Review No. 194: Kotaro Express Hibachi 2501 Dave Ward Drive (Nutters Chapel Plaza) (501) 932-6109 The SituationShe Said: Because I had an evening facilitating focus groups (that’s my main job, dear reader), I wanted to have a hearty mid-day meal, as I can’t eat too close to the groups, and I don’t like to eat afterwards,… Continue reading Kotaro Express Hibachi
Author: Jay Ruud
Caked Up
Review No. 193: Caked Up 559 Elsinger Blvd. (501) 358-6246 The SituationShe Said: We had a little break in our daily chores and workload, so I suggested we have cupcakes for lunch! He Said: I was not going to argue with that. Apparently this place (right next to Target) has a sister store in Little Rock on… Continue reading Caked Up
Kay Ryan’s “The Excluded Animals”
Emily Dickinson’s “A Bird Came Down the Walk”
Shakespeare’s Sonnet 106: “When in the Chronicle of Wasted Time”
Louise Glück’s “The Reproach”
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Brick and Forge Taproom
Review No. 192: Brick and Forge Taproom 1010 Main Street (501) 329-6262 The SituationHe Said: Brick and Forge has the feel of a popular chain restaurant, but it is in fact locally owned and created. There are only two locations: this one in Conway and another in Killeen, Texas. Not sure what the connection is there,… Continue reading Brick and Forge Taproom
Demon Copperhead
Barbara Kingsolver (2022) When, at the age of 15, I first read David Copperfield, Charles Dickens’ classic novel of the protagonist’s struggle to rise above child poverty in a society seemingly structured to keep him poor, it was the first book that made me tear up at the end, that glorious end with the angelic Agnes ever… Continue reading Demon Copperhead
Kassi’s Cookies
Review No. 191: Kassi’s Cookie’s 1115 Oak Street (501) 697-4483 The SituationShe Said: I’d noticed a different eatery in this downtown location driving by, so when we revived our Eat It blogging, I put Kassi’s Cookies on our list. A Wednesday afternoon called for a nice sweets break, so I picked up He Said at home… Continue reading Kassi’s Cookies
Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant
Review No. 190: Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant 912 Front Street (501) 205-1926 The SituationHe Said: This location in downtown Conway has been through several iterations since first opening as John Daly’s restaurant in September of 2017. That place closed less than a year later after running into some difficulties. In July of 2019, Local Patio Grill opened… Continue reading Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant