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CORNBREAD FESTIVAL 5
Typically, there are three pillars of sustainability
–social, economic, and environmental. Who
would have ever thought that something as
simple and wholesome as cornbread would be
able to address all three?
FEATURED FAVORITE 8
@ The Corner has proven to be one of Little
Rock’s favorite dining spots. This modern diner
has an old-school 50s style with a modern twist
that was started by 3 sisters and a mother in the
heart of downtown.
EAT LOCAL / SHOP LOCAL 10-11
Discover local restaurants, shops and services
in central Arkansas.
LOCAL COFFEE REVOLUTION 12-14
The quality of the goods being produced, the
quality of the customer service, and the quality
of the team, all play an integral part in the
success of Mugs.
BE A LOCALIST: PROSPERITY 17
THINGS TO DO 18
LITTLE ROCK NIGHT MARKET 21
ARGENTA PLAZA 23
The Argenta Plaza will be one of the many new
developments headed to downtown and will
also be the biggest. The new construction of
the Plaza will transform what has previously just
been a block of asphalt into a snazzy, urban
gathering space.
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CONTRIBUTORS
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CONTRIBUTOR SPOTLIGHT
ADAM CHEREPSKI
Adam received his Master’s
degree in Education from
UALR. He enjoys everything
there is to do with food, from
cooking at home to dining at
locally-owned establishments.
Writing is a passion of his. Be
sure to check out his blog,
and on Facebook at One
Flew Over My House.
KAYLA BYRUM
Kayla received her Undergraduate
degree in Creative Writing and
Marketing from the University of
Central Arkansas. Since then, she’s
moved on to a marketing career
and enjoys writing for Local as well
as co-hosting on KABF 88.3FM
time. Her future plans also include
local entrepreneurship.
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