Fort Smith's diverse ethnic food culture gives lots of epicurean gifts to eaters, at really reasonable prices. Asian Cafe on Rogers offers a lovely span of Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese dishes in its tiny space, delivered in large portions and beautiful dishes.Keep reading the story » Copyright 2007 - 2021 by Kat Robinson. Author retains all electronic and publishing rights, except where express given permission has been granted. Be sure to check out Kat's books on food in Arkansas, by heading to https://tontipress.square.site/ For information about utilizing one of these articles in your publ ..read more

Everything you need to know about dining at the Arkansas State Fair, but were hesitant to ask, can be found in my annual guide to all the fair fare - fantastic, favorites and the just plain freaky. Bookmark this page to find the best midway meals and extraordinary eats during the ten days of Arkansas's largest food event.Keep reading the story » Copyright 2007 - 2021 by Kat Robinson. Author retains all electronic and publishing rights, except where express given permission has been granted. Be sure to check out Kat's books on food in Arkansas, by heading to https://tontipress.square.site/ For ..read more

An experience guests a hundred years ago could enjoy is still available to you today, in the original building (and tubs!) where folks have been enjoying a soak in the pure thermal waters of Hot Springs National Park since 1912. The Buckstaff Bathhouse's offerings will leave you relaxed and ready for more adventure in the Spa City. Keep reading the story » Copyright 2007 - 2021 by Kat Robinson. Author retains all electronic and publishing rights, except where express given permission has been granted. Be sure to check out Kat's books on food in Arkansas, by heading to https://tontipress.s ..read more

What started out as a little bait-and-grocery on Pascagoula's south side has grown into an establishment that draws crowds, food lovers and journalists - a dependable spot for fantastic locally-caught and harvested seafood, po'boy sandwiches and such. We drop in at Bozo's Grocery and Seafood for a Sunday morning bite. Keep reading the story »Copyright 2007 - 2021 by Kat Robinson. Author retains all electronic and publishing rights, except where express given permission has been granted. Be sure to check out Kat's books on food in Arkansas, by heading to https://tontipress.square.site/ For info ..read more

Once a hundred restaurants strong, there's just one remaining Breaker Wheel Meals in Arkansas - a lone holdout thriving near downtown Monticello. Keep reading the story »Copyright 2007 - 2021 by Kat Robinson. Author retains all electronic and publishing rights, except where express given permission has been granted. Be sure to check out Kat's books on food in Arkansas, by heading to https://tontipress.square.site/ For information about utilizing one of these articles in your publication, contact the author at kat@tiedyetravels.com. Copyright 2007 - 2014 by Kat Robinson. Author retains all ele ..read more

There's nothing like a flame-broiled burger - and when the flames get this high, you know you're getting something special. Let's visit DeWitt's classic dairy bar. Keep reading the story »Copyright 2007 - 2021 by Kat Robinson. Author retains all electronic and publishing rights, except where express given permission has been granted. Be sure to check out Kat's books on food in Arkansas, by heading to https://tontipress.square.site/ For information about utilizing one of these articles in your publication, contact the author at kat@tiedyetravels.com. Copyright 2007 - 2014 by Kat Robinson. Auth ..read more

After the 2020 hiatus, the Arkansas State Fair is back with panache in 2021, with so much amazing and delightful fair eats to enjoy. Here's the definitive list of what's back, what's new and what's awesome - from the singular expert on our state fair food bounty. Keep reading the story »Copyright 2007 - 2021 by Kat Robinson. Author retains all electronic and publishing rights, except where express given permission has been granted. Be sure to check out Kat's books on food in Arkansas, by heading to https://tontipress.square.site/ For information about utilizing one of these articles in your pu ..read more

Coming October 5th, you'll be able to order your own copy of Arkansas Dairy Bars: Neat Eats and Cool Treats, the culinary travel guide to all 94 of The Natural State's currently operating homegrown dairy bar establishments. Here's how to order your copy. Keep reading the story »Copyright 2007 - 2021 by Kat Robinson. Author retains all electronic and publishing rights, except where express given permission has been granted. Be sure to check out Kat's books on food in Arkansas, by heading to https://tontipress.square.site/ For information about utilizing one of these articles in your publication ..read more

Jack Allison passed in 2019. I'm sharing this bit of history in advance of my new book, Arkansas Dairy Bars: Neat Eats and Cool Treats, which will be released September 28th, 2021. Please check out the accompanying documentary of the same name on Arkansas PBS. Jack Allison has it made.  Every day he wants to, he goes in to work at a restaurant he founded in 1958.  He gets to sit down with his friends, who come by for coffee or a morning milkshake, and he gets to chew the fat with them.  He smokes hams and makes burgers and when he wants to take off for a day or a week, he can do ..read more

Ice cream, and something more - a delightful, nostalgic array of restaurants all over Arkansas keep a tradition going, safely, during a pandemic age. A business model that already allows social separation while feeding into the need for comfort food, continues to thrive here. Come join me as I explore our state, seeking out the stories of our local dairy bars and sharing them with you. You'll certainly get hungry watching what's to come.Keep reading the story »Copyright 2007 - 2021 by Kat Robinson. Author retains all electronic and publishing rights, except where express given permission has b ..read more