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f there’s one thing folks in the Heights, Hillcrest and Riverdale neighborhoods know, it’s fun! Throughout the year, each neighborhood holds numerous events that bring people together to share in the unique spirit that can only be found here. Whether you’re a long-time resident, a brand new transplant or just visiting from elsewhere, there’s an experience waiting for you that you’ll never forget.

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TUESDAYS (MAY TO SEPTEMBER) — The farmers market at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church has proven popular for fresh, local produce and meats from area farmers, as well as baked goods, jams, jellies and other prepared products from some of the area’s finest artisans. Hungry shoppers can stop by one of the gourmet food trucks, making this market a one-stop shop for great things to eat. Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, 6400 Kavanaugh Blvd. 4 p.m.-7 p.m. For more information, call 501-663-6383 or visit westoverhills.org.

THURSDAYS — Sidewalks throughout the Heights are always full of folks running, jogging and walking. Neighborhood running and walking store Go! Running has tapped into that love of exercise, not only with a great selection of gear, but also with Go! Running Night, where folks can participate in 3-, 4- or 6-mile routes. All paces are welcome. Go! Running, 1819 N. Grant St. 6 p.m. For more information, call 501-663-6800 or visit gorunning.com.

SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH — There’s no better (or more delicious) way to support local entrepreneurs than at the monthly

Westover Hills Food Truck Festival. Stop by to visit with neighbors and enjoy the best of Little Rock’s mobile cuisine scene. Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, 6400 Kavanaugh Blvd. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. For more information, call 501-663-6383 or visit westoverhills.org.

Painted Pig’s Girls’ Night Out. There’s no cover to get in, participants simply pay for projects that include pottery painting, mosaics and glass-fusing projects. The Painted Pig, 5622 R St. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. For more information, call 501-280-0553, or visit paintedpigstudio.com.

THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH — The folks at Calvary Baptist have gotten in on Little Rock’s food truck boom with Cuisine at Calvary, a monthly gathering of mobile vendors serving up delights like burgers, catfish, barbecue, desserts and more. Calvary Baptist Church, 5700 Cantrell Rd. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. For more information, call 501-663-8303 or visit facebook.com/cuisineatcalvary.

THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH — A great time is guaranteed when merchants in the Heights get together for Happy Hour in the Heights. Enjoy live music, great food and drink — and take advantage of the free trolley rides to get around. Various locations in the Heights. For more information, visit intheheightslr.com.

THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH — Art lovers will love the L & L Beck monthly giclée giveaway. Enter to win fine art prints from one of Little Rock’s favorite galleries! L & L Beck, 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. 7 p.m. For more information, call 501-660-4006 or visit landlbeckartgallery.com.

THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH — It’s a fellowship of knitters every third Thursday at the Yarn Mart Knit & Sip. Enjoy a glass of wine with people who not only know how to tell a good yarn, but can create something wonderful with it, too. Yarn Mart, 5910 R St. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. For more information, visit theyarnmart.com.

OCTOBER 15-23 — Arkansas’s first Yarn Crawl is happening this year, and Yarn Mart in the Heights is one of the stops. It’s a great chance to “pick a knit” with the locals. Yarn Mart, 5910 R St. For more information, visit facebook.com/aryarncrawl.

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OCTOBER 20 — It’s time for trick-or-treating, costumes and fun for all ages when Fright in the Heights kicks off. Enjoy the hospitality of local businesses during one Arkansas’s loveliest times of year. Various locations. 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

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OCTOBER 29 — There’s great chili to be had at the Heights’ annual Chili Fight in the Heights cook-off, and the live music and activities for the kids guarantee a fun and delicious time for all. Proceeds benefit local charities, so it’s a tasty way to give back to the community.

Kavanaugh Blvd., between N. Grant St. and N. Taylor St. Cooking starts at 1 p.m., and the

tasting starts at 4 p.m. For more information, visit chilifights.com.

NOVEMBER 13 — The joyous season kicks off with Holidays in the Heights, featuring carriage rides, photos with Santa, homemade cookies, carolers and more. For more information, visit intheheightslr.com.

APRIL 22 — Experience the joy of local artisanship at Handmade in the Heights. Crafters and creators of all types and stripes will be showcasing their wares in the Heights.

Kavanaugh Blvd. Begins at 10 a.m. For more information, visit intheheightslr.com.

To keep up to date with these events, visit the Heights Business Association website at intheheightslr.com.

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SATURDAYS — In recent years, the Hillcrest Farmers Market has expanded into one of Arkansas’ only year-round farmers markets, providing produce, meats and prepared goods from growers and producers from all around central Arkansas. Come early and have breakfast with one of the market’s resident food trucks.

Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd. 7 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 501-661-1129 or visit phbclr.com.

FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH — Hillcrest Shop & Sip is a great opportunity to see everything the neighborhood has to offer, with open houses at area businesses providing great sales and specials. Various locations.

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OCTOBER 22 — Hillcrest HarvestFest is a day-long event that features an Audubon bird walk, pancake breakfast, gumbo competition, car shop, vendor booths and a host of

live music and family activities. Kavanaugh Blvd. 7:00 a.m.-10 p.m. For more information, visit harvestfest.us.

NOVEMBER 2 — A diverse gathering of artisans and vendors offers a wide variety of crafts for sale at Grace Lutheran’s Fall Craft Show, and there are hundreds of books to choose from at the adjoining used book sale. Grace Lutheran Church, 5124 Hillcrest Ave. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call 501-954-9281 or visit gracelutheranlr.org.

MID-NOVEMBER — Hillcrest gets into the seasonal spirit with Holidays in Hillcrest, featuring open houses, sales, music, prizes, carriage rides and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information, visit hillcrestmerchants.net.

NOVEMBER 21 — The Tuesday before Thanksgiving has long been a time when neighborhood churches gather together to share the spirit of the holiday. Monetary and food donations will be collected to benefit Our House. For more information, including the announcement of the host church, visit hillcrestmerchants.net.

NOVEMBER 26 — Small Business Saturday is a great way to support local businesses during your holiday shopping. Various locations. For more information, visit hillcrestmerchants.net.

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CORE iD A MODERN LIFESTYLE STORE 3700 Old Cantrell Rd., Ste. 103 501-944-2535 coreidhome.com Located in the growing Riverdale design district, Core iD is a one-stop shop for furniture, accessories and gifts that is sure to be a hit with decorators and everyday shoppers alike. Featuring brands like Ligne Roset, Alessi, Tom Dixon, FLOS, Muuto, Moooi and Walter K., the design team also offers free local delivery and set up for both residential and commercial customers.

The company has also hosted numerous design events since opening in the spring of 2016. Customers are invited to meet representatives from brands the store carries — and everyone is invited.

LA TERRAZA RUM & LOUNGE 3000 Kavanaugh Blvd., Ste. 202 501-251-8261 Folks in Hillcrest were saddened to see Acadia Restaurant go out of business, but the space rebounded nicely with La Terraza Rum & Lounge, a new venture that is the work of Venezuelan couple Carlos Valdivieso and Ana Lara along with co-owners Armando and Sarah Bolanos. The team took a restaurant concept they operated in Caracas, Venezuela for more than 20 years and moved it right into the heart of one of Little Rock’s favorite neighborhoods.

Delicious dishes including arepas (a stuffed corn-flour pocket sandwich) and Reina Pepiada (an arepa with shredded chicken, avocado and a housemade mayonnaise/mustard blend) have proven popular, as have more familiar dishes like beef tenderloin carpaccio.

The Latin American-Mediterranean dinner menu offers authentic dishes made with plantains and yucca alongside dishes like Pabellon Criollo, a shredded beef and black beans over rice dish that has been called the national dish of Venezuela.

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501-313-5700 oldheights.com Take one 1950s-era basketball court, turn it into the interior of a high-end footwear store, add a bunch of athletic memorabilia, then drop the whole thing into one of Little Rock’s classic neighborhoods and you’ve got Old Heights Corner Store. The store is operated by the folks behind Rock City Kicks, who started their store (which is now in West Little Rock) not far from where OHCS now stands.

The store is looking for a return to the neighborly feel of yesteryear, but that doesn’t mean the selection is old-fashioned.

Great sneakers, clothing, headwear and local brand Arkansasocks make for a great shopping experience, and the store’s focus on in-house customers (there are no phone or internet sales) means that everyone who walks through the door immediately becomes the most important person in the room.

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11525 Cantrell Rd., Ste. 909 501-246-3451 justblowonline.com “No cuts, no color,” is what Joi Cummins and Lindsey Mears of Just Blow want folks to know — they are only providing the best blowouts, brows, makeup (and

cocktails) at their blowout bar in the Pleasant Ridge shopping center. Each blowout includes a double shampoo, head massage, sectioned blowout and style — guaranteed to last three days or more.

Just Blow caters to all ages, offering “Just a Little Blow” packages for girls 10 and under.

Want to make it a family affair? Mondays are mother-daughter day, with blowouts offered at a special price between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. It’s a good way to look great, no matter the occasion.

kBIRD 600 N. Tyler St. 501-352-3549 Serving the items that made his food truck so popular — pad thai, red curry, green curry, hang lay curry — has turned Richard Glasgow’s brick-and-mortar version of kBird into a go-to spot for great Thai food in Hillcrest.

“I always felt limited in the food truck to do everything I wanted to do, like properly present or have dishes meant to be eaten right away served in an environment where people can eat them immediately,” says Richard, a former lawyer who began cooking Thai food in Washington, D.C. The restaurant has been able to branch out in its new space, offering unique-toLittle-Rock dishes like Dtom Yam Goong, a complexly flavored gulf shrimp soup built on a chicken and pork stock and flavored with chilies, fish sauce, Thai chili sauce, lime juice, galangal, lemongrass and lime leaves.

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Izard has since expanded its repertoire into a line of caramels (coffee, ginger and salted flavors) as well as wonderful flavors of chocolate available in bar-form. Nathaniel started making chocolate in his own kitchen; these days he sells his wares from a quaint Hillcrest storefront, online and in specialty shops across Arkansas.

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JOEY EDWARDS SALON 5817 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-336-5559 joeyedwardssalon.com In an area of town known for being fashionable, the sleekly remodeled building that’s become the home of Joey Edwards Salon fits right in.

It takes more than a great-looking location to survive in the Heights, though — but given the rave reviews that Joey Edwards, Katie McKnight and Heather Young have received on social media and elsewhere, the salon seems to be the total package. The salon was also a winner in the 2016 Arkansas Times Readers Choice poll.

Offering the latest in styling, color and products in a relaxing environment, the dedicated folks at Joey Edwards Salon guarantee that no matter what you come in looking like, you’ll leave stylish, confident and sure to turn heads. There’s never been a better time to explore a new look — a you won’t find a more enthusiastic group of stylists anywhere.

PROSPECT BAR & GRILL 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd., Ste. G 501-603-0080 It appears the Chi family of restaurateurs has landed a winner with the latest incarnation of its space at 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd., the Prospect Bar and Grill. Formerly Oishi Hibachi, and before that RJ Tao, the new restaurant is a family-friendly place offering twists on bar food, such as the Barnyard “Ham” Burger, which includes slices of ham and cheese atop the beef (you can add an egg to that, too); chicken and pork butt from Prospect’s own smokers; appetizers that range from chili cheese fries to a citrus avocado salad (for the “tennis ladies,” bar manager and Chi consultant Shaun Halloran said, though he’s seen some petit eaters dig into the chili fries, too); beef tenderloin and truffle fries, and more, as well as a menu for kids.

