastic China, Boulevard Bread, ZaZa’s or Café Prego. The more eateries there are along the boulevard, the more likely diners will see the Heights as the dining destination it is, he says.

“It’s never been slow ... We watched carefully and decided we needed a bigger space.”

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Terri Hornbeck and Keith James

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s the Dauphine storefront on Kavanaugh Boulevard began emptying out in August, local residents began worrying about the future of one of the Heights’ most well-known, creative mainstays.

“I’m not retiring. I’m not even slowing down,”says Dauphine’s proprietor and interior designer Keith James, who has been a presence on Kavanaugh for more than 36 years. Instead, James says he is minimizing the retail end of his business so he can dedicate his full attention to design, which often takes him around the country and beyond.

A new home for Dauphine James, who is known for his traditional designs with a bit of whimsical flare, has been featured in magazines such as Architectural Digest, Veranda and Elle Décor.

“We’ve streamlined our focus, but we will continue to offer a full array of interior design services,” he says. James along with his “valuable and talented” assistant Terri Hornbeck moved around the corner to a new location at 5910 “R” St. in late August. The new space is just around the corner from their former Kavanaugh digs and just a few steps away from Fantastic China.

“It’s smaller, but it fits our needs perfectly,” says Hornbeck about their “R” Street spot.

They are not, however, leaving all their products behind. They will continue to carry James’ “favorite lines” at the new location, including Baudelaire and Provence soaps, Michael Aram and Rigaud candles and Sferra, Matouk and Home Treasures linens, as well as Elias frames.

“We have taken the very best with us,” James says. “The new store is our little jewel box.”

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Three generations of jewelers: Sissy Jones with her son Bill and grandson William.

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ith the Jones family

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gathered together, the decision to move to the Heights now rested on a single text message.

“There had been a lot of yeses, noes, maybes,” says Sissy’s Log Cabin President Bill Jones. It was time, however, to make a decision.

Bill Jones recalls telling his mother, Sissy Jones, as he placed his cell phone in the middle cabin is filled with late afternoon shoppers, and the store’s of the table, that their decision to open a Little Rock store 15 employees are hopping. Sissy Jones stands in the middle rested with her—all you have to do is hit the send button, of the sales floor, smiles and says, “I don’t know what took he said. Basically the short message was to let Rolex—who us so long. We love the Heights.” had approached them about selling their watches in Little She says the reception has been great, and “People thank Rock— know they were opening a second location in the us for being here.” capital city.

Or she could delete the message, and Rolex would look for another distributor.

When other jewelry stores are closing, unable to compete with big-box and Internet competition, Sissy’s Log The company’s founder and Cabin is flourishing and even in the process of opening a third store in Hot Springs. Their first store opened CEO Sissy Jones remembers in Pine Bluff in 1970 in a small log cabin that Sissy Jones describes as “leaning a little.” saying before hitting send, “Oh Instead of trying to compete with promotional grade, or lower end jewelry lines, Sissy’s Log Cabin has what the heck!” remained true to its mission of providing quality pieces, from lines such as Rolex, Steven Lagos, Siera and The story is now Jones family Mikimoto and by employing award-winning designers like Master Jeweler Christo Kiffer. lore. Today, the Heights’ only log

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or Gary Taylor running is a passion, so much so he’s run in a few marathons like those held in New York, Boston, Washington D.C. and his hometown of London—that’s England, for all you Yanks. However, his love goes beyond running and extends to swimming and biking, and he’s now sharing that enthusiasm with Little Rock athletes from his newly opened store appropriately named Go! Running at 1819 N. Grant St. in the Heights.

“I’ve been running since I was 14. … It’s a part of my life,” says Taylor, now a lean and fit 47. In addition, his four employees are experienced runners too. Not only can they offer the best advice about shoes, clothing and accessories, but they understand the challenges of the sport whether training for a triathlon or just contemplating the possibilities.

“Before starting, set a goal,”Taylor says.

Whether you’re planning to run a marathon or just wanting to get into better shape, a goal gives a runner a focus and a real reason to get up off the couch. However, he cautions, “Don’t get too wrapped up in the goal.” Instead, break the larger goal into smaller, more achievable steps. For instance, if the goal is to run a marathon, start out running a short distance, followed by a short walk and then repeat the process. It won’t be long before you’re running for a longer period of time, and the walks become shorter and shorter. In other words, “don’t expect to be a runner the first day,” he says.

Running is easy when a person is younger, but for an older runner, “It’s important to understand the process” and start with good habits such as proper foot landing and cadence, while striving to achieve the right posture and alignment while leaning from the ankles.

The shoes are equally important. “First and foremost, a shoe must suit your foot,” he says. A number of foot factors impact the type of shoe a person might select, including foot type, usage and feel.

Taylor can help with the first two by looking at a foot and determining whether it has a high arch, short toes and the shape of the Achilles heel and accordingly, the best shoe for use—but the feel is personal and must be determined by the wearer.

It’s important that a shoe feels good. A bad shoe can be an excuse not to run.

For experienced runners, Taylor suggests bringing in their old shoes when buying new ones; it can help an expert do a better job of matching the to the runner.

“You’re never too old to start running … you might find it becomes a real positive lifestyle change.”

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Chris and Samantha Tanner

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efore buying Cheers in the Heights, Chris Tanner earned a degree in aviation and subsequently qualified to fly multi-engine planes. Flying, however, isn’t cheap, so Tanner and his wife Samantha started catering local events, and that eventually led the two to consider bidding on a little neighborhood restaurant tucked away on North Van Buren Street.

selection of wines, and in the meantime, they continued to expand their catering business.

“We have awesome employees (some stayed on board after the management change),” she says about the 30 full- and part-time cooks, wait staff and greeters they have on staff. While Samantha describes herself as dishwasher, money-manager, fry cook, and table-setter when needed, she says

Cheers in the Heights “We thought it had a lot of potential,” Samantha says. They became the official owners of Cheers in the Heights—which before was essentially a burger and beer joint—on New Year’s Eve almost 10 years ago. It was a Friday night, Chris remembers, and the couple worked like crazy over the weekend improving the place and revamping the menu for their Monday grand opening.

“We changed the menu to include choice steaks and seafood like scallops and shrimp … grill items,” he says. “Even now, we don’t have a huge menu.”Samantha describes the menu “as very focused.”

With the reopening, they also broadened the

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Chris is the real genius behind the menu.

“He’s the one who creates new dishes,” she says. In fact, Sunday is her favorite night of the week because that’s when Chris gets creative in the kitchen at home. “He’s a very talented chef.”

Not only do they work in the Heights, but they live close enough for Samantha to ride a golf cart to work in the summer.

“It’s a great place to raise kids,” she says.

These days, it’s not unusual to find their daughter Charley getting a little help with her homework from the waitresses, and before leaving for college, their son Blaine stayed busy washing dishes, bussing tables and seating customers.

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hile Charlotte John is busy talking about plans for the Heights Merchants Association’s upcoming third Thursday Happy Hour in the Heights, a local steps into John’s real estate office on Kavanaugh Boulevard, asking if he can take one of John’s maps with him. The map he requested was designed by John, and copies are handed out to trolley riders during Happy Hour.

“At least once a week, people stop by and ask for a map,” John says, sounding more pleased with the request than annoyed by the brief interruption. In fact, John is all about promoting the Heights shopping district. She has spearheaded the design of a map noting each of the district’s businesses “There are about 120 businesses,” she says. John is the owner of the Charlotte John Co. Armed with that knowledge and the desire to bring shoppers to the “heart of the city,” John is working to organize her business neighbors into a cohesive force.

“I knew Shop and Sip, the monthly event held in Hillcrest on the first Thursday of every month, was a big hit,” So she was enthused about talking with businesses up and down Kavanaugh about trying to organize a similar event to bring the Heights business district together. The first Happy Hour in the Heights was held in January with 18 businesses to participating.

Heather Smith, the co-owner of Eggshells, is currently serving as the Heights Merchants Association president. Smith says that despite the cold start in January and a hotter-than-usual summer, “The numbers continue to grow.” In August, 48 businesses stayed open late while several hundred people strolled up and down the boulevard.

Smith sees the Happy Hour as a social gathering and a way for merchants to say, “We appreciate your loyalty. It’s like every third Thursday is customer appreciation day.”

The Heights Merchants Association members are not content with just having a Happy Hour once a month, they plan to have other events to bring merchants and neighborhood residents together. “Chili Fights in the Heights” slated for Saturday, Oct. 16. is an example of one such event.

While the merchants association has only met a handful of times and has yet to write its bylaws, Smith says, “We want to heighten the sense of community in the Heights and distinguish ourselves as a destination.”

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Jeff Voyles

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five years ago that he would one day run a family restaurant, he probably would have thought you were crazy. Voyles left an 18-year career as an investment broker to take the helm of Burge’s Hickory Smoked Turkeys and Hams just over a year ago.

“Jack Burge was a client of mine Burge’s famous Turkey Salad Sandwich The ”Lite Catch”—catfish and pickle relish and I had been sending his hams and turkeys to all my clients for years,” Voyles says. “It is located in Lewisville, Arkansas) will ship out over 20,000 came up in conversation about three or four years ago. He packages – stuffed with smoked hams and turkeys – during asked if I’d be interested in buying this place from him. My a seven week period. first response was, ‘I can’t do that. I can’t walk away from Although Burge’s has remained successful under his owneran 18-year brokerage career, can I?’” ship, Voyles is quick to credit his staff and loyal customers.

But walk away he did and Voyles has found the food service “Our success is due to a combination of long-time dedicated

An investment in tradition business to be a fulfilling one. The menu didn’t change much with the ownership and Voyles’s philosophy has always been, “stick with the basics.”

“The menu is probably one of the largest menus in town in terms of what you can choose from - fish, barbecue, burgers, sandwiches. My goal was not to come in and change the menu, but to keep what’s working well. If it’s not broke, don’t fix it,” he says.

The restaurant is gearing up for its busiest time of year: the holidays. Aside from the normal restaurant crowd, Voyles and the crew at both Burge’s locations (the original

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employees at the Heights restaurant – the average tenure is approximately 12 years, with some as long as 30 years – and the continued patronage of loyal customers, many who eat here four and five times a week. We know most of our customers on a first name basis, and know what they are likely going to order as they come in the door.”

“Jack Burge has been a great source of support and advice through the transition,” he says. “He still cares deeply about the legacy of this business. Perhaps the greatest compliment he has given me is that I’m running this ‘just like his daddy did.’ ”

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ith a little planning, patience and prayer, Calvary Baptist Church in the Heights will see the completion of its new sanctuary this spring.

“We’ve been busy and that’s a good thing,” says Pastor Ed Simpson, who has headed the 800-member church for about 15 years.

