Tag: PLATED Mag
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Paradise Found
READ MORE: Paradise FoundWriter: Tiffany Adams Photographer: Bailey Dougan The cafe at Shangri-La Resort celebrates 70 years of homestyle meals in an unrivaled lakeside setting “I have found my Shangri-La.” The phrase exclaimed by Emile Dufek when he arrived with Louise and D.M. Hunter to prospect the land for Shangri-La Resort still rings true. As guests drive up a…
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On Fire
READ MORE: On FireWriter: Virginia Brown Photography: Rett Peek Arkansas-born brand Supertasterz brings the flavor to sauces and drink mixes Jason Cummings didn’t set out to create another hot sauce. He set out to create the right one. The Hot Springs native spent a decade as a food broker, representing dozens of food service manufacturers like Hidden Valley…
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Spring 2026
READ MORE: Spring 2026We’re so excited to share our fifth (!) edition of PLATED: The Arkansas Dining Guide! On the Cover: Yeyo’s El Alma de Mexico in Bentonville. Photographed by Rett Peek. Find this cover story on page 35. PLATED is your resource for all things dining in the state. You’ll find statewide news on the Arkansas food…
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Rib’s Picks: March 2026
READ MORE: Rib’s Picks: March 2026Hungry but not sure where to go? Kevin Shalin of The Mighty Rib is back with us to share 10 of his top eats from the last month. Let them inspire your next night out or to-go order!
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Recipe: Garlic Parmesan Shrimp
READ MORE: Recipe: Garlic Parmesan ShrimpIf you’re looking for an easy-to-make appetizer that is going to be the star of your Christmas or New Year’s party, this is the one.
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Kitchen Confessions
READ MORE: Kitchen ConfessionsOperating a restaurant or a catering company is hard work. Here’s a look into the recent ups, downs, and opportunities in the dining scene from three local business owners at The House Little Rock Katie Williams and Marquis Brown are owners of at The House, a catering and cottage baking company serving parties large and…
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Recipe: The Croissanterie’s Pie Crust
READ MORE: Recipe: The Croissanterie’s Pie CrustIn the “Bon Appétit, Little Rock” from our Fall 2025 Issue, The Croissanterie shared their popular quiche recipe—complete with lots of ideas for variations. Just in time for the holidays, they’re sharing their classic pie crust recipe, a key component of the quiche that can be used for other savory or sweet creations. Croissanterie Pie…
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Outside the Restaurant Walls
READ MORE: Outside the Restaurant WallsWriter: Stephanie Maxwell Newton How supper clubs are changing the game for diners, chefs, and hobby cooks alike For Monica Diodati, food has always been an interest and a hobby. “When I was a kid, I was desperate to be in the kitchen with my mom. And anytime we took a trip, I wanted to…
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Get to Know: Diamond State Foodie
READ MORE: Get to Know: Diamond State FoodieA native Arkansan with roots in Pine Bluff and, more recently, Hot Springs, Julia Marshall first fell in love with the industry while working in a bakery. Since that 2017 gig, she studied culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, and dietary management at Pulaski Technical College and has also gained experience in a variety of…
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Full Circle
READ MORE: Full CircleWriter: Tiffany Adams Photography: Rett Peek From Jonesboro to Johnson, Mountain View to Maumelle, Arkansas is a destination for PIZZA lovers of all kinds Any way you slice it, Arkansas is full of flavorful, inventive, fresh options for pizza. But, where to start? We’ve rounded up a list of 39 family-friendly joints, artisanal eateries, and…