Halloran, who has been with the Chis for

two years and has a long history in the Little Rock restaurant business, said the idea was to “bring something to the Heights that fit the neighborhood,” and what fits better than a place to eat and drink and watch television on a Razorback game night? That night came just a few days after Prospect’s opening, and was a trial by fire. “Game day was absolutely out of control,” Halloran said.

“We were so blessed that everybody was having a good time.”

New to the layout is a stage for “subtle” live music and Karaoke and a game room with pool tables. The bar is going for highquality drinks, with fresh juices in its fruity drinks, including vodka infusions with fresh strawberries and watermelon, and there’s no mix in the margaritas, Halloran said. Prospect is open 11 a.m. until closing Monday through Saturday and noon until on Sunday.

RANSOM INTERIORS 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd., Ste. A 501-838-7267 ransominteriors.com After two years of prep work by partners Joshua Plumlee, Julie Smith and Laura Borg, Ransom Interiors is now open for business in the Heights with a mission to “refine a new look for the city.”

According to Joshua, response from the neighborhood has been fantastic, with customers taking good advantage of Ransom’s hybrid mix of retail shopping and design consulting.

“We can do everything from helping customers shop to going out to their houses and helping,” says Joshua. “Just set up an appointment.”

The Ransom team has created a mix of things for the home to suit any style, price point and taste. “Our inventory is vintage, custom or can be customized,” Joshua says. “We also have art available, including some of my own pieces.

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JILL RICCIARDONE FEINSTEIN’S 5600 Kavanaugh Blvd., Ste. 4, 501-664-7330 feinsteins.com Jill Ricciardone, third-generation owner of Heights clothing institution Feinstein’s, says the bond with the store’s clientele — and

still appreciates customer interactions most.

“The thing that appeals to me most about this business is the people,” she says. “Providing a service to people I care about is what makes this job important to me, whether it’s for a special occasion or even just every day.

Making someone feel good or more confident is what provides the joy in my work.”

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TULIPS 5817 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-614-7343 tulipsarkansas.com Emily Brown opened Tulips 14 years ago, and in the time since has grown the boutique into a neighboring space and 10 full- and part-time employees. She credits the neighborhood as a big reason why.

“The people that shop here, live here. The locals keep the neighborhood in rotation,” she says.

Emily came to the neighborhood in 2002, newly married. She noticed the neighborhood was lacking a contemporary boutique.

She opened the store that October and has been delivering Southern style with a side of girl power ever since.

“We are the girly girls,” she says with a laugh. “Keeping the store current and creative moves people and makes them want to come in and shop. Tulips is built on family; we work in an environment where women support women. We have a huge level of respect for one another and for our customers.”

The square footage and the marketing tools may have evolved with the times — social media has helped grow orders outside of Arkansas substantially — but Emily’s business philosophy is the same.

“Every time a customer walks through those doors, they are welcomed with open arms,” she says. “My favorite quote is, ‘Throw kindness around like confetti,’ and that’s the feeling I hope you get when you walk into my store.”

Emily Brown, Tulips fellow neighborhood merchants — is the best and most vital element of being in business.

“Community is the cornerstone of what makes this business work,” she says. “Our customers are friends, neighbors, people we care about — not just strangers coming in the door. The businesses that comprise our neighborhood support one another and together we provide needed services for our neighborhood, city and state.”

Jill grew up in the retail business. Her maternal grandmother opened Feinstein’s California Casuals in 1957 in a newly-developed area called Pulaski Heights. The store was unlike anything Little Rock had ever seen or would see for decades.

“Our customers are unique because they are often generations of customers,” Jill says.

“After 60 years in business, we know entire families. And working with my mother solidifies that experience for me.”

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FABULOUS FINDS ANTIQUE MALL 2905 Cantrell Rd., 501-614-8181 fabulousfindsantiques.com A cornerstone of the Riverdale business community, Fabulous Finds owner Larry Jordan has been around long enough to have seen some things. He says improvements in the neighborhood and cooperation among merchants makes the district better than ever for business. “[Riverdale] is very convenient and does not have the large amount of traffic congestion that West Little Rock has,” he says. “Our business has been located in Riverdale for approximately 15 years, and we have seen the area grow and improve. And, to our benefit, it has grown into somewhat of a design district.”

Larry says the neighborhood’s easy proximity to downtown is another plus, as Fabulous Finds regularly sees trade from visitors to Little Rock.

“We get lots of out-of-towners touring the Clinton Library, and Riverdale is convenient for them to visit also,” he says, “We hear so many times from customers, ‘My home is filled with fabulous finds from your mall.’ That makes it all worth the work and long hours.”

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for every customer. Our inventory changes constantly. There is never a dull moment in a mall of this size; I love to see their joy when they find that perfect piece of furniture or accessory.”

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or you’re driving to this area, the fact you can eat, shop, get a haircut, et cetera, all while supporting local businesses is a great thing for everyone.”

Baja Grill started as a food truck in 2011 and moved into its present cozy location in May 2014. Word of mouth has been the prime catalyst for each step in the restaurant’s growth.

In turn, Craig has come to know his clientele well enough to listen to their requests, from menu suggestions to pondering the future growth of the business.

“We just came out with new menu items, and we were able to include salads — which have been a big request by our customers,” he says. “Growing the restaurant and opening other locations is something that’s always a possibility, as well.”

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BAJA GRILL 5923 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-722-8920 eatbajagrill.com In just two years, the Heights’ Baja Grill has become the place to relax and mingle with friends over some of the best food in Little Rock.

Owner Craig Roe says his prime corner location is enhanced by the nearby multiple goods and services within the neighborhood’s easily walked business district.

“Most of the neighborhood is comprised of locally owned small businesses,” he says.

“Whether you live within walking distance

BOX TURTLE 2616 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-661-1167 shopboxturtle.com Ever since Emese Boone could remember, she wanted to run her own shop.

“Since I was very young I wanted to have my own business,” she says. “Being an entrepreneur ran in my family. I especially love retail and seeking out artisan, original and truly unique items I think our customers will love.

“We will be celebrating our 16th anniversary this year and I can’t believe it. We’ve been so blessed.”

ADKINS, MCNEILL, SMITH & ASSOCIATES 11621 Rainwood Rd., Ste. 4 501-960-6040 caroljenkins.com Carol Jenkins, real estate agent with Adkins, McNeill, Smith & Associates, started selling houses in 1974; two years later, she moved to Hillcrest.

“Everyone loves Hillcrest,” she says. “All of the schools are great. My kids and their friends grew up walking to public schools, and kids from all over Little Rock come into Hillcrest to go to Mount St. Mary and to Catholic High.

It’s a great place to sell because the buyers sincerely want to live here.”

Carol has been around this game long enough to know a good deal when she sees one and for her money, it doesn’t get any better in the real estate game than the charming cottages and sprawling family homes under the mature trees that abound in Hillcrest.

Even so, she says the family atmosphere and walkable neighborhoods are just part of the package; what really sells the Hillcrest neighborhood are the people who live and work there.

“As of August, 2016 I have been selling for 42 years. We have some great agents working in Hillcrest that I am pleased to call my friends. We talk every few days and help each other out when we need help.

“I love to work with nice people and 99 percent of the people I meet in Hillcrest are

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“When I decided to go into sales after teaching school for several years, my choices were insurance or real estate,” she recalled. “I was attracted to selling houses because I thought it might be exciting and fun.”

When she and her husband, Dent Gitchel, moved to the Heights, Charlotte soon brought The Charlotte John Company here too, setting up in a storefront on Kavanaugh Boulevard. The place immediately felt like home both for the couple and for Charlotte’s real estate business.

“We found [the Heights] to be a most charming and convenient place to live,” she says. “My real estate company moved to only two short blocks from our home. I was able to walk to work! I jokingly say that when I get old, I can ride an electric wheelchair to the office and my agents can prop me up in the front window.”

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As simple and ordered as things may appear at Domestic Domestic, the concept was one that rattled the local retail market. Domestic Domestic is a boutique for men that is more cabin than couture, with a commitment to feature only American-made products.

“People were pretty skeptical that we could stock an entire store and people would want everything that we had,” she says. “I think people saw it more like we were just going to sell American flags and that was it.”

Heather says that while the collection includes Arkansas-made products, part of the formula relies on maintaining balance in the inventory.

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BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-664-0030 boswellmourot.com Kyle Boswell operates galleries in both Little Rock and Miami, and he says the two places couldn’t be more different in terms of dynamic.

“It’s a true neighborhood,” Kyle says of his gallery’s home in the Heights. “I’m surrounded by local businesses. The local galleries refer customers to each other. That’s something you don’t see in Miami. We still have that mentality of cooperation here.”

Boswell Mourot has been one of the key players in the growth of Arkansas’s art scene,

fact that the neighborhoods are so centrally located. “Everything is close by,” she says.

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West Little Rock? You can be there in 10 minutes. And now we have a Target in Midtown.”

In addition to the convenience, Allison also cites the neighborhood’s festivals and events as things that make it so attractive. “I serve as the secretary of the Heights Neighborhood Association,” she says. “We plant trees and hold great events like Chili Fights in the Heights.” It’s all part of what makes a neighborhood more than just a place to live.

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JOEL TVEDTEN RIVER ROCK REALTY 2612 Kavanaugh Blvd., Ste. 2 501-353-2504 liveinlittlerock.com Joel Tvedten was born and raised in Little Rock’s Capitol View neighborhood, something that engendered a lifelong love of the city within him.

“It’s a place I was drawn to,” says Joel. “I have great memories of places like the Oyster Bar and Pizza D.” Joel’s path to helping people find their dream homes in Little Rock was a circuitous one.

“I left to seek adventure. I spent time following the Grateful Dead,” he says with a laugh. “I loved the music and I loved the support among the community.” It was just such a sense of community that made Joel realize how special his hometown was.

“I love showing off our community,” Joel says. “Things like Shop n’ Sip and HarvestFest have helped me succeed because they bring people together.”

Joel’s Rock River Realty has become a center of those events, including live music on the porch during Shop n’ Sip. To Joel, it’s the least

he can do to give back to a community that has done so much for him.

ALLISON PICKELL COLDWELL BANKER RPM GROUP 1501 N. University 501-920-2392 Allison Pickell has been selling houses since 2013, and according to her, it’s all she’s wanted to do. It’s a dream job made even better by her getting to sell homes in the Heights and Hillcrest.

“I’ve always lived in the Heights area,” Allison says. “There’s a community feeling here — it’s such a warm and friendly place.”

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“Little Rock has a stable, upwardly mobile population,” says Kyle of his clientele. “Education in art is growing. We have incredible public art.” The result is a public hungry for unique, excellent art — and nothing gives Kyle Boswell greater pleasure than supplying it.

THE JANET JONES COMPANY 7915 Cantrell Rd., 501-224-3201 janetjones.com Since 1980, Janet Jones has been showing off Little Rock to people looking for a home.

But she’s lived here far longer.

“I grew up in the house I still live in.

Raised my children there,” she says. “I love my neighborhood. There’s such a sense of community. I love the trees and the parks.”

It’s just that sort of atmosphere that draws many of Janet’s clients to the neighborhood. “Some people have lived here before and seek it out. Others have lived in older neighborhoods in other cities and like that feel,” she says.

It’s a sense of accessibility and the smalltown charm of the Heights and Hillcrest that Janet loves the most, though. “I’ve worked in real estate for many years, and I’m always proud to show off Little Rock. It’s a friendly, beautiful city. It’s easy to get around — and that goes for the Heights and many other n neighborhoods.”