“We had come to the point where the old sanctuary was no longer meeting the church’s needs, and we determined it was the right time to build a new worship center,” Simpson says.

The second phase of a three-part improvement plan—construction of the worship center— includes a 600-seat sanctuary, hospitality center, bride and groom rooms, as well as a choir room and three additional multi-use rooms. The multipurpose rooms can be used for social or educational events.

This phase also includes a facelift for their education and office complex building.

Before starting construction on the $4.8 million worship center, the church completed phase one of their 15-year expansion plan, which included a $2.5 million renovation of their children’s and youth’s centers inside the church’s south campus.

Calvary Baptist has been an important part of the Heights community for more than 70 years, and was started as a Baptist mission.

“We’re excited about the future, and what this improvement means to our ministry and the city,” Simpson says.

The new worship center is expected to open in the spring of 2011.

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Dr. Joan Nafe

W

hile many believe Hillcrest Animal

Clinic is home to their friendly, lovable neighborhood vet, there’s more than meets the eye. Owner and veterinarian Larry Nafe is known throughout Arkansas and beyond as the serious go-to guy when an animal’s life hangs in the balance.

Nafe graduated summa cum laude at the University of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine, followed by an internship

his work. But Nafe hasn’t done it alone, his wife and four other vets work at the clinic.

“He’s very talented,” says his wife, Joan Nafe. What she doesn’t mention is that she’s a very good vet in her own right. She’s also a top graduate of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine and has completed a Small Animal Medicine and Surgery internship at the same Animal Medical Center as Larry. It was there that they met.

Neighborhood pets in good hands at The Animal Medical Center in New York in 1977. While there, he completed a residency in Internal Medicine and Neurology. Then he accepted a job as assistant professor at Louisiana State University’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences.

Needless to say, he’s had a distinguished career, and today he is the only board-certified internist and neurologist in the state. He’s been named Veterinarian of the Year by the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association, and both the Arkansas Times and the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette have recognized

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Since opening in 1983, Hillcrest Animal Clinic has continued to expand. In addition to a growing staff of about 20 employees, the Nafes have added some not-so-usual-when-treating-animals equipment such as a CAT Scan (can also be used on canines), endoscope and ultrasound.

This equipment allows Larry to perform surgeries, such as neurosurgery and spinal cord repairs, Joan says. Of course, they do loads of first checkups on puppies and kittens, as well as yearly vaccinations and exams, dental care, bathing and boarding.

Becky Campbell and Linda Balch

An oasis for all things bright and beautiful W

himsical dragonflies, corrugated metal fish, shiny tin peace signs and brightly colored vases are only a few of the things one can see through the front window of Hillcrest’s Full Moon.

And from the first peek inside, it’s obvious that owners Becky Campbell and Linda Balch work hard to keep their customers happy. From pottery and rugs to aprons and jewelry and everything in between, The Full Moon has become one of the neighborhood’s go-to gift stores. The Full Moon’s bridal registry has grown by leaps and bounds over the last 27 years. “It’s one of our more popular services,” Balch says.

Campbell says since buying the store eight years ago, “We’ve really tried to keep our pieces unique, and recently, we’ve added several new handmade lines,” such as Weathered Wonders’ birdhouses, Me2U glass dishes, jewelry by Rebecca McNerney Designs and McCartys Pottery.

The Full Moon has become one of the neighborhood’s go-to gift stores.

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S

ay “The Oyster Bar” in

central Arkansas and most people think, well, oysters on the half shell served by the half dozen or if really hungry, a dozen snuggling up to a wedge of lemon on a plate—perhaps fried or stuffed into a Po-boy. Of course, there are other seafood choices on the menu, as well as dishes with a Cajun flair like shrimp gumbo, Creole, etouffee or Cat-touffee and red beans and rice. Then there’s ham-and-cheese, down-home deep fried catfish and ice box pie. At this Stifft Station hot spot, family friendly takes on a whole new meaning.

“We’re right in the middle of a great neighborhood with lots of families that we absolutely love.

We get to know and take care of the people who live here and in turn they support us,” says owner Virginia Boyd.

As The Oyster Bar moves into its 35th year, Boyd and her employees describe the operation as that of “a close family…like a home away from home.”

Boyd bought the then nineyear-old restaurant in 1984. She was only 32 years old. Before The Oyster Bar, she was a social worker with a master’s degree who thought the restauratnt would be a good investment and welcome career change. Not entirely without

The Oyster Bar turns 35 experience—Boyd’s parents were in the food business—she caught on quickly.

“I’m like a jack-of-all-trades,” she says about a job that demands her to be a problem-solver, social worker and cheerleader for her 19 employees, as well as cheif party planner for the restaurant’s successful catering side of the business.

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Hector Parodi

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t’s well after dark and Leo’s is full-to burstin’.

The sign on the door says the tiny Hillcrest eatery closes at 8 p.m., but the diners don’t seem in a hurry even as the hour nears 9. From time to time, an older gentleman or woman, gets up from a spot at the table nearest the kitchen and takes an order, refills a glass, cuts a big piece of chocolate cake, or rings up a bill.

Leo’s has been around for more than 100 years, under one name or another, like Phil’s Snack Bar— one of many facts the regulars may not know. For instance, it’s Leo’s Greek Castle, not just Leo’s, and Hector Parodi owns it, not a man named Leo. He isn’t from Greece either, but hails from Argentina near Buenos Aires, although his family is Italian.

With the help of Hector’s uncle, he and his wife Alicia immigrated to the United States, landing in California.

He landed a job with Jacuzzi, maker of whirlpools and hot tubs. Within a year, the couple bought a home near Oakland, CA. It is his work for Jacuzzi that brought him to Little Rock.

After moving to Little Rock for Jacuzzi, Hector also worked for a credit union and started a night shift in Casa Bonita’s kitchen. Eventually, he went to work for the restaurant chain full time and later took a job managing the Western Sizzlin on Rodney Parham. It wasn’t long before Arkansas felt like home.

About 18 years ago, he retired from the restaurant and managed to hang around the house for about two months before deciding retirement wasn’t for him.

In short order, he ran across an old abandoned restaurant in Hillcrest called Leo’s. “It was dubbed a Greek castle, but there wasn’t a moat,” Hector jokes.

It wasn’t long before the restaurant was back up and running. The regulars returned, and a whole new generation discovered their ethnic flavor.

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Fresh produce, a great selection of meats and friendly service abound at Hestand’s in the Heights.

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Hestand’s

Everyone knows Hestands in the Heights offers some of the finest meats in the area —always top grade of choice prime, never select beef—but the Heights family-owned grocer also offers homemade cakes, iced brownies, cinnamon rolls and pies.

From culinary to down--home delights The baked goods come from York Family Catering in Russellville and include some unusual and tasty offerings like lemonade and CocaCola cake, lemon meringue and custard pies.

“They do an excellent job,” says Hestand’s owner Rodney Getchell.

In addition to tasty desserts, the grocery store at 5915 R St. continues to offer a wide selection of deli goods for a quick plate lunch or an entire meal.

Hestand’s is all about keeping their produce department stocked with the freshest, often Arkansas grown, veggies and fruits. Quality is the number-one concern, says Getchell.

On top of meeting customers’ everyday needs, Hestand’s carries a wide selection of gourmet items, and if they don’t have it, Getchell says, “We’ll be happy to order it.”

Hestand’s in the Heights offers in-store charge accounts and will even deliver groceries right to your door.

Silvek’s

Maybe it’s the aroma or the sight of the hand-twisted, braided or rolled loaves with delicious-sounding names like ciabatta, pagnotta or sourdough, or possibly it’s the rich creamy promise of the beautifully decorated tarts or the richness of a generous slice of

Decadent desserts can be found at Silvek’s located inside the Heights Kroger.

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A colorful array of vegetables awaits you at Terry’s Finer Foods.

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dark chocolate cake—or perhaps it’s the cookies, cream puffs or cannolis, but whatever it is, Silvek’s European Bakery continues to please its loyal Heights customer base —as well as the rest of Little Rock—with a tempting selection of breads, cakes and pastries.

Silvek’s European Bakery is located inside the Kroger at 1900 N. Polk St.

Terry’s Finer Foods

While Terry’s Finer Foods has undergone some big changes in the past few years including a new owner and the addition of a restaurant, much of what customers have come to expect from the grocery store at 5018 Kavanaugh Blvd. remains the same.

For instance, Terry’s still offers custombutchered meat, fresh seafood and produce, much of which is bought locally.

Then there’s their heavenly line—with an emphasis on all things French— of imported products. But their offerings extend far beyond the epicurean, and a customer can find all the fixings needed for chili or purple hull peas.

Like the former owner, Lex Golden is carrying on the tradition of carry-out and customer charge accounts. But he’s made one major change, which is to add an on-site French-themed eatery, aptly named, Terry’s The Restaurant. With all the quality and care Terry’s is known for, its menu includes prime rib, duck confit or breast, salmon and much more. It has quickly become a popular local gathering spot and now serves lunch, too.

The Heights’ Kroger

Also known as the home of Silvek’s European Bakery, the Heights’ Kroger is the neighborhood’s only supermarket. A few years ago, Kroger moved from its much smaller store to its new, larger location at 1900 N. Polk.

The grocery store offers a full lineup of fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as a complete selection of meats, seafood, a floral department and pharmacy.

Kroger in Hillcrest

An institution in Hillcrest, the Kroger supermarket at 614 Beechwood St. reopened October 8 much to the delight of neighborhood residents after undergoing an extensive remodeling.

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Handmade truffle

Lisa Coleman

Yarnell’s Ice Cream

T

hese days, Lisa Coleman makes a

walking cane look sexy.

But that hasn’t always been the case.

A couple of years ago, she was in a car accident that nearly cost her her life. She survived, but couldn’t walk or work the nursing job at Arkansas Children’s Hospital she dearly loved. Determined, Coleman started the long process of rebuilding her life and body, and it was on one of her walks—she had recently traded her walker for a cane—that she happened upon River City Gift Company—Coffee, Tea & Chocolate at 2715 Kavanaugh Blvd.

Coffee, tea and ice cream The River City space is now also home to The Freckled Frog, a store with a wide array of Arkansas-made clothing, jewelry, colorful accessories and baby clothes.

“It looked like a really great place,” Coleman says she remembers thinking as she sat outside contemplating the purchase of the business.

As luck would have it, the former owners were ready to sell, and Coleman took over the operation Sept. 1, renaming it River City

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Tea, Coffee and Cream. In addition to the selection of gift baskets, coffees, teas and the fudge made in the shop’s kitchen, Coleman is bringing back the scrumptious selection of handmade truffles. She describes the tiny candies as “little works of art.”

These days, Coleman is opening the store a little earlier and offering muffins, granola, bagels, fruit, coffee and tea to the morning crowd, followed by a light fare at noon, and for the after-school crowd, there’s Yarnell’s Ice Cream.

