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Arkansas’ food scene is always buzzing, and we’re here to keep you in the loop. Each week, we’ll serve up a quick roundup of what food bites are happening across the state. Have something delicious to share? Send it our way at press@aymag.com.
Habibi’s Shawarma in west Little Rock celebrated its ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, July 14! Click here for more details.
Chewk’s Cookies, a food truck located at 205 W Dickson St in Fayetteville, will celebrate its grand reopening on Thursday, July 16.
The Chocolate Festival will take place at Carolyn M. McGee Community Center in Dardanelle on Friday, July 17. Click here for more details.
Sonny Williams, located at 500 President Clinton Ave in Little Rock, will reopen on Saturday, July 18! Click here for more information.
Spicy Poblano Mexican Grill, bringing classic Mexican favorites to Little Rock’s Park Plaza food court, will celebrate its grand opening on Sunday, July 19. Click here for more details.
Fayetteville Restaurant Week returns July 17-26 with a 10-day expansion and will introduce new programming designed to highlight the city’s growing culinary community. Click here for more details.
Bentoville Food Theater, located at 100 NW 2nd Street in Bentonville, will host the Unagi Festival (led by Michelin Star Chef Shinichiro Takagi) from Thursday, July 23, through Saturday, July 25.
Las Delicias will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location, 714 Harkrider St. in Conway, on Thursday, July 30. Click here for more details.
Busch Light Lime, a limited-time release, is once again available in Arkansas and other select states throughout the summer! Click here for more information.
Fresh Monkee, which provides “truly healthy protein shakes,” will open its first Arkansas location at 3761 N Mall Ave in Fayetteville.
Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy will open a restaurant on Chenal Parkway in west Little Rock, a Braum’s spokesperson confirmed to AMP. Click here for more information.
HomeGrown Kitchen, a breakfast and lunch eatery with a commitment to locally-sourced food, will reportedly open a new location at the South Yard development in Fayetteville.
The Arkansas Food & Vendor Festival will take place at 9500 Interstate 30 in Little Rock on Sunday, Aug. 2.
Playa Bowls, an acai shop specializing in superfruit bowls, smoothies, juices, cold brews and more, is reportedly coming to the Whole Foods shopping center in Rogers!
Buc-ee’s, located off Exit 114 along I-30 in Benton, will officially open this August! Click here for more details.
Wingstock 2026 is heading back to Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock on Saturday, Sept. 12, from noon to 2 p.m.! Click here for more information.
U.S. Pizza Co. is set to open at the former Outback Steakhouse location in Hot Springs. Click here for more details.
The Spa City Food Truck Festival will take place this year at Hill Wheatley Plaza in Hot Springs from Sept. 25-26.
Cinnaholic will open its new location in August at 2125 College Ave in Conway.
Huey Magoo’s announced that a Conway restaurant is currently under development. Click here for more details.
The Peach Cobbler Factory is continuing its rapid growth with plans to expand into Fort Smith. Click here for more details.
7 Brew will open a new walk-thru location at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, marking its first walk-thru location on a college campus. Click here for more info.
A new trio of concepts is set to breathe fresh life into Little Rock, including Mash & Vine Market, The Black Sheep Bistro and The Volstead Vault Speakeasy. Click here for more details.
John Daly Pizza will soon be served within the new Willy D’s Piano Bar in the North Little Rock Arena District. Click here for more information.
Beignets & Brew, known for its hot, made-to-order New Orleans-style beignets and handcrafted specialty coffee, is expanding to Jonesboro. Click here for more details.
CAVA, a Mediterranean restaurant, is in the works at 12318 Chenal Parkway in Little Rock. Click here for more information.
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