Little Rock’s food scene is at an all-time high. With it, comes an increase in writing on blogs, publications and social media. This is a good thing. These insights and opinions get people talking, helping lead to a stronger food community. The Around Town Round-Up grabs links from a variety of sources throughout the city, putting them all in one post for your reading pleasure. So, let’s get to it.

Joel DiPippa seems to be cocktail blogging more often. In a town largely devoid of such coverage, this is a good thing.

Daniel Walker’s Cheers and Jeers article has become one of the more popular food features in Little Rock.

Tie Dye Travels pays a visit to Bentonville.

I love me some Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Fried Sage. Here’s a recipe from Delicious Life.

Speaking of recipes, Michael Roberts is making some gratin de pommes de terre et saucisson.

Lovers of brunch, rejoice! One Eleven now has you covered.

Emily Van Zandt gets you caught up on what’s going down over at the Heritage Grille.

Here’s some Bonta Toscana Lasagna from Little Rock Foodcast.

I paid a lunchtime visit to a Little Rock institution … The Faded Rose in the Riverdale area. Read about how the meal went.

How did things turn out for this year’s AHA Culinary Classic? Check in with Fancy Pants Foodie for a complete listing of the winners.