She says her goal is to create a local haunt with plenty of hot coffee and free Internet access where people feel welcome.

F

or nearly 125 years, Tipton Hurst has wowed its customers. It started in 1886 with David Tipton overseeing the greenhouse that produced locally grown roses, carnations and orchids for fresh arrangements and corsages done on the florist side of the business under the guidance of Joe Hurst. They also shipped orchid blooms around the country.

Over the years, Tipton Hurst has become known as the city’s premiere florist, as well as the state’s largest floral operation. Even-

Howard Hurst

Three generations of floral expertise tually, Joe Hurst’s son, Joe Hurst Jr., bought out the Tipton family in 1950.

About 25 years ago, Hurst Jr. turned over the business to his son Howard. “My dad did a good job and I’m trying to follow his example. The markets have continually changed and the business has had to change and adapt. If we hadn’t, the business would have died on the vine,” says Hurst.

Long before taking over the Heights’

florist, Hurst paid his dues. In a way, one could say he literally grew up in the business.

As a preschooler he took an interest and spent his time sweeping and watering plants, then as he became older, he “cut in flowers” which means removing unwanted leaves and the bottom part of the stem for designers. He worked his way through delivery, too.

“I liked doing it,” Hurst now says about his after-school and weekend job. He also

knew from an early age that he wanted to run the business one day but not until he graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1980 with a degree in business administration.

“I didn’t know nearly as much as I thought I did,” Hurst says about the early days of his leadership, first as general manager at 22, followed by assuming the company’s top title four years later.

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An updated Heights home

Neighborhood Real Estate S

ince the first homes were built in the Heights and Hillcrest, the neighborhoods

have long been favorites of Little Rock’s politicians, artists, merchants, designers, architects and couples looking for a safe community to rear their children. We talked to a few local real estate experts to get their take on why these neighborhoods remain so popular.

Pete Hornibrook, ceo, and Robin Miller, Residential Sales Vice President of Coldwell Banker RPm When Rector Phillips Morse (now Coldwell Banker RPM) closed its downtown operation and opened an office in the Heights, Robin Miller remembers reading a story about the company’s move. As she tells it,

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“A local paper asked, ‘What do they know that other people don’t know?’”

The Heights was already an established neighborhood in “way out west” Little Rock, says Pete Hornibrook, who was instrumental in the mid-1970s move.

“I thought to myself, this would be a great place to develop and grow our business,” he says.

It wasn’t long before others were moving in, and, Hornibrook says, “This area was the place to be. …

Even today, it still has that neighborhood feel. It’s the kind of place where you know your neighbors.”

That community bond extends beyond its residents to its local businesses. Merchants go the extra mile when it comes to fitting into the feel of the neighborhood.

“People know the local retailers and can walk to a local restaurant, and that’s worth a lot,” Hornibrook says.

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“A few days ago while I was showing a couple around, we were going down Kavanaugh Boulevard, and there were lots of people out and about. There were people walking or running, pushing their babies in strollers, and the restaurants were busy. It was great, and the couple loved it,” she says.

“We have everything we need, including our own fire department and post office, and now we have a Target opens at the corner of North University and Markham

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Charming bungalows and eclectic architecture punctuate the Hillcrest area.

and Kroger on Beechwood has recently been completely redone. It’s a wonderful place to live,” Carol says.

the neighborhoods on track.” The two associations are the Heights Neighborhood Association of Little Rock and the Hillcrest Residents Association.

John Selva, Pulaski Heights Realty About five years ago Pulaski Heights Realty owner John Selva couldn’t bear to see an old house he loved torn down and replaced with condos. Instead, he bought the house and renovated it before moving in.

Selva says several aspects of local community make it a great place to live.

“It’s the walk-ability, it’s the Heights promenade where people walk their families and their dogs, all concentrated around a commercial core that gives it a small town feel,” Selva says.

He also believes the merchants associations are instrumental in keeping people involved through activities like Hillcrest’s HarvestFest and First Thursday Shop and Sip, as well as Thursday Happy Hour in the Heights.

“We have good, strong residents’ associations that keep

Joel Tvedten, River Rock Realty Realtor and Stifft Station resident Joel Tvedten is more likely to brag on the neighborhood than try to sell the house he’s showing.

“This neighborhood is really great and a good investment,” Tvedten says. This Old House magazine recently placed Capitol View and Stifft Station in the top 50 neighborhoods in America. For the first-time homebuyer or someone looking for an investment he says, “There are lots of fixer-uppers in this area.”

But money-to-be-made isn’t the whole story.

This area is the center of the city and is close to several parks that are designed for walking, running, biking or entertaining your dog. The neighborhood is home to artists, musicians and writers. ”It has an electric vibe, and if

“The Heights is beloved because it has a real feeling of community. It has a small town feel— with an element of sophistication—and it’s a place where people know their neighbors.

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Despite a national housing slump, realtors in the Heights and Hillcrest report steady sales.

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you want grab a beer and something good to eat … Well, it’s just right around the corner.”

a matter of fact, she still lives in the same Prospect Terrace home she grew up in.

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Lifelong Prospect Terrace resident and real estate expert, Janet Jones believes the area is one of Little Rock’s more sought-after neighborhoods. In fact, she says a home rarely sits vacant for long.

“The Heights is beloved because it has a real feeling of community.

It has a small town feel—with an element of sophistication—and it’s a place where people know their neighbors. The homes are a charming mix of bungalows, craftsman, Tudor and cottages.

There are sidewalks, beautiful trees and parks, and some of the state’s best restaurants and shops.”

It’s been home to President Bill Clinton and other politicians.

For Jones, there’s nowhere else she’d rather call home, as

“To me, it feels like home,” says Charlotte John. After leaving the burbs—where people drive everywhere—more than 10 years ago, she says, “I’m only 300 steps from my home to my office on Kavanaugh.”

But it’s more than just a short walk to work. “It’s the people who live here. I can walk up and down the street, the store owners are my friends, and it’s always fun.”

Developers around the country would love to bottle the Heights, John says.

“They are trying to create communities with a mix of homes and businesses … they call it the new urbanism, “ she says.

“Of course, our area has the charm of being an older neighborhood, with lots of flavor and diversity. It’s fantastic!”

“It’s the walk-ability, it’s the Heights promenade where people walk with their families and their dogs, all concentrated around a commercial core.”

Quiet streets and grand older homes are part of the Heights’ mystique.

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Pulaski Heights Middle School

A look inside our schools

T

he Heights and Hillcrest neighborhoods are home to some of central Arkansas’ finest public and private schools. Below is an overview of some of the area’s educational opportunities.

Name

Address

Grades

Highlights

Principal/ Headmaster

Fair Park Early Childhood Center

616 N. Harrison St.

PreK

Fair Park Early Childhood Center provides a high-quality preschool education at no cost to parents.

Learning is done in a nurturing environment with professionals available to help the program’s children develop socially, emotionally and academically.

Judy Milam

Children’s House Montessori School

4023 Lee Ave.

PreK-3

The Children’s House Montessori School has been providing a Montessori education to Little Rock students for about 35 years. At Children’s House, the emotional, intellectual, physical, social and spiritual aspects of a child’s growth are considered of equal importance. So with that philosophy in mind, the classroom environment is designed to meet the needs of the “whole child.”

Nancy Scott

Forest Park Elementary

1600 N. Tyler St.

PreK-5

Forest Park has a dynamic staff along with a curriculum that is geared toward student success. Theresa CourtneyThe Accelerated Reader program motivates students to build literacy skills, while subjects such Ketcher as hands-on math, science lessons using experiments, Spanish, art, music, technology and chess round out a child’s education.

Jefferson Elementary

2600 N. McKinley St.

PreK-5

Jefferson Elementary School has a reputation of providing a nurturing learning environment, while Roberta Mannon offering a curriculum based on the latest educational models. Students have access to K-2 enrichment, a gifted program, computers, full-time music and art programs, speech and a licensed counselor.

Jefferson is designated a “Blue Ribbon School” by the Arkansas Department of Education.

Pulaski Heights Elementary

319 N. Pine St.

K-5

Pulaski Heights Elementary is known for the dedication of its parents and PTA. The school offers the Lillie Carter Accelerated Reader program, tutors, Pulaski Heights Middle School monitors, peer helpers, Junior Great Books, character education, Quiz Bowl, geography, spelling bees, Odyssey of the Mind and more. Funds raised through their highly successful Picasso’s Art Auction helps support PTA projects and school programs.

Christ Lutheran School

315 S. Hughes St.

PreK3-8

Christ Lutheran School is devoted to providing a quality Christian education within a positive envi- Virginia Terrell ronment. Their curriculum meets and exceeds state standards, and Christ Lutheran School is part of the educational system of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Teachers are fully certified, and the school is accredited by the National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and the Arkansas Nonpublic Schools Accreditation Association.

Arkansas River Valley Montessori

1509 N. Pierce St.

PreK3-9

Arkansas River Valley Montessori began enrolling students in 2003 and is fully affiliated with the Somers Piazza American Montessori Society (AMS). Co-founders Pat Bowen and Somers Piazza, longtime Montessori teachers and co-workers, dreamed of having their own school one day, in which they would dedicate themselves to following the original Montessori ideas as closely as possible.

Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School

1003 N. Tyler St.

K4-8

Our Lady of the Holy Souls recently celebrated its 80th birthday. Like other Catholic schools in the Ileana Dobbins area, it has seen a growth in its student population that doesn’t appear to be slowing down. The Arkansas Nonpublic School Accrediting Association (ANSAA) has fully accredited Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School. ANSAA is affiliated with the National Federation of Non-public Schools in Washington, DC.

Episcopal Collegiate School

1701 Cantrell Rd.

PreK-12

Episcopal Collegiate School is an independent and coeducational state-of-the-art college prepara- Steve Hickman tory school, with a curriculum that is benchmarked against national and international standards and curricula. Advanced courses, 16 AP courses, sports and fine arts, such as drama, choral music and string orchestra, are offered.

Williams Magnet Elementary

7301 Evergreen Dr.

K-5

Situated on a lovely, wooded campus on Evergreen Street, Williams Magnet has a long tradition of Sandra Register providing a high-quality education for its students. The school offers a wide range of programs, such as technology, Reading is Fundamental, Arkansas Writers in the Schools, computers, art, physical education and music. The school is known for its structure, orderliness and discipline.

Forest Heights Middle School

5901 Evergreen Dr.

6-8

After meeting rigorous requirements, Forest Heights recently became an International Baccalaureate— Wanda Ruffins an internationally recognized and respected diploma program—school. The IB program gives students an exclusive opportunity to learn and achieve at higher levels than normally expected of middle school students. The school offers an exciting and challenging curriculum, including electives, for each grade.

