Chef Ken Dempsey will be in the Flyway Brewing kitchen on Sunday, October 29 from 12 p.m.-9 p.m. I suggest getting there early. If you’ve ever had Dempsey’s food, then you know what all of the fuss is about. Ken is a close friend and a regular contributor to the blog, but he’s also an extremely talented pitmaster and all-around great chef. Follow Ken’s page for regular event updates. Expect to see brisket, pulled pork, pork belly, and shrimp on the menu. The brisket, alone, is worth a trip to Flyway on the 29th. Believe me.
La Terraza is celebrating its two-year anniversary during Harvestfest this Saturday from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. with a sampling of rums on the patio. Please note that the main entrance is closed that day, but folks from the restaurant will be set up street side selling those signature house mojitos as well as some delicious food.
Speaking of HarvestFest, the popular Hillcrest festival runs from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. this Saturday. From the website: “HarvestFest in Hillcrest is a one-day event each fall in the historic Little Rock neighborhood of Hillcrest designed to bring friends and families together in celebration of the season. We have a wide array of activities for kids and adults alike, vendors selling their wares, food, fashion, music and much more. Come join the fun. We know you won’t be disappointed. A portion of the proceeds from this event goes to support The Allen School.”
Interested in learning how to can veggies? On Thursday, October 19 from 6-8 p.m. at Natural Grocers, The Root Cafe’s food preservation expert Angela Gardner will host a class on canning roasted, marinated red bell peppers.
The World Cheese Dip Championship is set for October 28 on the grounds of Clinton Presidential Center. Early-bird admission is $11.25 … a small price to pay to stuff your face with liquid gold.
The Arkansas State Fair is October 12-22. I leave it up to you to seek out the details … including concerts, food, drink, rides, etc. There’s a lot to cover.
Rebel Kettle has 5 new beers coming out on October 12.
Chili Fights in the Heights is scheduled for Saturday, November 4. Click here for all of the details.
On October 21, save some room for cornbread and head down to SOMA for the Arkansas Cornbread Festival from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. This is always such a well-run event and we do love us some cornbread in these parts.
Lost Forty is hosting Festival of Darkness Nighty Night release party on Saturday, October 21 from 4-8:30 p.m. The event includes 20 breweries (including Flyway, Stone’s Throw, Rebel Kettle) bringing the best in dark beer. Loblolly Creamery, Excaliburger, Count Porkula, and Slader’s Alaskan Dumpling Co will be there as well.