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ness district as Kaitlin and her eight employees discovered what set the neighborhood clientele apart.

“We love the Heights,” she says. “It’s very community-oriented. People who live in this neighborhood want the businesses here to succeed and they quickly become your friends. When a customer comes in it isn’t like in some places where you get ‘Can I help you?’ and that’s it. We’re all about, ‘How’s your family? How are the kids?’

“That’s why we want everyone to know that we’re not changing or leaving; we’re the same people with the same friendly service and great merchandise, just two blocks down.”

THE PIZZERIA 4910 Kavanaugh Blvd, 501-551-1388 pizzeria-santalucia.com Moving right across the parking lot from its original location inside Terry’s Finer Foods, The Pizzeria is now offering expanded seat-

ing and an outdoor dining space.

“The dining room itself still has that small, comfy, cozy atmosphere that everyone loved about the original location,” says Dillon Garcia, bar manager. “It still has the tall ceilings; it still has the big wall of booths with the library ladder. One great thing that’s we have added though, is the patio out front — which will be really nice addition to the restaurant right there on the corner.”

The improvements upgraded the Heights favorite from 700 square feet to 3,700 square feet, which translates to room for 40 guests inside and around 20 outside. A private dining option is also now available.

This is the second progression in the restaurant’s growth. It traces its roots back to about 2012 when founders Jeremy and Jacquelyn Pittman forged a reputation with their Pizzeria Santa Lucia food truck. Two years later, it moved into Terry’s. “[Remodeling] started off really slow,”

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STEAMROLLER BLUES 5801 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-661-4067 steamrollerblues.com When a banner went up advertising Steamroller Blues’ retail location was for lease, devoted customers of the Heights store went into a mild panic. Happily, the Jonesborobased women’s fashion boutique was simply moving to a more visible location right down the street.

“We actually considered [the new space] when we opened this store, but it needed a lot more work then,” says Kaitlin Minton, store manager. “Since we’ve been here, the former tenants finished it out and made it beautiful. It’s on a corner and gives us a lot more visibility.”

Founded in 1994, Steamroller Blues opened its Little Rock location in 2013, and just opened a Rogers store this summer. The fashion-forward boutique quickly became a cornerstone of the Heights’ walkable busi-

Dillon says. “We originally wanted to be open in February; we originally got the space I believe in November, and between getting permits and inspections and all that it really slowed us down. It really started picking up around July when we really got full hands on deck.”

THE SHOPPES ON WOODLAWN 4523 Woodlawn Dr., 501-666-3600 Stacy and Ivan Wilson reached their one-year anniversary of ownership of the Shoppes on Woodlawn in October and the unique store has never looked better.

“The Shoppes on Woodlawn is a house with 12 or 13 rooms and each room has a different a different product,” Stacy says.

“We do everything from women’s clothing, children’s clothing, home décor, Arkansas products, dog products; it’s pretty much kind of a one-stop shop. When we came in, we more or less just gave it a facelift and added some new vendors that we hadn’t had before.”

Among the unique vendors located at the Shoppes are Faux Pas Boutique women’s clothing and accessories; Tisha’s Interiors accessories and gifts; Just Dogs! Gourmet dog treats and accessories; Pomegranate Moon women’s clothing and imported accessories; Ximena and Elle luxury yarn and clothing; Spark Modern home décor pillows, Robinson Lane Jewelry and The Little Chick children’s boutique.

According to Stacy, the eclectic mix of vendors makes shopping at the Hillcrest location a unique experience.

“The shop’s been completely remodeled over the past year,” she says. “We’ve updated our baby and children’s area to add more.

We’ve added new vendors. We have custom jewelry. Basically, The Shoppes has kind of unique stuff that you’re really not gonna find in other places because a lot of our stuff is made by local artists.”

DIET CENTER 4910 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-762-0623 dietcentercentralarkansas.com Karen Williams first discovered the successful weight-management model of Diet Center in 1979, and in August she carried her faith in the system into ownership of the Heights franchise. She says the key to Diet Center’s effectiveness is the level of one-on-one interaction and accountability it provides.

“People need someone to be accountable to and people can’t be accountable just to themselves,” she says. “We offer strategies and clients also come in just to ask us questions because we all understand the struggles of

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Diet Center offers four different programs to better match a range of lifestyles, from a variety of food options to the number of visits one makes to the center during the program.

“One-on-one counseling is the proven program that works, if you follow the program.

We like our clients, when they’re first starting on our program, to come three or four times a week and that way we can address any issues that come up,” Karen says. “The ones that keep their weight off come back once a month and weight in. They can come back once a week if they want to.”

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MRS. POLKA DOT 611 Beechwood St., 501-603-5177 mrspolkadot.net Gina Richey took over local gift and monogramming shop Mrs. Polka Dot in July after falling in love with the neighborhood.

“I just love Hillcrest and I wanted to work close to where I lived,” she says. “When the previous owner posted it for sale I was really excited about it. We started talking and one thing led to another.”

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Mrs. Polka Dot has been around for a decade, offering unique gifts for all ages. The store provides a variety of processes for personalizing each gift from embroidery to heat press and other options.

“We do all sorts of gifts for a newborn all the way to someone who’s a senior,” Gina says. “We do personalization of anything and just about everything.”

Mrs. Polka Dot also operates a pop-up location at Pleasant Ridge Shopping Center during November and December to accommodate customers living in west Little Rock. Gina says the name recognition of the store as well and the unique inventory it provides is a big reason Mrs. Polka Dot has thrived all these years.

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eople out for a walk with their dogs are a ubiquitous sight in the Heights, Hillcrest, and Riverdale neighborhoods. Parks and dog-friendly patios abound in these areas, and lots of businesses even set out water bowls for thirsty passing pooches. Many families, if not most, include a furry member — or ten — and we all want the very best care for our “children.” These new and longtime area businesses are serving the needs of animals and the humans who love them.

DOGGY DADDY 5916 R St. 501-664-3649 doggydaddystore.com Whether you’re looking for an alternative to bulk pet food or a fun new toy for chewing or chasing, Doggy Daddy is stocked with responsible supplies to keep your furry family member healthy and happy. Located just one block off the main drag in the Heights, the local pet store offers a full range of items from leashes to treats, and you know you’re getting quality: the Grimes family are long-time

the heart of their neighborhood. It’s where they live and shop, and that local mentality informs their service in the store: they consider every customer, including the fuzzy ones, a friend. Neighborhood dogs know where they hide the treats!

Next time you’re walking Fido in the Heights, stop in to check out Doggy Daddy’s selection, which changes constantly, especially approaching the holidays. While you’re there, say “hi,” ask questions, and thank the Grimes family for making quality products available that much closer to home.

CARE for Animals experts in pet care, particularly with respect to diet. The food you’ll find at Doggy Daddy is hand-selected to give your pup (or cat) as close to their natural, in-the-wild diet as possible.

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501-603-CARE careforanimals.org The mission of CARE, the Heights animal rescue organization, is twofold. Firstly, it rescues and rehomes cats and dogs in local shelters facing euthanasia by placing them in

foster homes and the Paws in Prison program in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Correction until they are adopted.

The second emphasis is spay-and-neuter initiatives to help decrease the numbers of animals without homes in the first place. In addition to low-cost spay and neuter vouchers from participating local veterinary clinics, it hosts mobile spay and neuter clinics multiple times throughout the year in partnership with local humane societies and shelters such as Little Rock Animal Village.

Keep an eye out for low-cost microchipping clinics and dog washes and fun seasonal events like their booth at the Hillcrest HarvestFest and Paws with Santa Claus in Cammack Village. Stop by their space at 5516 Kavanaugh to browse the pet-friendly gift shop with treats and supplies from Doggy Daddy, which donates a percentage of sales to the rescue.

CARE’s primary message to the Little Rock community is: make sure to sterilize your pets, and “adopt, don’t shop.” In other words, why buy a pet when there are so many in need of good homes? And every time you adopt one, you open up a spot in a shelter or rescue for another one. As its logo suggests, CARE for Animals is the heart of the Heights community in more than just location.

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Bellevue has seen a shift from the way we

think about our pets; these days, they’re family members.

The clinic understands that mindset. Drs. Tad Marvin and Julie Pate and their close-knit staff are on a first-name basis with clients and their pets. Specializing in companion animals (mainly dogs and cats, but also what are known as “pocket pets”—hamsters, gerbils, and other small softies), their goal is to help clients keep their animals right there beside them and as active as possible. One frequently overlooked aspect of pet care that Bellevue emphasizes is dental health, just one example of the personalized, holistic attention your pet will get there. Because it’s actually one of three clinics under one veterinary umbrella, even if you encounter an issue not typically handled on-site, Bellevue offers access to a network of specialists, not to mention a vast knowledge-base and decades of experience. Also available are grooming and boarding services.

You can’t ask for much more than Bellevue Animal Clinic’s mission in a nutshell, summed up by Dr. Marvin: “We will treat every pet as our own and strive to give every client the very best support.”

hi—with adorable accessories and healthy treats on sale in the storefront, ready smiles and advice, and plenty of happy pooches to pet, the Dog Porch has quickly become a favorite stop for locals out on a walk.

At Gina’s Pet Salon, grooming isn’t just about looking pretty, though your furry friend is guaranteed to come out looking red-carpet ready; it’s about providing expert, compassionate care to keep animals at their best, inside and out.

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It’s always relaxing to sit back in the barber’s chair while someone spiffs you up. At Gina’s Pet Salon, the same goes for your dog. With 35 years of grooming experience, much of that in veterinary clinics, and for the past five years, her quaint, bustling shop in Hillcrest, Gina Drawbaugh has been described as a magician. “She can take a dustmop and have it looking gorgeous—and the pet had a good time!” says Maria, Gina’s cousin and coworker.

With three groomers and several other dedicated caretakers on staff, including a few family members, the gentle atmosphere of the salon invites both animals and owners in for a chat and a treat—locally made dog

HOUNDS LOUNGE PET RESORT & SPA 1711 Rebsamen Park Rd. 501-904-2185 houndsloungeresort.com Whether your pooch needs a spa day, a place to play, or a stay-cation while you’re away, Hounds Lounge Pet Resort and Spa, the latest addition to the Riverdale neighborhood, can help. Having spent three years developing the original concept that opened doors this past July, owners Mandy and Justin have thought of everything: in addition to grooming services, Hounds Lounge offers luxury boarding, doggie day care, all-natural consumables, cruelty-free grooming products, and uniquely, a selfwashing spa with supplies provided where you can give your furry friend a bath without destroying your bathroom. Its welcoming and laid-back atmosphere makes it the perfect place for pups to relax and have fun while you’re working or traveling or right there with them for some DIY pampering.

Hounds Lounge offers individual luxury hotel rooms for rest and meals, fenced indoor and outdoor play areas for off-leash play, and 24/7 staffing by employees trained in dog behavior, you know you’re leaving your dog in capable, loving hands at Hounds Lounge. Plus, it’s environmentally friendly in a LEED-certified building with completely paperless operations, one of the business’s way of giving back to their dog-loving community.

Stop for a visit on your way out to the city’s largest municipal dog park, Paws Park at Murray right down the road, and find out what Hounds Lounge is all about: where your dog’s safety and comfort comes first and where a Justin Harris and client at Hounds Lounge Pet Resort & Spa. dog can be a dog.

