Jerry Barakat is within the strategy of turning the interstitial house between his two eating places at 16100 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock — Arthur’s Prime Steakhouse and Oceans at Arthur’s — into a 3rd institution, which he calls ETC … (within the brand, the “E” is a fork).
The centerpiece might be a waterfall fountain and an enormous bar; menuwise, he’ll incorporate the ideas of a number of of his bygone eating places, together with Gaucho’s Grill (Brazilian churrascaria-style, specializing in numerous cuts of grilled meat on skewers), Amalfi (Italian; Barakat is promising an enormous pizza oven), Jasmine (Asian-fusion) and Blue Agave (Mexican-Caribbean), with an Asian-fusion robata (small-plate) menu just like the one he presently gives at Ocean’s and in addition the one at competitor Kemuri. Plus a collection of pastries and gelato for dessert.
Barakat says patrons will begin out with a fundamental plate and might fill it with meals from one idea or all of them. He is totally enclosing the house, which has beforehand had issues with publicity to the weather, and which is able to now be totally heated or cooled (relying on the season). Search for it to open someday in January or February.
The invoice of fare at ETC … will function menu objects from a number of of Jerry Barakat’s earlier restaurant ideas, together with (from left) Blue Agave, which provided a bouillabaisse in 2006; Amalfi, which served a tiramissu in 2008; and Gaucho’s Grill, the place servers introduced meat and pineapples to tables on skewers in 2010. (Democrat-Gazette file pictures)
G.O.A.T. Indian Restaurant, 11321 W. Markham St., Little Rock, is within the strategy of opening — they’re presently taking to-go orders and hope to have the eating room open on Tuesday. The revolving door house, in the identical strip heart as Wingstop and Kebab Home, most just lately housed Dockside Bar & Grill. The menu is usually North Indian. Hours are 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. The telephone quantity is (501) 379-9116; a web site and Fb web page are pending.
The primary North Little Rock location of Chipotle Mexican Grill opened Wednesday at 3917 McCain Boulevard, within the shadow of McCain Mall. Additionally it is the primary location, we’re advised, to function a Chipotlane, a drive-thru pickup lane that lets prospects decide up digital orders with out leaving their automobiles. Promotionally, the primary 5 individuals in line will obtain complimentary Chipotle Items merchandise and those that join Chipotle Rewards will obtain free chips and guacamole after their preliminary buy. Hours are 10:45 a.m.-10 p.m. each day. We’re nonetheless ready phrase on a telephone quantity. chipotle.com.
Abbi’s Teas & Issues, Abbi Siler, proprietor, will arrange a tea stand, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 31 in entrance of Previous Mill Bread Bakery & Cafe, 12111 W. Markham St. at Bowman Street, Little Rock, merchandising loose-leaf teas “& sizzling tea, too!” Inside, you should purchase what Siler described on Fb (facebook.com/events/533055592102972) as “these yummy cranberry pecan scones & brownies y’all used to like on the tea home” when Siler operated it on Kavanaugh Boulevard in Hillcrest. Siler shut down that operation in March, however pledged on the time that “This is not goodbye. I am NOT going out of enterprise, I am simply ‘shifting my sails,’ as Mother says.” Plans had been to create a small manufacturing house the place Siler may home and increase her on-line and mixing operations and ultimately a smaller retail house.
Hibachill, a meals truck specializing in hibachi-grilled dishes and Asian-fusion facet objects, hints on a submit on the NLR Eats Fb web page (facebook.com/groups/nlreats) that “We could have some wonderful information beginning 2023 — We discovered a everlasting location.” Presumably that is for the meals truck and never a brand new indoor house, since a response to a patron mentions that “we’ll nonetheless transfer round for occasions but it surely’s so good to have a daily spot.”
Ricardo Alvarez, who labored for the west Little Rock outlet of Genghis Grill, 12318 Chenal Parkway, in 2012, is now its proprietor after signing a three-unit franchise settlement with the Irving, Texas-based chain. He expects to open the opposite two places over the following two years; in the intervening time, the prevailing retailer is about to bear transforming. Alvarez and his spouse, Elsie, who additionally labored at Genghis Grill in 2012, “are additionally multi-unit house owners of one other franchise model,” in accordance with a information launch, which doesn’t establish the franchise. Nonetheless, a bit digging reveals Ricardo Alvarez because the proprietor of Caked Up, 5621 Kavanaugh Blvd. in Little Rock’s Pulaski Heights, and a Ricardo and Elsie Alvarez have proven up as house owners of the Smallcakes Cupcakery, 4909 Arkansas 5 North, Bryant.
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Right here is our admittedly restricted listing of locations that might be open on Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day. Christmas Eve being a Saturday this 12 months, extra locations are more likely to be open than in any other case may. Many Asian and resort eating places open on Christmas Day; simply because a restaurant will not be listed right here doesn’t imply it is not open. Name forward. And (small print) our itemizing of an institution doesn’t represent an endorsement, nor does the absence of an institution from this listing represent something aside from we had been unable to chase down particulars.
