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esides the shopping in local boutiques, long lunches at cafes and delicious dinners in the Heights, Hillcrest and Riverdale, the three neighborhoods also host an array of events throughout the year.

Monthly gatherings, seasonal celebrations and other special festivities — there’s almost always something going on in these neighborhoods. Here’s an overview of some of the events and activities that can be found in the Heights and Hillcrest and a new, every-month event in Riverdale.

Heights TUESDAYS (MAY TO OCTOBER) — The Westover Hills Farmers Market features fresh locally grown seasonal produce, meats, baked goods, food trucks and more. Located at the Westover Hills Presbyterian Church at 6400 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-6383

THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH — Third Thursday in the Heights features music, business open houses, sales, specials and lots more.

determined) MID-NOVEMBER — Holidays in the Heights features carriage rides, photos with Santa, homemade cookies, carolers and more.

OCTOBER — Chili Fights in the Heights is an annual chili cook-off, with live music, children’s activities and more. Proceeds go to local charities. (Specific date to be

For more information about these events, including specific dates and times, visit the Heights Business Association website at www.intheheightslr.com.

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Hillcrest EVERY SATURDAY — The year-round Hillcrest Farmers Market features the freshest, locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables, along with meats, cheeses, baked goods and lots more. There’s usually even a food truck or two. Located at the Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd., at the corner of Kavanaugh and Cedar Street.

FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH — Shop & Sip is a year-round monthly event, featuring open houses at businesses throughout the neighborhood, often with sales and specials.

JULY 3 — The Ice Cream Social is a family event with ice cream, lemonade and other goodies. The Crest Park in front of Kroger.

OCTOBER — Harvestfest is a day-long annual community festival along Kavanaugh Boulevard, with a bird walk, cheese dip contest, car shop, vendor booths and activities for the whole family. (Specific Saturday date will be announced) harvestfest.us NOVEMBER — Fall Crafts Show & Used Book Sale. Grace Lutheran Church, Hillcrest and Kavanaugh. 663-3631.

MID-NOVEMBER — Holidays in Hillcrest includes open houses, sales, music, prizes, carriage rides and more.

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For specific dates and more information about these events, visit the Hillcrest Merchant’s Association website at www.hillcrestmerchants.net.

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f the residents are the heart of a neighborhood, the businesses are the lifeblood. And when an establishment has been doing business for 20 years or more, you know they’ve found the key to longevity. A few of the faces behind these neighborhood staples tell us a bit about what it takes to keep a business running and why they consider it an honor to serve the individuals and families of the Heights, Hillcrest and Riverdale areas.

Let’s first look at the Heights:

Tipton & Hurst 1801 N. Grant (501) 666-3333 TiptonHurst.com erhaps no other florist in Arkansas has established itself as a household name quite like Tipton & Hurst. Family owned

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and operated since 1886, Tipton & Hurst has grown to offer its customers a variety of services from floral arrangements and gifts to planning holiday parties and design classes.

The Heights store (and headquarters of T&H’s five locations) opened in the 1960s, but the Hurst family wasn’t new to the area.

“We’ve been in the Heights a long time, but my family has lived here since the 1920s,” Howard Hurst, third generation owner, said.

“What’s nice is that we grew up in the Heights and we’ve been a part of the fabric of the community for nearly a hundred years.”

And it’s that same sense of community and taking care of your neighbor that weaves into the service that Tipton & Hurst gives to its customers, whom Hurst gives the credit for the business’ success.

“The most important thing is having good customers,” he said. “But I think our focus is

customers and that’s what keeps us in business. Our motto is guaranteed satisfaction since 1886. It means we want to take care of you no matter what. That’s the philosophy my dad had and I assume that’s the philosophy of my grandfather. I’m just trying to follow in their footsteps.”

Smith’s Country Club Drug Store 5114 Kavanaugh Blvd.

(501) 663-4118 SmithsCountryClubDrugStore.com he success of Smith’s Country Club Drug Store can be seen clearly in how busy the full-service pharmacy stays and how quickly its customers get in and out of the door —which also explains how the hometown pharmacy has been serving the Heights residents since 1927. Owner Pat Ingles said it all comes down to offering personalized

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“Being right here in the area, a lot of people have been coming to the store for a long time,” Ingles said. “We have a lot of second- and third-generation customers in the Heights. It’s kind of its own community within the city, so everybody tends to stay right in the immediate area.”

And, as any hometown pharmacy should, Smith’s prides itself on offering full-service pharmacy services from quick prescription refills and flu shots to specialized care for diabetic clients and, as has been the case for nearly 90 years, always plenty of helpful advice from the pros.

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The Toggery 5919 R St. (501) 663-8662 ToggeryKids.com ToggeryLR.com ith children and grandchildren of their own, Phil and Penny Olinghouse know a thing or two about what parents look for in quality children’s clothing. For more than 30 years, the Olinghouses have been bringing that insider information to all of Little Rock as the owners of the oldest (founded in 1948) and most loved children’s boutique, The Toggery.

And quality is key at the Toggery, which is why the store aims to carry the most popular, well-made brands – from mom favorites Persnickety and Mustard Pie to kid favorites like Under Armour and Ralph Lauren. But the Toggery’s uniforms are where its quality really sets it apart. Uniforms for nearly every area school can be ordered through the Toggery and they are guaranteed to last the entire school year without a defect or flaw. Yes, the entire school year, or they replace it. That’s a guarantee every parent can appreciate.

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Feinstein’s 5600 Kavanaugh Blvd.

(501) 664-7330 Feinsteins.com einstein’s has been outfitting the bestdressed Little Rock women for nearly 60 years. Today, third-generation owner Jill Ricciardone, along with her mother, Ann Williams, runs the Heights fashion staple.

The dynamic mother-and-daughter duo runs Feinstein’s today with the same values of community that Jill’s grandparents started the store with 57 years ago.

“Personalized service, I think, is the key,” Ricciardone said, “and relationships. In the Heights, these relationships go back for generations. These are people that I’ve known

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It’s those relationships that last for generations that she loves so much about the Heights.

“It’s the stories that connect us all,” Ricciardone said. “It’s the history and the legacy of the Heights.”

Mr. Wick’s 5924 R St. (501) 664-3062 MrWicks.com well-dressed man is timeless, and Mr. Wick’s has been dressing Little Rock men for nearly 55 years. Charles Carroll opened Mr. Wick’s in 1960, and now the store is in the hands of his son, Mark Carroll, who has seen fashion trends come and go.

“You have to change with the times,” Carroll said. “We’re living in a more casual world now, and we have to adjust our inventory to reflect that. We’re still selling suits and sport coats, but over the last 10 years we’ve seen a strong desire for the younger generation to dress more casual.”

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change, some things should remain the same.

“I think consistency with carrying quality merchandise and good service are probably the two most important things,” Mark Carroll said.

As a second-generation Heights merchant, one of the things he appreciates the most is the loyalty of the neighborhood families.

“I’ve met a lot of faces, and I’ve seen multiple generations,” Mark Carroll said. “Myself, I’m seeing third generations of families now.

I’ve worked here 46 years and the greatest experience I’ve had has been the wonderful people we’re exposed to in this business.”

Golden opened Terry’s Finer Foods The Restaurant — the same quality customers had come to know at the market, now served up fresh at the table.

But they kept the store relatively the same.

Just as it has been for years. According to Jim “Bubba” Justice, manager of Terry’s Finer Foods, that’s just the way their customers want it.

“Customers want us to be the same local, little independent grocer that we are,” Justice said. “We’re only one store. The customers know us and we know them. They support us and don’t want us to change, and we don’t want to change.”

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(501) 663-4152 Facebook.com/TerrysFinerFoodsTheRestaurant or more than 50 years, Terry’s Finer Foods has been the favorite grocer of the Heights neighborhood. Selling only the highest quality meats and produce (most of it locally grown), the neighborhood staple upped its game in 2010. After purchasing the store the previous year, Ellen and Lex

5711 Kavanaugh Blvd.

(501) 666-6505 TheYarnMart.com tarted 52 years ago by a group of women who called themselves the “Knit Wits,” the Yarn Mart is the Heights neighborhood “go-to” for all things knitting. Heather Zbinden, who currently co-owns the store with Cindy Hedges and Amy Sixbey, has memories of visiting the store with her grandmother.

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“The art of needlepoint and knitting is passed down through generations,” Zbinden said. “And I think that’s really a special thing about this place. It’s a community of women coming together to do something they love.

There was a need for that.”

Much like the tradition of knitting, the Yarn Mart has become a tradition for Heights residents who want to pass on their crafting knowledge to their children and grandchildren.

“It’s that tradition of people that have been shopping here for several generations and they appreciate what we have and the quality of the things we have,” Zbinden said.

“The Heights is such a neat place. Locals as well as visitors to Arkansas come here to shop and you can have all kinds of different experiences. It’s a nice place to be.”

Tanglewood Drug Store 6815 Cantrell Road (501) 664-4444 TanglewoodDrug.com dam Wheeler had been an employee at Tanglewood Drug Store for years when he purchased the business in 2006. Continuing the same legacy of customer service he had learned from the previous owner, Wheeler aimed to continue the tradition of placing customer service at the forefront of his business. In 2014, Tanglewood Drug Store celebrated 50 years of serving the Heights neighborhood.

“Three owners were at the anniversary party,” Wheeler said, “along with several customers that have been coming for generations.”

This year’s celebration wouldn’t have been possible without the Heights and Hillcrest customers that are so devoted to neighborhood businesses, whom Wheeler mentioned are why he loves serving the area.

“There’s a unique community here,” he said. “They’re pretty close knit and they like to patronize businesses here.”

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5620 R St. (501) 666-1660 SmokedTurkeys.com urge’s was built along the philosophy of taking one thing and doing it right, and smoking turkeys was one thing founder Alden Burge did right. What started as a backyard business led to the first Burge’s, a small dairy bar-type place, in 1962. In 1974, Burge’s in the Heights opened and the community was never the same.

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The patio at Cheers in the Heights always draws a crowd. changed (Burge’s is now owned by Jeffrey Voyles), but smoked turkey is still a customer favorite. And Burge’s is definitely a Heights neighborhood favorite, with the most loyal of customers heading in for a turkey plate or maybe a Burgeletta at least twice a week.

Order early enough in the week and you can enjoy a whole smoked turkey by the weekend the way it all started – but in your own backyard.

US Pizza Co. 5524 Kavanaugh Blvd. (Heights) (501) 664-7071 2710 Kavanaugh Blvd. (Hillcrest) (501) 663-2198 USPizzaCo.net hen Judy Waller opened her first US Pizza location in Levy in 1972, it’s doubtful she could see the Arkansas pizza empire she was in the beginning stages of creating. But when she opened her third restaurant, and first location on Kavanaugh in the Heights, it must have been clear there was something to the thin crust she had been dishing out for the previous nine years. It was also the year she opened Hillcrest Liquor, and two years later,

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the Hillcrest location would follow, sharing the building with the liquor store.

Today, their website lists 10 restaurants owned and operated by US Pizza Co., with an additional four franchises around the state, including Fayetteville. The Hillcrest location moved to a nearby, renovated building on Kavanaugh, offering much more dining space, a game area for kids, a full-sized bar and a party room upstairs.

The open kitchen plan that allows patrons to watch their pizza in the making, along with a crust that has changed little over the years (not to mention the Salad Supreme), is part of what has made US Pizza Co. more than just another neighborhood pizza joint.

It’s THE neighborhood pizza joint.

Cheers in the Heights 2010 N. Van Buren (501) 663-5937 CheersITH.com heers has been a Heights institution for more than three decades, serving cold beer and juicy burgers to a regular neighborhood crowd. For roughly half of that time, Cheers in the Heights has been under the

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ownership of local chef and restaurateur Chris Tanner and his wife, Samantha. The couple refocused the menu a bit, offering more upscale food including fresh fish and thick steaks, in addition to the more traditional sandwich and burger fare the place had been known for.

And while they may have been around longer than the famous show of the ’80s that most people relate them to, the unspoken philosophy seems to be the same: a place where “everybody knows your name.”

The Diet Center 4910 Kavanaugh Blvd.

(501) 663-9482 DietCenter.com/LittleRock-West or more than 30 years Heights and Hillcrest residents have been heading to The Diet Center when looking to drop a few pounds and live a healthier lifestyle. Owner Kori Dugger said the key to not just the business’ success, but the success of their clients is in the programs they offer.

“We offer one-on-one counseling and great tasting products with certified weightloss counselors,” she said. “We are a full-

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Under new ownership, Leo’s Greek Castle still serves up customers' favorite dishes. servicing weight-loss center that will not only meet those personal weight-loss goals but also equip each client with the tools they need to keep their weight off for a lifetime.”

Dugger says her clients and the neighborhood residents are what makes serving the people of Central Arkansas so worthwhile.

“The people of the Heights-Hillcrest area bring a cultural diversity to Arkansas that is unlike anything else I’ve experienced in this state,” she said. “We get to help clients in all walks of life and they teach us just as much as we teach them.”