THE DOG PORCH 2619 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-725-4523 facebook.com/dogporch If you’re out and about in Hillcrest during the daytime, chances are you’ll catch a glimpse someone from The Dog Porch out for a walk with a pack of pups. Owner Shanna Barnard is committed to getting her charges the activity and stimulation they need when they’re away from their masters, and the pups love it as much as the owners. After only two years in business, the Dog Porch, a self-proclaimed “hole in the wall” grooming, daycare, and boarding service right on Kavanaugh in Hillcrest, is pretty much always at capacity.

Barnard understands that dogs thrive on contact with people and opts not to use kennels, finding that her small space provides the perfect atmosphere for the personalized attention dogs need. She and her staff of dog lovers know every animal by name and treat both clients and pets as family, staying in close contact with Hillcrest Animal Hospital right down the street, so you don’t have to worry about your dog while you’re at work or on vacation. When you’re in town, stop in to say

biscuits for the pet and chocolates for the parent. Stop in for a quick nail clipping after a trip to the Hillcrest Farmer’s Market just down the street, or drop your pet off for a total makeover, bath, haircut and all. And don’t forget to give Smoky the Shop Kitty a quick ear-scratch; you’ll usually see him holding down the fort from Gina’s wide windowsill.

HILLCREST ANIMAL HOSPITAL 2900 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-663-1284 hillcrestanimalhospital.org The friendly, bustling atmosphere inside Hillcrest Animal Hospital speaks to its integral role in the lives of midtown Little Rock pet owners. Open since 1983, it’s become HEIGHTS • HILLCREST • RIVERDALE • 2016

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as much a fixture of the neighborhood as the dogs you see walking Kavanaugh with their pet parents at most hours of the day. Drs. Joan and Larry Nafe, founders of the clinic, love Hillcrest as much as you do and want to make sure the excellent pet owners in the area have excellent resources.

In addition to regular veterinary services, Hillcrest Animal offers lots of specialized medical care which draws clients from all over the state and sometimes from outside as well. For instance, it’s the only veterinary practice in the area that has a CT scan; it also offers endos- Monica Gowie cooking for canines at copy, ultrasound, internal medicine, Monica’s K-9 Barkery. neurology and neurosurgery.

Hillcrest Animal treats primarily dogs MONICA’S K-9 BARKERY and cats, but a few of its seven doctors are 501-442-7334 interested in “small exotics” like guinea monicasbarkery.com pigs, rabbits, hamsters and small birds. One Monica Gowie first started making custom animal that’s showing up more and more is dog treats for Sprit, her Great Dane, whose the chicken, which is no surprise, considercorn allergy required dietary alternatives to ing Hillcrest’s offbeat urban farming culture. what you’ll find on department store shelves.

Whether you’re looking for specialized experNow nine years old, Spirit has become the tise or simply a practice you can walk your inspiration for Monica’s K-9 Barkery, a full dog to, Hillcrest Animal Hospital is close line of natural, homemade dog snacks and by and happy to help keep your pet happy. treats for your canine’s every need. Is your

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pup prone to fleas? Try the Bug Me Not cookies, baked with garlic to repel insects.

Bad case of dog breath? The Smoochizz treats, featuring odor-fighting parsley, can help. These are just two of the many varieties baked fresh daily, all made with natural ingredients, including Arkansas sunflower oil, great for dogs’ skin and coats, honey as local as Hillcrest-made, which has anti-allergy benefits and organic pumpkin Monica grows herself.

You can find Monica’s goodies for sale at the River Market, Hillcrest Farmers Market and other community events as well as in several local shops (check the Dog Porch). You’re also invited to give Monica a call for special orders: she’ll build a gift basket with assorted treats and a toy, or you can order a personalized doggy cake for a special occasion like a birthday. No matter what kind you try, your canine will go crazy for some “barked” goods from Monica’s.

CANTRELL ANIMAL CLINIC 7703 T St. 501-225-2868 cantrellanimalclinic.com Cantrell Animal Clinic right in the heart of

the city offers the time-tested, personalized, small-business care you look for in a veterinary practice. Open since 1964, the clinic has only ever been under the management of two doctors: Dr. Robert J. Van Patter, its founder, and Dr. Don Barnett, who practiced as Dr. Van Patter’s partner for several years starting in 1990 before taking over. Dr. Barnett and his expert, hands-on staff treat mostly cats, dogs, and “pocket pets” (hamsters, gerbils, ferrets and similar animals), with the occasional horse thrown in. They offer boarding, grooming, and animal medicine and surgery and stay on top of the latest advances in veterinarian technology. The clinic has seen the city grow around it in the past fifty years, but its clientele really hasn’t changed much: they love their pets as much as ever and place their trust in Cantrell Animal Clinic to keep them happy and healthy. n

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BOTTOM: At CARTI, physicians and staff understand that cancer treatment is also difficult for families. Lush green spaces are provided onsite for prayer, meditation and reflection.

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GETTING OUTSIDE F

rom the joy of organized team sports to the solitary pleasure of an early morning run, the parks in the Heights, Hillcrest and Riverdale neighborhoods have it all.

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MAKING HISTORY

BY MICHAEL ROBERTS

The facade of the original Browning’s.

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city has many hearts, and Little Rock is no different. The River Market and resurgent Main Street corridor are certainly areas where the pulse of the city beats strongly, while new growth in both Midtown and out west have accelerated rapidly in recent years.

But as the city has grown and changed, succeeded and struggled, the area now known as the Heights and Hillcrest have become one of the city’s most vital and vibrant areas — a true heart if ever there were one.

That all seems obvious now, but there was never any guarantee that the area would

Forest Park’s swimming pool was a city block long and half as wide. become what it has today. Incorporated in 1905 as the Town of Pulaski Heights, the area served as a “streetcar suburb” where a few hundred people made their homes. And despite officially becoming part of Little Rock in 1916, the area retains a unique character and feel that some describe as “like a small town inside the city.”

A century after the Town of Pulaski Heights was folded into the capital city, the neighborhoods it became are two of the most desirable places to live — something that was far from the case when planning first

Students of the 1950s enjoying typing class at Mt. Saint Mary.

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began back in 1890. H.F. Auten and Edgar E. Moss, a couple of Michigan lawyers, purchased 800 acres of land just northwest of Little Rock’s then-city limits, started lining up investors to buy lots…and then immediately hit the wall. The reason? Access.

It’s hard to imagine today, but at the turn of the last century, getting from what’s now Kavanaugh Boulevard into Little Rock was a time-consuming commute in a horse and buggy. A promised streetcar line wasn’t built until 1903, leaving the eight or so families (including the Autens and Mosses) stranded

The 1939 men’s class at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.

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xcellence in education is a feature of Heights, Hillcrest and Riverdale schools, both public and private. Each neighborhood provides great teachers, wonderful facilities and some of the best extra-curricular activities in Arkansas.

FAIR PARK EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (Pre-K) 616 N. Harrison St. 501-447-4400 lrsd.org CHILDREN’S HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Pre-K through 3) 4023 Lee Ave. 501-664-5993 chmlr.org Two teenagers pose on Kavanaugh in the parking lot of what is now Leo’s Greek Castle. in the woods for 13 long years. When the streetcar finally began running down what is now Kavanaugh Boulevard, developers launched a blitz of newspaper advertisements highlighting both the natural beauty of the area and the man-made amenities like electricity and sewer. Somewhat optimistically, these advertisements predicted that the area was destined to become Little Rock’s greatest neighborhood. Sometimes dreams do come true.

Despite the successes in marketing and development — including the opening of a 160-acre amusement park named Forest Park in 1904 — the growth of the neighborhoods had a darker side: segregation.

Today, the blatant racism in advertisements describing the area as “exclusively for white people” without “negroes or shanties” seems unthinkable, a relic of an ancient era that in actuality was not all that long ago. Such racist policies would continue for decades, including restrictions that required singlefamily homes in the Prospect Terrace, Cliffewood and Edge Hill areas to be sold only to “those wholly of the Caucasian race.” Diversity remains a concern to the present day.

Throughout its history, the Heights and Hillcrest neighborhoods have been one of the rare areas of Little Rock that have never experienced any major downturns or decline. Residents pride themselves on the number of locally owned businesses that thrive along Kavanaugh Boulevard, and although it has been part of Little Rock for a hundred years, there’s still that small-town sense of neighborly affection everywhere you go. n

FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY (Pre-K through 5) 1600 N. Tyler St. 501-447-4500 lrsd.org

OUR LADY OF THE HOLY SOULS CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Pre-K; 4-8) 1001 N. Tyler St. 501-663-4513 holysouls.org EPISCOPAL COLLEGIATE SCHOOL (Pre-K; 3-12) 1701 Cantrell Rd. 501-372-1194 episcopalcollegiate.org WILLIAMS TRADITIONAL MAGNET SCHOOL (K-5) 7301 Evergreen Dr. 501-447-7100 lrsd.org

HALL HIGH SCHOOL (9-12) 6700 H St. 501-447-1900 lrsd.org

FOREST HEIGHTS STEM ACADEMY (6-8) 5901 Evergreen Dr. 501-447-2700 lrsd.org

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY (Pre-K through 5) 2600 N. McKinley St. 501-447-5000 lrsd.org

PULASKI HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8) 401 N. Pine St. 501-447-3200 lrsd.org

PULASKI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY (K-5) 319 N. Pine St. 501-447-5900 lrsd.org

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS (9-12) 6300 Father Tribou St. 501-664-3939 lrchs.org

CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Pre-K; 3-8) 315 S. Hughes St. 501-663-5212 christlittlerock.com

LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (9-12) 1500 S. Park St. 501-447-1400 lrcentralhigh.net

ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY MONTESSORI (Pre-K; 3-9) 1509 N. Pierce St. 501-603-0620 arvmontessori.org

MOUNT ST. MARY ACADEMY (9-12) 3224 Kavanaugh Blvd.

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GALLERY & RETAIL

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Modern Lifestyle store. Access the best in modern designs from around the globe. Whether you are shopping for new furnishings, rugs, lighting, original art, linens, tableware or gifts, we offer a curated collection at your doorstep.

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LOUIE’S UNIQUE FRAMING & GALLERY 1509 Mart Drive Little Rock, AR 72202 501-907-6240

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STIFFT STATION GIFTS

3009 W Markham St • Little Rock, AR 72205 501-725-0209 • www.stifftstationgifts.com This unique gift shop has a bit of everything - an eclectic mix of edgy, conservative, funny, cute, Louisiana/French, artistic, handmade, and a whole lot of Arkansas!

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WHERE TO SHOP

o matter what you need or want, there’s a place to get it in the Heights, Hillcrest, Riverdale and Midtown neighborhoods. Sleek fashions abound at high-end boutiques, while the treasures of yesteryear await shoppers at the many antique stores. From national chains to local favorites, there are few places better for shopping in Arkansas.

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BA FRAMER 1813 N. Grant St., 501-661-0687 baframercustomframing.com A Heights staple for nearly 30 years, this framing company began on Kavanaugh as part of a chain, but is now operated by Stephen Christenson.

Complete framing available. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. BELLA BOUTIQUE 5623 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-603-5373 facebook.com/bellaboutiqueintheheights A great girly girl store with fine jewelry, skincare products, bath accessories and gifts. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-664-0030 boswellmourot.com Works by local, regional, national and international artists. 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat.

BY INVITATION ONLY 5914 R. St., 501-975-8902 byinvitationonlylr.com An amazing selection of bridal inviDomestic Domestic tations, more than 50 stationery lines and everything from wedding albums to bridesmaid gifts are available.

