“Food is what defines Arkansas and has the potential to tell a story with just one bite. Our finalists are a perfect example of that.”
ARKANSAS, USA — The 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame announced its finalists on May 13th. Among them was a list of the best restaurants based in Arkansas, as voted by Arkansans themselves.
The Arkansas Food Hall of Fame was started in 2016 by the Arkansas Heritage Department to recognize locally owned restaurants, operators and food-themed events in the state.
Finalists for the award were announced at an event hosted by Marty Lyall, director of the Arkansas Heritage Department.
“This year’s finalists embody the flavors, traditions and stories that define Arkansas,” Lyall said. “When we honor these restaurants, we honor not only the food they create, but also the communities they feed and the heritage they preserve.”
Lyall was accompanied by Shea Lewis, director of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, and members of the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Committee.
“Food is a hallmark of Arkansas and has the potential to tell a story with just one bite,” Lewis said. “Our finalists are perfect examples of this, and we are honored to recognize their impact on our state’s dynamic food culture.”
In September 2024, the honoree will be inducted into the Arkansas Hall of Fame during a special event. Details of that event will be announced later this year. For more information about the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame, please visit his website.
Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Category:
People's Choice But Not Forgotten Food-themed Event Owner of the Year Arkansas Food Hall of Fame
Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Finalists:
Top Dog Catering (Lonoke County)Bennett's Seafood (Garland County)The Purple Banana (Benton County)Bubba Lou's (Garland County)Beach Street Bistro (Ashley County)Anderson's (White County)Juanita's (Pulaski Polar Freeze (Lawrence County)Arkansas Pie Festival (Sharp County)Mayhaw Festival (Union County) Nebo Chicken Fries (Yale County)Slovak Oyster Supper (Arkansas County)Soup Sunday (Pulaski County)Chrissie's Pub Style (Saline County) )Tusk & Trotter American Brasserie (Washington County)Localna and Red Door (Pulaski County)Woods Place (Ouachita County) )Does Eat Place (Pulaski County)Big Banjo Pizza Parlor (Jefferson County)The Fay Dead Rose (Pulaski County)Charlotte's Eats and Sweets (Lonoke County)Herman's Ribhouse (Washington County)Daisy Queen (Searcy County)Dixie Pig (Mississippi County)Ray's (Drew County)Old South Restaurant ( Pope County)Dairyette (Montgomery County)Hugo's (Washington County)Taliano's Italian Restaurant (Sebastian County)Brave New Restaurant (Pulaski County)K Hall & Sons (Pulaski County)
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