Fantastic China 1900 N. Grant (501) 663-8999 FantasticChinaRestaurant.com ne of the most popular Asian dining experiences in the area, Fantastic China hits their 20th year doing business in 2015.

Frequently named as a local favorite, owner Kavion Wang credits the quality of the food and the hard work of her employees as just a piece of the secret to her success.

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think we keep going because of the local people and their support.”

Much of that support comes from the dayto-day customers she has built relationships with over the past 20 years. She said the people of the Heights are her favorite part of doing business in the area.

“I can see these people everyday,” Wang said. “It’s a feeling of everybody knows everybody.”

Ozark Outdoor Supply 5514 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-664-4832 OzarkOutdoor.com zark Outdoor opened in 1972 and is Arkansas’s oldest and most experienced outdoor outfitter, providing Arkansans with unparalleled knowledge and expertise in quality outdoor clothing and equipment for most any need.

The owners not only sell the gear, they use it.

Ozark Outdoor’s philosophy remains constant: to provide customers with the right products, the best service and dependable expertise.

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Customers can rest assured that if they have a problem with a product, the manufacturer or Ozark Outdoor, the store will do everything possible to make it right. Ozark Outdoor is fully committed to our customers.

Now, let’s focus on Hillcrest:

Rhea Drug 2801 Kavanaugh Blvd.

(501) 663-4131 Facebook.com/RheaDrug hea Drug is a bit like a step back in time — all the way back to 1922 when it opened. It’s a place where customers can browse through the gift shop, or maybe chat for a few minutes with the pharmacist, while their prescription is being filled. When they leave, their gift selections are complimentary gift-wrapped, just another touch of service from owner Joe Searcy and his staff.

Searcy said it’s the eclectic and diverse people of Hillcrest that make the neighborhood and Rhea Drug so great.

“It’s a good stable neighborhood and it supports its business,” Searcy said. “And it

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Leo’s Greek Castle 2925 Kavanaugh Blvd.

(501) 666-7414 Facebook.com/LeosGreekCastle t’s hard to get an answer as to just how long Leo’s has been around. Owners Thomas Alford and Frank Cox, who bought the place in 2013, really aren’t sure themselves. They’re still searching public records for an opening date, but they know for sure Leo’s was a neighborhood staple at least as far back as the 1970s.

Since the duo purchased Leo’s, they’ve aimed at keeping it close to the same as it’s been for decades, but while shaking things up just a little — like 75-cent Pabst Blue Ribbons, which has kept many of the regulars coming in despite the change in ownership, while also bringing in a newer generation of Leo’s customers. But much of the long-loved establishment remains the same, maintain-

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ing that vibe that has kept it running for so long. Breakfast is still a can’t miss with such favorites as the eggs and humongous pancakes with bacon or ham.

“I think it’s because it’s such a neighborhood place,” Alford said. “We have people who have been coming here their entire lives. It’s one of those places that has always been and will always be here. It’s like the neighborhood watering hole.”

The Oyster Bar 3003 W. Markham St. (501) 666-7100 LROysterBar.com he Oyster Bar has been where the locals eat since 1975. Situated in an old grocery store building, the Oyster Bar is in a prime location to serve the local residents while catching a few out-of-towners along the way. And while it may be a first thought for oysters on the half shell or couple pounds of peel and eat shrimp, the Oyster Bar is just as known for its Creole dishes such as po’

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The Full Moon 3625 Kavanaugh Blvd.

(501) 663-4367 TheFullMoonLittleRock.com wner Casey Finch has always had a spot in her heart for The Full Moon. Working in the store since she was 15 years old, she dreamed of making it her own one day.

“I’ve worked for all of the owners, so we’re like a little family,” Finch said.

In 2013 her dream came true when she purchased the gift shop from the previous owner. The eclectic gift shop has specialized in having something for everyone — no matter their age or price range — since 1983.

The Full Moon features wide array of items from local artisans and gifts you might not find anywhere else in the metro area, which is why it’s also a top destination for young

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brides seeking registries or for any upcoming holiday or event.

“We have very loyal customers that know they can come in and find the perfect gift, do the beautiful, free gift wrapping and they’re in and out the door,” Finch said. “We appreciate them and they appreciate us.”

Gallery 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1 (501) 664-8996 Gallery26.com n 2015 Gallery 26 will have been supporting local and regional artists for 20 years.

More than that, for the past two decades, owner Renee Williams and her staff have been introducing these artists and their work to Central Arkansas, with a constant stream of scheduled shows. Gallery 26 has been frequently named as one of the best galleries in Central Arkansas.

Additionally, Gallery 26 serves Hillcrest offering custom or even do-it-yourself (with a little help from the pros) framing. An active

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member of the Hillcrest Merchants Association, Williams enjoys the “walk back in time” feeling of the neighborhood that is part of what makes it so special.

“It’s a very supportive neighborhood,” she said. “Everyone walks, it’s very friendly and it’s still independent stores.”

Now, we’ll conclude with a look at the longstanding businesses in Riverdale:

Buffalo Grill 1611 Rebsamen Park Road (501) 296-9535 BuffaloGrillLR.com Little Rock favorite, for years, fans of the Buffalo Grill were sad to see the location on Bowman Curve go in 2013, but took solace in knowing the Riverdale location wasn’t far away to visit. For nearly 35 years, the Buffalo Grill has been serving up hand-cut fries and large portions to a hungry Little Rock crowd. Many patrons make it a weekly spot to dine with the family, thanks

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to its affordable menu that’s sure to have something to appease even the pickiest appetite. But for anyone searching for the best burger in Arkansas, the Buffalo Grill has many fans who will point to “the Grill” for the best around.

Cynthia East Fabrics 1523 Rebsamen Park Road (501) 663-0460 CynthiaEastFabrics.com aving an eye for what’s up and coming and staying ahead of the curve has been just one secret to the success of Cynthia East Fabrics. Another is having a store that is as fun to work in as it is to shop. And anyone that has stepped foot inside the fabric-anddesign-meets-gift-store in Riverdale knows that they’ve stumbled upon something special and they may never want to leave.

“We love what we do,” co-owner Terry Dilday said. “Maybe that’s our staying power — that enthusiasm we have for both our product and our customer. It’s real and

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The Faded Rose has been sending out delicious cuisine since 1982. the customer knows that when they walk into the door.”

Owner Cynthia East opened her namesake store in 1977, before Riverdale was designated as a design district. Word spread quickly, and Cynthia East Fabrics began selling to customers throughout the region. And, despite past talks of opening stores elsewhere, the store operators know their home is located in the heart of Riverdale.

“We feel like the customers have learned to love the women here and trust them,” Dilday said. “We were really the first design store in this area and we kind of feel like we established this area as a design center. We like it here, and we feel centrally located to serve the region.”

Cajun’s Wharf 2400 Cantrell Road (501) 375-5351 CajunsWharf.com ince 1975, Cajun’s Wharf has been serving fresh fish and seafood alongside high-quality steaks to the upscale Little Rock crowd. Over the years, Cajun’s has revamped its image, with the addition of live bands on the Cajun’s Big Deck, as it’s known. Specialty drinks like the iconic Play-de-do have also

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made Cajun’s popular with the professional crowd after working hours.

Cajun’s was briefly owned by the Landry’s seafood chain in the late 1990s, but Mary Beth Ringgold, who had previously worked at Cajun’s for several years, and her restaurant group that already owned Caper’s in West Little Rock, stepped in to purchase the restaurant and restore the Cajun’s tradition. It has never looked back.

Being in business for 40 years has also made Cajun’s Wharf a destination restaurant for out-of-town foodies seeking a dining experience with only high-quality food and years of expertise.

The Faded Rose 1619 Rebsamen Park Road (501) 663-9734 TheFadedRose.com ew Orleans native Ed David has been serving up his authentic Louisianainspired dishes in Riverdale since 1982.

David, along with his wife, Laurie, and son, Zac, have kept the local favorite thriving for more than 30 years, moving next door into a larger space to accommodate the big crowds just a few years ago. The move didn’t

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cut down the coziness factor, and the good food and family-friendly atmosphere keep the location packed most days for lunch and dinner. Meanwhile, many in the neighborhood find the well-stocked bar the perfect watering hole. From great appetizers to burgers to Creole-style seafood entrees to maybe the best filet in town for the price, there’s something for everybody to like.

Brave New Restaurant 2300 Cottondale Lane (501) 663-2677 BraveNewRestaurant.com hef and owner Peter Brave became somewhat of Little Rock restaurant royalty after opening Brave New Restaurant in the early ’90s. Frequently named as a top chef and restaurant in Arkansas, hailed by local and regional critics and featured in Southern Living magazine, the upscale Brave New Restaurant features many familiar Southern dishes, but done much better. It goes to show what a huge difference fresh, quality ingredients make. The fish is always fresh, and allows Brave to show off his skills. ♦

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BRAND-NEW LOOK AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEW BUSINESSES SPRING UP IN PAST YEAR

he Heights, Hillcrest and Riverdale have seen an altered landscape of businesses, from new restaurants anchoring both ends of Kavanaugh in the Heights to a new fancy eatery at one end of Kavanaugh in Hillcrest, as well as new real estate offices, clothing stores, pet shops and pet grooming and more. Business owners such as restaurateur Jerry Barakat, who previously stayed well west of Midtown with his endeavors, have ventured into Hillcrest or the Heights.

We take a look at all the new faces in the neighborhood, in case you haven’t already welcomed them.

Aspire Realty Group

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hen you’re in the residential sales business, you get to know neighborhoods. So when the owners of Aspire Realty were choosing where to locate their company, the choice of address was clear.

“Hillcrest is awesome,” co-owner Lisa Leggett said.

“The building is distinct and has character, and being located on Kavanaugh our clients can find us easily. Since our agents serve all of the metro area, we needed a place that was centrally located.

“Plus, we love the local neighborly feel here. Being able to walk to get coffee or lunch has been such a

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blessing. We enjoy meeting clients and other realtors at the neighborhood restaurants. The Hillcrest neighborhood has welcomed us with open arms.”

Leggett, along with fellow Little Rock-

based owners Austin Franks, Holly Driver, Jeff Scherry, Mitsy Tharp and Leggett’s husband, Mark, opened the business in March.

The company deals in residential real estate properties throughout the Little Rock metropolitan area, using the talents and experience of 21 on-board realtors.

“Our real estate agents are hand-picked, experienced agents that are dedicated to exceeding client expectations,” Lisa Leggett said. “After all, buying and selling a home is a very important event for our clients. We want to make sure that we are not just selling real estate, but building lifelong relationships.”

Address: 2821 Kavanaugh, Ste. 2F Phone: 501-379-8480 Social media: https://www. facebook.com/aspirerealtylittlerock, Instagram: aspirerealtygroup Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays; after hours/ weekends by appointment

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pecializing in what they’ve coined “fresh Mexi-Cali” cuisine, Craig and Melissa Roe realized a long-held dream this spring when they opened their first brick-and-mortar restaurant, Baja Grill, at 5923 Kavanaugh Blvd. in the Heights.

“We had our eyes on this location for quite a while with hopes that one

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Domestic Domestic brings a hip vibe to the neighborhood. day we would have a restaurant in a neighHours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon-Thu; 11 a.m.borhood such as The Heights, not knowing 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. that it would open up and we would bring our hopes and dreams to fruition,” Craig Roe said. “We chose the location we did because essa Wilmans-Higgins opened Beauty it was meant to be.”

Geek with the sole mission of making The space is at the busy intersection of the world more glamorous, one customer at Kavanaugh and N. University Avenue, at a time. The cosmetics and skincare boutique the southeast corner. Before moving into the and mini spa opened in the Heights Theatre 2,000-square-foot casual restaurant space, Baja building in February.

Grill was earning a devoted following as one of “We stand out from the crowd,” Wilmansthe more popular food trucks in the area. The Higgins said. “We’ve cultivated a great colBenton-based couple’s gourmet tacos, quesalection of hard-to-find natural and luxury dillas and burritos have won numerous awards cosmetics brands and we are all about consince they launched the business in 2012. tinuing our education and learning the latest The fixed location opened in May to positive techniques in aesthetics services. We aim to reviews and a consistently filled dining room. be the best of the best.”

“Our food is a fresh California-type spin In addition to providing an eclectic selecon Mexican food. We have been very well tion of small batch, artisan cosmetics and received by this community,” Melissa Roe skincare, Wilmans-Higgins and her sidekick said. “We don’t have a ‘target clientele’; we aesthetician, Jai Thomas Ratliff also offers a have regulars whose children request Baja range of spa services including lash extensions, Grill as their birthday meal as well as senior facials, brow shaping and event makeup. The citizens that dine with us several times a company’s headliner is facials, particularly week and all ages in between.” the luxurious resurfacing hydrafacial.

Address: 5923 Kavanaugh Blvd Wilmans-Higgins said the personal attenPhone: 501-722-8920 Mod Hair Studio tion her clients receive is one reason the store Email: eatbajagrill@ymail.com has found a home in the Heights’ close-knit Social media: www.eatbajagrill.com

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neighborhood both with her fellow merchants as well as her customers.