Custom products are also available. 10 a.m.-5 CAROLINE’S CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. BOUTIQUE 1917 N. Grant St., 501-614-9294 CABBAGE ROSE carolinesccb.com 5701 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-664-4042 Specializes in children’s clothing, from infant to cabbageroseflorist.com size 16. Also offers a selection of furniture, cotilA florist specializing in fresh-cut European floral lion clothing for girls and sport coats for boys. designs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. CARACALLA DAY SPA 5715 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-280-0866 caracalla.com A full-service day spa offering massage and more.

Also operates a hair salon with a wide selection of hair and personal care products along with gifts. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.

CHROMA GALLERY 5707 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-664-0880 chromagallery.blogspot.com This gallery is filled with original art by proprietor and artist Robert Reep as well as local and regional artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.

CARNES AUDIO VISUAL 5919 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-658-0932 carnesaudio.com Offers home and commercial theater equipment as well as professional expertise. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

COBBLESTONE & VINE 5100 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-664-4249 cobblestoneandvine.com Offers fine furniture, linens, decorative gifts and accessories. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

DOGGY DADDY 5914 R St., 501-664-3649 doggydaddystore.com This neighborhood pet grocery and market features gourmet pet food, treats, toys and accessories. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. DOMESTIC DOMESTIC 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd., Ste. C, 501-661-1776 domesticdomestic.com This quaint store features high-quality men’s clothing, shoes, accessories and grooming products with a smart, hip vibe. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. EGGSHELLS KITCHEN CO. 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-664-6900 egshellskitchencompany.com This kitchen store offers gourmet food products, kitchen gadgets, cooking classes and gift baskets. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. HEIGHTS • HILLCREST • RIVERDALE • 2016

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FEINSTEIN’S 5600 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-664-7330 feinsteins.com A women’s clothing boutique offering fine apparel, cosmetics and accessories for more than 50 years. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

PROPOSALS BOUTIQUE 5913 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-661-4696 proposalsboutique.com From formal to casual and everything in between, this store has the perfect wedding, bridesmaid and semi-formal attire. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

GO! RUNNING 1819 N. Grant St., 501-663-6800 gorunning.com The place to shop for every running need. Offers a great selection of shoes and apparel. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

RED BEAUTY LOUNGE 1923 N. University Ave., 501-664-4733 redbeautylounge.com A unique salon known simply as “Red” in honor of the lounge walls. Offers complete hair care for men and women. The store sells top haircare and makeup products. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.

HEIGHTS FINE WINES AND SPIRITS 5012 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-664-9463 facebook.com/pages/heights-fine-wines-spirits Neighborhood store that carries an excellent selection of wines, beer and assorted spirits.

KRISTIN CHASE 5008 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-663-1665 facebook.com/kristinchaseclothing Offerings range from women’s casual to cocktail and professional attire. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. L&L BECK GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-660-4006 landlbeckartgallery.com An art gallery that shows the work of owner Louis Beck. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat. LAMPSHADES ETC. & THE ACCESSORY 5608 R St., 501-664-5363 lampshadesandtheaccessory.com Fine home furnishings, botanicals, designer lamps, lampshades and lamp repair. 9:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY 5811 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-265-0422 localcolourgallery.com This co-op gallery showcases 28 artists from around central Arkansas. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. MASSIMO INTERIOR DESIGN 5619 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-664-0355 massimointeriordesign.com An interior design firm with modern, transitional furniture, original artwork and other accessories.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. MR. WICKS MEN’S CLOTHING 5924 R St., 501-664-3062 mrwicks.com A men’s clothing store offering fine business apparel and weekend wear. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.

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SIMPLY DIXIE BOUTIQUE 5909 R St., 501-725-4479 simplydixie.com A young, southern, contemporary-chic boutique that offers the latest in fashion and trends, all for a reasonable price. Carries leggings, seasonal tops, bottoms, scarves, jewelry and accessories.

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. SISSY’S LOG CABIN 1825 N. Grant St., 501-663-0066 sissyslogcabin.com From sparkling diamonds to one-of-a-kind pieces, Sissy’s has it all. The jeweler is also an official Rolex dealer. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. STEAMROLLER BLUES 5915 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-661-4067 steamrollerblues.com Women’s apparel shop featuring the latest trends in fashion, accessories and shoes. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

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STEPHANO’S FINE ART GALLERY 1813 N. Grant St., 501-563-4218 stephanostudios.com Since 2007, this art gallery has had a reputation for introducing exciting contemporary works of art from national and regional artists. Drawing from an eclectic group of established and emerging artists, Stephano’s is recognized for its diversity and color. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. TERRY’S FINER FOODS 5018 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-663-4152 facebook.com/terrysfinerfoodstherestaurant This European-style food market specializes in gourmet and French offerings along with local meats and produce. Don’t miss the on-site restaurant offerings, which include French bistroinfluenced lunches and wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas at night. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

OLD HEIGHTS CORNER STORE 5919 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-313-5700 rockcitykicks.com/pages/ohcs High-end kicks and accessories with an old-time neighborhood store feel. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

THE SOCIAL TYPE 5819 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-661-9929 thesocialtypelr.com Offers personalized stationery, birth announcements and invitations for all occasions. Also carries a selection of gifts. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

OZARK OUTDOOR SUPPLY 5514 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-664-4832 ozarkoutdoor.com Offers camping, hiking and skiing gear along with other supplies for the outdoor enthusiast.

9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.

THE PAINTED PIG 5622 R St., 501-280-0553 paintedpigstudio.com A ceramic studio where customers choose a piece of pottery to create custom and unique works of art. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

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THE TOGGERY 5919 R St., 501-663-8662 toggerykids.com For more than 65 years, this children’s clothing store has served the Heights neighborhood, offering clothing in sizes ranging from infant to tween. Also carries shoes, accessories and a wide selection of toys. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. TIPTON & HURST 1801 N. Grant St., 501-666-3333 tiptonhurst.com A floral store offering fresh, dried or silk flowers, live plants and a selection of books, candles, gifts, and other seasonal and decorative items.

8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. TULIPS 5817 Kavanaugh Blvd., Ste. A, 501-614-7343 tulipsarkansas.com This hip clothing boutique has a wide selection of fun designs and trendy styles. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. WHITE GOAT 5624 R St., 501-603-9460 whitegoatstyle.com Offers an amazing collection of furniture, accessories and original art from all over the world.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. WINC BEAUTY 5600 Kavanaugh Blvd., Ste. 2, 501-791-4526 beabeautygeek.com A mini spa and more located in the classic Heights Theatre building. By appointment only, Tues.-Sat.

THE YARN MART 5711 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-666-6505 theyarnmart.com For all your knitting and needlepoint needs, including a huge selection of yarn. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Wed., Fri.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. YVES DELORME PARIS 5717 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-663-7344 yvesdelorme.com Fine European linens and accessories for the home. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

HILLCREST

BOX TURTLE 2616 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-661-1167 shopboxturtle.com This cozy shop offers home accessories, candles, handmade jewelry, locally designed clothing and other decorative items. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. BAPTIST HEALTH FAMILY CLINIC 2601 Kavanaugh, Ste. 6, 501-663-4357 Family clinic offering medical care to residents of Hillcrest.

CHEEKY MARSHMALLOWS 2616 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-661-1167 Located in the downstairs of Box Turtle, this fun store offers toys for kids that will bring joy to adults, too.

WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED 1818 N. Taylor St., 501666-4210 wbu.com Offers bird feeders, baths and fountains as well as bat houses, field guides and more. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

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E. LEIGH’S 3001 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-265-0448 facebook.com/eleighsboutique Trendy apparel, handbags and accessories for the fashion-forward woman. 12 p.m.-6 p.m.

Mon., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat. EVERGREEN ACUPUNCTURE 2 Van Cr., Ste. 1, 501-663-3461 Offers acupuncture and other health services in the Hillcrest.

THE FULL MOON 3625 Kavanaugh Blvd., Ste. E, 501-663-4367 thefullmoonlittlerock.com A one-stop shop for fun, whimsical gifts, home accessories, baby items and wedding registry.

10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. GALLERY 26 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., Ste. 1, 501-664-8996 Features works in glass, original prints and jewelry from local artists. Also offers custom framing. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat. HAUS WERK 2919 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501663-5251 shophauswerk.com A fun collection of clothing, housewares, accessories, furniture, jewelry, gifts and children’s clothing. 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. HILLCREST DESIGNER JEWELRY 3000 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501614-4653 hillcrestdesignerjewelry.com Quality jewelry repair and design studio featuring unique gemstones, diamonds and metals. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

WORDSWORTH BOOKS & CO 5920 R St., 501-663-9198 wordsworthar.com A wonderful independent bookstore offering a wide selection of books. Special orders welcome. 9:30-5:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Sun. YANCEY’S WINES AND SPIRITS 5208 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501907-9463 facebook.com/yanceyswinesandspirits From big names to rare finds, this little shop offers a tempting selection of beer, wine and spirits. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.

THE DOG PORCH 2619 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-725-4523 facebook.com/dogporch This dog service offers grooming and boarding, plus serves as a retail outlet for Monica’s K-9 Barkery food products. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Sun.

HILLCREST GALLERY AND FAST FRAME 2807 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501664-7900 hillcrestgallery.com Fine original art, prints and posters. Also offers custom framing. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat.

Hocott’s Garden Center

HILLCREST INTERIORS 2907 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501663-3445 facebook.com/hillcrestinteriors Offers design services as well as fine home furnishings, art and home accessories.

The Shoppes On Woodlawn HILLCREST JUNK CO. 623A Beechwood St., 501-681-7999 hillcrestjunk.com Offers an eclectic selection of vintage furniture and accessories. 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Tues., Sun. HOCOTT’S GARDEN CENTER 3612 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-663-8376 hocottsgardencenter.com Offers a wide variety of garden supplies and an even bigger selection of plants. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. IZARD CHOCOLATE 623 Beechwood St., 501-352-5834 Little Rock's first small-batch chocolate bar maker has expanded into a small storefront in Hillcrest.

KAHLER PAYNE ANTIQUES 700 N. Van Buren St., 501-663-0608 kahlerpayne.com A unique blend of antiques and estate items at great prices. Also offers gifts and home accessories. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. LYNDSEY SULLIVAN PHOTOGRAPHY 2911 Kavanaugh Blvd., 334-202-0513 lyndseysullivanphotography.com Family and wedding portraits available, and the studio offers 15-minute head shot sessions every Friday from 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

M SALON 3000 Kavanaugh Blvd., Ste. 103A, 501-663-6643 msalonlittlerock.com Salon offering color, styling, makeup, extensions, waxing and cuts for everyone. Also provides blowout services as well as offering elite beauty products. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat.

MRS. POLKA DOT 611 Beechwood St., 501-603-5177 mrspolkadot.bigcartel.com Offers services to make gifts personal by monogramming “anything.” Also provides imprinting services. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. MYLO COFFEE CO. 2715 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-747-1881 mylocoffee.com This neighborhood storefront is a popular one, and in addition to coffee and pastries, it offers Arkansas-made jams, jellies and other products.

7 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon., 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. RHEA DRUG 2801 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-663-4131 facebook.com/rheadrug Whether filling prescriptions or shopping for personal items and gifts, this Hillcrest institution has you covered. 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. RIVER CITY COFFEE 2913 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-664-8885 rivercitycoffeelr.com This long-time Hillcrest coffee shop offers a wonderful selection of gourmet coffees and teas for purchase. 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun. RONAGHI INTERNATIONAL RUG COMPANY 2901 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-664-8885 Offers imported and collectible rugs.