Pulaski Heights Middle School

401 N. Pine St.

6-8

Pulaski Heights Middle School continues to excel in its dedication by offering a well-rounded education Daniel Whitehorn to its students. The team approach used by the school’s teachers enhances the students’ academic experience, as well as meets their social and emotional needs. Communication through technology and a new curriculum in English, math and science prepares students for the future.

Catholic High School for Boys

6300 Father Tribou

9-12

Catholic High School is a college-preparatory school that strives to challenge boys academically, while Steve Straessle its staff stresses faith, integrity and duty. In addition to its rigorous scholastic program, Catholic High School for Boys offers a concurrent college credit program through the University of Central Arkansas at Conway. The high school also offers sports and a number of extracurricular activities.

Little Rock Central High School

1500 Park St.

9-12

While a footnote in history, Little Rock Central also has an impressive academic record. The school offers more than 140 classes, including AP courses and foreign languages, as well as a wide range of extracurricular activities. In the last decade, the high school has graduated National Merit and National Achievement winners, and Presidential Scholars, more than 144 AP scholars and five Stephens’ Award winners.

Nancy Rousseau

Mount St. Mary Academy

3224 Kavanaugh Blvd.

9-12

Ten years ago, Mount St. Mary Academy became the first high school in the state to offer the highly respected International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Even today the staff’s dedication to scholastics continues to be priority one. The all-girls academy is accredited by the Arkansas Non-public School Accreditation Association and the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges.

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12 Jerry’s Barber Shop PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 19 Caracalla 3 The Pilates Studio of Little Rock 31 Interior Design 12 Jerry’s Barber Shop 32 Kavanaugh Hair Salon 19 Caracalla 33 The Murphy Group 31 Interior Design 34 Romco Drums/Rosen Music 32 Kavanaugh Hair Salon 36 Mary Healey’s Fine Jewelry 33 The Murphy Group 39 This Little Piggy 34 Romco Drums/Rosen Music 40 Fringe (Benefits) 39 This Little Piggy 44 Inviting Arkansas 40 Fringe (Benefits) 50 CARE for Animals, Inc. 50 CARE for Animals, Inc. 59 Hangers cleaners 59 Hangers cleaners 66 Sullivan’s Barber Service 66 Sullivan’s Barber Service 70 Head Waves 70 Head Waves 74 American Gold & Silver Exchange 74 American Gold & Silver 75 Diet Center Exchange 76 Williamson Insurance 75 Diet Center 77 Arkansas Prostate Cancer 76 Williamson Insurance Foundation 77 Arkansas Prostate Cancer 79 Arline’s Skin Care Foundation 93 Major D’seyne salon 79 Arline’s Skin Care 96 Ethereal Spa 93 Major D’seyne salon 98 William W. Watt, Attorney 96 Ethereal Spa 100 Protrac Development 98 William W. Watt, Attorney 100 Protrac Development

MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

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38 Kavanaugh Eye Care MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS 56 Martin Menees, DDS 26 Heights Dental Clinic 72 Burrow’s & Mr. Franks Optical 38 Kavanaugh Eye Care 73 Stephen Tilley, M.D. 56 Martin Menees, DDS 92 Baptist Health Therapy Center 72 Burrow’s & Mr. Franks Optical 73 Stephen Tilley, M.D.

APPAREL

92 Baptist Health Therapy Center 4 Proposals 5 New Traditions APPAREL 10 Tulips 4 Proposals 18 Yves Delorme 5 New Traditions 22 Ember 10 Tulips 37 Feinstein’s 18 Yves Delorme 42 Venue — Fit for a Queen 22 Ember 43 Jeanté — One of One 37 Feinstein’s 51 Ozark Outdoor Supply 51 Ozark Outdoor Supply 62 Mr. Wicks 62 Mr. Wicks 68 The Toggery 78 Caroline’s Children’s 78 Caroline’s Children’s Consignment Boutique Consignment Boutique

RETAIL MERCHANDISE

RETAIL MERCHANDISE 8 B.A. Framer, Custom Framing 103 B.A. Framer, Custom Framing 21 Yarn Mart 21 Yarn Mart 24 Eggshells Kitchen Company 42 Eggshells Kitchen Company 25 Cabbage Rose Florist 25 Cabbage Rose Florist 28 Bella Boutique 28 Bella Boutique 30 Beyond the Garden Gate 30 Beyond the Garden Gate 36 Mary Healey’s Fine Jewelry 38 Eyewear Boutique 38 Eyewear Boutique 46 Steinway & Sons 45 Colaianni Pianos 51 Ozark Outdoor Supply 46 Steinway & Sons 57 Wild Birds Unlimited 51 Ozark Outdoor Supply 63 Wordsworth & Company 57 Wild Birds Unlimited 64 Heights Toy Center 63 Wordsworth & Company 84 Tipton Hurst Florist 64 Heights Toy Center 86 Tipton Hurst Florist 84 Tipton Hurst Florist 87 Sherwin Williams Paints 86 Tipton Hurst Florist 90 The Painted Pig 87 Sherwin Williams Paints 94 Lamp Shades, Etc. 90 The Painted Pig 95 The Accessory 94 Lamp Shades, Etc. 97 By Invitation Only 95 The Accessory 82 Sissy’s Log Cabin 97 By Invitation Only 83 Go Running 9 Molly’s Paperie

FINE ART/ANTIQUES

44 Rare Finds 2 Lauren Harris Photography 9 Dauphine FINE ART/ANTIQUES 11 Boswell Mourot Fine Art 65 Dauphine 13 Lance Johnston Photographers 11 Boswell Mourot Fine Art 14 Local Colour Gallery 13 Lance Johnston Photographers 16 The Heights Gallery 14 Local Colour Gallery 23 Chroma Gallery 16 The Heights Gallery 25 Barry Thomas Gallery 23 Chroma Gallery 25 ELLEN GOLDEN ANTIQUES 25 Barry Thomas Gallery 47 Stephanos Gallery 25 Ellen Golden Antiques 48 Trianon Antiques 47 Stephanos Gallery 89 Pflugrad’s Antiques 48 Trianon Antiques 89 Pflugrad’s Antiques

RESTAURANTS/RETAIL FOOD 1 Satellite Cafe RESTAURANTS/RETAIL FOOD 6 Boulevard Bread Company 6 Boulevard Bread Company 7 Sushi Cafe 7 Sushi Cafe 15 Browning’s Mexican Restaurant 17 Starbucks 17 Starbucks 20 By The Glass 20 By The Glass 27 Cupcakes on Kavanaugh 27 Cupcakes on Kavanaugh 41 ZAZA 41 ZAZA 49 U.S. Pizza Co. 49 U.S. Pizza Co. 52 Cafe Prego 52 Cafe Prego 61 Kroger 61 Kroger 67 Fantastic China 67 Fantastic China 69 Hestand’s in the Heights 69 Hestand’s in the Heights 71 Haagan Dazs 71 Haagan Dazs 91 Burge’s Turkeys and Hams 91 Burge’s Turkeys and Hams 29 Red Mango

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OTHER 29 FOR LEASE 29 FOR LEASE 54 United States Post Office 54 United States Post Office 58 The UPS Store 58 The UPS Store 65 FOR LEASE 85 Shell 83 FOR LEASE 88 Calvary Baptist Church 85 Shell 88 Calvary Baptist Church

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Banking close to home Fundraising is fun It was about four years ago that Metropolitan National Bank at 2800 Kavanaugh Blvd. first opened its doors at its Hillcrest location. Branch Manager Emma Boyd says while they offer a full line of financial products, community involvement tops their list of services.

“We love getting involved,” she says about a list that includes partnering with Pulaski Heights Middle School last year and teaching the elementary school children how to open an account and the importance of saving.

“We participated in the chili cookoff during last year’s HarvestFest. Unfortunately, we didn’t win.

Still it was lots of fun,” she says. In addition, the bank is a big supporter of the Hillcrest Merchants Association’s First Thursday Shop and Sip. This is a great community and we’re happy to be a part of it.

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From web design to debate team When not busy sponsoring the Razorbacks at War Memorial Stadium, sending Central High School debate students to national competitions or helping build a wetland in downtown Little Rock, One Banc is reaching out to the Heights retail community.

Howard McCain, a lifelong Heights resident and senior vice president at One Banc’s Heights branch at 5601 Kavanaugh Blvd., says, “We like to get involved.” Currently, the bank is lending a helping hand to the Heights Merchants Association.

For the last few years, One Banc has marketed the area through a website and wide-reaching advertising campaign.

The Heights is a loose mix of stores and restaurants and has not had the same efforts to promote it as other retail centers in the city. One Banc, along with partners like Feinstein’s, is trying to fill that need.

“We’re happy to be a part of it,” McCain says.

new to the neighborhood When an empty spot came open in the Heights, First Security Bank at 5600 Kavanaugh jumped at the chance to move in. In addition to convenience, John Rutledge, president and chief executive officer of First Security Bank’s Little Rock market, says, “It’s such a historic neighborhood. We have enjoyed the opportunity to be involved in fun community events

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reach out to the local community. “We help out where we can,” he says.

Golden and his wife Conley donate their time to organizations such as the Junior League of Little Rock, Little Rock Boys and Girls Club, Forest Park Elementary, where Golden went to school and now his children do, too. He says his family tries to make their biggest contribution to the community through their financial practices and investments. For instance, Lex Golden, Alex’s father, purchased Terry’s Finer Foods and opened Terry’s The Restaurant last year, and his wife’s business, Ellen Golden French Antiques, is a Heights’ mainstay.

“We love the Heights; so we try to help the community through our business model. When we invest, we do it in the Heights,” Golden says.

Lending a helping hand such as the monthly Happy Hour in the Heights, and we’re looking forward to participating in the upcoming Chili Fights in the Heights, a first-time event we hope to be a part of for years to come. We look forward to being a part of the continued growth of this beautiful neighborhood.”

investing in the area For Allied Bank President and CEO Alex Golden, the Heights is the perfect area to expand. In fact, a new bank branch will soon be occupying the northeast corner of Kavanaugh at Cantrell.

“We hope to open for business by the end of the year,” Golden says. But that doesn’t mean they’ll close their location at 5701 Kavanaugh Blvd.

Because he grew up in the Heights and continues to make it his home and business base, Golden feels it’s important to

While as many as 14,000 Arkansans each year hear, ‘You can’t do it,’ Little Rock’s Summit Bank tells individuals with intellectual disabilities, ‘You can do it,’ through its support of Special Olympics Arkansas’s Charity Olive Hour.

Scott Yant, Heights branch manager, says, “Investing in our communities, like the Heights, is part of the fabric of Summit Bank.”

He believes the Heights is a unique community, and says the bank is thrilled to be a part of it and strives to support local events and organizations that foster growth and prosperity.