“Our clientele is anyone who loves beauty,” she said. “My clients and I love that I’m in the heart of Little Rock; I have several that walk to their appointments with us. I mean, how great is that?”

Address: 5600 Kavanaugh Blvd, Suite 2 Phone: 501-791-GLAM (4526) Email: beabeautygeek@gmail.com Social media: Facebook: Beauty Geek Lash and Skincare Lounge Instagram: @beautygeeklittlerock Hours: 11 a.m. -5 p.m. Tue.-Fri.; services by appointment weekdays and select Saturdays.

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f Shanna Barnard ever doubted that her dog grooming and boarding business would find a ready market in Hillcrest, she’s been reassured by the unique clients who dropped by the say hello at 2619 Kavanaugh Blvd.

“People will would be out walking their dogs and their dogs would just stop in front of the store,” she said. “And so I’d come out with a treat and say hello.”

Barnard, a self-described dog nut, opened The Dog Porch Oct. 29, offering grooming and styling services, daycare and boarding for up

to 32 pooches. She also stocks dog food and is the first retail outlet for Little Rock’s Monica’s K-9 Barkery gourmet treats.

While working for another dog grooming business in Hillcrest, Barnard made a lot of customer connections, and when that business moved she saw the opportunity to realize her dream of becoming a business owner.

“I’ve been wanting to do this my whole life,” the 47-year-old said. “I knew I wanted to locate my business here because of all the contacts I’d made, but it’s been even better than I imagined. All the merchants here have welcomed us, and every day I have someone from the neighborhood stopping by to check us out.”

Address: 2619 Kavanaugh Blvd.

Phone: 501-725-4523 Email: cshannabanana@aol.com Social media: www.facebook.com/dogporch Hours: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., 3-5 p.m. Sun.

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t Doggy Daddy, pets are always welcome.

A bulletin board crammed with canine customer photos and co-owner Robby Grimes’ penchant for greeting customers with a smile and treat in hand tells you that.

“We are owner operated and know our customers and their pets and consider them to be part of the Doggy Daddy family,” Grimes said. “We have a big focus on fun and provide a lot more than day-to-day essentials.”

Grimes, his wife, Marie, his brother, Chris Grimes, and Chris’ wife, Donna, opened the neighborhood pet grocery and market in October 2013. The 1,400-square-foot store carries a wide range of natural and holistic dog and cat supplies, including food and treats, toys, collars, leashes, supplements and more.

Robby said one motivation for opening in The Heights neighborhood is the connection the owners feel to the neighborhood they have called home for years.

“We live blocks from the store and see our customers every day in the shop and on the street,” he said. “We love the business and our two- and four-legged friends and neighbors.”

The Grimeses are active with local rescue organizations, having donated goods, time and money to the Animal Village, Out of the Woods and CARE, among others.

Address: 5914 R St., Suite B Phone: 501-664-3649 Email: robby@doggydaddystore.com Social media: www.facebook.com/doggydaddystore, website: www.doggydaddystore.com Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

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Jerry Barakat, owner of several Little Rock restaurants, brings his first restaurant to the Hillcrest neighborhood with Kemuri.

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eather Smith epitomizes a familiar face in a new space. After launching nearby Eggshells, a cooking supply store for the discriminating home chef, she sold the company last year to move into the Domestic Domestic project on the strength of the relationships she formed during her time as a Heights merchant.

“Occasionally, there is the need to mix it up a bit,” she said. “The Heights has always supported our retail endeavor with fierce loyalty, and this business is starting out no differently.”

Domestic Domestic isn’t in the same product line as Eggshells — Smith describes the 1800-square-foot men’s clothing, shoes and accessories retail store as “a modern-day general store” — but it employs the same smart, hip vibe that made the cooking supply store such a success.

“While the clothing we sell is men’s, our target demographic suits both men and women,” she said. “We offer awesome unisex t-shirts and the most unique assortment of goods in town. It is appealing to the conscientious consumer who loves quality and the story behind the goods.”

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Plus, she said, the store’s emphasis on carrying exclusively American-made products and clothing further sets it apart.

“Everyone wants to buy American products when given the choice,” she said. “We encourage everyone to come in and see for themselves.”

Address: 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd, Suite C LR AR 72207 Phone: 501-661-1776 Email: hello@domesticdomestic.com Social media: www.domesticdomestic.com, facebook.com/domesticdomestic, twitter. com/shopdomestic, pinterest.com/shopdomestic, instagram.com/domesticdomestic Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun.

Emporium Home Heights

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he first retail showroom for Little Rockbased designer Ashley Childers’ Emporium Home line, Emporium Home Heights showcases the company’s line of mirrors, lighting, furniture, original art and accessories. The 2,200-square-foot space also features a select number of other product lines and one-of-a-kinds hand-picked by the designer herself.

“Emporium Home Heights will bring a chic and refined edge to Little Rock,” Childers said. “It will be a go-to source for fabulous home furnishings, original art, unique gifts, design services and one-of-a-kind treasures from travels.”

Childers’ products, previously available only through major trade markets such as Atlanta, Las Vegas and New York, have made her a designer in demand. Recipient of the Rising Star Award at the 25th annual Dallas Market Arts Awards, she describes her line as sophisticated and quietly glamorous in the medium- to upper-price point.

“My products reflect designs with gracious living in mind, focusing on high-quality materials, handcraftsmanship, silhouette and proportion that’s refined without being too formal,” she said.

The store recently hosted a VIP Preview Party and celebrated its Kavanaugh Boulevard grand opening.

Address: 5801 Kavanaugh Blvd.

Phone: 501.313.2418 Email: sales@ehheights.com Social media: Instagram @EH Heights; Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun.

Kemuri

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pecializing in fresh seafood and some of the most creative sushi around, Kemuri opened in August on Kavanaugh in the Ice House Revival building and immediately established itself as one of the go-to places for sophisticated, interesting food.

“We stand by our statement that our sushi is the best and most versatile in all of Little Rock, but Kemuri is not just for sushi lovers,” said longtime restaurateur and owner Jerry Barakat. “We’re a full-scale restaurant serving some of the most exciting and delicious dishes at a level you would expect to find in New York, Tokyo and L.A.” Critics agree; Arkansas Times called the food “spectacular on all levels” and said it easily compared to what one could expect to find in metropolitan areas, yet is as accessible as walking in Hillcrest.

One distinguishing feature about Kemuri is robata, a traditional Japanese method of grilling over open coals that produces meats that are exceptionally tender and flavorful.

Combine that with Chef Greg Wallis’ insistence on the freshest ingredients and the sushi mastery of Chef Alex from Kemuri’s West Little Rock sister restaurant, Ocean’s at Arthur’s, and you have the making of an unforgettable evening out.

“Kemuri is taking dining in Little Rock to a new and unexplored level,” Bakarat said.

“We specialize in providing guests the ultimate dining experience.”

Address: 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd.

Phone: 501-660-4100 Email: kemurirestaurant@gmail.com Website: http://kemurirestaurant.com/ Social media: https://www.facebook. c o m / p a g e s / Ke m u r i - s u s h i - s e a f o o d robata/564352380359315 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008027329466 Hours: 4:30-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 4:30-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 4:30-9 p.m. Sun.; lunch hours (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) coming soon.

Le Pops

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esidents of The Heights have a new option to satisfy a sweet tooth after dinner or on their weekend stroll through the neighborhood. Le Pops, a gourmet ice and cream popsicle store, opened in June offering a unique and healthier way to satisfy a sweet tooth.

“Our clientele appreciates high-quality food choices,” said Laurie Harrison who co-owns the shop with her husband, Charles. “Our pops have no artificial colors or flavors and are handmade using ingredients of the highest quality, and one locally sourced whenever

possible. We also offer shaved ice made with real fruit syrups using no artificial flavors.”

Selections range from simple, kid-friendly selections to more unique flavor combinations such as salted caramel, chocolate marvel, blackberry lavender, chai tea latte and raspberry basil, to name a few favorites. Seasonal selections are also brought into the rotation.

Harrison said she chose The Heights neighborhood because it is walker-friendly and that foot traffic has steadily made Le Pops a required stop.

“Heights residents like to walk and gather with friends,” she said. “During the school year, our shop is a place to come for afterschool treats and to hang out. Our customers also like to come in for dessert after dinner at the many restaurants in the neighborhood.”

Address: 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd.

Phone: 501-313-9558 Email: lepopslr@gmail.com Social media: @_lepops, facebook.com/ lepopsgourmetlollies Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-8 p.m. Sun. (summer/ fall hours)

Mylo Coffee Co.

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uilding upon a loyal following earned through sales at the Hillcrest Farmers Market, Mylo Coffee Co. opened its first location in April. The store has quickly become a neighborhood favorite, featuring coffee from beans roasted on-premises and in-house baked treats. A lunch menu is also available daily.

In their ongoing effort to source ingredients that are both organic and local, co-owners Stephanos and Monica Mylonas have developed an extensive network of Arkansas-produced ingredients and products.

“We make it a point to use as many local, organic ingredients as possible,” Stephanos Mylonas said. “Our menu is ever-changing with whatever fruits and vegetables are in season.”

Arkansas suppliers include War Eagle Mill flour, Freckle Face Farm, Little Rock Urban Farming, Barnhill Farms, Arkansas Natural Produce, Pulaski Heights Elementary Garden, Honeysuckle Lane Cheese, Sun Harvest Honey Bee Farms, Jelly Madness, Bonta Toscana, and Wholly Cow Farms. Mylo sources its coffee through Little Rock-based Westrock Coffee Co and Cafe Imports.

Monica Mylonas said the company’s philosophy goes hand-in-hand with the ethos of the neighborhood clientele.

“Many of the people who live around here appreciate our mission of bringing

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local, organic ingredients to the table,” she said. “We located in Hillcrest because we love the community; our neighbors are loyal and caring and have been providing us support for years.”

Address: 2715 Kavanaugh Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72205 Phone: 501-747-1880 Email: info@mylocoffee.com Social media: Twitter and Instagram: @ MyloCoffeeCo, Facebook: facebook.com/ MyloCoffeeCo, website: mylocoffee.com Hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Tue.-Thu., 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., closed Mon.

The Pantry Crest

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hen considering the location for his second restaurant location, Tomas Bohm felt a nostalgic draw to the Hillcrest neighborhood where he made his home.

“I have special love for Hillcrest,” he said.

“Coming from Czech Republic, I find that Hillcrest reminds me of a small European town. Hillcrest is very homelike. I love the local shops and restaurants.”

Bohm added The Pantry Crest to that neighborhood restaurant roster in October, featuring what he calls “Rustic European” food in a lovingly restored old house just off Kavanaugh Boulevard.

The Pantry Crest’s from-scratch recipes feature local products, organic whenever possible, so menu items change with the seasons. A full late-night menu is available through midnight Monday through Saturday, something increasingly hard to find in other restaurants.

Bohm also noted The Pantry Crest’s bar for its specialty cocktails, craft beers and wine list.

He said he wants The Pantry Crest to be the site of celebrations large and small, and encouraged patrons to check the restaurant’s Facebook or sign up for emails to see what’s

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going on.

“We love to have parties, so we feature food and drink specials for events like Oktoberfest, St Patrick’s Day, New Year’s Eve,” he said. “We also plan on being involved in the neighborhood for special events.”

Address: 722 N. Palm St., Little Rock AR 72205 Phone: 501-725-4945 Email: littlerockpantry@gmail.com Social media: https://www.facebook. com/thepantrycrest Kitchen hours: 4 p.m.-midnight Mon.-Sat. Bar hours: 4 p.m.-closing time (varies) Mon.-Sat.

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pen since April, Red Beauty Lounge has inspired its own lingo — regulars call it, simply, “Red.” Amy Hester wanted her new salon to have a friendly, comfortable

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feel and that’s just what one gets entering the cozy space.

“Red is a unique salon,” Hester said. “We really want the client to feel like they are at home. Clients are welcome to hang out on the patio and enjoy the neighborhood. We have a large ‘trending’ chalkboard wall so we can talk about what is happening in Little Rock, favorite products or blogs.”

Hester opened in the Heights to be near the clientele she had built up through the years. Painting the lounge exterior in keeping with the name not only added pizzazz, it made the business easy to spot.

Inside, the lounge sells Kevin Murphy and Davines hair products and michelleLeigh makeup, co-branded by Hester and her sister-in-law, Jessica. Style services include women’s and men’s cuts, blowouts, color

and highlights, hair extensions, Brazilian blowout hair smoothing, facial waxing, spray tanning, children’s cuts and event hair and makeup.

Red is a sponsor of the Arkansas Arts Center Fountain Fest and also hosts special events for its clientele.

“We love to host makeup or blowout parties, where we can teach clients tricks of the trade,” Hester said.

Address: 1923 N. University Ave. Phone: 501-664-4733 Email: redbeautylounge@att.net Social media: redbeautylounge.com, Facebook at Red Beauty Lounge, Instagram redbeautylounge Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.3p.m. Sat.

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ounded in 2011, Rental Realty moved to its current location at 400 North Van Buren in the Hillcrest neighborhood last August. The company employs five in the new office, providing a range of property management and other services supporting real estate investors.