THE SHOPPES ON WOODLAWN 4523 Woodlawn Dr., 501-666-3600 facebok.com/shoppesonwoodlawn This shop offers a collection of antiques, home

décor items and art-related supplies. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. SPOKES 1001 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-664-7765 spokesshop.com This combination bike shop and coffee bar features bike brands like Orbea, Cervelo, Felt, Niner and Electra, plus Doma coffee. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.

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BEAR-HILL INTERIORS 1420 Rebsamen Park Rd., 501-907-9272 bearhillinteriors.com Offers fine furniture, lamps, home accessories and gift items. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. BOTANICA GARDENS 1601 Rebsamen Park Rd., 501-614-3000 botanicagardens.com From houseplants and planters to nursery items, gardening tools and design advice, this store has everything a home gardener needs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Mon.-Sat. C&F FLOORING AND RUG GALLERY 2206 Cantrell Rd., 501-399-9909 candfcarpet.com This inspirational shop offers unique tiles, carpets and other flooring options. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. CYNTHIA EAST FABRICS 1523 Rebsamen Park Rd., 501-663-0460 cynthiaeastfabrics.com Offers a wide selection of upholstery, decorator and drapery fabrics along with decorative accessories. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. HEIGHTS • HILLCREST • RIVERDALE • 2016

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DEBI DAVIS INTERIORS 2222 Cantrell Rd., 501-221-2032 rebornrelicsdesign.com Works in a broad range of designs depending on clients’ preferences, from modern to Tuscan and Old World styles with an emphasis on soft, timeless color palettes. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

NEW ORLEANS ANTIQUES AND JEWELRY EXCHANGE 2226 Cantrell Rd., 501-374-3130 Features a large selection of fine European antiques, including furniture, art and jewelry.

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Wed., Fri.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Sun.

DISTINCTIVE KITCHENS AND BATHS 1414 Rebsamen Park Rd., 501-666-7756 kitchensofarkansas.com A full-service kitchen and bath design store for home renovators. Features an incredible showroom. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat.

PROVIDENCE DESIGN 2212 Cantrell Rd., 501-372-1886 providenceltddesign.com Sisters Mona Thompson and Talena Ray focus on traditional design paired with soft, modern influences and European style. The store features furniture, antiques, lighting décor and gifts. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

FABULOUS FINDS 2905 Cantrell Rd., 501-614-8181 fabulousfindsantiquesanddecorativemall.com This antique mall offers a wide selection of treasures from the past. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.Sat., 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Sun.

SOHO MODERN FURNISHINGS 2200 Cantrell Rd., Ste. 1, 501-372-4884 A furniture store specializing in both period pieces from the mid-20th century, as well as contemporary designs, home accessories, rugs and lamps.

KAKI HOCKERSMITH INTERIORS 1408 Rebsamen Park Rd., 501-666-6966 kakihockersmith.com Offers a full line of interior design services where customers can select from a variety of home accessories. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

TANARAH LUXE FLORAL 2220 Cantrell Rd., 501-372-1400 designsbytanarah.com Award-winning floral designer Tanarah Haynie creates custom arrangements for any occasion, both on-site and through an online store. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat.

LOUIE’S UNIQUE FRAMING & GALLERY 1509 Mart Dr., 501-907-6240 This gallery offers custom framing, original artwork and prints. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.

THE ANTIQUE CO. 1408 Rebsamen Park Rd., 501-666-0339 Offers fine European antiques, furniture, lighting and architectural elements along with accessories.

MERTINSDYKEHOME 1500 Rebsamen Park Rd., 501-280-3200 mertinsdykehome.com Offers home accessories with a modern flair, furniture, books, lamps and pillows. Come visit during Second Thursday Design & Dine.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.

THE CLOSET FACTORY 2216 Cantrell Rd., 501-907-7104 closetfactory.com From simple to spectacular and everything in between, the store’s closet organizers combine function and fashion. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., evenings and weekends by appointment.

Martinous Oriental Rug Company

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THE SHADE ABOVE LIGHTING COLLECTION 2208 Cantrell Rd., 501-372-5267 theshadeabove.com Offers high-end custom lampshades and lighting, along with lamp and chandelier repair and refashioning. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. THE SHOWROOM/SANDY HUBLER FINE ART 2313 Cantrell Rd., 501-372-7373, 416-0533 sandyhublerfineart.com Offers custom framing and a wide selection of prints, frames and original artwork. Operated by acclaimed Arkansas artist Sandy Hubler. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. TOM CHANDLER & ASSOCIATES 2210 Cantrell Rd., 501-372-4278 chandlerassoc.com This design firm is operated by famed Little Rock interior decorator Tom Chandler. Also houses the Chandler School of Decorating. Call for an appt.

TRIANON ANTIQUES 1408 Rebsamen Park Rd., 501-666-0339 trianon-antiques.com Offers a wonderful selection of fine antique furniture and accessories imported from Europe.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. URBAN PAD 3513 Old Cantrell Rd., 501-997-4202 urbanpad.net This store offers modish, affordable lifestyle furnishings, art, lighting and other décor. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

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JOYCE HOLT’S WINDOW WORKS 2410 Glover St., 501-219-1500 windowworksar.com This team of three interior designers specializes in custom window treatments. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

KNOWLEDGE TREE 825 N. University Ave., 501-663-2877 theknowledgetree.com A wonderland of educational toys, books, board games, stickers and more. Also offers a full line of teacher aids and school supplies. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.-Sat. MID-TOWNE ANTIQUE MALL AND GALLERY Corner of Markham and Rodney Parham Rd., 501-223-3600 midtownantiquemall.com The store is packed with new and antique home furnishings, rare coins, jewelry, stemware and estate pieces. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sun. MARTINOUS ORIENTAL RUG COMPANY 1521 Macon Dr., 501-224-0313 martinous.com This family owned and operated business offers quality Persian rugs and Oriental carpets. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.

J. JILL 501-614-1056 jjill.com Offers women’s clothing, high-end fashion, accessories and gifts. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. JAMES AVERY 501-280-9176 jamesavery.com This jewelry store features American-made sterling silver, gold and gemstones. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. JOS A. BANK 501-614-9487 josabank.com This menswear store offers fashions that are classic, tailored and elegant. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun.

THE CHILDREN’S PLACE 501-280-9116 childrensplace.com Catering to the 10 and under crowd, this store is perfect for trendy kids with thrifty parents. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. THE CONTAINER STORE 501-660-7828 containerstore.com Local branch of the original storage and organization store. Stocks more than 10,000 products.

10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. ULTA 501-660-4096 ulta.com Offers a broad selection of salon and popular brands in cosmetics, fragrances and hair-care.

Also operates a full-service salon. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun.

TANGLEWOOD DRUG STORE 6815 Cantrell Rd., 501-664-4444 tanglewooddrug.com This independently owned drug store and gift shop has been a mainstay in the neighborhood for more than 50 years. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.

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CORNER OF UNIVERSITY AND MARKHAM midtownlittlerock.com ANN TAYLOR LOFT 501-664-0541 loft.com Young, fresh looks abound within, all priced to be affordable. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. BRIGHTON COLLECTIBLES 501-614-7222 brighton.com Offers original designs, shoes, handbags and jewelry. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun.

I Love Juice Bar

CHICO’S UNIQUE 501-558-3030 chicos.com Fashion-forward private-label designs are the hallmark of this store. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun.

JUSTICE JUST FOR GIRLS 501-280-9709 shopjustice.com This store specializes in fashion for tweens in sizes 6 slim to 16. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun.

VERSONA ACCESSORIES 501-280-0197 shopversona.com Offering the latest trends in women’s handbags, shoes, accessories and more. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun.

FRANCESCA’S COLLECTIONS 501-660-4203 francescas.com This boutique offers the latest in women’s fashions, accessories and gifts. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun.

POTTERY BARN 501-663-0181 potterybarn.com Expertly crafted home furnishings and home décor for the modern home. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun.

WHITE HOUSE BLACK MARKET 501-664-2711 whitehouseblackmarket.com Stocked with classic clothing and accessories.

10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun.

I LOVE JUICE BAR ilovejuicebar.com A new spot for custom-made juices, smoothies and juice cleanses. Also offers a selection of sandwiches and gluten-free goodies. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat.

SOMA INTIMATES 501-614-7071 soma.com Provides and exclusive collection of women’s lingerie, bras, panties, swimwear, sleepwear and more. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun.

WILLIAMS-SONOMA 501-663-3019 williams-sonoma.com Specializes in quality cookware, gourmet foods and kitchen accessories. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.Sat., noonp.m-6 p.m. Sun. n HEIGHTS • HILLCREST • RIVERDALE • 2016

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number one item on our menu for uniqueness and flavor.”

Variations on the dish include one with soft shelled crab and another with sushi-grade smoked salmon. It’s paired with a bowl of seasonal fruit and a sweet potato hash consisting of murasaki imo (the purple Japanese sweet potato), traditional white potatoes and orange sweet potatoes, chunked and roasted with herbs and served with a soy and ginger reduction drizzled at its heart.

Other purely brunch items include shrimp

noodles and a few other items that we feel are good for early-in-the-day kind of dining.”

Those dishes include bibimbap, a Korean dish of chicken and mushrooms over coconut rice with kimchi, carrots, squash and cilantro with a chili sauce and an egg on top. There are also a couple of steamed buns, a rice bowl and a curry amongst those options.

Kemuri’s well-known sushi bar is also open on Sunday mornings, and it’s a good time for great deals. For instance, the Super Vegas Roll (normally $14) comes paired with a Bomb Roll for $12. Bento and sashimi are also specially priced for brunch.

Diners seeking Sunday sustenance can relax at a wood-topped table in one of the restaurant’s rooms or take their ease at the translucent white sushi bar, where they can watch well-trained professionals deftly slice and assemble rolls and plates.

RIVERDALE 10 2600 Cantrell Rd., 501-296-9955 riverdale10.com Date night at the movies has been a ritual of dating since movies came into existence. Now the combination of dinner-and-a-date is close at hand, thanks to Riverdale 10’s expanded concession.

For those bored with the options of popcorn, soft drinks and JuJubees or Mike and Ike’s, Riverdale 10’s options open up the opportunity for opulent dining and movie viewing, complete with an array of alcoholic beverages to boot.

Many of the options available originated at the Market Street Cinema. In 2014, Market Street Cinema’s owner Matt Smith closed the well-known West Little Rock theater and moved his operation into the recently emptied Riverdale 10 Cinema on Cantrell Road. Smith’s team updated both sound and picture by bringing in Dolby Digital Sound and Barco digital projectors, and added comfort in the form of electroniLACEY THACKER

KEMURI 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-660-4100 kemurirestaurant.com Ah, brunch. Cloth napkins and cool jazz.

Quiet conversations. Pancakes and eggs Benedict. These are expectations that come with a mid-range restaurant on a Sunday morning.

But at Kemuri, the brunch comes with an unexpected twist.

General manager Manjeev Demel says this brunch comes with an intentional, unexpected twist.

P

eople in the Heights, Hillcrest and Riverdale love to eat — and the neighborhood’s restaurants reflect that. From brunch to coffee to dinner and a show, there’s something here for everyone.

Mylo Coffee Co. “We wanted to offer a brunch that was a little outside the box,” says general manager Demel. “It’s a play on brunch with just a trace of Japanese fusion. For instance, our eggs Benedict comes with a Hollandaise sauce with yuzu and wasabi to flavor it.

The Petit Jean bacon eggs Benedict is the

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and War Eagle Mill grits with shiitake mushrooms and shishito peppers; eggs served with Kurobuta sausage; and French toast topped with bacon-apple pie compote.

“We have green tea pancakes and kimchi pancakes too,” Demel continues. “Our full menu is also available. We have ramen

MYLO COFFEE CO. 2715 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-747-1880 mylocoffee.com One of the greatest downfalls of many coffee shops is that they often don’t serve a full menu. Thus, if you’re working in one for a few hours, eventually your stomach will force an exodus. Mylo Coffee Co. in Hillcrest does not suffer from this affliction. It not only serves a great selection of coffee and tea, but also offers breakfast pastries, brownies, lox and bagels, sausage rolls and more. As a result, they’ve become one of the most popular coffee shops in Little Rock.

Even better, they’re expanding. While owner Stephanos Mylonas has refused to comment, the obvious work at the former Afterthought club location next door to Mylo has Hillcrest buzzing with excitement.

In regard to coffee, naturally, the latte at Mylo is consistently one of the best. Branch out and get the version with a vanilla bean mixed in. The resulting latte is lightly sweet and full of the flavors of the fresh vanilla bean.

Pair it with house-made lox, a Scotch egg or

— and these tacos are an exemplary mix of color, texture and arrangement. The crispy fried Mahi-mahi is fresh and generous, with two pieces in each taco. The Napa cabbage is a nice complement, but the best part just might be the mango-radish salsa on top.

It’s a delight.

Bossa Nova is authentic food made with care and served with professionalism and attention to detail. It’s a true asset to the neighborhood and to Little Rock.

a number of pastries for a great breakfast.

Then come back for lunch and grab one of Mylo’s great sandwiches. It’s a more than just a neighborhood coffee shop.

LULU’S CRAB BOIL 5911 R. St., 501-663-2388 luluscrabboil.com There are few names more synonymous with the Little Rock dining scene than those of Bill and Lulu Chi. For nearly four decades, the Chi name has represented great food in a variety of styles — but fresh seafood has always been a cornerstone of what they do.

At the couple’s latest venture, fresh crawfish, oysters, shrimp — and of course, crab — form the backbone of a tasty menu that has drawn rave reviews from across Little Rock. For folks used to the superior Asian food at Chi’s various locations across town, Lulu’s Crab Boil will come as a pleasant surprise — it’s the sort of food any Southerner will find familiar, made with an expertise developed all the way n in Shangdong, China.

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cally adjustable individual pleather recliners with amply sized wooden trays, perfect for a movie dining experience.

Riverdale 10’s concession menu includes a veritable buffet of movie-appropriate wonders.

Alongside popcorn and hot nuts you’ll find all-beef Eisenberg hot dogs, toasted raviolis and White Castle sliders. Boneless Buffalo chicken wings, chicken tenders, loaded fries and nachos are also available.

This pub fare goes well with the 21 different beers available, including local favorites such as Lost Forty Day Drinker and Diamond Bear Southern Blonde. A variety of wines including Chardonnay, White Zinfindel and Merlot are also available. Nonalcoholic options include sodas, coffee and cappuccino.

Riverdale 10 also offers a monthly ice cream favorite from Loblolly Creamery.

The theater offers a variety of feature films every day, including a selection of art-house and indie films, family favorites and cult classics. Several local events are held at the theater each year, including the Lulu’s Crab Boil 48 Hour Film Festival. A stage and lobby area offer space for live acts and performances as well.

But for you and your date, this is the place for reclining, relaxing and sharing some T-ravs and brews with a documentary or tearjerker you won’t find in other Arkansas theaters.

CAFÉ BOSSA NOVA 2701 Kavanaugh Blvd., Ste. 105, 501-614-6682 cafebossanova.com Cafe Bossa Nova is known across Little Rock for cheese bread and authentic Brazilian food curated by its owner, Rosalia Monroe (who also operates the eponymous bakery/coffee shop/grab-and-go next door). It’s a popular go-to for lunch, dinner and brunch.

To begin, start with an adult beverage — the caipirinha. Muddled limes, sugar and Brazilian rum all added up to a refreshing, not-too-sweet pick-me-up. Follow that up with an order of fish tacos.

Presentation is key to priming the palate

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he Heights, Hillcrest and Riverdale have long been synonymous with great food in Little Rock.

Pizza, Mexican, Japanese, Cajun or classic all-American, there’s something for every taste to be found, guaranteeing that everyone can find just the right sort of eats to satisfy.

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BOULEVARD BREAD CO. 1920 N. Grant St. 501-663-5951 boulevardbread.com Fresh bread, pastries and a delicious assortment of sandwiches, soups and coffee drinks have long been the hallmark of Boulevard Bread Co., but the Heights location has expanded into a fine dining bistro that comes alive at night to

like olives, hummus, cheese, bread and some meats is a bonus. 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 4 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. CHEERS IN THE HEIGHTS 2010 N. Van Buren St. 501-663-5937 cheersith.com This classic eatery is home to good burgers and steaks, but also offers up a wide selection of delicious salads, fish specials, sandwiches and good selection of beer and wine. The patio makes for

ASIAN

FANTASTIC CHINA 1900 N. Grant St. 501-663-8999 fantasticchinarestaurant.com Handmade dumplings are the highlight of Fantastic China’s distinctive menu. The long-time Heights favorite is also known for its bright décor, making it one of the most stylish places in town for lunch or dinner. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. SUSHI CAFÉ 5823 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-663-9888 sushicaferocks.com The menu features an impressive, upscale menu with fresh sushi rolls and sashimi, as well as other delectable house specialties like the “catch of the day,” steaks, fried soft shell crab and the Tokyo Cowboy burger. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Sun.

EUROPEAN/ETHNIC

Boulevard Bread Co.

serve up things like steak frites, ratatouille and a delightful meat and cheese board featuring the quality meats and cheeses on which Boulevard has built its reputation. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat. BURGE’S TURKEYS AND HAMS 5620 R St. 501-666-1660 smokedturkeys.com Burge’s is famous for its smoke turkey and hams, but the restaurant is also a great place for fried catfish, homemade fried pies and mouthwatering sandwiches. Take home some of the smoked turkey salad—it’s a local favorite. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

BY THE GLASS 5713 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-663-9463 btgbar.com This wine bar has an interesting, diverse selection of reasonably priced wine, and their focus on high-end food items that pair well with wine

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some of the best good-weather dining in town.

11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. PROSPECT SPORTS BAR 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-603-0080 Formerly Oishi Hibachi, this new restaurant is a family-friendly place offering twists on bar food, such as the Barnyard “Ham” Burger, which includes slices of ham and cheese atop the beef (you can add an egg to that, too), chicken and pork butt from Prospect’s own smokers, beef tenderloin, truffle fries and more. Also offers a menu for kids. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 11 a.m.-midnight daily.

SCALLIONS 5110 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-666-6468 facebook.com/scallionslittlerock An excellent and cozy lunch spot with a menu full of great soups, salads, sandwiches and quiches. Don’t miss the signature poppy seed muffins. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

THE RESTAURANT AT TERRY’S FINER FOODS 5018 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-663-4152 facebook.com/terrysfinerfoodstherestaurant A true French-style bistro with a seasonal menu featuring classics like roast chicken, duck confit and a selection of assorted cheeses. Lunch offers a great choice of salads, soups and sandwiches that taste great and are priced reasonably. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

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CAFÉ PREGO 5510 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-663-5355 facebook.com/cafe-prego This comfy bistro offers up a selection of pastas served with house-made sauces, tasty steaks and a selection of fresh salads, appetizers and delicious desserts. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5:30-10:45 Fri.; 5:30 p.m.-10:45 p.m. Sat. DAMGOODE PIES 6706 Cantrell Rd. 501-664-2239 damgoodepies.com With a selection of sauces like garlic alfredo, spicy pink and classic marinara alongside crust choices that range from thin-and-crispy up to the Chicago-style “stuffy,” creating a unique pie is easy at Damgoode. Also offers delicious

sandwiches and a respectable line-up of pasta dishes. Now that the pizza company is operating a brewery in Little Rock’s River Market District, expect to see unique brews on tap at all locations. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. THE PIZZERIA 4910 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-551-1388 pizzeria-santalucia.com The owners of Pizzeria Santa Lucia, a popular mobile pizza oven, originally teamed up with Terry’s Finer Foods to offer delicious Neapolitanstyle pizzas in a cozy setting. Now the Pizzeria is moving into its own digs nearby. Great technique and crust are the basis for these pizzas, brought to perfection by some of the freshest toppings around. Hours to be announced.

U.S. PIZZA 5524 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-664-7071 uspizzaco.net Crispy then-crust pizzas, sandwiches and salads topped with huge portions of meats, cheeses and creamy dressing are sure to entice diners.

Also features an excellent selection of frosty beers served by the pint or pitcher, making this staple of the Little Rock pizza scene a don’t-miss destination. 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. ZAZA FINE SALAD + WOOD OVEN PIZZA CO. 5600 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-661-9292 zazapizzaandsalad.com Wood-fired Neapolitan-styled pizzas with gorgeous blistered crusts and tempting toppings make this Heights restaurant shine, and the selection of fresh salads and house-made gelato serve to sweeten the deal. An excellent beer and wine selection features brews from local and national companies. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.

SMOKED TURKEYS & HAMS

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MEXICAN

BAJA GRILL 5923 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-722-8920 eatbajagrill.com This former food truck from Saline County has found a brick-and-mortar home in the Heights.

Gourmet Mexi-Cali tacos, burritos and quesadillas made with smoked pork, marinated beef and grilled chicken have been a hit with the locals, and the addition of a full bar has only served to increase the popularity of the place. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. CASA MAÑANA 6820 Cantrell Rd. 501-280-9888 casamananamexicanfood.com This authentic Mexican restaurant features an extensive menu full of classic offerings like tacos, burritos and quesadillas, while the fish and seafood offerings are a must-try. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.

LITTLE ROCK’S MOST AWARD-WINNING RESTAURANT 1619 Rebsamen Rd. • 501.663.9734 • thefadedrose.com

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HEIGHTS TACO & TAMALE CO. 5805 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-313-4848 facebook.com/heightstaco Folks who lamented the loss of classic Little Rock eatery Browning’s have flocked to Heights Taco & Tamale Co., which opened in the former Browning’s space to critical acclaim. Delta-style tamales and a selection of downhome tacos and enchiladas are all delicious, and the decadent desserts are worth a visit alone. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.

HILLCREST

11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Sun.

CIAO BACI 605 Beechwood St. 501-603-0238 ciaobaci.org The focus is on fine dining in the casual, elegant Hillcrest bungalow, with a seasonal menu full of fresh offerings and excellent tapas. The treeshaded, light-strung deck is a popular destination. 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat.

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SWEETS

HILLCREST ARTISAN MEATS 2807 Kavanaugh Blvd., Ste. B 501-671-6328 facebook.com/hillcrestartisanmeats This artisanal charcuterie and butcher shop features fresh meats, Arkansas made products and quality proteins from both local and national producers. Lunch time brings the crowds in for daily soup and sandwich specials. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.

CUPCAKES ON KAVANAUGH 5625 Kavanuagh Blvd.