“We are extremely committed to the Heights and look forward to continuing to make a big impact through community giving and community action,” he says.

Summit Bank at 1800 N. Taylor St. is also a member of the Heights Neighborhood Association.

Reading is Fundamental Centennial Bank’s Loretta Blocker has a number of titles including teller supervisor, customer service representative and her favorite—Jefferson Elementary School employee volunteer. She says the Heights bank at 4924 Kavanaugh Blvd. believes it’s important to support the Cammack Village community school.

“Jefferson is one of the bank’s partner schools,” says Blocker. More than an employer expectation, her work at the school is personal. Her children went to school there.

“At (Jefferson Elementary School) graduation we recognize three students with achievement awards,” she says. The bank also invites the children to sing Christmas carols in the bank’s lobby.

Then there’s the mentoring program. Blocker, along with about six other volunteers, read to students and offer assistance in other subjects when needed.

“I’ve been doing it for the last four years,” she says.

It’s Blocker’s way of giving back to a school that gave her children so much.

“We love the Heights; so we try to help the community through our business model.

When we invest, we do it in the Heights.”

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Heights and Hillcrest area banks Allied Bank 5701 Kavanaugh Blvd.

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First Security Bank 5600 Kavanaugh Blvd.

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Iberia Bank (formerly Pulaski Bank) 5800 R St. 661-7763

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Moving forward

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Dr. John Brizzolara

Technological innovation helps St. Vincent serve the community

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uilt in 1888, St. Vincent was the first hospital built

in the city of Little Rock. Technological innovation has always pushed the hospital forward and 2010 is no different. Two doctors in two very different fields recently discussed about what it’s like to work and live in the same community and how St. Vincent remains one of the best hospitals in Little Rock.

Dr. John Brizzolara has a been a urologist at St. Vincent his entire medical career. Brizzolara started at the hospital 25 years ago, about the same time his field was undergoing a dramatic change.

“It used to be that most people had to have an incision to remove stones in the kidney,” Brizzolara says. “We now have a machine that breaks up the stones. It’s now an outpatient procedure.

Before, the majority of people had to be in the hospital

for five to seven days.”

St. Vincent was one of the first hospitals in the country to receive one of the machines and has been on the forefront of medical technology ever since.

“For the size of the community here, the expertise and the clinical technology that is in Little Rock is second-tonone,” Brizzolara says. “There’s nothing that can be done in California, New York, Minnesota and Florida that can’t be done here.”

Dr. Lowry Barnes is an orthopedic surgeon who has been working at St. Vincent for 18 years. He agrees that technology is advancing at a rapid pace. Recovery times are down for most surgeries performed in his specialty and people can get back to their daily lives much more quickly.

“Over the past five years or so we’ve seen a marked movement toward every question being answered by, ‘What’s best for the patient?’ As that’s happened, we’ve seen everything else get better. As long as we put the patient first, everything gets better.”

Both doctors live in the Heights neighborhood and say it’s very rewarding to live and work in the same community.

“It’s nice to be able to live close to the hospital where I work,” Barnes says. “My office is close as well. It’s very easy for me to check on patients at night and on weekends.

Many of the patients I care for are neighbors.”

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Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Ryan Mallett launches a pass during the first Little Rock game this year at War Memorial Stadium.

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he previous press

Stop the presses!

box at War Memorial Stadium was built in 1967 and, at that time, it was voted the number one press box in the United War Memorial gets a makeover States, according to stadium manager Charlie Staggs.

The facilities were even rated fifth best in the SEC in you’re going to get that in-the-crowd feeling. But, the early 1990s, but those days are long gone. it’s air conditioned, there’s staff here, it just doesn’t “It was time,” says Staggs. “It just wasn’t large compare.” enough. The little booths we had to add in took places “The first level is the club level,” Staggs says. out of the athletic director’s booth and we just didn’t “There’s 396 seats and barstool seats there. The have enough room for everything we needed.” general public can buy that. The club seats are $300 But that’s all changed now. After a $7.3 million per game, and $200 for the barstools. To be able renovation, the press box at the Little Rock home of the to buy tickets, they have to be Broyles-Matthews Arkansas Razorbacks is ready to roll. Three separate scholarship donors.”

levels house not only members of the press, but the The press level has seats for 114 print journalists, visiting and home-team athletic directors, coach’s wives, a television booth, the Paul Eels and Jim Elder radio Hogs backers and stadium commissioners. booth, a public address booth and separate spaces for Marketing and event manager Cathy Hooker says visiting and Razorbacks coaches and coordinators. seating is not only functional, but comfortable.

The press box overlooks a brand new, bright “There’s more stadium seating on the second and green, red and white field which was installed in the third floor, so that’s huge,” she says. “Also, it’s got a off-season. real lounge kind of a feel. We’ve got concessions, so “This is just going to give everybody a better expethe people that are sitting in those seats have a menu rience,” Staggs says. “We’re really pleased with how and they can just put a check by what they want, hold everything turned out.” the card up and the wait staff comes by. We’ve got a liquor license now so there After a $7.3 million renovation, the press box at the Little Rock home are two bars. It’s a whole different experience when of the Arkansas Razorbacks is ready to roll. you come and the windows open so when you’re here HEIGHTS & HILLCREST • 2010

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A healing environment

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he Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer

Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has only been open since August, but even in that short time, patients and researchers are seeing the advantages the building offers in the fight against cancer.

“So far, virtually all have welcomed it with open arms,” says institute director Peter Emmanuel, M.D. “Lots of people have comNew cancer institute better for patients, researchers plimented us on the openness of the building.

They certainly like the reception area much better. The full openness won’t be realized until next summer when we complete renovations to the first floor of the Walker Tower and then both buildings will work together as one.”

And spacious it is. The new center spans 300,000 square feet and provides much-needed space for programs like the comprehensive lung cancer, leukemia and lymphoma programs.

Susan Van Dusen, a spokesperson for the hospital says the building was designed with comfort in mind.

“We have outdoor areas for patients who are receiving therapy,” Van Dusen says. “They can go walk outside. There are a lot of windows where before there weren’t any. You have so much anxiety when you have cancer, so just to be able to be in some place that’s comforting is psychologically beneficial.”

Emmanuel thinks the new building, with lots of additional space for research and collaboration, will be beneficial not only for doctors and researchers, but to cancer research in general.

“These research facilities are based on an open laboratory format,” Emmanuel says. “That’s the current trend in most of the new research labs built across the nation: to increase collaboration and discussion amongst scientists working across different areas

“These research facilities are based on an open laboratory format. That’s the current trend.”

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A look inside the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

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and different cancers, to allow them to bounce ideas off each other. The same goes with the whole openness of the building. It encourages people to compare notes and collaborate whether they be patients, families, doctors, researchers, whatever.”

The building also creates a positive environment for, well, the environment.

There are a number of green features like lighting fixtures that automatically adjust to sunlight, solar-shaded glass and an energy recovery ventilation system. And there’s more to come.

The second phase of renovation will be complete next summer.

“We wanted to provide amenities for our patients and lots of facilities for our researchers,” Emmanuel says. “We’re certainly hopeful it will pay dividends.”

Patients who are receiving therapy can enjoy the newly completed outdoor seating area.

On Target Midtown revival is underway

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he construction in Midtown at the site of the old University Mall is probably the most talked about development in recent memory in the city of Little Rock.

What’s it going to be? What stores will go in? What restaurants will spring up? The development’s anchor store, a Target, opened on October 10. Local officials and residents hope that it will revitalize the area.

“I’m very excited,” says Stacy Hurst, city director for Ward 3 and liaison to the Midtown Redevelopment Committee. “When we first started talking about Midtown redevelopment, all of us on the committee knew that the biggest piece of the puzzle was the old University Mall. Unless we could address that effectively then the redevelopment of the Midtown corridor would be very difficult. So that’s really where we set our sites — to have something positive happen on that site.”

Hurst thinks Target is a good place to start. According to Jenn Glass, a spokesperson for Target, the store is known as a general merchandise P-Fresh store, which includes your normal Target fare, plus other items like fresh produce, fresh meat and expanded frozen food offerings.

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The store also features a Starbucks, Target Cafe and Target Pharmacy.

The store is the ninth Target in the state and the fifth in the Little Rock Market. So why Midtown? Glass says there are a number of factors that go into the company’s decision on where to place a store.

“Guest surveys play a big part,” Glass says. “Responding to our guest surveys, responding to trends and seeing what customers are asking for. We have a number of data points to come to those decisions, but we rely heavily on guest feedback to match the merchandise we put in our stores with the community that we’re serving.”

The development is designated as mixed-use and will include not only retail stores, but restaurants, office space and even an apartment complex.

Hurst hopes it will give a boost to the local economy.

“People like to live in Midtown so this will give them an opportunity to do that,” she says. “We’ve also got strong anchors in St. Vincent’s and UAMS they’re huge employers. And the medical community needs office space so it will really address a lot of needs and desires in the Midtown area.”

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or Jessica Clanton and her kids Jayce, Jericho, Nina and Jael, a trip to the Little Rock Zoo is a rare treat. It’s about a three-hour drive from their home near Lead Hill to the city’s midtown area.

This isn’t their first visit to the zoo, and Clanton says it won’t be the last. The family is eager to see the opening of the penguin exhibit.

Susan Altrui, the zoo’s Marketing and Development director says they hope to have the $2.2 million exhibit—starring a waddle of African penguins—open in a few months.

New at the zoo In anticipation of the grand opening for penguin fanatics, the zoo is offering the Wild Wonders Animal show, featuring an African penguin named Laura. This part of the Zoo’s EdZOOcation Outreach program and Wild Wonders will run through Oct. 31.

But penguins aren’t the only ones stealing the show. “Boo at the Zoo, Arkansas’s largest annual Halloween festival, will be bigger and better than ever before,” Altrui says. This year, Boo at the Zoo is Frightfully New! Boo will feature added amenities and attractions including the Dead Sea Aquarium, Haunted Veldt Walkway pjcan and a Ghost Roast area where families toast s’mores by the fire. There’s an updated Haunted Train and Haunted House, as well as a longtime favorite, the chance to trick-or-treat at the zoo.

“The overall experience of Boo has also been improved with added lights and other fun features,” she says.

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Parks ALLSOPP PARK Kavanaugh Boulevard and Cedar Hill This park, located on Cantrell and Cedar Hill roads and extending to Kavanaugh Boulevard in Hillcrest, is one of Little Rock’s most popular parks. It includes a large playground, baseball field, tennis courts and 4.5 miles of biking and hiking trails.