“We moved into the Hillcrest area because of the amount of property management work we were doing in that area,” said Jordan Haas, company founder. “There was no doubt this was where we wanted to be.”

Rental Realty helps its clients invest in and manage single-family homes. Its suite of residential property management services includes handling all leasing and tenant relations, coordinating property maintenance, handling all accounting, filing 1099 forms,

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Social media: www.facebook.com/rentalrealty Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays

Simply Dixie

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ealizing a long-held dream of owning her own business, Kathleen Roach recently launched Simply Dixie in the Heights, offering trendy styles at affordable prices for a primary clientele of 18 to 35 year olds.

“I have always had a love for fashion and eye for what’s in style,” Roach said. “I picked this neighborhood because the people here like to shop in a boutique setting and get the highest level of personal attention.”

Shoppers find just that at Simply Dixie; Roach is thus far the only employee, so each client receives personal attention from the owner. She’s also fallen right into step with the close-knit business community in

the Heights, building her grand opening around the neighborhood’s Holidays in the Heights celebration.

“I really appreciate all the neighborhood has to offer,” she said.

Simply Dixie is located at 5909 R Street and is open Monday through Saturday.

Roach also noted the many social media and online options that are available to check out the store’s merchandise.

“We like to say we’re always open online,” she said.

Address: 5909 R St. Phone: 501-725-4479 Social media: www.simplydixie.com, https://www.facebook.com/simplydixieboutique, Instagram: @simplydixieboutique, Twitter: @ShopSimplyDixie, Pinterest: /shopsimplydixie Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Sunday

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performing periodic property inspections plus property consultation and analysis.

Through its website it also helps market client properties, match prospective tenants with available homes and serves existing tenants with expedited maintenance requests and electronic work orders. The integrated system allows the company to manage multiple properties with maximum efficiency.

“Real estate is a secure investment, and with Rental Realty it can also be stress-free,” Haas said. “Our mission is to be the most complete real estate investment and management company focused on serving our clients’ best interest with heart and professionalism.”

Address: 400 N. Van Buren St. Phone: 501.666.7368 Email: chad@rentalrealtyar.com

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ffering quality apparel and a variety of home products and gifts, Southern Accented is designed with the savvy, contemporary woman in mind. Owners Katy Julian and Meagan Murphy opened the store in January at 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd.

“Southern Accented’s target market is women between the ages of 25 and 45 with an income of $40,000 or more,” Julian said. “These are women with a desire for high-quality, stylish merchandise. They are always on the move and need to purchase multiple product categories in one place.”

“Understanding how busy the modern woman is, Southern Accented set out to create an all-inclusive shopping experience,” Murphy added. “We offer a onestop shopping experience where you can not only purchase your outfit for an event, but also a gift for the occasion.”

The duo hosts special events, including extended hours during the monthly Third Thursday in The Heights and hosting trunk shows throughout the year. They see Southern Accented as a natural fit in the neighborhood.

“We like that we are part of a community that is close with both its neighboring

businesses and its patrons,” Murphy said.

“Everyone here in The Heights has been lovely and welcoming. We couldn’t ask for a better place to be located.”

Address: 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd, Suite A. Little Rock, AR 72207 Phone: 501-747-1150 Email: info@southernaccented.com Social media: Instagram: @southernaccented, https://www.facebook.com/ southernaccented, Twitter: @SAccented , www.pinterest.com/SAccentedwww. southernaccented.com Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.

Steamroller Blues

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eaturing the latest in contemporary women’s fashions, Steamroller Blues opened in the Heights in October 2013 and has immediately found a loyal following.

“We have customers who are in junior high and we have customers who are in their 60s,” manager Kaitlin Minton said.

“Age doesn’t really define our customers; they are women who are fashion forward and stylish. They also appreciate our high level of customer service.”

This is the first and thus far only Little

Rock location for the company. The original store in Jonesboro dates back 20 years. The longstanding clothing store was purchased

by Jennifer and Travis Cude in 1997 and renamed Steamroller Blues.

Minton, who has been with the company since 2008 and doubles as a company buyer, noted the store fits in nicely with other independent boutique stores in the neighborhood. Steamroller Blues carries clothes and accessories for a variety of occasions, from jeans and vintage print t-shirts for a casual weekend, to dresses and skirts for a fun night out.

“This is a really friendly neighborhood, both from a customer standpoint and among the other merchants,” she said.

“The response has been really good. Our clientele has grown at a comfortable pace since we opened.”

Address: 5915 Kavanaugh Blvd.

Phone: 501-661-4067 Email: steamrollerblueslr.gmail.com Social media: www.facebook.com/ steamrollerblueslittlerock, Instagram @ shopsteamroller, www.steamrollerblues. com Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., closed Sun. ♦

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SHOPPING AND DINING SHIFT SHOPPES ON WOODLAWN HAS NEW OWNER; RESTAURANT CHANGES PLUS DESIGN & DINE SPRINGS UP

BY JIM HARRIS

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BRIAN CHILSON

ike May has been a vendor in the fall called Design & Dine. The Heights has Clinton School, travels to Nepal and works Shoppes on Woodlawn for the past seen lots of changes in its restaurant offerwith local crafts people on their trade-type eight years. His role took on more ings in the past several months. thing to do scarves and clothing,” May said. significance six months ago when he became Meanwhile, the Shoppes on Woodlawn, “I’m loyal to local vendors, local products, its owner. Jessica Davis and her daughter, with 20 vendors under one roof, remains a from artwork to people who create in our Alex, and Lu Smith had been operating the hub in the neighborhood as a destination for backyard. We give them more opportunity popular Hillcrest shopping site with stores shoppers every day, and it’s an especially lively to be a bit more well known or to have a contained all under one roof in a 1911 Dutch place every first Thursday of the month when spot to sell their wares.” colonial-style house. the Hillcrest Merchants Associations puts on May’s own business in the Shoppes focuses There were several reasons behind the its monthly event of shopping, music, food and on food products and antique, vintage bar change, Mike May said, but the bottom line more well into the evening during Shop ‘n’ Sip. ware. Those funny wine glasses that say, was, “Jessica Davis and Lu Smith wanted to “We’ve had a tighter focus on local prod“Look what Jesus did to my water”? He made do less and I wanted to do more.” ucts and Arkansas-made products,” May them by hand and now has them printed, So May stepped in and but admits it’s still hard to bought the business. keep up with all the orders.

“Being a vendor here for “It’s still the same ol’ a number of years, I didn’t Shoppes,” May said. “I’ve want to see the Shoppes go jokingly been saying Lu and under,” he said “I wanted Jessica were so together and to make as few changes it was a place where everyas possible, but I made it thing was in its place. I’m my own.” a hot mess.”

The Shoppes shift is one The Shoppes is open of the major changes in the Monday through Saturday Hillcrest neighborhood from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. And in the past year. Two new though May says running the restaurants have opened Shoppes has been more than as well: Tomas Bohm has he imagined, he’s happy to opened the Pantry Crest be in Hillcrest. in the old house on Palm “We’re one of those Mike May, owner of Shoppes on Woodlawn, brings local artists to the forefront.

Street that first served as neighborhoods that has the home to Sufficient Grounds feel of an Austin or a New and then The House; and restaurateur Jerry said of the latest changes at the Shoppes.

Orleans,” he said. “We like it that way. It’s Barakat made his first venture into Hillcrest “We brought in a lot more local artists. … liberal, progressive-thinking, and I like it here.” in opening the Asian-influenced fine cuisine The best way to describe the Shoppes is a eatery Kemuri in the Ice House Revival, in boutique shop with something perfect for Tanarah Haynie, the owner of Tanarah the space previously occupied by Ferneau every occasion.”

Luxe Floral, and Dayna Gober, owner of and its successor, Frank Fletcher’s Rocket 21.

Faux Pas, Just for Dogs, which has a flagTuft and Table, thought the Riverdale area Riverdale and the Heights have also seen ship store in Chenal, and The Children’s with its many design businesses was ripe major changes in the past 12 months. RiverBoutique all can be found in the Shoppes. to create a monthly Design & Dine night dale has seen a surge in design-oriented “One of my vendors works through Heifer to attract shoppers and diners to the neighbusinesses in recent years, leading to the International; she does imports from Peru. borhood. They kicked off the first event in creation of a late night shopping event this Another one started out involved with the

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BRIAN CHILSON

Hibachi tables at Oishi are a great way to dine with friends.

HOT TAMALE

excited about what is coming any day now: Heights Taco and Tamale Co., a project of successful local restaurateurs Scott McGehee, John Beachboard and entrepreneur Russ McDonough. Stephen Davis, a Little Rock lawyer whose investment saved Browning’s from an earlier closing and who revamped the building, will be leasing the long-standing building on Kavanaugh to the McGehee-led group. McGehee and crew brought Boulevard Broad Co. and ZaZa to the Heights.

“DELICIOUS” Oishi means delicious in Japanese and that's just what the Chi family has brought to The Heights neighborhood. As the owners of several restaurant concepts such as the wildly popular Sushi Cafe, Chi's Asian Cafe in Riverdale, the original Chi's location in West Little Rock and more, they have completely revamped their offering once known as R.J. Tao. Oishi Hibachi and Thai Cuisine has taken over the space and brings another level of Asian dining to the area - specifically with its Japanese hibachi-style cooking and Thai offerings.

The decor remains similar to its predecessors (the giant Buddha is still in place) but adds a new dining experience with a menu of affordable, tasty Thai dishes, a sushi bar, an open air patio and of course the hibachi tables. ♦ BRIAN CHILSON

October and plan for monthly events every district has really grown over the years, and second Thursday. the merchants have a great desire to work as “Anyone in our line of business also knows a group in an effort to create traffic,” Haynie about the design district in Dallas, and since said. “These are all local people doing great Riverdale is home to more than 20 home things. There is so much talent in less than a design-related firms, why not highlight this one-mile radius. You’ll get inspired just going area as a destination for the latest and greatfrom shop to shop. est sources for lifestyle items?” Haynie said.

“And for all those customers that don’t To make all the design businesses and have much free time during the work day, restaurants easily accessible, Gober and this late-night event will give them the opporHaynie brought aboard Arkansas Destinations tunity to visit our showrooms and see what and their trolley to ferry customers around we have to offer, and enjoy a glass of wine Riverdale for the special night, with parking or two and then go on to dinner.” in front of Cajun’s Wharf or the updated Riviera Condominiums. The Riviera offers tours Longtime Heights residents might be of the high-rise condos during the event, lamenting the end of legendary Browning’s, while Cajun’s has been one of Little Rock’s one of the longest-running Tex-Mex restaumost popular restaurants for a generation rants in the country, but they are also equally and is smack-dab in the middle of design businesses who operated out of the warehouse area, such as Tanarah Luxe Floral, Tuft and Table, The Shade Above, Tom Chandler, Providence Design, Closet Factory, Debi Davis Interiors and The Showroom. Over on Rebsamen Park Road, The Faded Rose, The Fold and Maddie’s Place are just a few of the ever-popular restaurants (The Fold being the newest entry in the past year) amid such design businesses as mertinsdykehome, About Vase, Fabulous Finds, Cynthia East and Urban Pad. High-rise living can be found at Riviera Condominiums.

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PARKS A CRUCIAL PART OF QUALITY OF LIFE T

hroughout Little Rock, parks are a big part of citizens’ lives. This is particularly true in the Midtown neighborhoods of the Heights and Hillcrest where parks and park-like public spaces lend the charm and ambiance for which the neighborhoods are known.

“I’ve heard somebody say, ‘Where we learn matters,’ meaning we learn by what we see around us,” said Mark Webre, deputy director of operations for the Little Rock Parks and Recreation Department. “If we see good things, we work toward good things. The reverse of that, of course, is if you don’t take care of things and things start to deteriorate — if you act like you don’t care — then people learn not to care.”

For Midtown neighborhoods, that care for green spaces has been on ready display, beginning with War Memorial Park, the southern boundary of Hillcrest along Markham Street.

This emerald anchor — home to War Memorial Stadium and golf course, Little Rock Zoo, Jim Dailey Fitness and Aquatic Center and Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library with its attendant native garden — has recently enjoyed a number of improvements.

“Our master plan is the roadmap that

guides us,” Webre said. “It was developed by three public meetings between 2007 and 2009 with 100 or so folks attending those meetings. They said we needed more recreation opportunities, more trails and more chances to throw the Frisbee, play catch or play an impromptu game of volleyball. Nothing too formal, just some more open space.”

Among the changes are new pathways, a splash pad and reconfiguring areas of the park to improve access, provide open space and help with traffic flow. New landscaping, seating and sculpture now also create a beautiful new statement at the park’s main entrance at West Markham Street and Fair Park Boulevard.

Improvements on tap for the coming year include replacing the existing hackberry trees along Markham Street with Chinese Pistache, a smaller specimen that is also on display along the stretch of Kavanaugh Boulevard that runs through the heart of the Heights.

The new trees are shorter and thereby can grow under existing power lines without the extensive pruning — some might say butchering — required of the hackberry trees.

