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Story originally in Arkansas Online: And the Department of Arkansas Heritage has named the finalists for its second class of entrants into the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame, recognizing "Arkansas' legendary restaurants, proprietors and food-theme events across the state." A panel of 13 food prof... Read More

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Finalists have been announced for the 2018 class of the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame, including several in Southeast Arkansas. Check out this article from The Pine Bluff Commercial to learn more. Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Jan. 22, 2018 Information Contact: Shelby Brewer 501-324-9349 [email protected] Department of Arkansas Heritage announces Arkansas Food Hall of Fame finalists LITTLE ROCK - Finalists have been announced for the 2018 class of the Arkansas Food Hall of... Read More

Kat Robinson, Arkansas food and travel writer, is no stranger to great food. She recently revisited Little Rock's Sim's Bar-B-Que, a lifelong favorite of hers and a 2017 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame finalist. Check out her mouthwatering article here. This weekend, the 75th annu... Read More

The food truck culture in Arkansas continues to thrive, with new trucks, unique styles and diverse ingredients popping up across the state. The Arkansas Food Hall of Fame celebrates these quick, genius tastes and appreciates the nominations of your local favorites! Whether you’re looking for ... Read More

The tamale tradition has been steeped in mystery since it arrived on the scene in the early 20th century. Whether you believe it was brought here by soliders from the Mexican War or Native Americans, what does remain clear is the state’s affinity for the food. Arkansas’s taste for the tam... Read More

A 2017 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame nominee for the Food-Themed Event category was showcased in this USA Today article! Click here to learn how the Chocolate Roll Festival made Searcy County the "Chocolate Roll Capital of the World." Be sure to mark your calendars for March 6, 2018, when we ... Read More

Nominations poured in for the 2018 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame! But who decides the winners? Meet the 13-person Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Committee! This group of Arkansas foodies, chefs, authors and historians understands and appreciates the unique food customs that flavor our Authentic Arka... Read More

This month the Arkansas State Archives, a division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, received a large collection of items from the Arkansas Burger Company in Little Rock. The Arkansas Burger Company was a favorite local restaurant on Cantrell Road for 17 years. Many of its loyal cus... Read More