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Rumbles: Lucie's Shake Returns, Hubcap Burger Co. Opens Soon, Abbi's Teas & Things Turns 2

Big Orange and Big Orange Midtown have again released the Lucie’s Rainbow Shake, aka Little Rock’s most important milkshake. The shake itself is a simple vanilla milkshake, but it’s the four-layer rainbow cake that sets it apart. Each color is found in the logo for Lucie’s Place, a Little Rock nonprofit that serves Central Arkansas’ …

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Rumbles: Little Rock Brunchfest, End Hunger Week at Big Orange, Flyway/Loblolly Flavor

Little Rock has fully embraced the weekend brunch service, so it was only a matter of time before somebody turned it into a festival. Little Rock Brunchfest is this Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Heifer International in East Village. More than two dozen locally owned Little Rock restaurants will be represented at …

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Rumbles: Lucie's Shake Back at Big Orange, Loblolly Plans Sweet February

Mark your calendars for this Friday, when Big Orange and Big Orange Midtown once again release their February special Lucie’s Rainbow Shake. The shake itself is a simple vanilla milkshake, but it’s the four-layer rainbow cake that sets it apart. Each color is found in the logo for Lucie’s Place, a Little Rock nonprofit that …

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Rumbles: Arkansas Burger Co. Looks Closed, David's Burgers Bryant is Open, Big Orange/Local Lime Rogers Details

Today’s Rumbles feature is all about the burger scene in the Natural State, starting with the apparent closure of Arkansas Burger Co. on Cantrell Road. I say “apparent” because the company hasn’t answered any phone calls, emails or Facebook messages to confirm, but the restaurant has been closed for around a month now. It had …

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Rumbles: Three Sams Just Weeks Away, AW Lin's Opening Downtown Spot, End Hunger Week at Big Orange, Petit & Keet Launches Gameday Menu

It looks like we’re just weeks away from Three Sams BBQ Joint opening back up. Owner Annette Jones tells me the final construction step is to glaze the concrete floors in the dining room. After that, the inspectors will give the green light and Jones can start moving in all equipment and furniture. Jones tells …

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Rumbles: Lilly's Dim Sum, B-Side to Close; KWAC Expands Dining Room; Izard's Rock Town Caramels Return

News This is your last week to eat at popular West Little Rock restaurants Lilly’s Dim Sum Then Some and B-Side. Owner Nancy Tesmer is closing the two eateries after 14 years in business and will move to Chicago to help a family member with health needs. Tesmer and now-Little Rock city director Kathy Webb …

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Rumbles: The Pizzeria Relocating, Skinny J's Does Brunch, kBird to Close Next Week

News After a few months of delays, The Pizzeria at Terry’s Finer Foods is ready to move down the street. Co-owner Jacquelyn Pittman confirms The Pizzeria will close after dinner service on July 29 to prepare for the move to 4910 Kavanaugh Blvd., just a few doors south of the current location. That building used …

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Zara's Monthly Dessert Specials Sweetly Celebrate Life

There are few people in the Little Rock food scene as generous with their time and talents as the recently-appointed Yellow Rocket Concepts pastry chef, Zara Abbasi Wilkerson. In the few years that I’ve known her, I’ve witnessed dozens of examples of selflessness on her part, often donating her abilities to brighten the lives of …

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