Webre said tree replacement should start around February and, by summer, restora-

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tion of Coleman Creek will be in full swing. The plan there is to change the tributary from looking like a glorified drainage ditch and return it to a more natural state.

“We’re doing some things that are designed to maintain a beautiful streamside corridor. It will create a wonderful aquatic and terrestrial habitat,” he said. “It’s going to look like what Mother Nature intended for it to begin with.”

As impressive as War Memorial Park has become, it is only one part of a much larger network of green spaces that mark the Hillcrest and Heights neighborhoods. Small, almost “secret” parks like tiny Prospect Terrace at 5420 L St. provide a refreshing splash of green and tucked-away hiking trails such as Allsopp Park’s mile-long North Ravine at the bottom Cantrell Hill provide for residents’ enjoyment while blending in perfectly with the overall landscape.

Webre said that where some cities still subscribe to a school of urban planning thought that produces parks all looking pretty much the same — big, flat with a swing set and picnic tables — Little Rock’s philosophy has taken a decidedly nonconventional approach. Parks don’t have to look exactly like each other, nor do they have to hammer all of the natural out of nature to be enjoyed.

“The demands for accessibility and just physical limitations do get pretty hard on the environment,” he said. “What we are always trying to do is lighten it up to where we’re not trying to push nature around. One word I’ve seen used for this is ‘biomimicry’; you look at nature and you can see it’s already figured out how everything works and that it works well. What we need to do is figure out how to copy it.”

Webre said this philosophy has yielded parks and park-like developments all over the city with their own flavor while still being

a consistent part of the overall design.

In this way, parks with playgrounds and dog runs remain connected by the same ethos as parks that exist as specimens of an ecosystem in its most unadulterated state.

“One of my proudest moments was when we worked with the county to develop Two Rivers Park and we made the decision to make that a conservation park,” Webre said. “Boy, that was way outside the traditional way of building parks, but now we can’t keep people out of there. All walks of life and all demographics are coming out and enjoying pretty much a raw piece of land and experiencing it for what it is.

“You don’t see that everywhere, it’s very unique and its very attributable to the kind of environment we here in Little Rock get to experience and enjoy.” ♦

ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & TOURISM

Knoop Park

PARK

LOCATION

DESCRIPTION

ALLSOPP PARK

Cedar Hill Road

This park’s fingers extend out from its main area along Cedar Hill Road just south of Cantrell Road into the wooded hills just below Kavanaugh Boulevard. One of Little Rock’s most popular parks, it includes a large playground, a baseball field, tennis courts, and 4.5 miles of biking and hiking trails, both paved and unpaved.

ARKANSAS RIVER TRAIL Murray Park

A great way to get exercise and a fantastic view of both Little Rock and North Little Rock, the River Trail offers hikers and bikers more than 17 miles of trails, loops and extensions, and a spectacular view from the Big Dam Bridge. For more information, go to www.rivertrail.org.

BAKER PARK

McKinley Street at Greenwood Road

This great little neighborhood park is located in Cammack Village, adjacent to the Heights. It’s popular with neighborhood playgroups and is a great place to while away an afternoon on the playground or the basketball court.

JIM DAILEY AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER

300 S. Monroe St.

A monthly pass or a daily admission fee (no membership required) will get you access to an indoor lap pool, whirlpool, indoor jogging/walking track, exercise equipment and free weights, basketball courts, and a host of group exercise classes ranging from water aerobics to Zumba. For more information, call 664-6976.

KNOOP PARK

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, and is a popular spot for watching the annual Fourth of July fireworks show.

MURRAY PARK

Rebsamen Park Road

With hiking/biking trails, two playgrounds, six volleyball courts, eight pavilions, two soccer fields and a boat dock, it’s possible to spend an entire weekend at Murray Park and not take advantage of everything it has to offer. The park is located on the Arkansas River, and is connected by the Arkansas River Trail to the Big Dam Bridge, located just to the west.

PAWS PARK

At Murray Park

With two shaded acres for your tail-wagging family members, this off-the-leash dog park has several amenities your pooch will enjoy. For humans, there is convenient parking, nearby restrooms, and “mutt mitts” for quick cleanup.

PROSPECT TERRACE PARK

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

Golf Course: Nestled in a bend in 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’s most breathtaking river views. A second nine-hole executive course offers golfers a shorter playtime option. A full-service driving range gives golfers a chance to work on their swing.

Tennis Center: The Rebsamen Tennis Center is considered one of the South’s premier public tennis centers. Since opening in 1980, the center has received several awards, including the United States Tennis Association’s National Public Facility of the Year Award.

WAR MEMORIAL PARK

Markham Street and Fair Park Boulevard

War Memorial Park features a playground with a water spray pad, as well as a large pavilion and open greenspace for playing catch or whatever other activity suits your fancy.

The park also includes a premier golf course and picnic spots.

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EDUCATION IN HEIGHTS & HILLCREST

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The Heights, Hillcrest and Riverdale are home to some of Little Rock’s best schools, both public and private. The schools cover grades PreK3 to 12 and offer both religious and secular settings.

NAME

HIGHLIGHTS

ADDRESS

GRADES

Fair Park Early Childhood Center

The Fair Park Early Childhood Center provides a high-quality preschool program at no cost to parents. Fair Park Early Childhood Center uses a learning center approach, which allows children to engage in respectful interactions in a richly prepared environment with professionals available to help them develop socially, emotionally, academically, and physically.

616 N. Harrison St.

PreK

Children’s House Montessori School

Children’s House Montessori School has been providing a Montessori education since 1973.

The school accepts children from age 18 months through 8 years. At Children’s House, the classroom environment is designed to meet the needs of the “whole child,” with the emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual aspects of the child’s growth all considered equally important.

4023 Lee Ave.

PreK-3

Forest Park Elementary

Forest Park Elementary is the only elementary school in the state of Arkansas named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2012. The school celebrated its 100th anniversary throughout the 2012-2013 school year. Forest Park has a dynamic staff and uses a curriculum that is geared toward student success.

1600 N. Tyler St.

PreK-5

Hall High School

Opened in 1957, Hall High School is dedicated to academic achievement. It was the first high school in the state to receive the Arkansas 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant, which provides many programs for students and parents. Hall High is also known as the Newcomer Center for Little Rock School District Students whose native language is not English. These students have the choice of attending Hall and participating in the English as a Second Language Program.

6700 H St.

Grades: 9-12

Jefferson Elementary

Jefferson Elementary School has a reputation for providing a nurturing learning environment while 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 therapy and a licensed counselor. Jefferson has been named a Blue Ribbon School by the state Department of Education.

2600 N. McKinley

PreK-5

Pulaski Heights Elementary

Pulaski Heights Elementary is known for the dedication of its parents and PTA. The school offers the Accelerated Reader program, tutors, peer helpers, Junior Great Books, character education, Quiz Bowl, geography, spelling bees, Odyssey of the Mind and more. Funds raised through the annual Picassos art auction help support PTA projects and school programs.

319 N. Pine St.

K-5

Christ Lutheran School

Christ Lutheran School is devoted to providing a quality Christian education within a positive environment. The school is part of the educational system of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and its curriculum exceeds state standards. Teachers are fully certified, and the school is accredited by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and the Arkansas Nonpublic Schools Accreditation Association. School leaders strive to develop a strong home/school relationship in order to enhance learning and support student needs.

315 S. Hughes St.

PreK3-8

Arkansas River Valley Montessori

Arkansas River Valley Montessori opened in 2003 and is fully affiliated with the American Montessori Society. The school is centered on Christian principles but welcomes students of all faiths. Classrooms are filled with materials specific to Montessori that invite students to discover math, language, cultural subjects, and fine arts. Compassion and consideration of others are emphasized over competition.

1509 N. Pierce St.

PreK3-9

Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School

Our Lady of the Holy Souls opened in 1927. It now has 23 classrooms as well as a cafeteria, gymnasium, library, art room, music room, computer lab, and science lab. The school also participates in the Accelerated Reader program. The school strives to provide students with a strong academic and a strong spiritual foundation.

1001 N. Tyler St.

PreK4-8

Episcopal Collegiate School

The Episcopal Collegiate School is an independent college preparatory school that strives to develop in its students respect for all persons, reverence of God, and a sense of moral responsibility. Its curriculum is benchmarked against national and international standards, and academic programs teach students strong skills of analysis and expression. Advanced courses, AP classes, sports and fine arts are offered.

1701 Cantrell Road

PreK3-12

Williams Traditional Magnet School

Williams Magnet has a long tradition of providing a high-quality education. The school offers a wide range of programs, such as technology, Reading is Fundamental, Arkansas Writers in the Schools, computers in every classroom, art, physical education and music. The school is known for its structure, orderliness and discipline.

7301 Evergreen Drive

K-5

Forest Heights STEM Academy

The school began as Forest Heights Junior High School in September 1955 serving students in grades 7 through 9. The school was remodeled in 2008 and 2009, adding two additional wings to accommodate the growing population. In 2014, the LRSD transformed the middle school into a STEM school serving students in grades K-8. Forest Heights offers students with interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) school-wide enrichment experiences, project-based learning, real-world applied learning, career awareness, and other STEM specific activities. Courses align with Common Core state frameworks and content standards and provide students with in-depth learning opportunities in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Programs also encompass higher level engagement of humanities, the arts, communication skills, and social studies concepts needed for students to develop into global citizens.

5901 Evergreen Drive

6-8

Pulaski Heights Middle School

After more than a century, Pulaski Heights Middle School continues to excel in its mission by offering a well-rounded education, a strong sports program, and range of other extracurricular activities. Communication through technology and a new curriculum in English, math and science prepares students for the future. The school also has an extremely active Parent Teacher Association.

401 N. Pine St.

6-8

Catholic High School for Boys

Catholic High School is a college-preparatory school that strives to challenge boys in academia, and stresses the development of faith, integrity, and duty. It combines rigorous academics and strict discipline with twin goals of Christian formation and quality academics. The school offers sports and a number of other extracurricular activities.

6300 Father Tribou St.

9-12

Little Rock Central High School

Central’s imposing structure will forever be a landmark in Civil Rights history, but the school’s modern-day academic record is impressive as well. The school’s 140 class offerings include AP courses and foreign languages, and students can choose from a wide variety of extracurriculars. Central students compete in the chemistry Olympiad, the Arkansas Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, mock trial, Math Counts, and SECME.

1500 S. Park St.

9-12

Mount St. Mary Academy

Founded in 1851, Mount St. Mary Academy is the oldest continually operating educational institution in the state, and the first high school in Arkansas to offer the highly respected and rigorous International Baccalaureate diploma program. The all-girls academy is accredited by the Arkansas Non-public School Accreditation Association and the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges.

3224 Kavanaugh Blvd.

9-12

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ALLIED BANK

NEIGHBORHOOD T BANKS

5701 Kavanaugh Blvd.

707-1154 4900 Kavanaugh Blvd.

661-9583

ARVEST BANK

1800 N. Grant St. 379-7700

he Heights, Hillcrest and Riverdale have a variety of banks available to residents. Many are locally owned and operated, while some are national chains. In the past year, we have seen Pine Bluff-based Simmons First National Bank acquire two major banks in Little Rock, Metropolitan National Bank and Delta Trust and Bank, and establish branches in the Heights and Hillcrest. Here’s an overview of the ♦ banking options in the neighborhood.

BANK OF AMERICA

6001 Kavanaugh Blvd.

664-5544

BANK OF ENGLAND

1320 Rebsamen Park Road 603-2265

BANK OF LITTLE ROCK 5120 Kavanaugh Blvd.

661-0800

CENTENNIAL BANK

4924 Kavanaugh Blvd.

603-3700 2610 Cantrell Road 603-3847

FIRST SECURITY BANK

5600 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 9 217-5940 4936 W. Markham St. 217-4540

HEARTLAND COMMUNITY BANK

BRIAN CHILSON

5100 Kavanaugh Blvd.

663-3350 105 Morgan Keegan Drive 663-3306

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IBERIABANK

5800 R. St. 661-7763 4900 W. Markham St. 661-7713

BRIAN CHILSON

LOCALLY OWNED & LOCALLY LOVED

ONEBANC

5601 Kavanaugh Blvd.

664-3222 7612 Cantrell Road 225-6744

Little Rock 501.664.5646 www.charlottejohn.com

Conway 501.327.5646

REGIONS BANK

1801 N. Filmore St. 614-4106 4224 W. Markham St. 800-734-4667 3600 Cantrell Road 800-734-4667 8023 Cantrell Rd 800-734-4667

RELYANCE BANK

Coming soon to the Heights 855-365-RELY

SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK 1818 N. Taylor St. 663-7448 2800 Kavanaugh Blvd.

320-0700 5500 Kavanaugh Blvd.

666-9600 7401 Cantrell Road 663-0666

SUMMIT BANK

1800 N. Taylor St. 614-7333

U.S. BANK

5200 Kavanaugh Blvd.

666-0218 6320 W. Markham St. 663-5252

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Go! Running is a runner's paradise.

