Food + Beverage

Meet Sterling Market's Culinary Couple

John Burt and Paige Russell-Burt Are Setting the Standard for Local Cuisine Article by Alex Hardgrave | Photography by Katie Adkins Photography Some say it can be challenging to work alongside your spouse. But Sterling Market’s executive chef and executive pastry chef, John Burt and Paige Russell-Burt, have been married for several years and have successfully worked together in multiple kitchens throughout their careers. So, what’s their secret ingredient? “People will work with us, and they...

Event Planning + Services

Bringing Arkansas History to Life

Tales of the Crypt Celebrates 27th Year at Mount Holly Article by Katherine Jones | Photography by Contributed Mount Holly Cemetery has been the final resting place for hundreds of Arkansans since its founding in 1843. Each year on the second Sunday in October, Tales of the Crypt brings their stories to life. Beyond the iron gates on 13th Street, visitors touring the cemetery’s historic grounds are introduced to the “residents” of Mount Holly through short scenes written and performed by the...

Local Services

Bloody Darn Good

The Perfect Recipe of Friends, Family and Business Article by Alex Hardgrave | Photography by Sarah Bussey Photography Brunch, football games, holidays — all are perfect settings for a bloody mary, according to Diana Allen, co-founder of the popular Bloody Darn Good mixer company based in Little Rock.  For 20 years, Diana made her signature cocktail for friends and family on special occasions. She would talk about wanting someone to start a bloody mary business with her, but considered it a...

Local Services

Turning the Ordinary into Extraordinary

Artist Shelley Gentry Hopes Work Inspires Appreciation of Everyday Objects Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Contributed Multifaceted. That’s how Shelley Gentry describes her art. Whether she’s painting etched glass, sparkling crystal or colorful abstracts and florals, her work reflects her appreciation of ordinary things. “In my everyday life, I am regularly stopped in my tracks by the way light and shadows elevate the patterns and colors of ordinary objects if you just look...

Arts + Culture

Welcome to Mother Vine Market

What Began as a Labor of Love has Become a Beloved Roadside Market Featuring Locally Grown and Made Products Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Katie Adkins Photography Driving down Lawson Road, one can’t help but notice the charming red cottage nestled among the trees with rows of garden beds lined up neatly beside it. On the other side of the garden stands another small building and a beautifully-painted sign prompting weary commuters to stop for a while at Mother Vine Market.  ...

Life + Culture

A Conversation with Two Locally Loved Foodies

Meet the Men Behind The Mighty Rib and Pharmtofoodie Article by Alex Hardgrave | Photography by Contributed Kevin Shalin of The Mighty Rib and Jack Lin of Pharmtofoodie have garnered quite the following with their cuisine-centric social media accounts. This month, we visit with them to find out what inspires their content and their palates.  Kevin Shalin The Mighty Rib What first inspired you to create food content? Can you explain the story behind your name? I was a high school...

Life + Culture

Let's Get Cooking!

A Culinary Reading List and Cookbook Club to Inspire Local Home Chefs Article by Beth Quarles, Owner of Paper Hearts Bookstore | Photography by Provided Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat If you are going to own just one cookbook, this modern classic should be the one. Nosrat helps you master the four elements of cooking (hence the book title). The simple illustrations inspire joy in the kitchen. Salt Fat Acid Heat is praised by both James Beard award winners and home cooks. The book also...

Style + Beauty

Curate Your Closet

Create a Wardrobe that Inspires Confidence Article by Kristen Ford | Photography by Sarah Bussey Photography Personal style has a powerful mind-body connection that can instantly change the way you feel. Studies show that the right outfit can make you feel more influential, as well as shift and enhance your focus and energy. The right outfit can boost your mood and productivity, just as the wrong clothing can blemish a moment or an entire day. Curating a closet that looks and feels like YOU...

Auto + Marine

The 2024 Ford Expedition

Crain Ford of Little Rock offers Ford Expedition in Trims to Suit Any Customer's Style Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Provided The 2024 Ford Expedition combines the best of form and function for a sleek, comfortable driving experience. With three rows of seating to accommodate up to eight, the Expedition is the perfect choice for families wanting to ride in style. The Expedition offers something for everyone with six impressive trim options.  The Platinum The luxurious...

Arts + Culture

Artist Spotlight

Cover Artist Patricia Wilkes Finds Inspiration in Everyday Moments Article by Alex Hardgrave | Photography by Provided Local artist Patricia Wilkes finds inspiration in the everyday moments around her. She often reaches for her phone to capture scenes that strike her as "memorable, unusual and beautiful." Patricia has lived in Arkansas her whole life except for the four years she attended art school in St. Louis. In her time as an artist, she says she’s had a lot of training in drawing and...