Our data comes both from eating places or from numerous types of social (and/or anti-social) media, so it might not be 100% correct. So we undoubtedly advocate double-checking — we’re supplying contact particulars the place we’ve them — earlier than venturing out anyplace to keep away from disappointments; most, if not all, of those locations strongly advocate, even when they don’t insist upon, making reservations.
OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE
◼️ Allsopp & Chapple Restaurant + Bar, 311 Primary St., Little Rock, open regular hours (4-10 p.m.) on Christmas Eve. Reservations a should. (501) 902-4911
◼️ Arthur’s Prime Steakhouse, 16100 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock: Three seatings, at 5, 7 and 9 p.m. (501) 821-1838
◼️ Capital Bar & Grill, Capital Resort, 111 W. Markham St., Little Rock, (501) 374-7474, capitalhotel.com. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners have bought out.
◼️ The Light Rose, 1619 Rebasamen Park Street, Little Rock: open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (501) 663-9734
◼️ Fassler Corridor, 311 E. Capitol Ave., Little Rock: open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (501) 246-4757
◼️ 4 Quarter Bar, 415 Primary St., North Little Rock, open 3 p.m.-midnight. (501) 313-4704
◼️ Gadwall’s Grill, 7311 North Hills Blvd., Sherwood: open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Sunday (Christmas Day) and Monday. (501) 834-1840
◼️ Guillermo’s Gourmand Espresso, Village at Nice Valley, 10700 N. Rodney Parham Street, Little Rock. Open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Christmas Eve. (501) 228-4448
◼️ Hungry Howie’s Pizza, 10300 N. Rodney Parham Street, Little Rock. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (501) 500-9595
◼️ Okay Corridor & Sons, 1900 Wright Ave., Little Rock, open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (501) 372-1513
◼️ Milano’s Italian Grill, 6100 Stone Street (at Cantrell Street), Little Rock: open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (501) 367-8255
◼️ Roma’s Italian Restaurant, 2126 N. First St., Jacksonville, open till 7 p.m. (501) 241-1632
◼️ The Root Cafe, 1500 Primary St., Little Rock, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (501) 414-0423
◼️ Sauce(d) Bar and Oven, 11121 N. Rodney Parham Street, Little Rock: open brunch solely, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (501) 353-1534
◼️ Star of India, 301 N. Shackleford Street, Little Rock: open 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m. and 5-10:30 p.m. (501) 227-9900
◼️ Stone’s Throw MacPark Brewpub, 402 E. Ninth St., Little Rock, open noon-10 p.m., with conventional “Christmas Eve Karaoke” singalong at 7:30 p.m. (501) 244-9154
◼️ YaYa’s Euro Bistro, Promenade at Chenal, 17711 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (501) 821-1144
OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY
◼️ Black Bear Diner, Lakewood Village, 2724 Lakewood Village Drive, North Little Rock. Open common hours, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.; beginning at 11 a.m. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, prix-fixe, three-course meals — alternative of prime rib, roasted turkey or ham — whereas provides final; additionally accessible as Household Meals to Go. Carry-out and supply orders at blackbeardiner.com. (501) 812-0393
◼️ Improbable China, 1900 N. Grant St., Little Rock: open 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, (501) 663-8999
CHRISTMAS AT CHAINS
◼️ Denny’s, often open 24/7, together with Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but it surely’s a good suggestion to examine forward.
◼️ Domino’s Pizza, some shops could also be open; hours could fluctuate.
◼️ IHOP, open Christmas Eve 6 a.m.-5 p.m., and Christmas Day 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
◼️ McDonald’s, open Christmas Eve for certain, however Christmas Day will not be assured; hours could fluctuate.
◼️ Starbucks, some shops could also be open.
◼️ Waffle Home, in fact, is open 24/7/365, however staffing issues may curtail hours.
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And looking forward to New 12 months’s Eve, Petit & Keet, 1620 Market St., Little Rock, is providing a prix-fixe, $115 per individual dinner Dec. 30 and New 12 months’s Eve, Dec. 31. Entree decisions embody a surf-and-turf combo (seared filet, butter-poached lobster tail, caramelized onion and Gruyere scalloped potatoes and roasted asparagus), lime and chipotle butter-steamed sea bass en papillote or a Damaged Arrow venison chop. See the whole menu at facebook.com/events/686189909702082. Name for reservations, (501) 319-7675.
And the $99 prix-fixe dinner at Allsopp & Chapple Restaurant + Bar, 311 Primary St., Little Rock, with seatings from 4-10 p.m., encompasses a alternative of winter romaine salad or Oysters Rockefeller bisque; oven-roasted grouper filet with potato gnocchi or an 8-ounce coffee-cured filet with colossal shrimp; and chocolate cappuccino mousse or a sweet-cream cinnamon risotto with sliced brie, maple syrup and recent berries. For reservations, name (501) 902-4911 or go to allsoppandchapple.com.
Has a restaurant opened — or closed — close to you within the final week or so? Does your favourite eatery have a brand new menu? Is there a brand new chef in cost? Drop us a line. Ship e mail to: eharrison@adgnewsroom.com