WHERE TO SHOP HEIGHTS BA FRAMER A Heights staple for nearly 30 years, originally located on Kavanaugh and operated as part of a chain, longtime manager Stephen Christenson took over as owner five years ago and moved the store to R Street, where he shares the location with the artist Stephano Sutherlin. Complete framing available. 1813 N. Grant St. 661-0687

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From trendy boutiques to antiques, gifts and more, shoppers can find anything and everything in the Heights and Hillcrest, as well as in the Riverdale and Midtown neighborhoods. Here is a some of what you might find.

BEAUTY GEEK LASH AND SKINCARE LOUNGE COSMETICS A mini spa and more, newly opened in the classic Heights Theatre building. 5600 Kavanaugh Blvd, Suite 2 791-4526 BELLA BOUTIQUE A great girly-girl store with fine jewelry, skincare products, bath accessories and gifts. 5623 Kavanaugh Blvd. 603-5373

BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART Works by local and regional, as well as national and international artists. 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-0030

BY INVITATION ONLY An amazing selection of bridal invitations, more than 50 lines, as well as everything from wedding albums to bridesmaid gifts. Can’t find what you want? Customize it. 5914 R St. 975-8902

BRIAN CHILSON

Silvek’s European Bakery has inventive creations.

CABBAGE ROSE A florist specializing in fresh-cut European floral designs. 5701 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-4042 CARACALLA DAY SPA A full-service day spa offering massage and more, also a hair salon with a wide selection of hair and personal care products, as well as gifts.

5715 Kavanaugh Blvd. 280-0866 CARNES AUDIO VISUAL Offers home and commercial home theaters, control systems, speakers, as well as professional expertise. 5919 Kavanaugh Blvd. 658-0932 CAROLINE’S CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE Specializes in children’s clothing, from infant to size 16, as well as furniture. Also, cotillion clothing for girls and sport coats for boys. 1917 N. Grant St. 614-9294

CHROMA GALLERY This gallery is filled with original art by proprietor and artist Robert Reep, as well as local and regional artists. 5707 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-0880 COBBLESTONE & VINE Fine furniture, linens and decorative gifts and accessories. 5100 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-4249 DOGGY DADDY This neighborhood pet grocery and market features gourmet pet food, treats, toys and accessories. 5914 R St. 664-3649 DOMESTIC DOMESTIC This new store focuses on American-made men’s clothing, shoes and accessories with a smart, hip vibe. 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd, Suite C 661-1776

EGGSHELLS KITCHEN CO. Gourmet accessories and gadgets, cooking classes and gift baskets. 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-6900 ELLEN GOLDEN ANTIQUES Specializing in French furniture, artwork, lamps and home accessories. 5701 Kavanaugh Blvd.

664-7746 EMBER BOUTIQUE Trendy clothing, art and jewelry at affordable prices. 5709 Kavanaugh Blvd. 225-3220 EMPORIUM HOME HEIGHTS A first retail showroom for Ashley Childers’ Emporium Home line of mirrors, lighting, furniture, original art and accessories, plus other product lines and owner selections. 5801 Kavanaugh Blvd. 313-2418

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Get kitchen needs taken care of at Eggshells.

FEINSTEIN’S A women’s clothing boutique offering fine apparel, cosmetics and accessories for over 50 years. 5600 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-7330

L&L BECK GALLERY An art gallery that shows the work of owner, Louis Beck.

5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. 660-4006

GO! RUNNING For all your running needs, with a great selection of shoes and apparel.

1819 N. Grant St. 663-6800

LAMPSHADES ETC. & THE ACCESSORY Fine home furnishings, botanicals, designer lamps, lampshades and lamp repair. 5608 R St. 664-5363

HEIGHTS FINE WINES AND SPIRITS Offering an excellent selection of wines, beer and other spirits. 5012 Kavanaugh Blvd.

664-9463

LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY This co-op gallery showcases 28 artists from around central Arkansas. 5811 Kavanaugh Blvd.

265-0422

INTERNATIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN Handmade Persian rugs, furniture, lamps and other accessories for the home. 1823 N. Grant St. 663-3607

MASSIMO An interior design firm with modern, transitional furniture, original artwork and other accessories. 5619 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-0355

KEITH JAMES INTERIOR A great selection of fine furniture, linens and gifts. 5910 R St. 664-6007

MILK & HONEY A gift boutique featuring candles, handbags, jewelry, garden accessories and seasonal items. 5916 R Street. 664-3200

KRISTIN CHASE Offerings range from women’s casual to cocktail and professional attire. 5008 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-1665

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MR. WICKS MEN’S CLOTHING A men’s clothing store offering fine men’s business apparel and weekend wear. 5924 R St. 664-3062 OZARK OUTDOOR SUPPLY For the outdoor enthusiast, get camping gear, hiking, skiing and other supplies here. 5514 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-4832 PROPOSALS From formal to casual and everything in between, this store has the perfect wedding, bridesmaid and semi-formal attire. 5913 Kavanaugh Blvd. 661-4696 RED BEAUTY LOUNGE A unique salon known simply as “Red,” as in the color of the lounge walls, the store features top hair products and makeup and cuts for women and men.

1923 N. University Ave. 664-4733 SILVEK’S EUROPEAN BAKERY Offering the finest breads, cakes and pastries in the Heights. Located inside Kroger. 1900 N. Polk St. 661-9699

STEPHANO'S

Stephano’s Fine Art Gallery has a new location inside BA Framer.

SIMPLY DIXIE BOUTIQUE A young, southern, contemporary-chic boutique bringing you the latest in fashion and trends at affordable prices! Simply Dixie carries leggings, seasonal tops, bottoms, scarves, jewelry and accessories. 5909 R St. 725-4479 SISSY’S LOG CABIN From sparkling diamonds to one-of-a-kind pieces, Sissy’s has you covered. Official Rolex dealer. 1825 North Grant Street. 663-0066 SOUTHERN ACCENTED A one-stop shop of quality apparel, home products and gifts targeted to the woman shopper age 25-45.

5501 Kavanaugh Blvd, Suite A 747-1150

art from national to regional-based artists.

Drawing from an eclectic group of established and emerging artists, Stephano’s is recognized for its diversity and color.

1813 N. Grant St. 563-4218 TERRY’S FINER FOODS European-style food market specializing in gourmet and French offerings, as well as local meats and produce. Superb selection of meats and seafood. Terry’s Restaurant on-site.

5018 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-4152

TIPTON & HURST A floral store offering fresh, dried or silk flowers and live plants, as well as books, candles, gifts, and seasonal and decorative items. 1801 N. Grant St. 666-3333 TULIPS A hip clothing boutique with fun designs and trendy styles. 5817 Kavanaugh Blvd. 614-7343 WHIPPERSNAPPERS Trendy children’s clothing store, including accessories and toys.

5501 Kavanaugh Blvd. 231-3632

THE SOCIAL TYPE Personalized stationary, birth announcements and invitations for all occasions. Gifts, too. 5819 Kavanaugh Blvd. 661-9929

WHITE GOAT Amazing collection of furniture, accessories and original art from all over the world. White Goat will be opening a store in Conway. 5624 R St. 603-9460

STEAMROLLER BLUES One of the Heights’ newest shops, featuring the latest trends in women’s fashion, accessories and shoes.

5915 Kavanaugh Blvd. 661-4067

THE PAINTED PIG A ceramic studio where you pick a piece of pottery and create your own masterpiece. 5622 R St. 280-0553

WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED Bird feeders, baths and fountains, and bat houses, field guides and more. 1818 N. Taylor St. 666-4210

STEPHANO’S FINE ART GALLERY Sharing space with BA Framer, this gallery that opened in 2007 has a reputation for introducing exciting contemporary works of

THE TOGGERY Celebrating its 65th year, this children’s clothing store, features sizes run from infant to tween. Shoes, accessories and lots of toys. 5919 R St. 663-8662

WORDSWORTH BOOKS & CO. A wonderful independent bookstore offering a wide selection of books. Special orders welcomed. 5920 R St. 663-9198 HEIGHTS & HILLCREST • 2014

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Box Turtle is the place to shop for hip clothing, eclectic jewelry and more.

YANCEY’S WINES AND SPIRITS From big names to rare finds, this little shop offers a tempting selection of spirits. 5208 Kavanaugh Blvd. 907-9463

E. LEIGH’S Trendy apparel, handbags and accessories for the fashion-forward woman.

3001 Kavanaugh Blvd. 265-0448

HILLCREST JUNK CO. Shop for vintage furniture and accessories in this eclectic store. 623A Beechwood St. 681-7999

GALLERY 26 Featuring works by local artists, including glass, original prints and jewelry. Custom framing. 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-8996

HOCOTT’S GARDEN Center A wide variety of garden supplies and an even bigger selection of plants. 3612 Kavanaugh Blvd.

663-8376

HAUS WERK A fun collection of clothing, housewares, accessories, furniture, jewelry, gifts and children’s clothing. 2919 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-5251

KAHLER PAYNE ANTIQUES A unique blend of antiques and estate items at great prices, as well as gifts and home accessories. 700 N. Van Buren St. 663-0608

BOX TURTLE Shop for unique home accessories, including candles, handmade jewelry and locally designed clothing and accessories. 2616 Kavanaugh Blvd. 661-1167

HILLCREST DESIGNER JEWELRY Quality jewelry repair and design studio featuring unique gemstones, diamonds and metals.

3000 Kavanaugh Blvd. 614-4653

THE DOG PORCH Shannon Barnard’s new dog service for grooming and boarding, plus a retail outlet for Monica’s K-9 Barkery food products. 2619 Kavanaugh Blvd. 725-4523

HILLCREST GALLERY AND FAST FRAME Fine original art, prints and posters. Custom framing. 2807 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-7900

LYNDSEY SULLIVAN PHOTOGRAPHY This chic photography studio is nestled in the heart of hillcrest. Lyndsey offers all of the usual photography like family portraits and weddings, but her associate, Allison also offers an awesome 15-minute head shot session every Friday from 9-6pm. Go check them out at 2911 Kavanaugh Blvd.

(334) 202-0513

THE YARN MART For all your knitting and needlepoint needs, include a huge selection of yarn. 5711 Kavanaugh Blvd. 666-6505 YVES DELORME PARIS Fine European linens and accessories for the home. 5717 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-7344

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HILLCREST INTERIORS Design services as well as fine home furnishings, art and home accessories. 2907 Kavanaugh Blvd.

664-3445

Rhea

Drug Store A Traditional Pharmacy with eclectic Gifts.

Since 1922

BRIAN CHILSON

Located in the heart of Hillcrest 2801 Kavanaugh Little Rock, AR 501.663.4131

Cyclists can meet all their needs at Spokes.

MRS. POLKA DOT Make your gifts personal — in-store custom monogramming on “anything.” Imprint services too. 611 Beechwood St. 603-5177 MYLO COFFEE CO. A new favorite neighborhood storefront for the Mylonases, who built a following selling their coffee at the Hillcrest Farmers Market, and using Arkansas-produced ingredients and products wherever possible. 2715 Kavanaugh Blvd. 747-1880 RHEA DRUG Whether a prescription to fill, personal item or gift for a friend, this Hillcrest institution has you covered. 2801 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-4131 RIVER CITY COFFEE Offering a wonderful selection of gourmet coffees and more. 2913 Kavanaugh Blvd. 661-1496 RONAGHI INTERNATIONAL RUG COMPANY Imported and collectible rugs. 2901 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-8885

A SOUTHERN CONTEMPORARY CLOTHING BOUTIQUE

Dresses • Jewelry PIKO 1988 Tops & Tunics Seasonal Tops & Bottoms & Other Accessories Come see us at 5909 R Street Little Rock, AR 72207 501.725.4479 Or check out our selection at www.simplydixie.com

THE SHOPPES ON WOODLAWN A collection of antique, home décor and art-related shops. 4523 Woodlawn Dr. 666-3600 SPOKES Combo coffee bar/bike shop featuring brands like Orbea, Cervelo, Felt, Niner, Electra and Doma coffee. 1001 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-7765

follow us @simplydixieboutique for our latest arrivals!

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Cynthia East Fabrics has an impressive selection of fabrics.

THE FULL MOON Fun and whimsical gifts, home accessories, baby items and wedding registry. 3625 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-4367

RIVERDALE ABOUT VASE Browse a wide variety of flowers or create a one-of-a-kind arrangement.

3400 Old Cantrell Road 603-9200 BEAR-HILL INTERIORS Fine furniture, lamps, home accessories and gift items. 1420 Rebsamen Park Road 907-9272 BOTANICA GARDENS From houseplants and planters to nursery items, gardening tools and design advice, they have it all.

1601 Rebsamen Park Road 614-3000 C&F FLOORING AND RUG GALLERY This inspirational shop offer unique tiles, carpets and other flooring options. 2206 Cantrell Road 399-9909 CYNTHIA EAST FABRICS Select from upholstery, decorator and drapery fabrics and decorative accessories. 1523 Rebsamen Park Road 663-0460

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DEBI DAVIS INTERIORS Working in a broad range depending on clients’ preferences, from transitional modern to Tuscan to Old World. One element that unifies most of the design is a preference for a soft, timeless color palette. 2222 Cantrell Road 221-2032 DISTINCTIVE KITCHENS AND BATHS A fullservice kitchen and bath design and renovation store featuring an incredible showroom.