Arkansas River Trail

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he Heights and Hillcrest areas are bordered on three sides by some of Little Rock’s finest parks—on the south, War Memorial Park with its golf course and playgrounds; to the north, Murray and Rebsamen parks serve as a picturesque buffer between the neighborhoods, the Arkansas River and the nearby Big Dam Bridge; and to the east, the spacious and lush Allsopp Park offers residents quick access to a series of walking trails. Many of these city-owned parks are within walking or biking distance, offer a range of activities from slides and sandboxes to biking and hiking trails, along with golf, soccer, volleyball and tennis facilities. For more information, visit the Little Rock Parks Department website at www.lrpr.org.

Baker Park

Knoop Park

McKinley St. at Greenwood Rd. Located inside Cammack Village near the Heights, this is a great little neighborhood park. With swings and other playground equipment, it’s the perfect place to spend an afternoon with the kids the swings or play a friendly game of hoops with your friends.

Ozark and North Martin Streets Originally developed in the 1930s as a Works Progress Administration project, Knoop Park offers visitors hiking trails and picnic tables. The park is known for its striking vistas.

(AKA: The Millennium Trail)

Jim Dailey Aquatic and Fitness Center

Murray Park Already a popular cycling/walking trail, the Arkansas River Trail is an awesome way to see the city—from this side or from the north side of the river! While already offering bikers and hikers more than 17 miles of trails, loops, extensions and a spectacular view from the Big Dam Bridge, when completed, it will stretch 24 miles through the heart of city.

300 S. Monroe St. With activities such as swimming, pickleball, walking, hip-hop, step aerobics or old-school basketball, it’s no wonder Jim Dailey Aquatic and Fitness Center’s slogan is “Fitness for Life.” In addition, members have access to a pool, whirlpool, jogging/ walking track, locker rooms and more.

The fitness center is open daily and offers a daily, monthly or annual payment plans.

For more information, call 664-6976.

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Murray Park Rebsamen Park Road Right on the Arkansas River, Murray Park is a great place to do some fishing. With eight pavilions, two soccer fields, two playgrounds, six volleyball courts and a boat dock, the sporting activities are limitless. Known for its picturesque biking and jogging paths, Murray Park is the place to get out and enjoy the scenery.

Paws Park Located inside Murray Park With two shaded acres for tail-wagging family

members, Little Rock’s first fenced off-the-leash park has several amenities your pooch will enjoy. For human family members, there is convenient parking, nearby restrooms, and “mutt mitts” for a quick cleanup.

PROSPECT TERRACE PARK Corner of I and Tyler Streets A little jewel of a park just off Kavanaugh Boulevard. The playground, basketball goals and picnic tables make it a sweet spot for families with young children.

REBSAMEN PARK GOLF COURSE AND TENNIS COURTS Rebsamen Park Road

Rebsamen Golf Course Nestled in a bend of the Arkansas River, this 18-hole course was designed for golfers of all levels. Rebsamen’s open fairways and bent grass greens perfectly frame some of Arkansas’ most breathtaking river views.

A second 9-hole executive course offers golfers a shorter playtime option. A fullservice driving range gives golfers a chance to work on their swing.

Rebsamen Tennis Center The Rebsamen Tennis Center is run by Little Rock Parks & Recreation, and is considered one of the south’s top-notch public tennis facilities. Since opening in 1980, the city’s courts have received several awards including the United States Tennis Association’s National Public Facility of the Year Award.

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Where to Shop F

rom a number of Little Rock’s oldest businesses to the hippest new spots in town—the Heights, Hillcrest, Midtown and Riverdale areas are home to some of the city’s finest shopping destinations. Here is a partial list of area offerings.

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ARLINE’S European beauty treatments, including facials, body wraps, massage, waxing and more. 5817 1/2 Kavanaugh Blvd. 219-2080 BELLA BOUTIQUE A great girly store with jewelry, beauty and bath accessories and a complete line of Kiehl’s products. 5623 Kavanaugh Blvd. 603-5373 BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART Works by local, regional as well as national and international artists. 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-0030 BEYOND THE GARDEN GATE Real and silk flowers, containers and gift items. 5619 Kavanaugh Blvd. 660-4082

BY INVITATION ONLY This store offers an amazing selection of invitations for all occasions as well as everything for weddings including albums and bridesmaid gifts. 5600 “R” St. 975-8902

CABBAGE ROSE FLORIST A florist specializing in custom-designed fresh, dried and silk floral arrangements. 5701 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-4042 CARACALLA DAY SPA A full-service day spa offering facials, waxing, massage, manicures and pedicures as well as a hair salon with a wide selection of hair and personal care products and accessories. 5715 Kavanaugh Blvd. 280-0866 Caroline’s Children’s Consignment Boutique This store specializes in children’s clothing, from infant to size 16, as well as furniture. Also, Cotillion clothing for girls and sports coats for boys. 1917 N. Grant.

St. 614-9294 COBBLESTONE & VINE Fine furniture, linens, decorative gifts and accessories with a European flair. 5100 Kavanaugh Blvd.

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CHROMA GALLERY This gallery is filled with original art by proprietor and artist Robert Reep as well as other local and regional artists. 5707 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-0880 DAUPHINE A great selection of fine linens and gifts. The new location is the landing pad for noted designer Keith James. 5910 “R” Street. 664-6007 EGGSHELLS KITCHEN CO. Gourmet accessories and gadgets, cooking classes, gift baskets and much more. 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd.

664-6900 ELLEN GOLDEN ANTIQUES Direct importer of all things French—antique furniture, paintings, decorative pieces and more featuring art by nationally-recognized Arkansas artist Barry Thomas. 5701 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-7746 EMBER BOUTIQUE Creative clothing, art and jewelry at affordable prices. 5709 Kavanaugh Blvd. 225-3220 FEINSTEIN’S A women’s clothing boutique offering fine apparel from names such as Lafayette 148, Basler, Raffinalla and more

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and also featuring Darphin skincare and Chantecaille cosmetics. 5600 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-7330 FOSTER COCHRAN A gift shop with a wide selection of sliver pieces, fine jewelry, gifts and other personal care items and home accessories. 5020 Kavanaugh Blvd.

664-3925 GO RUNNING Offering the latest tech and fitness apparel, shoes, as well as the newest in hydration bottles, therapy “sticks,” athletic bags, training watches and much more. 1819 N. Grant St. 663-6800 HEIGHTS FINE WINES AND SPIRITS Offering an excellent selection of wines, beers and other spirits. 5012 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-9463 HEIGHTS GALLERY An art gallery featuring works by local and regional artists, as well as custom-framing services. 5801 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-2772 HEIGHTS TOY CENTER A must-see toy store for the young and young-at-heart. Offering hard-to-find as well as hand-crafted toys.

5918 “R” St. 663-8383

KRISTIN CHASE An upscale, modern women’s clothing store featuring blouses by Finley, cotton tees from Three Dot plus jeans by Fabrizio and many more contemporary clothing lines. 5008 Kavanaugh Blvd.

663-1665 LOCAL COLOUR ART GALLERY This co-op gallery showcases the work of 27 artists from around central Arkansas. 5811 Kavanaugh Blvd. 265-0422 MR. WICKS MEN’S CLOTHING A men’s clothing store offering fine men’s business attire and weekend wear. A tradition in the Heights since1960. 5924 “R” St. 664-3062 MOLLY’S PAPERIE Personalized The shops in Hillcrest feature everything from designer clothing to whimsical home accessories. stationary and invitations Proposals Bridal Boutique From formal to enthusiast, get your camping gear, ski and for all occasions. 5819 Kavanaugh Blvd. casual and all points between, this store has outdoor clothing and other supplies here.

661-9929 NEW TRADITIONS A women’s designer clothing the perfect wedding and bridesmaid attire.

5514 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-4832 PFLUGRAD’S ANTIQUES Specializing in fine store featuring both casual and dressy attire 5913 Kavanaugh Blvd. 661-4696 Rare Finds Make your gifts personal—inEuropean antiques and old leather books. complete with a great selection of shoes, store custom monogramming on “anything.”

Make sure you say hello to the umbrella handbags and other accessories. 1920 N. Imprint services too. 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd. cockatoo and the moluccan that call the Grant St. 663-2388 OZARK OUTDOOR SUPPLY For the outdoor 603-5177 store home. 5624 “R” St. 661-0188

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Unique jewelry from Box Turtle

Superior Silk FlowerS, plantS, treSS and acceSSorieS 5619 kavanaugh Blvd. little rock, arkansas 501.660.4082 tues - Sat 10am - 5pm

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ROSEN MUSIC A variety of instruments, restorations and private lessons. 5611 Kavanaugh Blvd. 666-0814 SISSY’S LOG CABIN A full service familyowned fine jewelry store specializing in loose diamonds and custom design. 1825 N. Grant St. 663-0066 STEPHANO’S FINE ART GALLERY This Heights gallery highlights a wide range of work

by Arkansas artists. Stephano Sutherlin, a nationally- recognized artist, owns the gallery. 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd. 614-7113 TERRY’S FINER FOODS A neighborhood gourmet food market featuring fresh meat and seafood selections, fresh produce and hard-to-find gourmet items. 5018 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-4152 Gourmet accessories, gadgets and cooking items can be found at Eggshells Kitchen Co.

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TIPTON HURST A fixture in the Heights, this florist has been around for over 120 years. The Heights location serves as the flagship store for the company offering everything designer’s crave from lamps, fine crystal, artwork and gift items.1801 N. Grant St. 666-3333 THE ACCESSORY & LAMPSHADES ETC. Fine home furnishings, designer lamps, accessories and botanicals. 5608 “R” St. 664-5363 THE PAINTED PIG A ceramic studio where kids and adults alike can pick a piece of pottery and paint it to make it a masterpiece of their own. 5622 “R” St. 280-0553 THE TOGGERY This store has been dressing the children of Little Rock for over 50 years.

Featuring shoes, toys, books and clothing.

Sizes infant to 20. 5919 “R” St. 663-8662

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Why did the chicken cross the road?

To get to the new Eggshells!

5501 Kavanaugh Blvd. • 664.6900 www.eggshellskitchencompany.com

The original Rody inflatable horse that grows with your child - Just add more air!

5918 R Street Little Rock, AR 501.663.8383 877.663.8383 www.HeightsToyCenter.com

Jerry’s Barber Shop 5815 Kavanaugh Little Rock, AR M - F 8:00-5:00PM Sat 8:00-1:00PM

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TRIANON ANTIQUES Offers a wide selection of fine antique furniture and accessories imported from Europe. 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-5502 TULIPS A hip clothing boutique offering fun designers like Juicy Couture and 7 for All Mankind along with precious children’s clothing, t-shirts and toys. 5817 Kavanaugh Blvd. 614-7343 WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED Bird feeders, fountains, bat houses, field guides and most everything for your feathered friends. 1818 N. Taylor St. 666-4210 WORDSWORTH BOOKS An independent bookstore offering a vast selection of books.

5920 “R” St. 663-9198 YARN MART All your knitting and needlepoint supplies under one roof. 5711 Kavanaugh Blvd. 666-6505 YVES DELORME PARIS Fine European linens and accessories for the home. 5717 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-7344

Hillcrest

BOX TURTLE Shop for hand-made jewelry, local designer clothing and one-of-a-kind gift items as well as home accessories, including linens, candles and lighting. 2616 Kavanaugh Blvd. 661-1167 CLEMENT Located inside Sweet Home Furnishings, this shop has artwork, furniture and accessories that have caught the eye of owner Chris Clement. 2909 Kavanaugh Blvd. 539-1473 GALLERY 26 Featuring pieces by local artists, including glasswork, prints, original works and jewelry, also offers framing services.

2601 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-8996 HAUS WERK A fun collection of clothing, housewares, accessories, furniture, jewelry and gifts. 2923 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-5251 HILLCREST GALLERY Fine original art, prints and posters. Custom framing. 2807 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-7900 HILLCREST INTERIORS Design services as well as fine home furnishings, art and home accessories. 2907 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-3445 HILLCREST JUNK CO. Shop for vintage furniture and accessories in this eclectic store. 623 Beechwood St. 681-7999 HOCOTTS GARDEN CENTER A wide variety of garden supplies and even bigger selection of plants. 3612 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-8376 MINX BOUTIQUE An upscale designer clothing store filled with the latest contemporary fashions for women from names such as Tracey Reese, Resin Denim and Black Halo.

2915 Kavanaugh Blvd. 223-8879 ORBEA OUTLET Offering great deals on Orbea

road, mountain and multi-sports bikes. 1009 Kavanaugh Blvd. 414-0236 PARK HILL HOME Fine home furnishings, architectural elements and home fragrances.

3001 Kavanaugh Blvd. 603-5113 RIVERCITY GIFT CO. A coffee shop offering a wonderful selection of handmade chocolates and candies, gourmet coffees and teas. 2715 Kavanaugh Blvd. 661-1496 RONAGHI INTERNATIONAL RUG COMPANY Imported and collectible rugs. 2901 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-8885 THE FRECKLED FROG Arkansas crafted clothing, art, jewelry and gifts. 2715 Kavanaugh Blvd. 514-2060 THE FULL MOON Fun and whimsical gifts, home accessories, baby items, personal care products and much more. 3625 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-4367 THE KAVANAUGH CO. Original art and pottery, artistically-restored furniture and art classes.

They can artistically restore furniture. 2017 Kavanaugh Blvd. 372-3270 THE SHOPPES AT WOODLAWN A collection of antique, home décor and art-related shops, all under one roof. 4523 Woodlawn Dr. 666-3600 SWEET HOME FURNISHINGS A favorite design resource offering antique and vintage furniture and accessories. 2909 Kavanaugh Blvd. 296-9198

Riverdale

ABOUT VASE Select from a wide variety of loose flowers or have Phil make you a oneof-a-kind arrangement. 3400 Old Cantrell Rd. 603-9200 THE ANTIQUE CO. Offering fine European antiques, lighting, furniture and home accessories. 1408 Rebsamen Park Rd. 666-0339 BEAR-HILL INTERIORS Offering upscale design services, furniture, lamps, home accessories and other items. 1420 Rebsamen Park Rd. 907-9272 BOTANICA GARDENS From houseplants and planters to nursery items and gardening tools, this is a creative gardening oasis.

1601 Rebsamen Park Rd. 614-3000 CYNTHIA EAST FABRICS Select from a variety of upholstery, decorator and drapery fabrics as well as unique gift items for the home.

1523 Rebsamen Park Rd. 663-0460 C & F FLOORING AND RUG GALLERY This shop offers unique tile, carpets and other floor coverings. 2206 Cantrell Rd. 399-9909 DISTINCTIVE KITCHENS AND BATHS If you need a bath or kitchen redone, then this is the place to visit. 1414 Rebsamen Park Rd. 666-7756 ELEMENTS OF DESIGN A warehouse full of

Midtowne Little Rock furniture, artwork and decorative accessories. 2400 Cantrell Rd. 375-4520 FABULOUS FINDS ANTIQUE MALL A flea-marketstyle antique store where you never know what you’ll find. Spend the afternoon browsing through this friendly little shop.

2905 Cantrell Rd. 614-8181 KAKI HOCKERSMITH INTERIORS Select from a variety of home accessories. Full line of interior design services. Located inside Riverside Design and Antiques. 1408 Rebsamen Park Rd. 666-6966 LAMP WORKS For new lamps, shades and

repairs. 2208 Cantrell Rd. 372-5267

LOFT BY COBBLESTONE & VINE Find comfy sofas and other home furnishings with a European countryside feel. 2314 Cantrell Rd. 372-1966 LOUIE’S UNIQUE FRAMING & GALLERY Offers custom framing, original artwork and prints. 1509 A Mart Dr. 907-6240 MARSHALL CLEMENTS An interior design firm with European antiques, artwork and accessories. Browsing through here could take hours! 1509 Rebsamen Park Rd. 663-1828

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MASSIMO An interior design firm with mod-

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ern/transitional furniture, original artwork and other accessories. 3513 Old Cantrell Rd. 664-0355 MERTINSDYKEHOME A furniture and home accessories store with its own unique flair.

Also offers books and gifts. 1500 Rebsamen Park Rd. 280.3200 NEW ORLEANS ANTIQUES AND JEWELRY Featuring a large selection of fine European antiques, furniture, art and jewelry. 2226 Cantrell Rd. 374-3130 SOHO MODERN FURNISHINGS A furniture and home décor shop specializing in both mid-20th century period pieces and contemporary designs, as well as home accessories, rugs, jewelry and lamps. 2200 Cantrell Rd. 372-4884 THE SHOWROOM Offers custom framing options and a wide selection of prints, frames and original artwork. 2313 Cantrell Rd. 372-7373

Midtowne Little Rock at the corner of University and Markham.

ALFRED ANGELO A leader in wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses. 664-1200 ANN TAYLOR LOFT Young and fresh looks abound within the fashionable environs of Ann Taylor LOFT, and best of all it’s affordable. 664-0541 CHICO’S Known for their unique, privatelabel designs, as well as their commitment to customer service. 558-3030 EVOLVEThenextevolutioninmen’sclothing— for fashion-forward guys who want a bit of edge. 661-0644 FRANCESCA’SCOLLECTIONSThelatestinwomen’s fashions, accessories, and gifts. 660-4203 J. JILL Clothes designed for women of all ages with a relaxed style. 614-1056 JOS A. BANK Men’s fashion— classic, tailored and elegant. 614-9487 JUSTICE Popular and trendy clothing for little girls in the know. 663-3675 POTTERY BARN National chain offering comfortable and stylish furniture and home accessories. 663-0181 THE CHILDREN’S PLACE Catering to the 10 and under crowd, this store is perfect for trendy kids with thrifty parents. 280-9116 THE CONTAINER STORE original storage and organization store, with more than 10,000 products. 660-7828 WHITE HOUSE/ BLACK MARKET Contemporary women’s clothing in ivory, white or black as the name says. One of 300 stores nationwide. 664-2711 WILLIAMS-SONOMASpecializinginthehighestquality cookware. 663-3019

Fine men’s clothing and accesories can be found at Mr. Wicks.

neighborhooddesign Mertinsdykehome

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BOTANICA GARDENS

1601 Rebsamen Park Road Little Rock, AR 72202 501-614-3000 botanicagardens.com • chrisholsen.com Botanica Gardens is a full service landscape company providing detail services from original landscape designs by well known national landscape designer, Chris Olsen, to complete landscape, irrigation, hardscape and lighting installations. Chris’ designs implement everything from complex European gardens to simple, contemporary and modern gardens. Chris’ design style is constantly changing to stay ahead of the competition and set the new industry trends. Call for a free consultation and check out botanicagardens. com and chrisholsen.com. Visit Botancia Gardens…Little Rock’s premier garden center.

Mertinsdykehome offers home furnishings from updated traditional to contemporary styles at our store located in the Riverdale Entertainment and Design District at the foot of Cantrell Hill in Little Rock.

Please come see the selection for y o u r s e l f . Yo u won’t be disappointed. Feel at home.

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The Neighborhood is a

Food Lover’s Paradise One of the best burgers in town is served up at Buffalo Grill on Rebsamen Park Rd.

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ithin a few blocks of most residents’ front doors, the neighborhood offers an impressive number and variety of eateries—European-influenced, down-home, New Orleans style, modern American, Tex-Mex and Mex-Mex, French, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Cajun-Creole and Greek. Here’s a partial list of restaurants along Kavanaugh Boulevard and nearby stretches of Rebsamen Park and Cantrell Roads.

AMERCIAN

Acadia A jewel of a restaurant in Hillcrest.

Wonderful soups, fish entrees and an extensive wine list. On Mondays and Tuesdays get three courses for the fixed price of $23.50.

It’s a bargain, and now open for lunch. 3000 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar. 603-9630 Afterthought After dinner, this is one of the best places in town to hear live music; especially well known for its live jazz, blues and other music picks. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-1196 Boulevard Bread Co. Fresh bread and pastries, a wide selection of cheeses, meats, side dishes, frozen and canned gourmet foods—all superb. Great coffee. 1620 N. Grant St. 663-5951 and 4301 W. Markham St. (inside UAMS) 526-6661 Brave New Restaurant The food’s great, portions large and prices reasonable. Diners can look into the open kitchen and watch the culinary geniuses at work slicing, dicing and sautéing. It’s great fun, and the fish is terrific. 2300 Cottondale Lane. 663-2677 Buffalo Grill Great, crispy-off-the-griddle cheeseburgers, hand-cut steaks and homemade fries star at this family-friendly stop. Enjoy the Riverdale restaurant with its spacious deck for lunch or dinner. 1611 Rebsamen Park Rd. 296-9535 Burge’s Hickory Smoked Turkeys And Hams Famous for its smoked turkeys and hams, but also offers tasty fried catfish and homemade fried pies. 5620 R St. 666-1660

By The Glass Looking for a place to relax after a long day? This wine bar offers a selection of appetizers and hors d’oeuvre to nibble while sipping a favorite glass. Impressive list of American and imported wines. 5713 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-9463 Cajun’s Wharf The venerable seafood restaurant has great gumbo and oysters Bienville, and other options like fine steaks.

All served with some of the best nightly entertainment in town. 2400 Cantrell Rd. 375-5351 Cheers Offers good burgers and sandwiches, vegetarian selection and salads at lunch, and fish specials and delicious steaks in the evening. This Heights restaurant is intimate and has a nice wine list. 2010 N. Van Buren St. 663-5937

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Cupcakes On Kavanaugh Offering a bevy of tempting, tasty cupcakes, designed to celebrate any occasion or to satisfy any craving. 5625 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-2253 Diversion A laidback wine and martini bar in Hillcrest, serving up appetizers, salads and tapas. Definitely the place to try a new wine or martini. 2611 Kavanaugh Blvd.