501-664-2253 eatacupcake.com This gourmet cupcake shop offers traditional flavors like chocolate and vanilla, but the bakery also shines with unique flavors like Razorback Red Velvet and Ultimate Malt Ball. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

AMERICAN

KEMURI 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-603-9208 kemurirestaurant.com Jerry Barakat, who has opened some of the best restaurants in Little Rock, has moved into Hillcrest with an Asian-influenced restaurant that is oneof-a-kind on the city’s dining scene. The sushi is phenomenal, and the fish, pork and chicken entrees all shine. Don’t miss the robata menu, as it represents some of the best small plates in town. 4:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 4:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Sun.

EUROPEAN/ETHNIC

CAFÉ BOSSA NOVA 2701 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-614-6682 cafebossanova.com This bright restaurant features homemade, authentic Brazilian food, served up fresh for lunch, dinner and brunch. The wonderful variety of dishes includes favorites like black beans and rice with fresh salsa, chicken crepes, salpicão (chicken salad) over warm rice, salmon cakes and a variety of soups and sandwiches. Also features a wide selection of vegan and gluten-free items for those with special diets. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. LEO’S GREEK CASTLE 2925 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-666-7414 facebook.com/leosgreekcastle Wonderful Mediterranean food like gyros, falafel and tabbouleh are the stars of an eclectic and extensive menu that also features hamburgers, ham sandwiches and breakfast food. Small on the inside, but the outdoor seating provides room to stretch out. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun.

Chi’s Asian Café

LE POPS 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-313-9558 lepops.com These ice lollies are a cut above the typical frozen novelty, and are made with local ingredients whenever possible. Flavors like Basil Lemonade, French Vanilla, Salted Caramel and NotSo-Thin Mint are a delightful treat for kids of all ages. Noon-9 p.m. Tues.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. RED MANGO 5621 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-663-2500 redmangousa.com This frozen yogurt chain offers a delightful variety of flavors — plus a plethora of toppings that allow customers to create something unique and delicious. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.

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NEXT BISTRO AND BAR 2611 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-663-3004 facebook.com/lrnextbar An excellent spot to go for a nightcap, or to sample some top wines and excellent tapas. Also offers live music and events like Paint Nite, where art goes right along with the excellent drinks. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Fri., 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Sat. SO RESTAURANT 3610 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-663-1464 sorestaurantbar.com This fine dining restaurant offers lunch, dinner and brunch menus that feature steaks, seafood and French-inspired bistro dishes like duck confit.

The wine selection is broad, and the knowledgeable staff can help pick just the right pairing for any meal. 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Wed.;

ROSALIA’S FAMILY BAKERY 2701 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-319-7035 facebook.com/rosaliasfamilybakery This expansion of Café Bossa Nova has its own great coffee shop vibe. Choose from an array of sweet and savory treats including yucca cheese bread, empanadas and some of the best macaroons in town. Don’t miss the juice bar for a healthy kick, and the lunch options are both tasty and fast. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. THE PANTRY CREST 722 N. Palm St. 501-725-4945 littlerockpantry.com The Hillcrest location of Tomas Bohm’s popular Central European restaurant brand has proven very popular. With excellent continental dishes like moules frites, fish and chips, bratwurst and jäger schnitzel alongside an impressive beer and wine menu, it isn’t hard to see why. 4 p.m.midnight Mon.-Sat., bar open later.

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DAMGOODE PIES 2701 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-664-2239 damgoodepies.com This is the original location for the popular Arkansas pizza chain, and is currently undergoing extensive renovations. Once everything is finished, though, expect the same sort of tasty pizzas with a variety of toppings, sauces and crust options that have become the signature of Damgoode Pies. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. U.S. Pizza 2710 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-663-2198 uspizzaco.net This busy location of the popular pizza chain has it all: Crisp-crust pizzas, loaded salads and a selection of hearty, filling sandwiches. The beer is cold and plentiful, making U.S. Pizza a great place to spend an afternoon. 10:30 a.m.10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.

shell or fried. Be sure to follow up any meal with a piece of house-made pie, and don’t forget to throw some money into one of the best jukeboxes in town. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri., noon-10 p.m. Sat.

Be sure to take advantage of the excellent appetizers, salads, pasta and other fine dishes coming out of the kitchen. Locals who love Pizza D do so fervently. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.Sat., 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Sun.

WHITE WATER TAVERN 2500 W. 7th St. 501-375-8400 whitewatertavern.com When folks in Little Rock think of great music in a unique settings, famous dive bar White Water Tavern is what generally comes to mind. The beer is cheap, and while the kitchen can operate under various hours, great food has been known to come out of the small 7th Street bar.

2 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri., 6 a.m.-midnight Sat.

MEXICAN

ZACK’S PLACE 1400 S. University Ave. 501-664-6444 This quintessential sports bar serves up thick,

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CAÑON GRILL 2811 Kavanaugh Blvd.

501-664-2068 canongrill.com The restaurant serves up Tex-Mex favorites like queso, tacos and nachos, and also features a diverse selection of items like pasta, sandwiches, burgers and salads. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.

MIDTOWN AMERICAN

BIG ORANGE 207 N. University Ave., Ste. 100 501-379-8715 bigorangeburger.com This expansive restaurant features gourmet burgers, hand-cut fries and chips, a fresh selection of salads and some of the best shakes in town.

Damgoode Pies Don’t miss the excellent bar, where some of Little Rock’s most talented mixologists show their stuff. 11 a.m.smoky burgers and hot dogs lead the way on 10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. a menu full of delightfully unhealthy-butdelicious bar food. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Fri., JIMMY’S SERIOUS SANDWICHES 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Sat. 5116 W. Markham St. 501-666-3354 jimmysserioussandwiches.com For more than 30 years, Jimmy’s has been serving up consistently fine sandwiches, sides and desserts. The chicken salad is among the best in town, and specialty sandwiches like the Thai One On are as fun to order as they are to eat.

11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. THE OYSTER BAR 3003 W. Markham St. 501-666-7100 lroysterbar.com The gumbo, red beans and rice, peel-and-eat shrimp and po’ boys are all legendary, as are the selection of oysters either fresh on the half

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CHI’S TOO CHINESE CUISINE 5110 W. Markham St. 501-604-7777 This Chinese mainstay offers a broad menu full of excellent Sichuan and Mandarin dishes.

Offers limited delivery in the Midtown area.

11 a.m.-9 p.m.

ITALIAN

PIZZA D’ACTION 2919 W. Markham St. 501-666-5403 Offers up some of the best thin, crisp-crust pizza in town, loaded with ample toppings.

CANTINA LAREDO 207 N. University Ave. 501-280-0407 cantinalaredo.com Despite the “cantina” designation in the name, this is actually gourmet Mexican, well-prepared and served fresh. Tableside guacamole service is worth a try, and the steaks and fish are delightful. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.

RIVERDALE AMERICAN

BRAVE NEW RESTAURANT 2300 Cottondale Ln., Ste. 105 501-663-2677 Chef Peter Brave’s namesake restaurant is a study in fresh, high-quality ingredients prepared skillfully by a professional kitchen.

This is fine dining without being pretentious, and the excellent view from the balcony makes Brave New Restaurant a perfect spot for romance. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Sun. BUFFALO GRILL 1611 Rebsamen Park Rd. 501-296-9535 buffalogrilllr.com This family friendly stop is known for great diner-style cheeseburgers and hand-cut fries, a wide selection of nachos and salads, and some of the best sandwiches in town.

11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. THE FADED ROSE 1619 Rebsamen Park Rd. 501-663-9734 thefadedrose.com The Cajun- and Creole-inspired menu seldom disappoints at this local favorite. Don’t miss the excellent steaks and Southern-style “soaked salads.” 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. LOCA LUNA 3519 Old Cantrell Rd. 501-663-4666 localuna.com Mark Abernathy has long been a fixture on the Little Rock dining scene, and his signature restaurant Loca Luna is a big reason why. The great seafood and pasta dishes are perfect comfort food, while the selection of grilled meats is sure to please any meat-lover. Recently renovated in 2015, and Abernathy has hinted at new menu items to come. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m.

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MADDIE’S PLACE 1615 Rebsamen Park Rd. 501-660-4040 maddiesplacelr.com Chef Brian Deloney honed his skills under the watchful eye of Emeril Legasse, and his Cajun and Creole dishes prove that he paid attention.

Spicy catfish, creamy grits and some of the best fried oysters around are just the beginning for the Maddie’s menu—be sure not to miss the gumbo. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Sat. RED DOOR 3701 Old Cantrell Rd. 501-666-8482 reddoorrestaurant.net Fresh seafood, steaks, chops and sandwiches are all wonderfully prepared at Red Door, and the restaurant’s brunch is the stuff of local legend. Brunch: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Dinner: 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Sun.Thurs., 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.

BEST JAPANESE

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TOWN PUMP 1321 Rebsamen Park Rd. 501-663-9802 facebook.com/town.pump.75 This bar does pub food right, with huge, juicy burgers, daily soup specials and an assortment of dips, nachos and wings to suit any taste. Things really get cranking on the weekends when the live music gears up. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. 7 days.

PO-BOYS • GUMBO • GRILLED MAHI MAHI • CHEF SALADS • DAILY SPECIALS • BEER • JUKE BOX • WINE

ASIAN

CHI’S ASIAN CAFÉ 3421 Old Cantrell Rd. 501-916-9973 chislittlerock.com This branch of the Chi’s restaurant chain features Chinese favorites alongside a sushi bar. Daily lunch specials make it an affordable stop for great Asian cuisine. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 7 days.

SHOGUN JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR 2815 Cantrell Rd. 501-666-7070 shogunlr.com This popular spot is a long-time favorite for a variety of tasty stir fry combinations and a robust sushi bar. When it comes to hibachi in Little Rock, Shogun is the first choice for many in the city. 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-10:30 Fri.-Sat.

BARBECUE

CROSS-EYED PIG 1701 Rebsamen Park Rd. 501-265-0000 crosseyedpig.com Offers huge portions of marvelous barbecue, including meltingly tender pulled pork, lean-andmeaty ribs that fall off the bone and delightful, crisp-skinned chickens. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. WHOLE HOG CAFÉ 516 Cantrell Rd. 501-664-5025 wholehogcafe.com One of the most consistently solid barbecue joints in town, from the classic pulled pork to the baby back ribs. Fans of sauce will find a lot to love in the six-pack of flavors that adorns every table. Don’t miss the Texas-style brisket. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 7 days.

ITALIAN

Grilled Shrimp Basket Happy Hour Mon - Sat: 3pm - 6:30pm

Your Friendly neighborhood Seafood Joint for 40 years

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MEXICAN

Ham/Cheese & Oyster Po-Boys

Chicken Ceasar Salad

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PIZZA CAFÉ 1517 Rebsamen Park Rd. 501-664-6133 pizzacafelr.com Thin, crunchy pizza with just a dab of tomato sauce is the signature method here, along with plenty of toppings and cheese. Tasty sandwiches and frosty beer rounds out the menu nicely. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. THE FOLD: BOTANAS & BAR 3501 Old Cantrell Rd. 501-916-9706 thefoldlr.com Gourmet tacos, excellent small plates and some of the best tortas in town are the hallmark of this Riverdale eatery, and the mixed drinks are unique and daring. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun., Tues.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat. LA HACIENDA 3024 Cantrell Rd. 501-661-0600 lahaciendacantrell.com Creative, fresh-tasting entrees and traditional favorites are all painstakingly prepared and served up by a friendly staff. Refried beans are not an afterthought here, and the tamales are among the best in town. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 n a.m.-2 p.m.; 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Sun.

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