1414 Rebsamen Park Road 666-7756 FABULOUS FINDS An antique mall, where you never know what you’ll find. 2905 Cantrell Road 614-8181 KAKI HOCKERSMITH INTERIORS Select from a variety of home accessories. A full line of interior design services. 1408 Rebsamen Park Road 666-6966 LOUIE’S UNIQUE FRAMING & GALLERY Custom framing, original artwork and prints. 1509 Mart Dr. 907-6240 MARSHALL CLEMENTS An interior design firm with impressive antiques, imports and artwork. 1509 Rebsamen Park Road 663-1828

MERTINSDYKEHOME Furniture and home accessories with a modern flair, as well as books, lamps and pillows. Come visit during Second Thursday Design & Dine.

1500 Rebsamen Park Road 280-3200 NEW ORLEANS ANTIQUES AND JEWELRY EXCHANGE Featuring a large selection of fine European antiques, including furniture, art and jewelry. 2226 Cantrell Road 374-3130 PROVIDENCE DESIGN Sisters MonaThompson and Talena Ray focus on traditional design paired with soft, modern and European influences that incorporate strong architectural elements into the mix. They call it a clean, more modern expression of the past. Store features furniture, antiques, lighting, décor and gifts. 2212 Cantrell Road 372-1886 SOHO MODERN FURNISHINGS A furniture store specializing in both period pieces from the mid-20th century as well as contemporary designs, home accessories, rugs and lamps. 2200 Cantrell Road 372-4884

TANARAH LUXE FLORAL Award-winning floral designer Tanarah Haynie designs for any occasion with custom arrangements. Has an online store. 2220 Cantrell Road 372-1400

PILLOW TALK. Make a room say “beautiful.”

THE ANTIQUE CO. Fine European antiques, furniture, lighting and architectural elements, as well as accessories. 1408 Rebsamen Park Road 666-0339

THE CLOSET FACTORY From simple to spectacular and everything in between, the store’s closet organizers combine function and fashion. 2216 Cantrell Road 907-7104

THE SHADE ABOVE LIGHTING COLLECTION High end custom lampshades and lighting, as well as lamp and chandelier repair and refashioning. Bring your ideas to light. 2208 Cantrell Road 372-5267

THE SHOWROOM/SANDY HUBLER FINE ART Custom framing and a wide selection of prints, frames and original artwork, operated by acclaimed Arkansas-native artist Sandy Hubler. 2313 Cantrell Road 372-7373, 416-0533

TOM CHANDLER & ASSOCIATES Interior design by famed Little Rock interior decorator Tom Chandler, as well as housing the Chandler School of Decorating. 2210 Cantrell Road 372-4278.

TRIANON ANTIQUES A wonderful selection of fine antique furniture and accessories imported from Europe. 1408 Rebsamen Park Road 666-0339

TUFT & TABLE Offering stylish high-end, trendy, modern furniture rentals design services, and event planning for any event or venue, as well as retail home furnishings for everyday living. 2314 Cantrell Road 224-9041

URBAN PAD Modish, affordable lifestyle furnishings, art, lighting and other décor in a store recently opened in the Design District by John Gibson. 3513 Old Cantrell ♦ Road 664-4202

BOLTS & BOLTS of beautiful fabrics in stock!

GIFTS GALORE. Lots of decorating ideas!

Making the Heights and Hillcrest beautiful and comfy for over 37 years.

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1523 Rebsamen Park Rd | Riverdale Design District | Little Rock Ph 501-663-0460 | 10:00 - 5:30 Mon - Sat | cynthiaeastfabrics.com

Coming soon to the Heights neighborhood. We can’t wait! casual dinner, lunch, later hours and craft cocktails 1920 N. Grant St. 501.663.5951 www.boulevardbread.com

Fabulous Finds

ANTIQUE & DECORATIVE MALL

OUR 50 DEALERS AT LEAST ONE HOAFVING A SPECIAL ARE ALWAYS FOR YOU! SALE 2905 Cantrell•501-614-8181 Tues-Sat Tues Sat 10-6, Sun. 12-5 HEIGHTS & HILLCREST • 2014

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MID-TOWNE ANTIQUE MALL AND GALLERY The store is packed with new and antique home furnishings, rare coins, jewelry, stemware and estate pieces.

Located at the corner of Markham and Rodney Parham Road 223-3600

JOYCE HOLT’S WINDOW WORKS Team of three interior designers who specialize in custom window treatments. 2410 Glover St. 219-1500

MARTINOUS ORIENTAL RUG COMPANY This family owned and operated business offers quality Persian rugs and Oriental carpets. 1521 Macon Dr. 224-0313 TANGLEWOOD DRUG STORE This independently owned drug store and gift shop has been a mainstay in the neighborhood for 50 years. 6815 Cantrell Road 664-4444 ♦

MIDTOWNE

KNOWLEDGE TREE Educational toys, books, board games, stickers and more, as well as a full line of teacher aids and school supplies. 825 N. University Ave. 663-2877

MIDTOWNE SHOPPING CENTER CORNER OF UNIVERSITY AND MARKHAM

ANN TAYLOR LOFT Young and fresh looks abound within, and best of all it’s affordable. 664-0541 BRIGHTON COLLECTIBLES Offering original designs, shoes, handbags and jewelry. 614-7222 CHICO’S UNIQUE, private-label designs.

558-3030 FRANCESCA’S COLLECTIONS The latest in women’s fashions, accessories and gifts. 660-4203 J. JILL Fashions Women’s clothing and accessories. 614-1056 JAMES AVERY A jewelry store featuring American-made sterling silver, gold and gemstones. 280-9176.

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JOS A. BANK Men’s fashion—classic, tailored and elegant. 614-9487 JUSTICE JUST FOR GIRLS This store specializes in fashion for tweens, from 6 slim to 16. 280-9709 POTTERY BARN Expertly crafted home furnishings and home decor for the modern home. 663-0181 SOMA INTIMATES Exclusive colection of women’s lingerie, bras, panties, swimwear, sleepwear and more.

614-7071 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 The original storage and organization store, with more than 10,000 products. 660-7828 ULTA Broad selection of salon and popular brands of cosmetics, fragrances and hair-care lines, with a full-service salon. 660-4096 VERSONA ACCESSORIES Offering the latest trends in women’s handbags, shoes, accessories and more. 280-0197 WHITE HOUSE BLACK MARKET Classic clothing and accessories. 664-2711 WILLIAMS-SONOMA Specializing in quality cookware, gourmet foods and kitchen accessories. 663-3019

gallery & retail

he showroom

313 Cantrell, Little Rock, AR 72202 01-372-7373 -F 7:30-4:00 Or By Appointment

ttle Rock’s largest art gallery and framing company ocated by Cajuns’s Wharf. The Showroom epresents several local artists and International tist Gino Hollander. We represent Cathy Burge, an Gartrell, Steve Griffith, Sandy Hubler, Vivian oe, Tom Tull and Catron Williams. We specialize the very large, over size pieces of art. We offer ustom framing with most items framed same day.

We have a large selection of decorative mirrors for our special home. www.theshowroom.us.com or ww.sandyhublerfineart.com

LOUIE’S UNIQUE FRAMING & GALLERY

BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART

Custom Framing from

Fine Art from local, regional and international artists for the emerging and established collector.

1509 Mart Drive Little Rock, AR 72202 501-907-6240

24K Gold Leaf to Simple Black Virmarie DePoyster Shadowboxes also available

5815 Kavanaugh Blvd Little Rock, AR 72207 501-664-0030 www.boswellmourot.com

boswell mourot fine art

5815International Kavanaugh blvd little Local rock, ar 72207& Art 501-664-0030 • www.boswellmourot.com Fine Art from local, regional and international artists for the emerging and established collector.

"Grace"

by Delita Martin

GallerY 26

2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., suite 1 little rock, ar 72205 501-664-8996 www.gallery26.com Custom and do-it-yourself framing. Paintings, glass, pottery and jewelry by local and regional artists.

Open Tuesday - Saturday.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

louie’s unique framinG and GallerY 1509 Mart Drive little rock, ar 72202 501-907-6240

Kitty Harvill, Antonio Iannicelli, Jim Johnson, Hazel Sweeney, Doris WmSon Mapes International & Local Art Custom Framing From 24K Gold Leaf To Simple Black Shadowboxes also available

GALLERY 26

HILLCREST DESIGNER JEWELRY

Custom and do-it-yourself framing. Paintings, glass, pottery and jewelry by local and regional artists.

Open Tuesday - Saturday. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Quality jewelry repair and design studio using unique gemstones, diamonds, and metals. Owner, Eric Coleman, is a graduate gemologist with certificates from GIA with more than thirty years of experience.

I want to be your personal jeweler!

2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite 1 Little Rock, AR 72205 501-664-8996 www.gallery26.com

3000 Kavanaugh, Suite E Little Rock, AR 72205 501-246-3655 eric@hillcrestdesignerjewelry.com

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Boulevard Bread Co. is a favorite stop all day.

WHERE TO EAT HEIGHTS AMERICAN

BOULEVARD BREAD CO. Fresh bread and pastries, as well as a wide selection of cheeses, meats, side dishes, all made in house and good coffee, too. 1920 N. Grant St. 663-5951 BURGE’S TURKEYS AND HAMS Famous for its smoked turkey and hams, but also a source for good fried catfish and homemade fried pies. 5620 R St. 666-1660

BY THE GLASS A wine bar with interesting, diverse selections and reasonable prices.

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When it comes to dining options, the Heights, Hillcrest and Riverdale have plenty to please: pizza, Mexican, all-American, Japanese and much more. There are also many great dining options in the nearby Midtown neighborhood. Here is a partial list of what you might find when you’re looking for somewhere to eat in these parts of the capital city.

The food focus is on high-end items that pair well with wine: olives, hummus, cheese, bread, and some meats and sausages. 5713 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-9463 CHEERS IN THE HEIGHTS Good burgers and sandwiches, vegetarian offerings, fish specials and good steaks in the evening.

2010 N. Van Buren St. 663-5937 SCALLIONS This is a great lunch spot, good food, great desserts and a pleasant atmosphere. 5110 Kavanaugh Blvd. 666-6468

ASIAN FANTASTIC CHINA Delicious food served beautifully, with a distinctive menu and bright décor. 1900 N. Grant St. 663-8999 OISHI HIBACH & THAI CUISINE Formerly RJ Tao, this spot has four hibachi tables, plus other dining options and an open patio area which features tapas-style, Asian-influenced choices. Open for lunch, dinner daily. The restaurant is owned by by the owners of Sushi Café and the Chi family, longtime purveyors of Asian cuisine in this market. 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd. 603-0800

BRIAN CHILSON

SANDWICHES CATFISH DINNERS BBQ • BURGERS

OISHI HIBACHI AND THAI CUISINE

Veteran Little Rock restaurateur Lulu Chi’s newest creation, Oishi Hibachi & Thai Cuisine, opened in August and diners have been delighted ever since by the pan-Asian cuisine and creative sushi dishes. Even though the owners also operate Sushi Cafe right down the street, Oishi fits in along Kavanaugh Boulevard nicely as the only Japanese teppanyaki restaurant for miles.

Oishi’s dining room — not unlike its menu — is split down the middle with half the house featuring hibachi-grilled items that are familiar to many diners. On the other is an Asian-fusion menu primarily focused on Thai cuisine and featuring Japanese, Chinese and even Korean influences, creating dishes that are unique to Central Arkansas.

The space offers new decorative touches over previous restaurants that occupied the space, and renovations also created a cozy enclosed patio for year-round dining.

Another distinctive feature is the ventilation system installed in each hibachi table that handles the smoke from the sizzling flat grills, a system so advanced it is in use in less than a dozen restaurants in the country.

Oishi Hibachi & Thai Cuisine is open daily for lunch and dinner in the Heights.

A full bar and carry out is also available.

Oishi Hibachi & Thai Cuisine Address: 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd.

Phone: 501-603-0080 Social media: www.facebook.com/ pages/Oishi-Hibachi-Thai-Cuisine/ Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. daily

5620 R Street • 666-1660 • M-F 10-6 • Sat 10-5 www.smokedturkeys.com

Your Friendly Neighborhood Seafood Joint Since 1975

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SAT’S SPECIAL, “THE PLATTER”

3003 W. Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205 • Mon-Thur 11am-9:30pm • Fri 11am-10:30pm • Sat 11am-10pm

www.lroysterbar.com • (501) 666-7100

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SUSHI CAFE Impressive, upscale sushi menu with other delectable house specialties, like the catch of the day, steaks, fried soft shell crab and the Tokyo cowboy burger.

5823 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-9888

EUROPEAN/ETHNIC THE RESTAURANT AT TERRY’S FINER FOODS A true French-style bistro with a seasonal menu featuring classics from roast chicken to duck confit and assorted cheeses for dessert. Lunch offers a great choice of salads and soups to sandwiches and reasonably priced entrees. 5018 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-4152

and Ultimate Malt Ball. 5625 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-2253

U.S. PIZZA Crispy thin-crust pizzas, frosty beers and heaping salads drowned in creamy dressing. 5524 Kavanaugh Blvd.

664-7071

RED MANGO National frozen yogurt and smoothie chain, featuring all-natural, probiotic yogurts with a variety of topping options. 5621 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-2500

ZAZA FINE SALAD + WOOD OVEN PIZZA CO. Wood-fired pizza with gorgeous blistered crusts and tempting toppings of choice, great gelato in a multitude of flavors, build-your-own salads and other treats. 5600 Kavanaugh Blvd. 661-9292

HILLCREST AMERICAN

AFTERTHOUGHT BISTRO & BAR A pleasant spot in Hillcrest offering lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, with specialty salads, steak and seafood. Live music nightly, Monday-Saturday and during Sunday brunch. 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-1196

MEXICAN BAJA GRILL A former favorite for the food truck set found the perfect brick-and-mortar

ACADIA A jewel of a restaurant in Hillcrest, offering fixed-price, multi-course dinners on Monday and Tuesday and spectacular entrees, appetizers, salads and desserts every night. 3000 Kavanaugh Blvd. 603-9630 CIAO BACI The focus is on fine dining in this casually elegant Hillcrest bungalow, with excellent tapas. The tree-shaded, light-strung deck is a popular destination. 605 N. Beechwood St. 603-0238

BRIAN CHILSON

HILLCREST ARTISAN MEATS An artisanal charcuterie and butcher shop with excellent daily soup and sandwich specials.

Limited seating is available. 2807 Kavanaugh Blvd., Suite B 671-6328

Café Bossa Nova serves up tasty Brazilian cuisine in Hillcrest.

ITALIAN CAFE PREGO Entrees of pasta, seafood, steak and the like, plus great sauces, fresh mixed greens, delicious dressings and tempting desserts in a comfy bistro setting. 5510 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-5355 DAMGOODE PIES This version of Damgoode is substantially larger than the Hillcrest original, with plenty of room to stretch out or entertain a large party. As with the Hillcrest store, we really like the spicy garlic white sauce that’s offered as an alternative to the traditional red sauce on the pizzas. We also like the many varied choices. Good bread, too. 6706 Cantrell Road 664-2239

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home to set up shop (in the former Satellite Café spot at the corner of Kavanaugh and North University), and it’s been a huge hit with gourmet tacos, burritos and quesadillas, plus super-friendly service. Some outdoor dining is available when the main dining area is full, which is most of the time. 5923 Kavanaugh Blvd. 722-8920 CASA MANANA This authentic Mexican restaurant features an extensive menu, with classic offerings and some favorite fish dishes. 6820 Cantrell Road 280-9888

SWEETS CUPCAKES ON KAVANAUGH This gourmet cupcake shop offers both traditional and unique flavors, like Razorback Red Velvet

NEXT BISTRO AND BAR Mostly a spot to go for a nightcap, but also a spot to sample some top wines and enjoy some bar food and tapas (small plates) to go with your drinks. 2611 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-3004 SO RESTAURANT BAR The wine selection is broad at this contemporary bistro. Free valet parking. 3610 Kavanaugh Blvd. 663-1464

ASIAN KEMURI Jerry Barakat, who has opened some of the best restaurants in Little Rock in the past several years, most of them out west, has moved into Hillcrest with an Asianinfluenced restaurant that is like something one would find in Dallas or Chicago. You will drop a few dollars if you splurge, but it’s hard not to order all over this vast menu.

Sushi (where the chefs really show off their skills) and entrees such as fish, steaks, pork, chicken, Pan-Asian favorites with a kick, smaller plates with grilled items called robata, and a terrific bar. 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd. 603-9208

EUROPEAN/ETHNIC CAFE BOSSA NOVA Fresh, homemade and authentic Brazilian food. Offering lunch, dinner and brunch make this a family restaurant you can frequent every week. Wonderful variety of dishes including favorites like black beans and rice with fresh salsa and collard green salad, Chicken Crepes, Salpicão (chicken salad) over warm rice, Salmon Cakes, homemade soups, sandwiches, salads, daily specials and desserts to die for. Full bar and a wonderful selection of wines and Brazilian beverages. Large selection of Gluten free and vegan options. Always order their cheese bread. 2701 Kavanaugh Blvd. 614-6682

LEO’S GREEK CASTLE Wonderful Mediterranean food — gyro sandwiches or platters, falafel and tabouleh — plus hamburgers, ham sandwiches and daily breakfast. The place has gotten energized under its new, young owners, and is open daily now.

Still cramped on the inside, but offering outdoor seating. We promise, you won’t find bigger pancakes than the ones served here. 2925 Kavanaugh Blvd. 666-7414 ROSALIA’S FAMILY BAKERY A fine addition or expansion of Cafe Bossa Nova, but with a cool coffee shop vibe. Walk in any day and choose from an array of sweet and savory treats including yucca cheese bread, empanados and out of this world macaroons. The Barrister can brew up any imaginable drink including at the juice bar

for a healthy kick. Good and fast lunch options. Special orders welcome. Many gluten free options including the sweets.

2701 Kavanaugh Blvd. 319-7035 THE PANTRY CREST The new Hillcrest location of The Pantry in West Little Rock brings owner Tomas Bohm’s Czech roots to the neighborhood in a big way. Located in the remodeled former home of The House, The Pantry Crest keeps true to the original location with Bohm buying local, making almost everything form scratch and focusing on simple preparations of classic dishes.

There’s plenty to suit all tastes. 722 N. Palm St. 725-4945

U.S. PIZZA CO. LIFE, LIBERTY, AND THE PURSUIT OF REALLY GREAT PIZZAS, SALADS, AND SANDWICHES™

LITTLE ROCK 5524 Kavanaugh • 664-7071 2710 Kavanaugh • 663-2198 9300 N. Rodney Parham • 224-6300 3307 Fair Park Blvd. • 565-6580 NORTH LITTLE ROCK 3324 Pike • 758-5997 4001 McCain Park • 753-2900 BRYANT 3600 Hwy 5 • 943-3333 CONWAY 710 Front Street • 501-450-9700 FAYETTEVILLE 202 W. Dickson • 479-582-4808 MAUMELLE 650 Edgewood Dr. • 851-0880 NEWPORT 1204 Hwy. 367 N. • 870-583-3623 SHERWOOD 8403 Hwy 107 • 992-1512 CABOT 301 Northport Drive • 422-0838

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MIDTOWN

DAMGOODE PIES The tiny original still stands in the middle of the busy Hillcrest shops.

It’s a somewhat different Italian/pizza place, largely because of a spicy garlic white sauce that’s offered as an alternative to the traditional red sauce. Plenty of tasty combinations here. Good bread, too. 2701 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-2239

BIG ORANGE Gourmet burgers, hand-cut fries and chips, and delicious shakes.

Other items include salads, cheese dip and more. Fabulous bar too where the drink doctors conjure up amazing concoctions. 207 N. University Ave., Suite 100 379-8715

SALUT BISTRO Located inside the Prospect Building, this Italian-themed bistro features an array of tapas-style small plates and salads. Burgers and sandwiches are available at lunch. 1501 N. University Ave. 660-4200

AMERICAN

THE OYSTER BAR Gumbo, red beans and rice, peel-and-eat shrimp, oysters on the half shell and addictive po’ boys.

Also, they make their pies (usually lime or peanut-butter) in house. Hard to beat the jukebox, too. 3003 W. Markham St. 666-7100 WHITE WATER TAVERN While better known as a music hangout, the Tavern has excellent, locally sourced bar food. 2500 W. 7th St. 375-8400

ZACK’S PLACE Home cooking and huge, smoky burgers in a sports bar. 1400 S. University Ave. 664-6444

ASIAN CHI’S CHINESE CUISINE This Chinese mainstay offers a broad menu that spans the Chinese provinces and offers a few twists on the usual local offerings. Delivery available. 5110 W. Markham St. 604-7777

The menu at Afterthought Bistro & Bar has lots of variety.

U.S. PIZZA Crispy thin-crust pizzas, frosty beers and heaping salads drowned in creamy dressing. Plus great, piled-high sandwiches, an award-winning cheese dip and more. 2710 Kavanaugh Blvd.

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MEXICAN CANON GRILL Tex-Mex favorites, like queso, tacos and nachos, along with pasta, sandwiches, burgers and salads. 2811 Kavanaugh Blvd. 664-2068

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CHEDDAR’S This chain features a large selection of standard American casual cafe choices. 400 S. University 614-7578 JIMMY’S SERIOUS SANDWICHES Consistently fine sandwiches, side orders and desserts for 30 years. Chicken salad is among the best in town, and there are fun specialty sandwiches such as Thai One On and The Garden. 5116 W. Markham St. 666-3354

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PEI WEI Sort of a miniature P.F. Chang’s, with all the Chang favorites, such as the crisp honey shrimp, dan dan noodles and pad thai. The franchise owners are good about changing up the menu every few months to keep it interesting. 205 N. University Ave. 280-9423

ITALIAN 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

MEXICAN CANTINA LAREDO This is gourmet Mexican food, a step up from what you’d expect from a real cantina, from the modern minimal decor to the well-prepared entrees.

Lots of non-Mexican choices (steaks, fish) prepared with an extra kick. 207 N. University Ave. 280-0407

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BRAVE NEW RESTAURANT Diners can look into the open kitchen and watch the culinary geniuses at work, slicing, dicing and sauteeing. Great wine, great food, great fun. 2300 Cottondale Lane 663-2677 BUFFALO GRILL A great crispy-off-the-griddle cheeseburger and hand-cut fries star at this family-friendly stop. 1611 Rebsamen Park Road 296-9535

LOCA LUNA Grilled meats, seafood and pasta dishes that never stray far from their country roots, whether Italian, Spanish or Arkie. 3519 Old Cantrell Road 663-4666 MADDIE’S PLACE If you like your catfish breaded Cajun-style, your grits rich with garlic and cream and your oysters fried up in perfect puffs, this Cajun eatery is the place for you. The seafood gumbo is true Creole; chef Brian Deloney developed his skills under the watchful eye

ASIAN CHI’S ASIAN CAFÉ This café features Chinese favorites, as well as a sushi bar and daily lunch specials. 3421 Old Cantrell Road 916-9973 SHOGUN JAPANESE STEAK-HOUSE AND SUSHI BAR This popular spot that has been around for several years features a variety of tasty stir-fry combinations and the sushi bar. The dean of the hibachi restaurants in this market. 2815 Cantrell Road 666-7070

BARBECUE CROSS-EYED PIG Huge portions of marvelous barbecue, including amazingly tender pulled-pork, lean-and-meaty, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and crusty-brown, juicy halfchickens. 1701 Rebsamen Park Road 265-0000 WHOLE HOG CAFE The pulled pork shoulder is a classic, the back ribs are worthy of their many blue ribbons, and there’s a sixpack of sauces for all tastes.

A real find is the beef brisket, cooked the way Texans like it. 516 Cantrell Road 664-5025

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Diners can enjoy a variety of inspired dishes at The Fold.

DIXIE CAFE Abundant inexpensive Southernstyle vegetable choices that are wholesome and satisfying, with meats and fresh rolls to match. 1301 Rebsamen Park Road 663-9336 THE FADED ROSE The Cajun- and Creoleinspired menu seldom disappoints at this local favorite. Steaks and soaked salads are legendary. 1619 Rebsamen Park Road 663-9734

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of Emeril Legasse. 1615 Rebsamen Park Road 660-4040 RED DOOR Fresh seafood, steaks, chops and sandwiches, with a smart wine list.

Wednesday night is filet night, with a big discount on the beef, and a can’t miss.

3701 Old Cantrell Road 666-8482 TOWN PUMP Daily soup specials at lunch and a dependable burger, plus tasty bar food. Things really get cranking on weekends with live music late. 1321 Rebsamen Park Road 663-9802

PIZZA CAFE Thin, crunchy pizza with just a dab of tomato sauce but plenty of toppings and gooey cheese. If pizza isn’t your thing, there still are tasty sandwiches served on a pizza platter, plus ice cold mugs of beer. 1517 Rebsamen Park Road 664-6133

MEXICAN THE FOLD: BOTANAS & BAR Featuring gourmet tacos, small plates and cocktails with fresh-squeezed juices. The margaritas are daring in a way we haven’t seen around these parts. Daily specials offered as well. 3501 Old Cantrell Road 916-9706 LA HACIENDA Creative, fresh-tasting entrees and traditional favorites, all painstakingly prepared in a festive atmosphere. Great taco salad, nachos and fajitas. 3024 ♦ Cantrell Road 661-0600

Many things have changed since 1964. We’re living longer, aging gracefully, expecting more.

And we’ve gone from rotary dial to texting. Presbyterian Village has evolved with the times in all aspects except one: We still offer the best care in the state for independent living, residential care and around the clock healthcare.

As the premiere residential provider, we’re still answering the call, because sometimes it takes a Presbyterian Village.

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