414-0409 Dixie Cafe Abundant inexpensive vegetable

choices that are wholesome and satisfying, with meats and fresh rolls to match. 1301 Rebsamen Park Rd. 663-9336 Faded Rose The Cajun-inspired menu seldom disappoints. Steaks and soaked salads are legendary. 1619 Rebsamen Park Rd. 663-9734 Ferneau Great seafood, among other things, is served at the Ice House Revival building in Hillcrest. 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd. 603-9208

Pork Osso Bucco is just one of the delicious entrees available at Red Door.

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Haagen Dazs Ice Cream Shop Looking to satisfy a sweet tooth? This shop has a yummy, flavorful answer. 5911 R St. 664-7888 Hillcrest Fountain The first pool hall/ games/sports-bar club to open in Hillcrest in years. Large selection of wine and beers, and occasionally they have live music. 2809 Kavanaugh Blvd. 614-9818 IHOP This American icon continues to please, whether selecting from its breakfast, lunch

and dinner menu. Good and fast—whether it’s 4 p.m. or 4 a.m. Corner of Markham and University. 664-2014 Jimmy’s Serious Sandwiches Consistently fine sandwiches, side orders and desserts.

The chicken salad is among the best in town, but get there early for lunch. 5116 W. Markham St. 666-3354 Loca Luna Grilled meats, seafood and pasta dishes that never stray far from its

country roots, whether Italian, Spanish or Arkie. “Gourmet plate lunches” are good, as is Sunday brunch. 3519 Old Cantrell Rd. 663-4666 Oyster Bar Gumbo, red beans and rice, peel-and-eat shrimp, oysters on the half shell. Good po’ boys. 3003 W. Markham St. 666-7100 Red Door A relative newcomer to Riverdale, this restaurant features sophisticated modern

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Enjoy eclectic New American cuisine in one of Little Rock’s most romantic restaurants. Home of Arkansas’ most diverse award winning wine list.

3000 Kavanaugh Located in Hillcrest area 603-9630 Mon-Sat 5:30-10 Now open for lunch Mon-Fri 11-2 Mon - Tues - 23.50 for your choice of three courses Wed - Thurs - 20% off all wine by the bottle Fri - Sat - Martini Happy Hour 5:30 - 7:30 - $2.00 off

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Southern cuisine—steaks, seafood, hearty soups and creative salads. 3701 Old Cantrell Rd. 666-8482 Red Mango Whether looking to cool down or recharge, this little shop offers fruit, tea-infused or power smoothies, tasty frozen yogurts, and iced-tea chillers. 5621 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-2500 Salut Bistro A New Orleans style restaurant serving comfort food with a French flare. For a tasty treat, consider the country shrimp and grits, rosemary barbeque shrimp or the cob salad. 1501 N. University Ave. (inside the Prospect Building) 660-4200 Scallion’s Reliably good food, great desserts, pleasant atmosphere, agile service—a solid lunch spot. 5110 Kavanaugh Blvd.

666-6468

Find gumbo, red beans and rice, peel-and-eat shrimp and oysters on the half shell at the Oyster Bar.

So Restaurant Bar A charming upscale restaurant and bar located in the Hillcrest neighborhood. Offerings range from salads and sandwiches to a four-course meal featuring seafood. Large deck for al fresco dining and brunch on Sunday. 3610 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-1464 The House Delicious gourmet burgers and sandwiches. Cheap beer and good coffee too, in a quiet, relaxed setting. 722 N. Palm St. 663-4500 Town Pump Daily soup specials at lunch and a juicy burger, plus tasty bar food. 1321 Rebsamen Park Rd. 663-9802 Vieux Carre Selection ranges from Cajun and Creole to French, Italian, Southwest and just plain Southern. Come hungry.

Don’t forget to save room for the chocolate

Juicy burgers and tasty bar food can be found at the Town Pump.

U.S. PIZZA COMPANY WANTS YOU

TO TASTE ARKANSAS’ BEST Pizza sandwiches salads LittLe Rock 5524 Kavanaugh • 664-7071 2710 Kavanaugh • 663-2198 9300 N. Rodney Parham • 224-6300 7620 Baseline Rd • 562-0734 3307 Fair Park Blvd. • 535-6580 NoRth LittLe Rock 3324 Pike • 758-5997 4001 McCain Park • 753-2900 5524 JFK • 975-5524 MauMeLLe 650 Edgewood Dr. • 851-0880 coNway 710 Front Street • 501-450-9700 FayetteviLLe 202 W. Dickson • 479-582-4808 HEIGHTS & HILLCREST • 2010

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Fantastic China The food is fresh and delicious, the presentation beautiful, the menu distinctive and the service perfect. 1900 N. Grant St. 663-8999 Pei Wei It’s fun and offers all the P.F. Chang favorites we like, such as the crisp honey shrimp, Dan Dan noodles and Pad Thai.

You order from the cashier, get your own tea, silverware and fortune cookies, and they bring the food to you. Markham and University. 280-9423

Re-opening with traditional and new favorites at the same olé place for the 2010 Holidays.

One more great reason to celebrate.

enjoy lunch and dinner! awesome private party room!

Great Selections To Fancy Your Fork Like

Fried Artichoke Hearts • Shrimp Po Boy • Crab Cakes • Fried Crawfish Tails Grilled Tenderloin Steak Salad • Filet with Blue Cheese Sauce Portabella Ravioli • New Orleans BBQ Shrimp • Sea Scallops

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Brunch is now available at U.S. Pizza.

Shogun Japanese Steakhouse The chefs will dazzle you, as will the variety of tasty stir-fry combinations and sushi bar.

Usually crowded at night. 2815 Cantrell Rd. 666-7070 Sushi Cafe Impressive, upscale sushi menu with other delectable house specialties like tuna tataki, fried soft shell crab, Kobe beef and, believe it or not, the Toyko cowboy burger. 5823 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-9888

Where the locals go!

BARBECUE

Cross-Eyed Pig Huge portions of marvelous barbecue, including amazingly tender pulled-pork; lean-and-meaty, fall-off-the-bone

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Winner, Best Chef

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ribs; and crusty-brown, juicy half-chickens.

1701 Rebsamen Park Rd. 265-0000 Whole Hog Cafe The pulled pork shoulder is classic, back ribs are worthy of their many blue ribbons, and beef brisket is cooked the way Texans like it— served with a six-pack of sauces for all tastes. World and state barbecue cook-off champion. 2516 Cantrell Rd. 664-5025

make mouth happy.

EUROPEAN/ETHNIC

Cafe Bossa Nova A South American approach to sandwiches, salads and desserts, all quite good, as well as an array of refreshing teas and coffees. Great brunch on Sunday. 2701 Kavanaugh Blvd. 614-6682 Ciao Baci The focus is on fine dining in this casually elegant Hillcrest bungalow, although

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Visit The House in Hillcrest for gourmet burgers, sandwiches and good coffee, too.

many come for the comfortable lounge that serves specialty drinks until 2 a.m. nightly.

605 N. Beechwood St. 603-0238 Leo’s Greek Castle Wonderful Mediterranean food—gyros or platters, falafel and tabouli—plus dependable hamburgers, ham sandwiches, steak platters and BLTs. Great breakfast spot. 2925 Kavanaugh Blvd. 666-7414 Maddie’s Place A broad selection of familiar but not boring Cajun-Creole staples. Among the highlights: carefully prepared po’ boys, gooey bread pudding and chicken-andouille gumbo with a lusciously dark roux. 1615 Rebsamen Park Rd. 660-4040 Terry’s The Restaurant Serving fine French cuisine in a bistro setting. Some of their delectable offerings include prime rib, duck

confit or breast, and salmon—in other words, Terry’s Finer Food grocery is their pantry.

5018 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-4154

ITALIAN

Cafe Prego Dependable entrées of pasta,

pork and the like, plus great sauces, fresh mixed greens and delicious dressings. Crisp, crunchy and cold gazpacho and tempting desserts in a comfy bistro setting. 5510 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-5355 Damgoode Pies A somewhat different Italian pizza pie place, largely because of the spicy garlic white sauce that’s offered as an alternative to the traditional red sauce.

Good bread, too. 2701 Kavanaugh Blvd.

664-2239 Pizza Café Thin, crunchy pizza with just a dab of tomato sauce but plenty of chunks of good stuff, and topped off with gooey cheese. Draft beer—frosty and generous— is appealing on the open-air deck. 1517 Rebsamen Park Rd. 664-6133 Pizza D’action Some of the best pizza in town, a marriage of thin, crispy crust with a hefty ingredient load. Also, good appetizers and salads, pasta, sandwiches and killer plate lunches. 2919 W. Markham St. 666-5403 U.S. Pizza Crispy thin-crust pizzas, frosty beers and heaping salads drowned in creamy dressing. Two locations: 2710 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-2198 and 5524 Kavanaugh Blvd.

664-7071

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featuring easy eats and cool cocktails!

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Hillcrest Liquor & Fine Wines 2814 Kavanaugh Blvd

Because of our small space...special orders are always welcomed Wine day every Thursday 15% off Cases of Wine Daily 663-6249 M - Th 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. • F - S 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Fall is here and so are the animals! Call us today for a free estimate.

Humane removal of Squirrels, Bats, Raccoons, Skunks, etc.

grown ingredients in their salads or on their pizzas, this Heights restaurant is the answer. Also serves a delicious handmade gelato and other desserts. 5600 Kavanaugh Blvd. 661-9292

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501-628-4682

MEXICAN

Canon Grill Pronounce it canyon grill,

and order innovative and tasty appetizers or from the varied main course list. 2811 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-2068 Cantina Laredo Serving authentic Mexican such as fresh fish, grilled chicken and steaks. Be sure to check out their signature sauces, chipotle-wine with portobello mushrooms, sauteéd artichoke hearts and roasted red bell peppers. 207 N. University Ave. 280-0407 La Hacienda Creative, fresh-tasting entrees and traditional favorites, all painstakingly prepared in a festive atmosphere. Great taco salad, nachos and maybe the best fajitas around. 3024 Cantrell Rd. 661-0600

Heights Neighborhood Prospect Building

in The Heights every third thursday 5pm - until

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A Tradition Since 1962

5620 R Street 666-1660 M-F 10-6 • Sat 10-5

Catering Available We Ship Nationwide

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11121 N. Rodney Parham Ste. 14A 501.716.2050 1800 North Taylor 501.614.7333

12915 Cantrell Rd. 501.716.2000

Wealth Management

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